How do you set up and pack down a roof tent?

So you have bought yourself a roof tent or you want to know more about actually using it? Well, you’re in the right place! We have put together a page of tips and tricks on how to use a roof tent like a pro.

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We believe we have some of the best roof tents for sale in the USA but what makes the USA’s best roof tents? At Alex Tent, we don’t just say it, we live it. Our USA roof tent range is made from premium quality materials and designed to face the elements while on the camping trail. We have tested our rooftop tents in every condition we could imagine (hail and rainstorms, snow in the Alps and the burning sun in the Sahara). In short, we are confident our designed roof top tents are the best specification in the USA for the price!

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How to set up a Soft Shell roof tent...

The Soft Shell roof tent is  a little tricky the first time you set it up. To help you avoid any trouble setting up your roof tent we have created a video of setting up the soft shell roof tent. In this video, we will show you the quick and easy setup; of the soft shell roof tent, Simply release the straps, unfold the roof tent, pop in the window awning bars and you’re done. It is that simple but don’t just take our word for it, watch the video below… This video doesn’t include the setup of the lower annex (included as standard).

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How to set up hard shell roof tent...

The hard shell roof tent is the quickest setup of our tents and can be done in under 60 seconds. To help you avoid any trouble setting up your roof tent we have detailed the steps of setting up the hard shell roof tent. In this video, we will show you how quick and easy the setup is

Easy as 1-2-3

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Unclip

Unlock and release the two clips. Two keys are provided with each tent for the security and safety of your roof tent.

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Open

Lift the handle to open the roof tent. The two gas struts will take over once you star to open and it will raise automatically into place.

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Extend

Pull out the internal frame to extend and lock in place the 2 adjusting poles. Pop in the window awning bars and relax. It’s that easy!

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