Frequently Asked
Questions
19+ years experience in stretch tent manufacturing and design. Our track record speaks for itself.
Are stretch tents waterproof?
100%! RHI stretch tents are made to endure the most extreme weather conditions, come rain or shine.
Are stretch tents fire retardant?
Yes. RHI stretch tents meet all the safety requirements of the countries they are shipped to and meet international fire and safety regulations.
Is a set footprint required to set up a stretch tent?
No. Stretch tents can be set up almost anywhere and in any space. The options are endless.
Can the same stretch tent be set up in different ways?
Absolutely. Simply by changing which corners and sides are pegged to the ground, and incorporating different pole lengths, you have a completely different look and feel. See our gallery for examples.
Are stretch tents difficult to set up?
Not at all. Half a day’s training with a few key pointers will enable you to set up a stretch tent of any size.
What are the different names for stretch tents?
Stretch tents are also named as Stretch marquees, Bedouin tents or Free-form tents.
Can stretch tents be joined together?
Most definitely. RHI stretch tents are modular in design, which means that multiple tents can be joined together to create larger structures.
How does shipping work and what are the costs involved?
Shipping is dependent on your location.
For local clients: Road Freight Shipping can be used.
For international clients: Ocean Freight shipping or alternatively for a quicker transit time Air Freight can be used.
We insure all goods in transit and our freight company handles all the paperwork. We will refer a clearing agent to you to assist in clearing the goods on arrival in the in your country to insure there are no hold ups at the port and any unnecessary storage costs. For many of our European clients we have a EUR1 certificate that we supply with goods and freight documents so there are no custom duties charged when we export into these countries. Contact us to find out more.
Can RHI Stretch tents be closed on all sides?
Absolutely, RHI’s Modular Walling and Dooring Systems are simple to install, modular in design and are the perfect solution to extending the use of your RHI stretch tents into the colder months.
What colours are stretch tents available in?
All our tents are available in either white, platinum, chino, red and black. However, any other colour may be requested subject to a minimum order.
Can stretch tents be branded?
Certainly. RHI uses in-house developed printing techniques to ensure only the best quality print.
What size stretch tents are available?
Whilst our more popular sizes are 10.5m x 7.5m (Small), 10.5m x 15m (Medium) and 21m x 15m (Large) RHI manufacturers a wide range of sizes from 6m x 5m to our largest single tent being 25.5m x 18m.
Is it possible to manufacture a custom stretch tent, and what does it involve?
Yes, custom bespoke stretch tents are available upon request. With our in-house Engineering expertise, we offer engineering analysis checks, design, and manufacture spectacular custom bespoke stretch structures for our clients.
How can we help?
Need advice? We’re ready to help.
Contact us for Custom Stretch Tent Solutions.
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