Bundutec BunduTop User manual

BUNDUTOP
MANUAL
PROUDLY MANUFACTURED
IN SOUTH AFRICA

Kindly arrange your bedding so that it can’t hook into the rope system inside; attened bed-
ding won’t interfere.
Please ensure you leave the windows open or close only the mosquito net so that trapped
air can escape. Trapped air will push out the canvas sides and cause it to not fold in properly
when lowering the tent.
When entering or exiting the tent, ensure that the zips are completely zipped down as the
zips/mosquito net isn’t designed to carry weight.
The tent has been tested extensively in various locations and weather types. In the USA it has
proven to withstand 50 mph winds and has also performed well in snow.
In locations with extreme humidity and heat, the combination can cause extreme condensa-
tion inside the tent. This will be UNDERNEATH the mattress. If you are experiencing similar
conditions, try to ventilate the tent to prevent the condensation.
PLEASE NOTE that when using the tent for the rst time the canvas can be sti.
It gets coated with various resins to ensure its longevity and UV qualities, so when rst oper-
ating the canvas has no “memory” how to fold.After a couple of uses the canvas will develop
a “memory” of how to fold and the folding will become neater and easier as time passes.
The initial folding process will seem sti but with time it will ease into its shape and fold
neatly.
INCLUDES
It boasts:
• Full electric operation
• Shade and rain awning around all four sides of the tent
• Tent fully erect, with awnings, in 30 seconds at the press of a button.
• Tent fully closed, all sides & awnings folded away in 30 seconds at the press of a button
• 2100 x 1350 x 300 mm closed & 2100 x 1350 x 1070 opened
• Window covers zip open/closed from the inside
• Insulated roof inside
• All aluminium construction
• Stainless steel supports:
àThe tent has an existing aluminium frame built into the bottom.
àIf replaced with stainless steel the frame can accommodate an overhang of up to
500mm.
Includes:
• 100mm high density foam mattress - 30 density , 16 hardness
• 12V outlet inside
• LED light inside
• All aluminium construction ladder
Solar Wiring:
• Since 2017 we incorporated solar wiring as a xture with every BunduTop.
• The wiring for the solar panel runs underneath the roof-lining.
• There will be a red Brad Harrison plug on the roof of the tent for easy connection to your
solar panel.
• There will be a red Brad Harrison plug on the bottom of the tent for easy access to your
vehicle’s wiring.
• Please remember when mounting a solar panel that the max weight is 25 kgs and the weight-
needs to be evenly spread – make sure the supports run the entire length of the roof.
The BunduTop standard size is
2100 x 1350 x 300 mm when closed,
and 2100 x 1350 x 1070 mm when open.
PLEASE NOTE you can order a custom sized BunduTop up to 1.6m wide and 3.1m long.
The tent weighs about 73 kgs, and the ladder 7kgs.
The tent boasts entry from any side, giving you 360º access and view. Each window/door is
manufactured with the canvas on the inside and the mesh on the outside. This allows you to
leave the windows open for ventilation, even in poor weather conditions
The BunduTop comes standard with an aluminium sliding ladder and 2 pockets inside to put
keys, cellphones etc. and has a cigarette lighter plug and an LED light inside.
The roof of the BunduTop is a raw aluminium sheet to ensure maximum heat reection and is
the main reason you can sleep comfortably cool inside, even in direct sunlight.
The roof weighs 20 kgs and can carry additional weight of 25 kgs, if evenly spread.
You are welcome to install a solar panel on top. We include solar wiring and it simplies the
installation of a solar panel by allowing the wiring to go unseen through the tent.
The 2000lbs winch motor lifts and lowers the tent with the use of 3mm Dyneema rope on a
pulley system.
The foam-backed roof-lining absorbs moisture and condensation, but if you are going to
extremely cold areas we do recommend putting a carpet under the mattress as insulation, as
very cold temperatures creates additional condensation.
