OZTENT RV User manual

OWNER’S
MANUAL

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Never use any fuel-burning products (stoves, lanterns, heaters,
etc.) inside or within proximity of this tent. Use of fuel-burning
products inside or within proximity of this tent can result in the
accumulation of dangerous concentrations of carbon monoxide –
a colourless, odourless gas. Breathing carbon monoxide will cause
serious injury or death. Avoid spraying your tent with deodorant as
it will destroy the waterproong.
Keep all ame and heat sources away from this tent. This tent
is made with ame resistant fabric but it is not reproof. The tent
fabric will burn if left in continuous contact with an open ame or
other heat source. Failure to keep all ame and heat sources away
from this tent can result in a re that can burn.
Before using this product, read and fully understand: (1)
attached warnings; (2) the instruction manual and all accompanying
documentation. Failure to follow these directions can cause an
unsafe situation leading to injury.
WARNING
USING AND CARING
CONDITIONING YOUR CANVAS
It is vitaly important that you season your canvas when it’s new and
also after long periods of storage so it gives its best performance.
Simply pitch your tent and wet it down with a garden hose. This
enables the stitching holes to shrink around the tread of the stitch
lines and the cotton in the canvas to swell. Let the canvas dry com-
pletely before repeating this two times.
TIP AND TRADITIONAL FIRST AID FOR CANVAS
Due to the natureof canvas any seam even after seasoning can still
have a drip. The tried and tested remedy if this happens is to carry
a clear wax candle with you when you go camping. If you do notice
a seam has not been seasoned properly, simply rub the candle on
the exterior of the stitch line. This will create a waterproof barrier
quickly and easily.
If cared for correctly, your Oztent canvas will still be around for the
next generation of campers to enjoy.
VENTILATION
Maintain adequate ventilation inside your tent at all times.
CAMPSITE CHOICE
When choosing a campsite, carefully consider the possibility of fall-
ing rocks or tree limbs, lightning, ash oods, avalanches, strong
winds, and other potential hazards to reduce the risk of loss or in-
jury to the tent or occupants.
Select a site that’s level, will drain well if it rains, and is protected
from wind and other elements. Clear the area of sharp stones, sticks,
and other debris, both for comfort and to protect your oor. If possi-
ble, avoid setting the tent on ground that is already wet. If you can’t,
minimize the resulting humidity and potential of condensation by
keeping your tent well ventilated.
PEGS AND ROPES
Peg down your tent properly at all times to reduce the risk of loss or
injury to the tent or occupants.
All tents require pegging to prevent them from ying away in a
gust of wind. Always anchor your Oztent. Enough pegs and ropes
are supplied to safely setup your tent in most situations. It may be
necessary to purchase additional and/or specialised pegs and ropes
for use in extreme or varied soil conditions. For optional sand pegs
Oztent recomends use of a Bluescrew Oztent Edition.
Tightly tensioning your tent with our attached ropes greatly
increases the tent’s strength and stability. This will also reduce
fabric droop and wrinkles, and prevent rainwater from pooling. To
pull out a peg never use the edge of the tent as a handle. If hard to
remove, use of another peg as a hook is recommended.
USING A FLOOR SAVER
A Floor Saver keeps your tent oor clean and dry and it minimises
oor wear and tear by protecting it from excessive abrasion.
CONDENSATION
Condensation is an unavoidable fact of physics. When warm, moist
air comes in contact with the cool tent fabric, it forms condensation.
In most conditions condensation can be controlled by allowing air
inside the tent to vent outside. During periods of high humidity, such
as rain, it can be too dicult to remove or reduce condensation. In
these conditions, a high degree of ventilation can actually increase
the condensation by drawing in more humid air.
To reduce condensation use Oztent Fly. Your Oztent Fly is designed
to collect humid air that pass through your tent. It is normal to
nd the underside of the y covered in water droplets in humid
conditions.
Condensation can also collect on parts of the oor inside the tent.
This is also normal and does not indicate leaking fabric.
ZIPPERS
Be careful with your zippers. Go slow when zipping. Make sure to
align the tracks before sliding the zipper—and don’t exert excessive
force. If fabric gets caught in the slider, stop and slowly reverse
the slider to remove. A silicone based lubricant may be used to
enhance zipping.
When dirt gets in the zipper teeth, they can cause abrasion and
damage to the zipper sliders. You can clean the zipper teeth by rins-
ing them out with water. The pressure from a regular garden hose
will push out small sand particles.
CLEANING
If your tent should require cleaning, set it up and use a sponge with
warm water. If further cleaning is needed, a garden hose should be
able to wash oany remaining dirt. Do not use detergent, soap,
bleach, as these may remove the waterproong and/or damage
the fabric. Allow the tent to air-dry completely before packing or
storing.
STORAGE
Packing away and storing your tent while it’s wet or damp leads
to premature breakdown of the canvas and coatings. Prolonged
exposure to moisture causes the waterproof layer to break down,
becoming soft, sticky and no longer waterproof. Storing a wet tent
can also start the process of mildew forming on the fabric. Mildew
will cause your tent to stain, smell, and will lead to the premature
breakdown of the waterproof coating. Dry your tent thoroughly af-
ter every trip.
ANIMALS
To prevent damage from animals chewing holes in the fabric, never
store food or cooking equipment in your tent.
Please ensure when packing away that there are no insects inside
as these little pests will eat there way out causing holes to appear
in the material.

