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Mix it up with conversation kits.

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West Coast style tents, Cross Cable tents, Marquee tents, as well as kedar tents. Any tenting company will have lots of pieces sitting around out of which they should be able to make a wide variety of tent styles.  

Let’s say that you have an event for the next weekend that requires (10) 10×10 Frame and Cable tents. You already own (10) 10×10 West Coast style tents. You certainly don’t want to buy whole new tents, especially if you already have (40) 9’4” and 40 more 7’8”s. And you don’t need to! We have a solution will help you save money and time, and without purchasing a lot of additional poles and fittings. With this option, you can even make good use of your older inventory. Maybe you’re even short on longer poles for your event, and shipping will eat you alive on them. See how we can help you with conversion kits, splicing sets, and pole extensions.

Conversion Kits

Let’s take those 10×10 standard tents, add the conversion kit to it, and make them FNC. All you need to do is add the top, corners, and our conversion kit for the mast. The conversion kit takes the cables out of the equation and adds a 4-way top with a space for a mast set. These kits can be used for tents up to 40x size!

Splicing Sets

You have just called your tenting vendor and they don’t have that extra super red pole in either a single or double tube. We make a tent splicing set that could help! Have you ever had that 19’4” or 21’10” pole that you were unable to haul because of lack of truck space? With our splicing set you can take your 19’4” pole, cut it into (2) 9’4” poles, add our splicing set and you are all set to go!

Pole Extensions

These extensions have an easy installation by a push button system that connects the two poles. The poles slide together and instantly snap and lock with the extenders. These extensions can raise any size pole that you have in your inventory from a 4’11” to 16’1” by an extra 2 feet! Both Male and Female Extensions are available.

 

 

 

 

Which tent is best: New, Used and Refurbished or Block out or Non Block Out

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Which tent is best:  Refurbished, New, Used, Block out and Non Block out out what is the difference?

In the world of tent manufacturing, many things happen to tents on the production line.  While most tops are stamped with a seal of approval and shipped as a new top to our customers, sometimes there is that one top or sidewall that will get caught on the sewing machine or will get burnt on on one of sealing machines or will have an operator error defect that will have to be repaired.   These tents are called refurbished.

New Tops

New Tops are tops that have no defects.  These tops are regular price.

Refurbished or A Grade

We call refurbished products which are tents or sidewalls that somewhere in the production line have gotten damaged or not quite made right.   All of these tops are new and have never been used outside or have never been set up. While this does not happen on our lines a lot we do pull them to the side and access what has happened or what we can do to fix it.  Sometimes it is as easy as resealing, maybe a seal line did not hold, sometimes if it was a small burn that we can put a patch on, or sometimes it is a small as an extra seal line.  When we have these available we are unable to sale them as new so they get the term refurbished.

Used or B Grade

Used or B Grade tents are nice but with some color fading and minor scuffing, stains, and repairs may be present. Pin-holes to be sealed with filler, repairs with some permanent and a few temporary patches.  These tents while being set up in the field have been taken care of.  Normally they would still be white and clean maybe some dirty spots.  We sometimes have customers that will try a tent to see if they fit the existing frame or one that has pinholes or very slight defects.

Used or C Grade Tents

Used or C Grade tents are commercial grade tents. These tents are structurally sound but will be faded or have discolorations or spots on them. May have a number of pin-holes and repairs, some with temporary patching. These tents are most commonly used for fairs, animal or equipment storage, auctions or weather protection when appearance is not a consideration.

Block out or Non Block Out

Tent sections also come in blockout  and non block out vinyl. Non Block Out Vinyl allows light to be seen inside the tent which gives a lighter appearance to the inside of the tent. Block our vinyl is a heavier vinyl used to keep the

 

 

 

 

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Pole Extension Description

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As we enter our busy season we have many people ordering all different types and sizes of poles , so we have decided to add the pole extensions to our inventory.

These extensions have an easy installation by a push button system that connects the two poles, the poles slide together by the already 3/8 inch hole in the poles, this causes the instant snap and lock with the extenders.

These extensions can raise any size poles that you have in your inventory from a 4′-11 to 16′-1 by another 2 feet.

Both of our Male and Female Extensions are available.

Click Here For our Pole Sheet

Land a Knockout with these Starter Tents!

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What is the absolute best tent to buy as a starter tent? Ask some Tent Renters this question next time you’re at the MATRA Tent Show or Tents and Events at The Rental Show. You’re likely to get 20 different answers. Allstate Tent has helped countless companies and individuals make their start in the industry. With our years of experience, we home to answer the question: what is the absolute best tent to buy starting out in the Tent industry.