The frame built into the bottom of the tent provides additional strength and makes it versa-
tile to mount. It can be bolted directly to your load bars or roof rack.
The mattress inside is 2000 x 1250 x 100 mm and is made from a high density foam. A double
bed tted sheet ts it just ne. This leaves enough space inside the tent so that you can leave
your bedding inside.
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BUNDUTOP
DO NOT OPEN THE TENT WHILE THE LATCHES ARE STILL CLOSED AS THIS WILL DAMAGE
THE TENT.
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Please familiarise yourself with this manual, as proper use of this
product is directly linked to the warranty.

12v Power
Connects to
vehicle’s dual
battery system.
Solar Wiring Connects to
vehicle’s regulator.
Down Button
Override
Connection
Override
Connection
Up Button
3mm Dyneema Rope to
lift/lower the tent
Awn at a 45° angle so that you
don’t have to close the
windows entirely
in rain
Our Mesh is coated in a
rubber compound
making it extremely
flexible and
durable
We use a 300gsm
UV treated Riptech canvas
Frame built into the bottom of the tent so it
can be bolted directly to your Load Bars or Roof Rack
Raw Aluminium Sheet roof to reflect
heat away even in direct sunlight Foam backed Roof Lining to absorb
moisture and avoid condensation
100mm High Density Foam
mattress inside
2000lbs Winch Motor (or 907kgs)
1Electronics Box
Cigarette lighter plug inside
(You can also add a USB port)
212V LED light in the roof
(You can also add 12V Fans)
3Red Brad Anderson
Grey Brad Anderson
Manual Override
4
Limit Switch near winch5
Limit Switch on arm
6Red Brad Anderson
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Operating the Tent
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PLEASE ENSURE THAT NO BEDDING OBSTRUCTS THE ARMS WHEN
CLOSING YOUR TENT.
ALSO, PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE WINDOWS ARE LEFT OPEN WHEN
CLOSING YOUR TENT SO THAT AIR CAN ESCAPE.
Extras
• Added room
• USB port
àIf you prefer we can add a USB port to your rooftop tent.
àIt will be accessible from inside.
• 12V fan
àAs an additional extra you can add 12V fans.
àThey can be switched on and o with their own individual switches from inside the
tent. The wiring for the fans also run underneath the roof-lining.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
• Lifts or lowers at the touch of a button
• Leave bedding inside
• Rigged for solar panels
• Has an LED light and cigarette lighter plug inside
• Comes with our all new double sided ladder – you can specify round or square
• Weighs approx. 80 kgs
Cons:
• Takes up a lot of roofrack space
How does it work?
The tent has a winch inside that lifts and lowers it. It is connected to ropes that run on bearings
to eectively pull in the awnings and sides. The rope system inside is essentially dyneema plas-
ma rope snaked through various pulleys and arms, as well as the mechanisms for the awning to
pull in the sides and awnings when the tent is shut.
The arms and their unique design again assist with the lifting of the tent and ensures that it is
rigid when open, essentially strengthening the construction.
Unclip ALL FOUR latches and ensure that they are open before pressing the button to lift the
tent. There is a safety feature (limit switch) that assists with telling the motor when to STOP while
lifting/lowering the tent. YOU, however, are responsible for telling the tent when to START, so
kindly ensure all the latches have been opened.
Should you forget to unclip one of the latches the arms inside could bend. It is also the only way
to damage the tent from the inside. It is easy enough to x but best avoided.
We will also be able to tell whether this was the cause, so better to be honest when taking it in
for repairs!
OUR TENTS HAVE A ONE YEAR MECHANICAL WARRANTY.
The Electronics
All the electronics used in the BunduTop can be found inside the Electronics Box which hous-
es:
• The Switch
• The Manual Override
• 1 x Relay – 2 x Automotive Relays
• 1 x Lighter Socket
Should you experience any diculties with your tent’s wiring, this is where everything is
located.
