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

[rednekrubbrduck]

 gsm x2
We have the green astroturf.  Home Depot sold is as boat carpetting..so I think it s the same thing.  It folds up real small, easy to shake out, and I think it was like 20 bucks for it.  I just wish we had a rubber pad or something to help cushion the rocks that are under it when set up.

[6Quigs]

 moderator1

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.

 O.K. Mr. Moderator,
 we ve waited a few days and some.
 What happened with the discussions.
 We are going camping in 2 weeks, and need some sort of ground cover, so should I just go ahead and order one from Cherrybrook?
 
 We ve seen Sammyslaves and GSMx2 s mats, and love them.

[Gamecock Camper]

 gsm x2
Astroturf.  It comes in green, blue, brown/tan (mine), and other colors.  It is inexpensive to purchase, can be cut to the proper length, matches the camper, lightweight, rolls up to a small size, fits on the back bumper of the PU and is a dirt magnet (that s what your trying to do, keep the dirt outside of the PU).....  
 When we get home, I always spread it out on the driveway and hose it off with the garden hose.  It comes clean and dries quickly.    If money were no object, I d still use the astroturf, but maybe a better grade than my cheapie...

[whippetwrun]

 gsm x2
Under awning: A Winnie the Pooh rug that used to be in the playroom.
 
 Why:  because we already had it and had stopped using it when we moved to a new house.
 
 Likes:  It helps keep dirt and gravel out of the PU. The kids have fun playing on it.  It isn t too hard to keep clean.  Fits easily into the storage box.
 
 Dislikes: if it rains , it gets soaked and can take a couple days to dry.
 
 $$ no object:  No clue what else we d use.  Never really gave it much thought.

[Nick]

 gsm x2
Check out this site
 http://www.outdoormats.com

[4campinfoxes]

 gsm x2
OK - here s my 2 cents worth:
 
 We use a mat from rvmat.com
 
 We used cheap astro-turf type things for a couple of years but found they fell apart & held too much dirt & moisture.  This one doesn t get so dirty & water generally isn t a problem.  I also liked the variety of colors & styles as well as the custom fit.
 
 We ve had the new mat for one season & have been very happy with it.  Only drawback I ve found is that it can sometimes be a little bit slippery after a downpour.
 
 If $$ were no object - I d get the same thing again.  
 
 Wish it were camping season!
 
 Enjoy,
 Sharon