The Starter Tent Contenders:

20×20 Frame and Cable Tent

With sweeping lines from its tensioned high peak top, the 20×20 Frame and Cable is one of the most beautiful tents you can buy. The 16 oz white blockout top is a showpiece. This contender isn’t all about looks though. Dependable strength from Dual tube poles provides peace of mind. Unique features like Mid-tensioners ensure the Allstate Tent 16 oz blockout vinyl top will look as good as possible for as long as possible. When elegance is required by your customers, you can’t go wrong with a 20×20 frame and cable.

20×20 West Coast Style Frame Tent

The grandfather of tents. The west coast style frame Tent has been around forever it seems, with good reason. Some have called the 20×20 frame tent the bread and butter of tenting. The 20×20 frame tent from Allstate Tent is a foundational piece of the inventory for countless tent renters across the country. Perfect for backyard parties or ballgames, the 20×20 frame is a true moneymaker for its owner. An expandable too makes this venerable Tent even more versatile.When you purchase a frame Tent from Allstate Tent you have many options and accessories to choose from. If you decide on any frame Tent from Allstate as your first or next purchase we highly recommend taking a look at our handy guide to ordering from Allstate Tent by clicking Here.

10×10 Pop-up Tent

Not quite ready to pull out your sledgehammer to drive in a couple hundred 36 inch double head stakes? Then the Pop-up might be for you. The Pop-up from Allstate Tent is industrial rental grade with a durable aluminum frame and 16 oz blockout top. A convenient wheeled carrying case is included. Sidewalls and graphic options are also available. The Pop-Up is a great way to offer your customers a tenting solution they can pick up themselves.

The Winner: None of the Above!

That’s right. All three are worthy starter tents. Each would be a great gateway to tenting. With such an important decision, the best choice for someone starting out is to talk with a company who will help them make the best buying decision by building a relationship to understand their individual needs and goals.

Allstate Tent is proud to be the trusted Tent partner to so many Tent professionals and beginners. Give our experts a call today!

Check out what our customers have to say in the next Align with Allstate Tent Customer Spotlight!

Don’t Get Burned! Make Sure You Have Blockout Vinyl Tops!

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How much do you know about an essential feature that drives our industry? Blockout vinyl may be the industry standard, but it’s worth asking about before making any purchase.  Tops without blockout are prone to pinholes which can greatly affect the specific light and ambiance customer require. This is an overlooked selling point to make to your customers. Allstate Tent is proud to offer this feature in our tops.

Allstate Tent Top Features

  • 16oz Blockout Vinyl
  • Exceptional Durability and Lifespan
  • Flame Retardent – California State Fire Marshal Standards
  • UV Resistant
  • Consistent and Reliable Performance
  • RF welded seals for unmatched strength and waterproofing
  • Commercial Grade Stainless Steel Buckles and Grommets
  • One Piece or Expandable

Contact the experts at Allstate Tent to order or if you have any questions. Premium customizations may be available.

What is Blockout Vinyl?

The difference between blockout and non-blockout tops lie in the construction. Instead of a single layer of vinyl, Blockout tops feature a “blockout” fabric sealed between the outer layers. This simple but revolutionary design is a defining characteristic of today’s tent top fabrics. Blockout allows for exceptional lighting and temperature control in almost any environment. Regardless of Blazing Sun or frigid cold, the dependability is always there.

Promote Blockout!

Even though you may have first heard about blockout vinyl in 1993 and have taught classes at MATRA for 15 years on proper tent top cleaning and storage, your customers likely have no idea what blockout vinyl is or why they need it for their wedding over the barn down the road.

With this in mind, incorporate the features of your Allstate Tent Blockout Vinyl Tops into your selling points to standout from your competition!

Have you enjoyed the new Allstate Tent Blog? This is only the beginning. Coming up over the coming months you can expect thoughtfully written articles relevant to the tent and event rental community. Here is a preview of what’s in store:

  • Land a Knockout with these Starter Tents
  • Follow this Advice to Dominate Tent Cleaning and Storage
  • Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics
  • Align with Allstate Tent: All Star Party(Mike Fanning Customer Spotlight)
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Ringgold, GA 30736

Where Great Tents Matter!

Here at Allstate Tent, we pride ourselves on making great tents. We manufacture industrial rental grade tents, in our Georgia facility, including west coast style frame and frame and cable tents. We also offer a great selection of accessories foryour tenting needs.

We look forward to helping with your tenting needs for your upcoming tenting season.

Be on the lookout for our refurbished price list. Call or email us now to get the list first.

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