Electrical Override:
Up – Open Down – Close
Positive top Negative top
Negative bottom Positive bottom
2000 lbs Motor (or 907 kgs)
Limit Switch near winch
Electronics Box
Cigarette ligter plug inside
(You can also add a USB port)
Limit Switch on arm
12V LED light in the roof
(You can also add 12V Fans)
Red Brad Harrison
Red Brad Harrison
Grey Brad Harrison
Manual Override

Location of Limit Switch near
the winch motor
Location of Limit Switch on
the arm
How do I t the tent myself?
When installing the tent, we advise that there is no more than a 0.5m unsupported overhang.
We also advise that the roofrack/load bars should be no less than 1.27m wide.
If installing on load bars, use three evenly spaced supports. The tent can be bolted on with a mini-
mum of 4, but preferably 6, bolts and you can run wiring from the dual battery system with a Brad
Harrison plug through the vehicle or make an extension.
NO LIMIT SWITCHES WORK WHEN YOU OVERRIDE THE TENT MANUALLY. BE CAREFUL TO STOP
THE LIFTING/LOWERING IN TIME.
Electrical faults and how to pinpoint them
The Limit Switches:
The Limit Switch located near the winch tells the tent when to stop lowering. The Limit Switch on
the arm tells the tent when to stop lifting. The Limit Switch on the arm tells the tent when to stop
lowering. NEVER adjust these switches unless instructed otherwise by a technician.
PLEASE NOTE that it is preferable to connect your tent to the secondary battery.
PLEASE NOTE that depending on what solar panel you have installed, you need to install a regulator
that can handle VOLTS and WATTS. A lot of smart systems can handle 28V but not the 45V that a
300W Solar Panel produces.
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COVERED: Location of electronics cover
inside tent
UNCOVERED - Switch, wiring and relays
Electrical override serves as a backup should you experience any faults in the electrical system of
the tent. The override completely bypasses the electronics and serves as a power source directly
to the winch motor inside the tent. This means the tent won’t know when to stop when you open
or close it. You have to stop it lifting by removing the electrical ow just before the canvas is taut.
The same will apply when you lower it this way. When the tent is about 1cm away from being
completely shut, remove the electrical ow. You can simply pull down the roof the last cm and
fasten the latches. When overriding your tent, the positive ow will dictate direction. To open the
tent, the ow will be positive on the top override and negative on the bottom. To close the tent,
the ow will be negative on the top override and positive on the bottom.

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If you are doing the wiring from your battery directly to the tent:
• Use a Brad Harrison plug
• Use 6 mm^2 electrical wire
• Use 15 Amp inline fuse – This is an electrical safety and will help minimize damage if you forget
to open the latches
• Make sure to connect positive and negative correctly.
PLEASE NOTE that a larger fuse is not a good idea. The purpose of the inline fuse is to blow when
the tent pulls too many amps.
This means that if you accidentally left a latch on, the tent’s motor will work harder to lift the roof,
thus pulling more amps and therefore blowing the fuse.
After the fuse blows the tent will come to a standstill and thus safeguard against bending the arms
or snapping the ropes inside.
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Quick Tip:
Some Dual Battery systems already installed may have a low amp
rating. When lifting the tent the system detects a high current
draw on the load output leading to the tent and cuts o the power.
If connecting to these type of systems please make sure that the
output can accommodate the amps required by the tent.
PLEASE NOTE that if opening the tent for the rst time for installation and the wiring is not
made up yet, use the electric override option to open tent and be careful to not over tighten the
tent.
Electrical Override
Up - Open Down - Close
Positive Top Negative Top
Negative Bottom Positive Bottom
If installing on load bars use three evenly spaced supports.
Remember to mount the ladder bracket:
After installing the tent, mount the ladder bracket beneath the opening you will be using as the
door. This way the ladder has a place to hook on to and will be less damaging than simply hook-
ing the ladder onto the lip of the tent.
