How to set up the Rio tent?
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There are three collapsible rods that, once extended, form the "spine" of the structure. Set the ends of these into the eyelits at the bottom, run them through the hooks or guide rings along the way, then sink the ends into the eylelits at the top and you should be good to go. It takes a bit of practice at first but soon you'll be on your way.
1460407
Here's a video on how to set it up with step-by-step instructions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qxXhW7RxsY
115511
Honestly it's a pain to set up but not any more of a pain then setting up a typical tent. You need to feed the rods through the shelter in an X fashion hoping there wont be a gust of wind while you do it. Easiest with two people. No reason to take on a cruise. Like the other person said, not on beach long enough unless you are on a cruise that stays at a port for more than one day.
1346422
Hello-Yes, one person can set the tent up but having two people would make it easier.Thanks,Amber
2249840
I did with a regular size (12 x 12 tent) I believe, but I quit doing it because it was cumbersome and not very good results. I bought a 2 light assembly Zykkor C082 Copy Stand, and that solved most of my problem. I bought it on Amazon. Chuck
1596204
I do it all the time! I use a stake and a bungee cord at the end I start with (not the screen end), and I can now get it set up in less than 20 minutes by myself. It's heavy in the bag, but once it's set up, 2 people can easily carry it across a campground!
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This should be fairly straight forward for anyone who has set up a tent before. If not, it still is a breeze. 1. place the tent on top of a footprint/plastic sheet if using one. 2. ensure tent is with doors up (zippers up) 3. the two long poles will go diagonally across the tent in an "X" pattern. They will clip into the pole grabber hooks along the edges of the tent. 4. clip the small pole perpendicular to the tent doors and to the top of the tent and into its end caps at the front and back top of the tent. 5. Stake down tent. 6. Attach rain fly over tent and connect the clasps to the tent corners. 7. Stake down or tree-tie the rain fly so rain will bead off of tent. This should be fairly straight forward for anyone who has set up a tent before. If not, it still is a breeze. 1. place the tent on top of a footprint/plastic sheet if using one. 2. ensure tent is with doors up (zippers up) 3. the two long poles will go diagonally across the tent in an "X" pattern. They will clip into the pole grabber hooks along the edges of the tent. 4. clip the small pole perpendicular to the tent doors and to the top of the tent and into its end caps at the front and back top of the tent. 5. Stake down tent. 6. Attach rain fly over tent and connect the clasps... » Read More This should be fairly straight forward for anyone who has set up a tent before. If not, it still is a breeze. 1. place the tent on top of a footprint/plastic sheet if using one. 2. ensure tent is with doors up (zippers up) 3. the two long poles will go diagonally across the tent in an "X" pattern. They will clip into the pole grabber hooks along the edges of the tent. 4. clip the small pole perpendicular to the tent doors and to the top of the tent and into its end caps at the front and back top of the tent. 5. Stake down tent. 6. Attach rain fly over tent and connect the clasps to the tent corners. 7. Stake down or tree-tie the rain fly so rain will bead off of tent. « Show Less
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Easy to do... once assembled, the tent is really quite light and movable . just don't move it any wind. Once you get it over the table, then stake it into the ground and rig the guy lines ( two per pole).There is a fixed loop on the center of the tent to rig a light . I hang a large 200W lamp from mine... lights the tent up like daytime When I use it... a nice table lamp on the picnic table is what I use mostly.Hope you get this awesome tent/ screen house ... It's a total delight....enjoy !
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I don't think there were any instructions per say...But here is what we do: Square it up by folding the offset wings on the long side in. The next folds will be length-wise in thirds (I think) until it is the same width as the broken down poles. Then the poles and fly are rolled up along with the tent and it all fits easily into the bag
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I have set this type of tent up in advance before. It unexpectedly rained and ruined it because the cover was on and it held water and pulled the whole thing down. It bent poles and broke connectors. If setting up in advance, leave the cover off and only put together the roof. Leave the legs and cover until right before event time.
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Very easy. Straighten the collapsible/bendable poles (sorry not sure what the name is for those) and slide them through the tent material. Very simple and quick.
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The first time I set up the tent, it took about 25 minutes. I've only done it the one time, but it will get faster as time goes. I do have to quanity my answer though. I had no wind, rain and I laid everything out first so I could find it easier.
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I put this one up solo. You simply stretch the tent out on the ground, stake in the base, and then unzip the door, step inside, and place the center pole. Super easy!
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I set this tent up by myself in about 30 minutes. I just spread it out , connected the aluminum poles, and then tied it up when it was standing. It was not difficult at all doing it myself, even though there were limited directions.
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The mesh fabric hammock comes with the stand. You just unfold the stand (no tools required), attach the fabric hammock and that is all there is to set up.
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The tent has plenty of space, however I returned it. The setup on this tent is very difficult for even two people.
1406611
Yes you can, my son and i have used our tent together about 8 times and it takes us less than 10 minutes to set up. We were just camping in 30 mph winds with gusts up to 45 and with all of the anchor points for the fly we had no issues at all. Great tent!!!
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It must be staked at least at the four corners. Otherwise, the tent cannot be set up. Feel free to contact us with any other questions.