Assembling a Clam Flip Over

[Getanet]

I'm in the middle of assembling a one-person Clam Kenai flip over. I have the tent on, but have not screwed it to the base yet. At this point the poles all fall towards the pull rope like they should if I were putting it away. But they also all fall completely forward to the floor/ice. Is this normal? Seems odd that the poles could all fall forward on me - and that the velcro strap are the only thing preventing that. I don't want to do the final step of screwing the tent to the tub until I'm sure I have it assembled right. Hoping a few others with a Clam flipover can tell me if I'm doing something wrong. 

[IceHawk]

If I'm understanding you correctly yes pipes will fall forward until you have the tent attached. Just for safe keeping try clamping your tent to sled and seeing if that's whats going on for sure. Also make sure to put the molding in a pail of hot water or use a heat gun to keep it limber way easier to install. Make sure you get all the Velcro attached bring light inside once you have tent on some of those straps are easy to miss in the darkness inside. 

Edited February 1, 2020 by IceHawk

[Borch]

I used the support pole in the back support and leaned the others. Once you get the cover over them you can start velcroing them in except for the the front floor level one.  The trim piece is tricky, especially on the corners.   Icehawk has a good tip.  I've heard other toss it in the clothes dryer for a while to limber it up.

[Getanet]

You did get what I was trying to say. I'll be sure to check for those velcro straps. Now onto the fun part.