Hold the bracket in position on the side of
the tent where you will be entering your
tent.
1
2Trace the outline
3Mark where you want to place your rivets
and drill the holes
4Hold the bracket in place again and
rivet the bracket to the tent’s side.
5Repeat steps for the other bracket.
After Fitment:
After installing the tent it is a good idea to check for symmetry when lifting/lowering.
You can ne-tune how evenly the roof lifts/lowers by adjusting the turnbuckles. If you screw
them in the roof will lift, if you screw them out the roof will lower – you have about 5cm to work
with.
How to install a Solar Panel
PLEASE NOTE to be careful when drilling through to the inside of the tent as the drill bit might
catch on the roof-lining and cause tears. Also ensure that the holes are properly sealed to insure
that it is still dust/water tight.
The support rails that your solar panel will be tted to must run the entire length of the roof. If
the weight is not distributed from end to end, the weight of the solar panel will dent and dam-
age the roof, which may break the seal and cause leaks.

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How to add Fans and lights afterwards
You can order the 12v Fans or LED lights from the factory to install afterwards. The frames they
come in have a clear aluminium area that gets fastened to the interior roof of the tent. Firstly
decide on placement and remove the roof-lining with a blade – this ensures that when you drill
the holes to rivet/bolt the fan/light to the roof the drill bit does not catch on the material and
cause tears
Kindly use the wiring diagram as reference
How to add Solar Wiring afterwards
Add a Brad Harrison plug next to your current grey plug on the bottom frame. Add a Brad
Harrison plug to the top frame. Connect the two with 6mm wiring that can go through the inside
of your BunduTop – ensure the length is long enough. To neaten the appearance, you can run it
through the canvas sleeve next to the arm that already contains wiring.
Please note that since the end of 2017 all tents are manufactured with solar wiring so the below
will only be applicable as an upgrade to older tents
To hide wires you can run them underneath the CANVAS edging around the tent – merely lift this
edging, run the wiring through and glue down neatly again (you can use the canvas sleeve in the
arm to hide any additional wiring).
PLEASE NOTE that this can aect the warranty of the tent if not to professional standards.
Maintenance
While unnecessary when not experiencing any faults, we do recommend maintenance in
the older tents, as designs are upgraded continuously. This can be done by just replacing
the ropes and re-aligning the roof.
How to replace the Ropes:
• Remove old ropes (remember to leave one arm as is as a reference when you do the
new ropes).
• If the tent has turnbuckles, turn them so that they are adjusted with half of the thread
showing inside and outside the turnbuckle. If the tent has the adjustment bolt, leave as is
for ne tuning.
• Roll the belt onto the barrel until about only 100mm is left.
• Snake the rope through the 4 holes in the belt, the ropes have to go through the correct
bearings in the roof.
• There are 4 bearings in the middle of the roof under the light cover, left bearing is for left
far side, second to left bearing is for is left front and the other two mirror for the right.
• Snake the rope through the arm mechanism as per the copy you left intact.
• Tie the rope to the turnbuckle or Thread through the hole in the adjustment bolt or tie
the rope to the turnbuckle, preferably hangmans noose, otherwise just a proper knot.
• Begin at the belt and tighten the rope through its course, the roof of the tent will lift –
just keep going until the canvas is nice and taught and tie the rope o at the belt. Repeat
for each arm.
• You can ne-tune how evenly the roof lifts/lowers by adjusting the turnbuckles or the
adjustment bolt. . If you screw them in, the roof will lift, if you screw them out the roof will
lower – you have about 5cm to work with.
If you need to lift/lower more for an even roof you need to adjust the rope at the belt area
again.
Repairs
The only other faults we have experienced are the following:
1. Tent does not go up or down.
àCheck that the electric cord to the tent has power (if the light goes on inside
the tent then there is power).
àCheck that the connectors are not corroded (if the connectors are corroded it
will not allow enough current through to drive the winch).
àUse the electric override if all else fails.
