pegs for hardstanding

[Denise4]

I understand that I will need to purchase new pegs as the pitch we will be on next week is gravel. What can I expect to pay for these, some seem to be 30p each and others 70p each. I need quite a few and don't mind paying the extra if I have too. Thanks Denise.

 

[PaulT]

The only ones I've found that work in gravel (especially if it's a bit windy) are about 14" long with a hooked end. They cost

 

[mikeE]

Can't really remember what I paid for pegs (but 30p sounds about right) - I just went for the most robust metal ones I could find. They cost more but are worth it in the long run - they don't bend or break.

 

[cooky1]

We use Cross rock pegs, they are like a 9 inch nail with a small cross piece welded near the top. They are easy to knock into any ground. They cost about

 

[rob_jax]

Total agreement with Graeme, rock pegs are designed for use on hard-standing.

You'll also need a good hammer to knock them it - the normal rubber camping mallets just bounce off the peg - we bought a 1 kg all-steel club hammer for

 

[clivea]

The only ones I've found that work in gravel (especially if it's a bit windy) are about 14" long with a hooked end. They cost

 

[clivea]

Hi,

on the subject of using blocks to lift the front, or back, of the van we boughts some of the Bebbington Leg Extenders (

 

[Denise4]

Please help I am getting really confused. When buying pegs for hard standing do I get enough pegs to do the inside of the awning. I have just realised that we have plastic pegs for the outside of the awning and little thin metal ones for the inside. Do I have to replace the thin metal ones. Denise

 

[Jimbob1]

Please help I am getting really confused. When buying pegs for hard standing do I get enough pegs to do the inside of the awning. I have just realised that we have plastic pegs for the outside of the awning and little thin metal ones for the inside. Do I have to replace the thin metal ones. Denise

Hi Denise.

Like Graeme has said you need cross rock, pegs for outside of the awning you have to whack then in with a hammer,they are the best on hardstanding.On the other hand do you need to take an awning just for a couple of nights? a week or so may be.It is much nicer on hardstanding.Enjoy your caravanning its a great hobby.Allthe best .Jim

 

[ThePlotter]

Denise,one other point is that the pegs suggested give a good grip and the flip to this is that sometimes they can be difficult to remove may I suggest you have with you a pair of mole grips so that you can ' unscrew ' them out of the ground.

 

[cooky1]

Denise, get enough pegs to fit every loop on your awning and caravan skirt, it is very difficult to hammer plastic pegs into any hard standing plot.

 

[STEPHEN_5097545]

I use 6inch nails with a penny washer slid on them just as good as any rock peg and a lot cheaper to remove just use asmall crow bar or a claw hammer

 

[Jo-AnneFairway5402010]

hi when we went on a cc site for the 1st time it said steel pegs which we had but when we got there we had right trouble getting ours in.we have since bought the ones on the towsure mag that have glow in the dark ends i think they were about

 

[Royston]

Steel pegs that look like nails with a cross piece, you can buy from any CC site office

Roy

 

[Jo-AnneFairway5402010]

hi royston, well i you learn something new everyday.im new to caravanning only bought the new van in oct 05 it was only our 3rd trip out and our 1st time on a caravan club site.do they advertise this cos i never saw a sign.

 

[Royston]

hi royston, well i you learn something new everyday.im new to caravanning only bought the new van in oct 05 it was only our 3rd trip out and our 1st time on a caravan club site.do they advertise this cos i never saw a sign.

Well I use Ferry Meadows quite a lot and I Asked in the site office, I also found out whilst staying at Black Horse Farm CC site that you can buy a site badge for 55p , got quite a collection of these they are green round a bit bigger than a 50p piece, stick them on the fridge with blue tac,I only discovered these because I happened to be in the site shop when another camper was buying one, I missed out on the scottish ones, unless offcourse We goo back up there again.

Roy

 

[Tankie]

Buy 160mm coachbolts from Screwfix, put a pennywasher on it, then you can screw it in with your cordless drill!!! just remember to take the battery charger with you, or spare batteries. No hammer required, no bruises, no problem. I noticed that there are now longer ones now available in B&Q, a little more expensive but you pays your money!!!!

Tankie

 

[RobRoy]

i've found that, on some hardstandings, plastic pegs hold better than rock pegs and, on some it is just the opposite so I carry enough of both types of pegs to suit the situation.

I also have a cheap "puller", a "tee" shaped thing with a hooked end.