front runner quick release tent mount kit review FRONTRUNNER Quick Release Tent Mount Kit – Defenders Northwest

front runner quick release tent mount kit review FRONTRUNNER Quick Release Tent Mount Kit – Defenders NorthwestDo you have limited garage clearance? Dont use your roof top tent year around? Maybe you just dont want to keep the tent on your vehicle for the daily commute Front Runner's Quick Release Tent Mount Kit gives a roof top tent camper the freedom to mount or remove the tent in seconds and with no tools. Two built in locks give you safety and added peace of mind. If using with hard shell tents we suggest using the RTT Channel Adaptor Kit Consists of: 1 x

Do you have limited garage clearance? Don’t use your roof top tent year around? Maybe you just don’t want to keep the tent on your vehicle for the daily commute...

Front Runner's Quick Release Tent Mount Kit gives a roof top tent camper the freedom to mount or remove the tent in seconds and with no tools. Two built-in locks give you safety and added peace of mind.

If using with hard shell tents we suggest using the RTT Channel Adaptor Kit

Consists of:
1 x Set of 4 Quick Release Brackets
2 x Locking Brackets (Left and Right Hand Side)
2 x Keys per lock
1 x Special Installation Tool
Installation Hardware
Fitting Instructions

Materials used:
Black powder coated 3CR12 stainless steel
316 Stainless steel
304 Stainless steel

Product Dimensions: (Per assembled bracket)
263mm (10.4") L x 93mm (3.7") W x 93mm (3.7") H

Weight:
4.8kg (10.6lbs) 

• Once these brackets are installed on a Front Runner Rack, no tools are needed to remove or install a roof top tent.
• Simply release the tabs on the 4 latches and lift the tent away in seconds.
• No more wrenching in tight spaces during the “off-season” or time-consuming weekday removal of a roof top tent.
  This strong and rattle-free mounting system is built off-road tough for use with Front Runner Racks.
• Works with the AUTOhome/Maggionlina, and other soft or  hard shell tents,  Hard Shell owners please read **IMPORTANT NOTE below.
• 4 low profile base brackets are bolted to a Front Runner Rack while 4 self-aligning bushes are secured to the tent base channels using the supplied plates.
• Secures in place with 4 latches with safety catches.
• Can be locked using Rack Accessory Lock / Small combination cable lock.
• Certain tent sizes and designs will dictate the height needed to clear the edge of the Front Runner Rack.
• The brackets are small, unobtrusive and can be left on the roof rack when the tent is not mounted, leaving vast rack space available.
• No tent modification required.
• Removed tents can be stored on the ground, raised slightly off the floor by the supplied steel bushes.
• Supplied with all required mounting hardware & Fitting instructions are included.
• AUTOhome Quick Release Tent Channel Set or other may be required for other tent brands (sold separately).
• *Soft Shell and Hard Shell Tents may need additional Nut Plates, sold separately.
  
  **IMPORTANT NOTE: Hard shell tents need additional support. If you are using these brackets with some hard shell tents, and you are unable to position the tent to rest directly on the rack, or the edges of the rack side profiles, use – Hard Shell Tent Support Channels. Depending on the tent MANUFACTURER, your hard shell tent warranty may be voided if your tent becomes damaged and you did not provide proper lateral support for the hard shell tent.
  
  Note: Extra Mounting Brackets may be required for some tent and Rack combinations which require extra support.