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IMPORTANT NOTES
If you have an Oztent Floor Saver, place it where you want to set-up your tent and execute the
following instructions on top of it.
If you have an Oztent Standard Fly, assemble it before Step 6 of “Setting Up Your Tent” in the
following instructions.
Pack your tent away in the reverse order of putting up. Roll up your rear window and front
awning and leave the front door in open position. After, take your poles and pegs out. Lower
the tent on the ground and rst swing in arm A then arm B.
Always, swing the arms low to the bottom.
If you have an Oztent RV-4 or RV- 5, before putting down, make sure you bring inside the
extension at the back of the tent.
Although the Oztent and it’s accessories are designed for one person operation, a second
person will make your set-up signicantly easier and faster.
The following Illustrations are artistic representations of the Oztent and may dier from the
production model you have. However, the overall operation will be virtually the same.
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SETTING UP YOUR OZTENT
SETTING UP YOUR OZTENT
1. Take your Oztent out of the bag. Place
your poles, pegs and y somewhere
clear from your tent space.
2. Swing out both Arms. Each one at a time.
5. Adjust your tent so it sits
properly.
4. Reach inside the tent and velcro
the internal frames to lock in place.
3. Swing your tent up from the swing
tab found near the top frame.
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SETTING UP YOUR OZTENT
SETTING UP YOUR AWNING
6. Hammer in all bottom Pegs. 7. Pull out the guy ropes and peg them down at a rough 45
Degree angle to secure your tent.
8. OPTIONAL
Extend the awning. Twist to unlock awning poles and twist
again to lock at desired height. Pop up the awning and secure
with guy ropes as shown. Lower one pole during heavy rain.

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1. 2.
Install your 2.2m Awning Poles. Lock them at the
height of your tent roof at rst.
Assemble your ridge pole. Twist to lock at desired
location.
SETTING UP YOUR OZTENT FLY
1. Throw your Oztent Fly over the erected tent. Tilt it
forward and zip the Oztent Fly on the top of the tent. 2. Place the 1.7m poles on each side to create spacing and secure with guy ropes as shown.
SETTING UP YOUR PEAK SIDE PANELS
1.9m 2.2m
SETTING UP YOUR PEAK SIDE PANELS
3. 4.
Zip on the Peak Side Panels. Panels are marked A
and B. Match against the A,B markings on the tent.
Fully extend the 2.2m Awning Poles when the
Peaked Side Panel is zipped on half way.
5. 6.
Zip on the rest of the Peaked Side Panel. Secure
the velcro tabs to the poles.
Repeat for the second panel and then extend the
2.2m poles. Secure the poles with the guy ropes.
SETTING UP YOUR PEAK SIDE PANELS
Note: For easy set-up, lower down the 1.9m poles
before zip on the panels.

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SETTING UP YOUR FRONT PANEL
2. Zip the Front Panel on from Right to Left. 3. Zip the sides of the Front Panel to the sides of
the Side Panels and secure velcro tabs.
SETTING UP YOUR FRONT PANEL
1. Assemble your ridge pole. twist to lock at desired location.
Additional poles, pegs and ropes available for purchase
to allow the Front Panel to be set up as another awning.
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Unpack your OztentTagalong Tent. Insert the
Ridge Pole in your Oztent Awning. Twist and
lock Ridge Pole when in place.
1. 2. Attach your Tagalong Tent,
right hand side rst.
Zip from right to left.
SETTING UP YOUR TAGALONG TENT
SETTING UP YOUR TAGALONG TENT
4. Peg at all base peg points and set up support
poles. Extend all guy ropes, peg and secure.
3. Attach top corner straps to your Oztent Awning
Poles. Tighten straps. Attach velcro straps of
Tagalong Tent on Oztent Awning Poles.
Note: Rear corners need two pegs.

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