2. Tent opens but does not close.
àCheck the limit switch near the winch.
àThe arm on the limit switch might bend over time and not make contact. Bend
the arm a little bit down so that the switch makes contact when the belt is tight.
When the tent closes and the belt gets slack the switch will disconnect and stop the
winch.
àUse the electric override if all else fails.
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If your tent opens, but does not close, the limit switch
could have been bent by bedding. Please follow the in-
structions in point number 2.
If you are replacing the belt:
• Remove old belt and ropes (remember to leave one arm as is as a reference when you do the
new ropes).
• Turn the turnbuckles so that they are halfway in and halfway out (about mid way).
• Drill out the 2 old rivets from the barrel of the winch.
• Paint adhesive glue on the 100mm front section of the belt and paint adhesive glue on the
barrel of the winch.
• Give a few minutes to air dry to ensure maximum stickiness, then re-rivet the belt to the
winch.
• The belt has to go over the top of the barrel (between the winch and the tent’s roof).
• Follow the rest of the instructions under “Maintenance”.
FAQ
What is it made from?
The tent is full aluminium construction and a durable Riptech canvas. The tent seals completely
when closed and gives a full dust and waterproof seal.
We use a 300gsm Riptech canvas that is UV resistant to prevent fading. The wrap-around awning
is at a 45° angle so that you can have ventilation in poor weather with maximum water deec-
tion. Our mesh is coated in a rubber compound making it extremely exible and durable.
The roof of the BunduTop is raw aluminium sheet to ensure maximum heat reection and is the
main reason you can sleep more comfortably cool inside even in direct sunlight.
The 2000lbs Winch Motor lifts and lowers the tent with the use of 3mm Dyneema Rope on a
pulley system.
The foam-backed roof-lining absorbs moisture and condensation but if you are going to ex-
tremely cold areas we do recommend putting a carpet as insulation under the mattress as very
cold temperatures creates additional condensation.
The frame built into the bottom of the tent provides additional strength and makes it versatile to
mount. It can be bolted directly to your load bars or roof rack.
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Quick Tip:
Taking care of your canvas is easy! Gently wash with a mild detergent
and water. Avoid excessive scrubbing or abrasion.
Can I t the tent myself?
Yes. It is not heavy, but it is an awkward shape and will need atleast 2 people to handle.
What if it doesn’t work?
Should you experience electrical failure the tent will be the least of your worries. (Those beers
will be getting warm!)
Even so, the tent has a manual override outside, situated right next to the buttons used to lift/
lower the tent.
Electricity in the form of a Brad Harrison connection can be used to lift/lower the tent this way.
It came with your tent upon purchasing it.
You can simply pull down the roof the last centimeter and fasten the latches.
What if I accidentally broke it by forgetting one of my latches on?
It will still work.
The roof of the tent (which weighs +/- 20 kg) can be easily lifted by one person, who can crawl in-
side and wedge the corner arms in place. You may need a cable tie to tie them into that position.
When you lower it the next morning gravity will step in and lower it for you and the sides and
awnings will still pull in.
The holes in my tent doesn’t have eyelets in them.
The eyelets don’t wear well. The holes are actually burned into the canvas, because it’s the
strongest way to make the holes. While eyelets make for a better nish, it does not make for
a stronger one, and our research suggests that eyelets pose as a weak point and is generally
where tears can originate.
This is caused by the crimping tool used to install the eyelet, causing it’s metal edges to essen-
tially cut into the material it’s being installed in, weakening the material on those points.
The other main fault we have experienced is the customer accidentally forgetting to
open the latches. The ropes should snap before any serious damage can be done, but
we have had instances where the arms are bent. In this case you can either straighten
out the arms after removing them or get replacements from the factory. You may
have to replace the safety belt on the winch motor if the ropes damaged the edge of
the belt.

