How do I square the footprint for my ANCHOR Navi-Trac Frame Tent 40 Wide Hip End System?

[LeKate]

Squaring the footprint of your ANCHOR Navi-Trac Frame Tent 40 Wide Hip End System is crucial for a stable and properly assembled structure. Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Establish the First Side: Using a tape measure, mark the exact width of your tent on the ground to define one side of the tent's footprint.
2. Create the Right Angle: Place the "0" end of one tape measure at point "A" and the "0" end of a second tape measure at point "B" (the end points of your width measurement).
3. Define the Length: Extend one tape measure along one side of the tent to a distance equal to the exact length of your tent.
4. Determine the Diagonal: Consult the ANCHOR Navi-Trac Frame Tent manual to find the correct diagonal measurement for your specific tent size. This measurement is critical for ensuring a square footprint.
5. Locate the Corner: Extend the second tape measure to the diagonal measurement found in your manual. Bring the two tapes together, ensuring that the length measurement lies directly on the diagonal measurement. Pull the tapes taut and mark the point where they intersect. This marks a far corner (point "C").
6. Find the Fourth Corner: Switch the tapes, so that the first tape now measures the diagonal, and the second tape measures the length. This will locate the fourth corner (point "D").
7. Final Steps: With all four corners located, you can place the baseplates and uprights according to the diagram provided in the ANCHOR Navi-Trac manual. During assembly, regularly check your measurements to maintain a square footprint. Always refer to your ANCHOR Navi-Trac Frame Tent manual for visual diagrams and any additional details specific to your tent model.