RE: Astroturf, carpet, plastic mat, or ....

[gsm x2]

 
I just got an e-mail from a new member who didn t feel comfortable starting a thread on the board.  So, thought I would help him out.
 
 What do you use under your awning?
 Why?
 What do you like about it?
 What don t you like about it?
 If $$$ was not object, what would you use?
 
 gsm x2

[tlhdoc]

 gsm x2
A. We use cheap carpet.
 B. It helps keep dirt out of the PU
 C. It folds up small and drys pretty quick
 D. water soaks up through it, so I put plastic under it if I know it is going ot rain
 E.  the woven plastic type mat
 
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[gsm x2]

 gsm x2
OK, it s probably bad etiquette to answer your own questions, but remember, it really wasn t my question.
 
 We started with Astroturf because it is inexpensive, green, and readily available.  But it s a dirt magnet, and we hated shaking it out for storage.
 
 We saw someone with polypropylene mats at a campground and asked about them. They had picked them up at a show.  When we went to the Pomona Fairgrounds, we saw them and immediately fell in love with them.  Bought a larger one that fits under our awning, and a smaller one for our table that sits next to our outside stove.
 
 The don t pick up dirt as readily as astroturf, and when they get wet, they dry quickly so we don t have qualms about keeping them in our PU.
 
 They seemed expensive at the time, but over time we would have spent more in replacement astroturf or other carpets.
 
 If money were no object, I would have my helicopter deliver by 10  by 20  redwood deck with soft tub to my site so it would be available when I pulled in.
 
 gsm x2

[Surfcal]

 gsm x2
By the way, if you click on GSM X2 s profile, you ll see the sample of what he s talking about.  Nothing like a good visual aid.
 
 Question to you Scott:
 
 Why don t campgrounds provide a 10  X 20  Redwood (not-PC) deck with a hot-tub anyway?  That would be key in site selection.
 
 Surfcal
 
 

[gsm x2]

 Surfcal
Ray,
 
 LOL--you have an absolutely uncanning ability to make me look completely stupid in my own eyes.
 
 Georgeanne spent half an hour looking on the internet for a site that featured those mats so we could show cpine.  And there it is right in my own profile.  [8D]
 
 Keep up the good work.  []
 
 gsm x2

[champ521]

 gsm x2
I m on my second piece of cheap astroturf. I never really looked into anything else. The mats in gsmx2 s profile photo look nice. I m the numbskull that just throws out the old turf and buys a new piece every couple of years cause I get tired of trying to keep it clean. It s cheap, lightweight, easy to store and green.
 
 gsmx2: Where do you store your mats?

[kathybrj]

 gsm x2
What do you use under your awning?
 Indoor/outdoor carpet
 
 Why?
 
 it was cheap
 
 What do you like about it?
 
 keeps the dirt out of the camper. it just happens to also be a very complimentary color to our camper
 
 What don t you like about it?
 
 it can curl up at the corners
 
 If $$$ was not object, what would you use?
 
 don t really know. I guess I ll think about it when it needs to be replaced.
 
 

[Cheryl]

 gsm x2
We use indoor/outdoor carpeting because I got tired of the strings unravelling from our old astroturf.
 It lets water through for drainage but does take longer to dry.
 We carry it in a 6"  PVC tube which is suspended under our camper.
 If I could have ANYTHING I d like one of those very fancy very pretty mats they sell at all the RV shows that would color-coordinate with my pop-up.
 Cheryl

[SheBantam]

 gsm x2
http://www.cherrybrook.com/store/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=52231
 
 this is listed under kennels as ground covers.
 
 Our Dave and Shirley have one under their awning.
 
 For the time being, we use astro turf from Home depot, rolled and bungeed on the back bumper.  But I do want one or two of these, eventually

[tlhdoc]

 Surfcal

 

ORIGINAL:  Surfcal
 
 By the way, if you click on GSM X2 s profile, you ll see the sample of what he s talking about.  Nothing like a good visual aid.
 
 Question to you Scott:
 
 Why don t campgrounds provide a 10  X 20  Redwood (not-PC) deck with a hot-tub anyway?  That would be key in site selection.
 
 Surfcal
 
 
 

 First, to get a good ground cover have you should deshnitzify.  Most campgrounds are not capable of doing that.  
 
 Second, why didn t you post an answer to the question?
 
 Third, that is the type of mat that I want to get, thanks for pointing out the photo.
 
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[cpine]

 gsm x2
Thanks for starting this thread gsmx2 and thanks to your dw, and to all who answered. We have an RV show here next month and will be looking for them. We might as well buy one that will last in the first place and not have to wait a couple years for something to wear out.

[gsm x2]

 gsm x2
To the people interested in where to get these mats, we just went into CampingWorld today.  THEY HAD THEM.  They only have them in one size, but they do have them in different colors.
 
 They are even on-line at:
 
 http://campingworld.com/browse/products/index.cfm?deptID=1&subOf=47,3&prodID=3488
 
 Someone asked where we keep ours.  We sweep them off, fold them up, and stick them inside the popup between the lowered stove and the bench seat.
 
 Scott

[moderator1]

 gsm x2
We are currently talking to a couple of the manufacturers of the woven mats in attempt to stock them in the store.
 
 While I can t make any promises, you may want to wait a few days before rushing out and ordering one.  There may be an Arvee discount soon.

[gsm x2]

 moderator1
Moderator....
 
 Scared the Dickens out of me when I saw you had the last comment.
 
 But a good comment it was.  I can t recommend these enough--and I know that Sammyslave loves thiers.  It would be great if you could stock these in the store.  Hope it works out.
 
 gsm x2

[lkw]

 gsm x2
I too have one of those 9x12 woven mats. It is GREAT! Best out door covering to work with. I too can t say any thing bad about them. The price is worth it Too!