Freespirit Recreation Evolution Premium Series User manual

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EVOLUTION 49” / 55”
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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DEAR FREESPIRIT FAMILY,
As a family owned and operated business, it is our hope that as you get out
there and use the Freespirit products, you feel like a part of our extended
family and also feel like we are all out there exploring this great planet
together.
Our goal at Freespirit Recreation has always been to
re-invent the roof top tent from the ground up.
We work hard to create the best designs using the best products that allow for
a fast and easy set-up. We want you spending more time
exploring and enjoying life.
You have asked us to be innovative, to provide the best quality, to provide
great customer service, and to keep creating products that
Elevate Your Adventure so stay in touch with us!
Follow us on social media and on our website, www.gofsr.com.
Have questions for us?
Reach out, we are here to help!
[e-mail]
Oh, and because we have to put this in here…
PLEASE REVIEW THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING
YOUR ROOF TOP TENT.
From the Freespirit family to you, THANK YOU for your purchase.
We hope that it really will Elevate Your Adventure!
Renee Tewes: President and Team Leader, Customer Service
Tanner Tewes, Team Leader: Sales and Product Innovation
Kristine Sewell, Team Leader: Marketing
Ben Tewes, Team Leader: Sales and Product Innovation

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
PRODUCT OVERVIEW (PAGE 4)
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND FRAME (PAGE 4-5)
INSTALLING YOUR ROOFTOP TENT (PAGE 6-8)
SETTING UP YOUR ROOFTOP TENT (PAGE 9-10)
TAKING DOWN YOUR ROOFTOP TENT (PAGE 11-12)
GENERAL MAINTENANCE, IMPORTANT NOTES, TROUBLESHOOTING
(PAGE 13)
INCLUDED TOOLS (PAGE 14)

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
In 2021, the Evolution Series Rooftop Tent has a new and enhanced look with
a textured black top design. Enhanced zippers and buckles along with a new
ladder mount make the 2021 model of the Evolution, the rooftop tent that will
elevate your adventures!
Available in 49" with room for 1-2 people and 55" with room for 2-3 people,
the gas strut assist sets it up in seconds. Both sizes come with the premium
Freespirit Recreation tri-layer fabric making multi-season camping
comfortable. The integrated LED light strip inside gives you light when you
need it.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
EVOLUTION 49”
49" Hard-Top
Dimensions
49"W x 80"L x 45"H
(similar to Full)
Exterior Closed
Dimensions
52"W x 85"L x 12"H
Weight
139 lbs
Sleeping
Capacity
1-2 people
Weight Capacity 750 lbs.
Shell Aluminum Honeycomb Plate
Body 3 Layers of 150D Poly-Oxford with
90g/M2 Poly-fil.
Rainfly
210D Poly-Oxford with Silver
Coating and 3,000mm
Polyurethane coating.
Mattress 2 1/2
″
High Density Foam
Flooring
2″EPE foam
Frame Extruded Aluminum Alloy
Top
Textured Black Lid

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TOP
HARD
SHELL
BOTTOM
HARD
SHELL
GAS
STRUT
ASSIST
EVOLUTION 55”
Interior
Opened
Dimensions
55"W x 83"L x 43"H
Exterior Closed
Dimensions
60"W x 87"L x 9"H
Weight
172 lbs
Sleeping
Capacity
2-3 people
Weight
Capacity
750 lbs.
Shell
Aluminum Honeycomb
Plate
Tri-Layer
3 Layers of 150D Poly-
Oxford with 90g/M2
Poly-fil
Rainfly
210D Poly-Oxford with
Silver Coating and
3,000mm Polyurethane
coating
Mattress 2.5″High Density
Foam
Flooring
2" EPE
Frame Patented Aluminum
Gas Strut-assisted
Top
Textured Black Lid
PRODUCT FRAME:

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INSTALLING YOUR EVOLUTION ROOF TOP TENT
ON YOUR ROOF RACK:
IMPORTANT NOTE:
We recommend that the Evolution be installed on a separate roof rack on top
of your vehicle, one that can handle over 175lbs of dynamic load. We do offer
some roof racks on our website or you can purchase them from several
companies including Rhino Rack, Yakima, Thule, Dee-Zee, etc. If you have any
questions on which roof rack will work for your specific vehicle, please reach
out to the roof rack company directly.
The distance between the Evolution Roof Top Tent and the roof rack should
not exceed more than 1.5”.
INSTALLATION STEPS:
1. Install your roof rack per the manufacturers instructions and in the load
bearing position on the vehicle. Lift the Evolution Roof Top Tent upward,
beside the vehicle and put on top of the roof rack.
2. Adjust the tent to the roof rack’s center. If you vehicle has a rear door that
opens vertically, please ensure the door can open and close with the Evolution
Roof Top Tent on top of your vehicle.

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3. Slide the M8x50 hexagon bolts into the rails from both sides ensuring you
have positioned 8 of them (see picture #1 below). Replace the plastic covers of
your roof rack (see picture #2 below). Lastly, fix the u-shape stator (see
pictures below).
Picture #1 Picture #2

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Rack
Rail
U-Shape
Stator
U-Shape Stator:
Plastic Nut (8 Total):M8x50 Bolts (8 total):
M8 Flat Washer & M8 Arc Washer: Plastic End Caps for Rail:

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SETTING UP YOUR EVOLUTION ROOFTOP TENT:
1. Release the stainless steel buckles.
2. From the rear side, push up the tent.
3. Tent will automatically open with the gas strut assist.
4. From the front side of the tent, push up the tent’s cover.

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5. When the tent is completely set-up, put the plastic hook on the top of
the ladder in the center. Insert the point into the hole of the frame.
6. Attach the ladder to the frame and then open the telescoping ladder to
your desired height.
Your Evolution Roof Top Tent is set-up and ready….
it’s time to Elevate Your Adventure!

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TAKING DOWN YOUR EVOLUTION ROOFTOP TENT:
1. At the front door of the tent, press down on the top hard shell.
2. At the back of the tent, pull down on tbe belt puller to collapse the tent
down.
3. When the top hard shell is closed, tuck the fabric into the tent that is
remaining outside. Lock the metal buckle into position. Lastly, collapse
the telescoping ladder and store.

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4. The LED Light Strip will need a power source so please remember to
take your preferred power source with you. One is not included.

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE:
1. Before you pack up the tent, please make sure the fabric is dry.
2. Please make sure you don’t leave your tent on top of your car for long
periods of time in extreme weather conditions, prolonged rain or
extreme sun/heat.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. When taking down your tent, please make sure there are no other
objects left in the tent (ex. Sleeping bags, pillows, etc).
2. Please don’t put extremely heavy objects on the tent when it is closed.
3. The cover for the mattress is hand washable and machine washable.
When cleaning the tent, please use a wet rag to clean and wipe it.
4. Please check all of the connecting points of the tent to the roof rack and
vehicle to make sure all points are locked.
5. Please don’t jump inside the tent because it can cause damage from
uneven force.
6. Always keep the tent in the closed position when driving your vehicle.
7. Please use your best judgement in extremely windy conditions on
whether to use your tent or not.
8. If you hear abnormal noise when setting up or taking down your tent,
please check the rail and all connection points right away to make sure
the tent is on the roof rack and vehicle correctly.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS (IF NEEDED):
It the gas strut assist does not work correctly, try:
1. Check to see if the pole for the gas strut assist is covered by any
fabric.
2. Check to see if there is any air leaking from the gas strut assist. If
there is leakage, it needs to be replaced. Use a screwdriver to loosen
the screws of the gas strut assist, please see pictures below.

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INCLUDED TOOLS:
The tool bag is found INSIDE the rooftop tent. It can either be found in
the shoe bag or sitting on the mattress when you open the tent.
Freespirit Denver
120 Capital Drive
Golden, CO 80410
Freespirit Bend
2453 NE 4th Street Suite 110
Bend, OR 97701
WWW.GOFSR.COM
Have Questions? Please reach out to [email protected].
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