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Quick Release
Tent Mount Kit

TBMK011

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Thank you for purchasing a Front Runner Quick Release Tent Mount Kit.
Before you start, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the Fitting Instructions and the components received.
Refer to Page 2 for a list of all the components, quantities and tools required.

IMPORTANT WARNING!
IT IS CRITICAL THAT ALL FRONT RUNNER PRODUCTS BE PROPERLY AND SECURELY ASSEMBLED AND ATTACHED TO YOUR VEHICLE. IMPROPER ATTACHMENT COULD
RESULT IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT, AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSEMBLING AND SECURING ALL FRONTRUNNER PRODUCTS TO YOUR VEHICLE, CHECKING THE ATTACHMENTS PRIOR TO USE, AND PERIODICALLY INSPECTING THE PRODUCTS FOR ADJUSTMENT, WEAR ANDDAMAGE. THEREFORE, YOU MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS SUPPLIED WITH YOUR FRONT RUNNER PRODUCT PRIOR TOINSTALLATION OR USE. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS, OR IF YOU HAVE NO MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE AND ARE NOT THOROUGHLYFAMILIAR WITH THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES, YOU SHOULD HAVE THE PRODUCT INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER OR OTHER QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

NOTE: Front Runner will not be responsible for any damage caused by the failure to install the product according to these instructions.
Please call us if you have any questions about the installation of this product.

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TOOLS NEEDED
Mount Brackets with Non Adjustable Latch (RH)
Mount Brackets with Non Adjustable Latch (LH)
Channel Nut Plates - (Autohome)
Channel Nut Plates - (Front Runner)
Channel Nut Plates - (James Baroud)
Latch Brackets
M8 x 25 x 3 Flat Washer
M8 Spring Washer
M8 x 20 Button Head
Guide Bolt
M8 Nylon Washer
M8 Low Head Cap Screw
M8 Nut Cap
M8 Nyloc Washer
M8 Flat Washer
M8 x 20 Hex Bolt

13MM5mm13MM

FIGURE 1.1333114121RH

513671RH
82LH

1492LH
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2Taking into account the length and width ofyour tent, choose where you'd like toposition it on the rack. This will determine
where you will need to ﬁt the Mount
Brackets (Item 1 & 2).

2.1
12

11
6

2LH

13

13MM

Loosely ﬁt the Mount Brackets (Item 1 & 2)
to the rack using fasteners 12, 13 and 14.
Note that position of the Mount Bracket With
Latch orientation. Mount as shown in Step 2.1.

13MM

Make sure that the closed side of theMount Brackets are facing toward thefront of the rack and that they areparallel to the side of the rack.

2LH

141RH

Back Of Rack

2.2

Measure the distance between the center
points of the Rack Mount Brackets. You willneed this measurement for ﬁtting the Latch
Bracket assembly to the tent channel in Step
2.5.

2LH

2LH Left Hand Mount

2

385.5mm / 3.37"

2LH

2RH Right Hand Mount

134.5mm
1.36"

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1RH

91.5mm / 3.6"

2.3

1RH

96.5mm / 3.8"

FRONTCENTER

29.5mm
1.16"

The Tent Channel Nut Plates included were
designed for the following tents but will
also work with other popular tents.
Check your mounting channel measurements
for the appropriate size.
All Channel Nut Plates are 6mm thick.
1. Front Runner
2. Autohome
3. James Baroud

23.5mm0.93"

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22.4

Hard shell tents may need additional
support. If you are using these brackets
with hard shell tents, such as James
Baroud or Autohome, and you are unable
to position the tent to rest directly on
the rack side proﬁles (A), use
TBMK009 – Hard Shell Tent Support
Channels - by Front Runner (B) soldseperatly.

ADepending on the tent manufacturer,
your hard shell tent warranty may be
voided if your tent becomes damaged
and you did not provide proper lateralsupport for the hard shell tent.

B

Flip your tent over to get to the mountingchannels.

2.5
Tent Front
10
75MM

96

Make sure that the Guide Bolts (Item 8) ARE
facing towards the front of the rack asshown.

85

Loosely ﬁt the Latch Bracket Assembly(Item 4) by sliding the chosen Channel Nut
Plate (Item 3) into the mounting channel andfastening with (Items 5, 6, 7, 9 & 10)
as shown.

4

3

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2

Measure the distance between the centersof Channel Feet to make sure it matches
the position of the Rack Mount Brackets
installed in Step 2.2.

2.6
CenterOnce measurements have been conﬁrmed,
fully tighten the Latch Bracket Assembly tothe tent channel.

5MMFront Of Rack

Flip the tent over and lower it onto the rackmaking sure the Guide bolts align with therack mount brackets.

2.713MM

Push the tent forward so that the Guide Bolts
slide fully into the Rack Mount Brackets.
Latch all 4 Latches to secure tent into thebrackets.

Front

13MM

3FINISH
Congratulations! You did it. Take a step back and admire your work!

4INSTALL OTHER VEHICLE AND RACK ACCESSORIES
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