How to Set Up Your Chevrolet Avalanche Truck Tent

Quick answer

Set up your Chevrolet Avalanche Truck Tent by first clearing and measuring your truck bed, then laying out the tent, assembling the poles, and securing the rainfly. The entire process takes about 15 minutes with two people.

Step-by-step setup instructions

1. Prepare your truck bed: Remove any cargo, dirt, or debris from the bed. Lower the tailgate and ensure the mid-gate (if equipped) is closed and locked. Check that the bed is dry to prevent moisture under the tent. A clean, dry bed prevents scratches and keeps the tent floor from sliding.
2. Lay out the tent and attach the sleeves: Unfold the tent on a clean surface next to the truck. Identify the sleeve openings for the poles. Slide the color-coded poles through the corresponding sleeves. Do not force a pole into the wrong sleeve. Matching pole colors to sleeve colors saves time and avoids bending the poles.
3. Assemble the pole frame: Connect the pole sections at the hubs. Raise the frame by lifting the center hub first, then extending the side poles. Have a partner hold the frame steady while you insert the pole ends into the corner grommets on the tent floor. Raising the center hub first prevents the frame from collapsing unevenly.
4. Drape the tent over the frame: With the frame standing, drape the tent body over it. Align the corners with the pole ends and secure the fabric clips or loops to the poles. Make sure the door zippers face the rear of the truck for easy access. If the tent seems twisted, lift the fabric and rotate it before securing all clips.
5. Position the tent in the truck bed: Lift the assembled tent into the bed. Center it side-to-side and front-to-back. The front of the tent should sit against the cab (or mid-gate). The tailgate must be fully lowered to support the rear of the tent. A centered tent distributes weight evenly and keeps the rainfly aligned.
6. Secure the rainfly and stake the tent: Attach the rainfly over the tent top using the provided clips or straps. Stake down the four corners of the tent floor using the included stakes. If camping on pavement, use heavy objects or sandbags instead of stakes. Staking the corners first prevents the tent from shifting in wind.
7. Adjust the guy lines and check stability: Tighten the guy lines attached to the rainfly. Pull them at a 45-degree angle away from the tent and stake them. Walk around the tent and shake the poles gently to confirm everything is snug. Loose guy lines cause flapping in wind; over-tightening can bend poles.

Product facts

• Chevrolet Avalanche Truck Tent: The best camping spot under the stars is closer than you may think. Set-up camp in the bed of your Chevrolet Avalanche or Cadillac Escalade EXT with the Avalanche Truck Tent. This tent is purpose-built for your truck, so you avoid the hassle of adapting a generic tent and get a secure, weatherproof camp every time.