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OWL'S NEST 270° Car Side Awning Installation Manual

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OWL'S NEST 270°
Car Side Awning Installation Manual

This is an installation guide for attaching the OWL'S NEST 270° car side awning to crossbars or a roof rack. Before starting work, check the parts, installation direction, bracket positions, and vehicle-side interference.

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Before installation

Things to check before installation

The OWL'S NEST 270° is a 270° car side awning with a large deployment area. When installing, ensure it is securely fixed, considering the weight of the main unit, vibrations during driving, and wind loads during deployment.

Important The awning body is heavy. When installing, support it with two or more people and always check the permissible load of the crossbars, roof rack, and bolts.
Product specifications

Product specifications and installation conditions

Before installation, check the product specifications and fastening conditions. If there are specific instructions for the crossbars or roof rack, prioritize their instruction manuals.

Product name OWL'S NEST 270° Car Side Awning
Dimensions Approx. 242 × 24 × 24 cm
Weight Approx. 28 kg
Mounting method Attached to crossbars or a roof rack system
Main fastening parts 3 L-brackets, T-bolts, half-moon bolts, nuts/washers
Note Some installations, such as with Hawk's Nest, may require a separate dedicated bracket.
Parts list

List of accessories

Before installation, check that the types and quantities of accessories are complete. If there are missing or damaged parts, do not proceed with installation and contact the retailer.

List of accessories for OWL'S NEST 270° car side awningList of accessories. Check the pegs, guy ropes, spacers, T-bolts, half-moon bolts, nuts, washers, and L-brackets.
Pegs 7 pieces
Guy ropes 7 pieces
Spacers Large × 3, Small × 3
T-bolts 9 pieces. Used for the aluminum slot on the back of the car side awning body.
Half-moon bolts 15 pieces. Used for the grooves on the crossbar side.
Nuts/Washers Flange nuts, nylon nuts, various washers
L-brackets 3 pieces. Metal fittings for securing the car side awning body to the crossbars.
Bracket direction

Bracket orientation and concept

For the L-bracket, the long side is used for the crossbar or roof rack, and the short side is used for the car side awning body. The slotted hole is for position adjustment. Do not fully tighten from the beginning; always perform a trial fit.

Long side Place on the crossbar or roof rack and secure with half-moon bolts.
Short side Align with the T-bolts on the back of the car side awning and temporarily secure with nuts.
Slotted hole Used for fine adjustment of front/rear, left/right, and height. Tighten fully after checking for interference.
Checking the shape of the L-bracket for OWL'S NEST 270° car side awning
The photo is for bracket shape confirmation. Adjust the actual orientation according to the crossbar used and the position on the back of the main unit.
Positioning

How to determine the mounting position

Before placing the main unit on the vehicle, determine the positions of the three brackets. To prevent the load from concentrating on one point, distribute them as much as possible to the front, middle, and rear.

Image of securing OWL'S NEST 270° car side awning to a roof rack at 3 pointsThe wider the spacing between brackets, the easier it is to distribute sway during driving and load during deployment.
Distributed front, middle, and rear Maximize the bracket spacing as much as possible.
Check deployment direction Check for interference with the rear gate, taillights, spare tire, and ladder.
When using with a rooftop tent Check for interference with tent opening/closing, ladder position, and storage area.
Installation steps

Installation procedure

For installation, first temporarily fit the crossbar side, then secure the car side awning back side. Do not fully tighten until all positions are determined, then tighten evenly at the end.

Insert half-moon bolts into the crossbarSlide the heads of the half-moon bolts into the grooves on the crossbar side, bringing the threads out on top.
Temporarily place brackets on the crossbarPlace the long side of the L-bracket parallel on the crossbar and pass the half-moon bolts through the slotted holes.
Insert T-bolts into the back of the car side awningInsert the required number of T-bolts into the aluminum slot on the back of the main unit.
Secure the short side of the bracketPass the T-bolt threads through the holes on the short side of the L-bracket and temporarily secure with washers and nuts.
Check front/rear position, height, and interferenceCheck for interference with the rear gate, doors, ladder, rooftop tent, antenna, etc.
Tighten fully and check the secured stateTighten evenly, first the car side awning side, then the crossbar side.
Reconfirm before driving/deploymentGently shake to check for looseness, abnormal noises, or floating brackets.
Installation procedure for half-moon bolts and L-brackets of OWL'S NEST 270° car side awningThe photo is for reference to explain the mounting structure. Adjust the actual position according to the vehicle, crossbar width, and interference situation.
Before use / Before driving

Checks before deployment, during use, and before driving

Pre-deployment check
  • Before unzipping, check that there are no people, vehicles, or obstacles nearby.
  • When deploying for the first time, support with two people and check the movement and interference of each arm.
  • If there are any abnormalities in the fabric, arms, hinges, or zippers, stop using it.
Precautions during use
  • If it's windy, always set up poles and peg down with guy ropes.
  • In rainy weather, create a slope with guy ropes or poles to prevent water accumulation.
  • Do not leave deployed if you will be away for a long time or if strong winds are expected.
Storage Completely store the awning and close the cover zipper all the way.
Securing Check that the T-bolts on the car side awning and the half-moon bolts on the crossbar are not loose.
Interference Check for interference with doors, rear gate, ladder, rooftop tent, and loaded items.
Abnormal noise Gently shake to check for looseness or metallic sounds.
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Product page & PDF version

Please check the product page for product specifications, deployment direction, simultaneous purchase of annex rooms, and stock status. If you wish to print and work, a PDF version of the installation manual is also available.

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