Caravan Carpets

[Alanbrooke]

To save wearing the carpets supplied with my caravan I have bought gel backed carpet from IKEA, cut it to suit and it worked well. I need to replace the carpet after several years use but IKEA doesn't sell this type of carpet any more. Has anybody got a solution?

 

[otherclive]

We just used lay flat cotton mats that could be easily taken out for a shake and were machine washable. Something like these
but we bought ours at a caravan and MH show.

Hand Woven Multi Coloured Striped Cotton Chindi Rug

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[Bluetonic]

We just use our carpets and enjoy them, don't see the point of keeping them unused for the next owner

 

[Beachball]

Well the carpets that came with our caravan my wife brought 1001 carpet cleaner it brought them up but with two dogs she preferred a Dunelm Runner

 

[Jcloughie]

Our original carpets were not suitable for purpose in a caravan. Shaggy pile which lay flat with walking. Our local carpet shop sold me some hard wearing scrubbable carpet which it says bleach can be used on it, (not tried that). They cut it up using the original for a template. Then bound the edges. Very happy with the result.

John

 

[Hutch]

I went to a local carpet dealer, bought some cheap off cut, £70 enough for me to cover the whole caravan twice , lasts normally 3 years so two lots £35 a year. Looks better than the original carpets, No missing bits vacums easilly when we sell the caravan Immaculate original carpets for the new owners, maybe next year.

 

[Buckman]

We just use our carpets and enjoy them, don't see the point of keeping them unused for the next owner

Ditto. We paid for them so we use them.

 

[Sam Vimes]

We just have a runner down the length of the van but its a nuisance as it keeps moving. When pennies have accumulated enough we plan to get some carpet tiles and cover the whole floor area.

 

[Mel]

We just have a runner down the length of the van but its a nuisance as it keeps moving. When pennies have accumulated enough we plan to get some carpet tiles and cover the whole floor area.

Get the anti slip mat stuff from Dunelm. We have some under a long runner on a conservatory hard floor. Doesn’t move an inch.
This stuff

Rug Anti-Slip Mat | Dunelm

Anti-slip mats are an absolute must-have to keep your rug looking great in your home. The anti-slip mat contains a polyester fleece to ensure that the rug doesn...

www.dunelm.com

Mel

 

[Johnb]

Who needs carpets when entering from a muddy field in England or from the heat of Southern Europe!
No carpets saves around 7kg and cleaning the floor so simple.
If pressed may leave the small section between the beds!

 

[audiorob]

I bought a couple of washable bath mats in a B&M store (like the striped “Newbury” currently on offer at £4) for the lounge area and washroom, soft on the feet and of course get popped in the washing machine at home after trips to freshen up. Placed on top of the 3 section original fitted carpets. Cheap and practical!

 

[Buckman]

We paid for the carpets so we use them. See no point in storing them in the attic for the next owner. If anyone is worried about 7kg then maybe they need another caravan with a larger payload or take less away in the caravan!

 

[otherclive]

The first caravan we had with three piece removable fitted carpets was in 2005, and our first action was to take them out, and did likewise thereafter. Having the wood effect vinyl floor plus loose cotton mats meant we could keep the van clean, and defeat the worst excesses of grandkids and “ mud magnet” spaniels. When touring it was much easier to whip out the carpets for a shake and brush, and brush the floor. On arrival home the mats went into the washing machine and the floor given a good mopping. All so much more convenient and hygienic for us as we tended to be out and about in the countryside when on site.

I even do the same for the car. Rubber mats fitted and OEM in the loft.

 

[Sam Vimes]

Get the anti slip mat stuff from Dunelm. We have some under a long runner on a conservatory hard floor. Doesn’t move an inch.
This stuff

Rug Anti-Slip Mat | Dunelm

Anti-slip mats are an absolute must-have to keep your rug looking great in your home. The anti-slip mat contains a polyester fleece to ensure that the rug doesn...

www.dunelm.com

Mel

Thanks Mel, but even with that we're not overly keen on just a runner and would prefer 'wall to wall' coverage.