Vehicle make/model/year and roof/bed/rack configuration
RIGVAR + ROKVAN · PROJECT AUTHORITY CENTRE
Move from product interest to a controlled project specification.
Treat rooftop tents, awnings, annexes, rear/shower tents, water storage, lighting and touring accessories as a vehicle-fitment system with load, mounting, wind, packed/deployed geometry and travel-service considerations.
01 · PROJECT INPUTS
Define the conditions before the exact system is released.
These inputs are deliberately upstream of model selection so the product does not dictate the brief.
Dynamic/static roof or rack load information
Product family and occupancy/use case
Packed/deployed dimensions and access
Mounting bar spacing / interfaces
Wind/rain/travel environment
Water storage / electrical / lighting requirements
Freight, replacement parts and travel-service strategy
02 · EVIDENCE CONTROL
Keep project claims attached to what the evidence actually proves.
Generic declarations, outdated catalogues or unrelated certificates should not be carried into a project as exact-system evidence.
Exact product weight and dimensions
Mounting/bracket compatibility
Vehicle/rack load limits from responsible vehicle/rack source
Fabric/waterproofing/weather data where relevant
Electrical/lighting component evidence
Water-contact material data where applicable
Warranty/spares/replacement fabric/hardware
03 · CAD / DRAWING REGISTER
Planning references are not exact-system construction drawings.
Every drawing/model status stays visible so consultants know what can be used now and what only exists after configuration or project-specific design.
| Resource | Status | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle / overland concept / planning layout | Public planning | Early scope, interface and consultant coordination only. |
| Generic technical reference / typical detail | Public planning | Explains system logic without representing an exact supplied configuration. |
| Exact-system GA / dimensional drawing | Exact-system | Issued only after the quoted system/configuration is known. |
| Native CAD / DWG / DXF | Verify availability | Availability and revision must be confirmed against the exact supplied system. |
| BIM / Revit / IFC object | Verify availability | Only described as BIM where a genuine verified native model exists. |
| Foundation / fixing / setting-out drawing | Project-specific | Depends on site/building conditions, local engineering and the selected system. |
| Services / electrical / controls interface | Project-specific | Coordinates the supplied system with local power, data, water, drainage or controls. |
04 · SPECIFICATION STARTER
Write the project around performance, interfaces and evidence.
These clauses are a project-planning structure, not a substitute for local professional specifications or exact-system documentation.
Vehicle interface
Product weight/load
Mounting/brackets
Packed/deployed envelope
Weather/wind use
Water/electrical/accessories
Travel storage/handling
Warranty/spares
05 · TENDER / RFP SCHEDULE
Ask bidders for the same controlled information.
A consistent schedule makes technical comparison easier and reduces hidden assumptions.
Vehicle schedule
Rack/load information
Product quantity
Mounting interface
Use/environment
Water/electrical needs
Packing/freight
Evidence/warranty
06 · OPERATIONS & HANDOVER
Specify how the system will be maintained after delivery.
Maintenance, spares, records and inspection should be defined before purchase, especially for remote or high-use projects.
Mounting/fastener check
Fabric drying/cleaning
Hinge/strut/zipper service
Awning/tent wind procedure
Water-system hygiene
Lighting/electrical check
Travel damage inspection
Spare hardware/fabric repair kit
AUTHORITY GUIDES
Go deeper on the decisions that usually control the project.
These guides sit below the owner page and above exact product selection, so search, specification and project planning all point to the same technical logic.
Dynamic vs static roof load for rooftop tents.
Understand vehicle dynamic and static roof-load limits, rack/crossbar ratings, roof-tent mass, off-road derating and why sleeping load is not the same as travel load.
Read guideRooftop tent fitment planning.
Plan rooftop tent fitment around vehicle/rack ratings, bar spacing, mounting hardware, packed size, opening direction, tailgate access, height and weather.
Read guideVehicle awning wind and stowage planning.
Plan vehicle awnings around deployment geometry, supports, guying, drainage, wind thresholds, mounting, packed travel position and wet-weather stowage.
Read guideDOWNLOADABLE PROJECT RESOURCE
Carry the authority pack into the project file.
Export the current project-control structure, then replace planning statements with exact project/system information as the design develops.