diff --git a/gulpfile.js b/gulpfile.js
index ba3f33b45..5658afcba 100644
--- a/gulpfile.js
+++ b/gulpfile.js
@@ -864,7 +864,7 @@ gulp.task('install', 'Set-up project for first time', function () {
         };
       }
       if(answers.rtl) {
-        json.rtl = true;
+        json.rtl = answers.rtl;
       }
       if(answers.site) {
         json.paths.source.site = answers.site + '/';