My 176T did not come with any instructions on folding up the bump out. The guy I bought it from retracted the bows then took the canvas off the tent bows(velcro strips) before folding it up, but I it seems like you should not have to do that . I tried it without taking the tent off the bows but they kinda stick out into the dinette when folded so I might be missing a step on when to tuck them?
I see some male velcro strips hanging inside (2)on each side of the bed that are attached to the canvas, but don't see the female counterpart??? I have a feeling if it was a snake, I'd be bit since it must be an obvious thing to the oblivious me

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