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LIMITED WARRANTY TERMS
What Is Covered
BunduTec (Pty) Ltd warrants to the original purchaser that its products are free from defects in
material and workmanship, for the term described, except as qualied below. The life of the prod-
uct is determined from the date of purchase until such time as the product is no longer service-
able due to normal wear and tear.
What Is Not Covered
BunduTec (Pty) Ltd shall not be responsible for the natural breakdown of materials that occurs
inevitably with extended use (e.g., Ultra Violet (UV) light damage on tents, exhausted zippers), or
defects caused by accident, abuse, alteration, animal attack, storm damage, misuse or improper
care.
There are no other express warranties beyond the terms of this limited warranty. In no event shall
BunduTec (Pty) Ltd be liable for incidental or consequential damages.
What BunduTec (Pty) Ltd Will Do
If, after inspection, we nd that a product failed due to a manufacturing or material defect, we will
repair or replace the product, at our option, without charge.
How To Obtain Warranty Service
Return the product, freight prepaid, to the BunduTec (Pty) Ltd dealer from whom it was pur-
chased; or, contact BunduTec (Pty) Ltd’d Customer Satisfaction Department for return authori-
sation on 063 872 7667. Collect shipments or shipments without return authorisation cannot be
accepted.
Repairs
If your BunduTec (Pty) Ltd product needs service or repair due to normal wear and tear, animal
attack, accident or some other reason that is not covered under the warranty we will provide the
necessary service for a reasonable charge, plus shipping and handling. We require that products
accepted for any repair be properly cleaned according to our recommended care instructions.
Please send your product or component that requires repair, postage prepaid, along with a de-
scription of what needs attention. For service and repairs, please contact our Customer Satisfac-
tion Department on 063 872 7667.
Warranty Term
Limited two-year warranty applies to all tent components including aluminium base, aluminium
extrusions, aluminium arms, ladder, canvas and seams.
There are patches on my tent.
This is simply a strengthening patch placed to ensure that your canvas is enforced on places that
take more strain.
Can I add extras?
You can add fans, a USB port, stainless steel supports, an added room and a solar panel. A matress,
ladder, LED light and lighter socket are already installed.
If I put a thicker rope inside will I be able to lift heavier things on the roof?
No. It is designed to cater for solar panels only.
Can you provide me with a thicker mattress?
Unfortunately, we don’t carry various stock, but if you would prefer a dierent mattress let us know
when ordering and we will exclude the mattress - that way you can source another mattress better
suited to your needs. The maximum thickness allowable is 120mm.
Can I add extra lights inside?
You can add additional lights inside the tent when you place your order.
Also note that the light situated inside is bright enough to read by and no additional lighting is
necessary.
Can I add fans inside?
You can add fans inside the tent when you place your order. Adding them at a later date might
result in damaged roof-lining inside your tent.
Also note that the tent was designed to reect heat away and the big windows allow maximum air-
ow, therefore adding a fan will improve airow and is great in conditions where there is no wind.
Can I order a bigger size?
You can denitely order a larger sized tent!
Please note that this severely aects the price as we have special extrusions that make up the shell
of the tent. One extrusion equals one standard tent.
When we make a larger tent we charge for an additional length of extrusion as there will be o-cuts
which can’t be used again for another tent.
I don’t want round rungs on my ladder.
We have recently upgraded our ladder design to feature a double-sided ladder design, which can
be utilised either way. Should you require a rounder prole you can use it one way, and should you
prefer a square prole you can use it the other way.
Ladders MUST be locked at optimum height / angle. By putting all of the weight on the tent alone
it could cause damage to the shell. Rather have the ladder carry the weight.
All of our rungs feature grooves as an added anti slipping measure.
If you would prefer a dierent ladder, kindly let us know when placing your order and we will
exclude the ladder - that way you can source another one better suited to your needs.
Will the shape of the tent aect my fuel consumption?
Yes, and it depends on where the tent is mounted; if more forward on the roof it will have a greater
eect. There are also variances depending on your vehicle type + brackets.

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