Ground sheet recommendation please

[Sam Vimes]

Mrs V has had enough of the free and cheap and thin ground sheet we got with the awning and would like something better for her delicate feet.

About 3m x 3m and obviously not too heavy on the payload or wallet.

 

[Mr Plodd]

Do you mean groundsheet (waterproof membrane) or awning carpet? ((Soft underfoot and breathable)
Big difference between the two.

 

[Sam Vimes]

I guess she means awning carpet or at least something soft underfoot.

 

[birdman101]

Most sites nowadays will only allow breathable groundsheets,so the thin one would not be allowed,only useable on gravel hardstandings.

 

[Jcloughie]

Isabell Bolon. Dear, but on a different level. We had one for over 10 years. Since we packed up the van I have put it permanently on a garden patio. And it is still going strong and looking good.

John

 

[Buckman]

As per John. Isabella Bolon.

 

[Sam Vimes]

Most sites nowadays will only allow breathable groundsheets,so the thin one would not be allowed,only useable on gravel hardstandings.

Our thin one is breathable and we've used it on grass with no problem. But the point of my question was about getting a new one.

 

[Sam Vimes]

I'll take a look at the Isabella ones mentioned
Thanks

 

[Mr Plodd]

If you look on most of the camping supply company websites they sell awning carpet and, like household carpet, there are many grades, Isabella being at the very top (and the price reflects that),
I am not decrying Isabella, just pointing out that "Other awning carpets are available"
It might be worth visiting a larger caravan dealers as that's the sort of thing they will carry in stock. That will then give you an idea of what it's like and what the cost is. Many such carpets are sold by length off a roll just like the household stuff.

 

[otherclive]

We used Dorema own brand awning carpet even when we moved to an Isabella Magnum (pre owned) awning. Just folded the carpet to the smaller footprint of the Isabella awning. It withstood us, grandchildren and two lively dogs.

 

[Beachball]

Another one for the Isabella Bolon

 

[Dustydog]

We use these type of tiles.

Wild Camping Interlocking Floor Mats with Holes - 4 Pack

Enhance your outdoor space with these durable interlocking floor mats. Water-resistant, easy to clean & versatile!

www.charlies.co.uk

Aldi and Lidl often have them for sale. Soft under foot , light weight and easy to lay

 

[Hutch]

We use these type of tiles.

Wild Camping Interlocking Floor Mats with Holes - 4 Pack

Enhance your outdoor space with these durable interlocking floor mats. Water-resistant, easy to clean & versatile!

www.charlies.co.uk

Aldi and Lidl often have them for sale. Soft under foot , light weight and easy to lay

I have the same, you can put down as many as you need, or just a few around the doorway.

 

[Sam Vimes]

While it would be a good idea to go an see some or even visit the Aldi/Lidl stores, where I live its not practical and would cost more to get there than the awning carpet.

So we have to rely on the internet for a lot of shopping, which makes recommendations, not exactly essential, but very helpful.

So thanks for all the suggestions.

 

[Mel]

We have a Vango awning and bought the bespoke awning carpet for the make and size. It is sort of “Moroccan carpet” woven style. Has lasted well and is good underfoot.
Mel

 

[kerbdog]

I've been looking at these carpets recently as we usually use the foam tiles but to be honest i hate having to lay them and would imagine the carpet being a bit quicker to lay and put away.
How do the likes of the Isabella carpets hold up to the usual gravel/stone standings and the weight of chairs and tables etc?

 

[Gagakev]

We use these type of tiles.

Wild Camping Interlocking Floor Mats with Holes - 4 Pack

Enhance your outdoor space with these durable interlocking floor mats. Water-resistant, easy to clean & versatile!

www.charlies.co.uk

Aldi and Lidl often have them for sale. Soft under foot , light weight and easy to lay

Same as DD & Hutch, except I dont need/use them anymore, pitty you dont live closer to Devon I have 35 of them sat in the spare bedroom doing nothing.

 

[Buckman]

Same as DD & Hutch, except I dont need/use them anymore, pitty you dont live closer to Devon I have 35 of them sat in the spare bedroom doing nothing.

Yep did the same when they first came out. Now they are used in the garage and the shed. The garage can get a bit of minor flooding in heavy rain, so stuff stayed dry.

 

[Jcloughie]

I'll take a look at the Isabella ones mentioned
Thanks

The Boleyn is top price, but the one we had for about 15 years lasted well. Often covered in mud and needing pressure washing on the drive.

When we packed up and sold the van, I wondered what to do with it. I ended up tacking it to a section of wodden decking at the back of the garden. Now been there for 3 years and looks great.








Now we have got another van we needed another carpet. Isabella now do edged rectangles. Of the 3 colours they now do, we only liked the Flint. But they only do this in a 2.5 x 3.2, ideally we wanted bigger, but had to settle for this.

It suits us as we are only honing to use pull out awnings.

Link

John

 

[IanB1485]

We got ours as part of the package when we bought our 2007 caravan, the dealer in Orrell said it comes with an awning ( it actually had two) but we don't charge for it and its sold as seen , so if its in poor condition then don't come back and complain.Both awnings came with breathable groundsheets and after having various tents for 30 years with the plastic type I am suitably impressed , very soft underfoot and leaves the grass underneath still alive after a week