Awning flooring

The Moules
The Moules Forum Participant Posts: 7
edited July 2016 in Parts & Accessories #1

Can any of you advise whether I should get an awning carpet or floor tiles?

My thoughts are that a carpet is easier to damage, especially as we have tables and chairs which we use for meals, so we would be imposing point loads.  On the other hand, if we used tiles with holes, could this cause damage to the site?  I would never wish
to leave damage behind and i'm not sure whether these are allowable on some sites.

Any advice would be appreciated (as always)

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  • KjellNN
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    edited July 2016 #2

    We never put anything down.

    On a hard standing I don't think it is needed, and on grass, it will kill off the grass if left down too long.

  • EasyT
    EasyT Forum Participant Posts: 16,194
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    edited July 2016 #3

    When I used to use an awning my view was as KjellNN and I did not, therefore, use any flooring

  • huskydog
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    edited July 2016 #4

    Never used any flooring ,I like the feel of nature under my feet ..

  • SELL
    SELL Forum Participant Posts: 398
    edited July 2016 #5

    We use a awning carpet, never had any damage from table, chairs etc

  • tigerfish
    tigerfish Forum Participant Posts: 1,362
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    edited July 2016 #6

    I am like several others. I prefer grass pitches, but to preserve the grass for subsequent visitors I almost never use any form of floor covering. I also lift on a regular basis any plastic awning "skirts". I deplore other users who leave pitch surfaces ruined and ensure that I do not do it myself.

    So called Eco friendly carpets are not that good, and still spoil the grass for others if down for more than a few days.

    TF

  • Jazzybaby
    Jazzybaby Forum Participant Posts: 109
    edited July 2016 #7

    Hi, we have found the solution to stop groundsheets killing the grass is to first lay down the cheap decorating plastic sheets you can by from hardware stores or pound shops it comes in rolls or cut sizes. Then place your awning carpet on the top (we use
    a light weight one). This seems to  enable the awning floor to lift slightly in the breeze and air to circulate underneath it.  We have used this method for the past twenty years and have never discoloured any grass even staying on a pitch for two weeks..
    (Some Dutch campers told us this trick and they know a thing or two about caravanning and it is even sold in their camping shops). The only thing that  does do damage is the awning draught skirt and the awning mud flaps. We have just returned from two weeks
    in Cornwal and the owner came round the day we took our awning down to congratulate us on not killng his grass, however the pitch next door had a tent on it for a week and it was dead as a dodo.

  • Trini
    Trini Forum Participant Posts: 429
    edited July 2016 #8

    We found that the feet of the chairs can damage awning tiles and on hardstandings the limestone chips can tend to poke up tho the holes, rather sharp under bare feet.

    We have used a thin awning carpet under them but the chairs still do their damage.

    Now we use the thin carpet under a Bolan and find these work well on hardstandings.

    On grass we tend to enjoy nature.

  • Pageantpete07
    Pageantpete07 Forum Participant Posts: 91
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    edited July 2016 #9

    We have a Kampa 390 Pro air awning and we use the Kampa breathable awning carpet it works well ,just spent 14 days in Norfolk no problen no damage to the grass

  • markflip
    markflip Forum Participant Posts: 177
    edited July 2016 #10

    I used a breathable groundsheet in our trailer tent for years with tables/chairs on it and never had an issue, we have foam tiles in the van, but tend to leave the end of awning with dining table etc on without flooring, purely out of personal preference,
    but  I'm sure chair legs especially would easily damage the foam if you weren't careful.

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  • DSB
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    edited July 2016 #12

    We use the Kampa easy tread groundsheet (or similar) and we put it down on all surfaces (except if there are really large 'rocks').  Very rarely do we find a surface that is really unsuitable, and we have never found a CC site where there is a problem.  It
    will eventually wear out, I guess.  The one we have at present we have been using since 2009 as is still fine.

    David 

  • JVB66
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    edited July 2016 #13

    If putting up any awning (rare now)on hardstand we use tiles,if on grass we do not use ground sheet

  • flatcoat
    flatcoat Forum Participant Posts: 1,571
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    edited July 2016 #14

    We use the interlocking flooring with the holes in it irrespective of teh surface we are pitched on (usually hard). warm and soft for bare feet and reduces dirt trailing into the van.

  • paul56
    paul56 Forum Participant Posts: 937
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    edited July 2016 #15

    Loose weave groundsheet on grass and hardstandings. If on grass for any length of time we'll fold in half (alternate sides) every time we're out for the day. Keeps van clean and comfortable underfoot and somewhere to leave the footwear! Some of the grass
    pitches do get 'bald' on the continent rather quickly. 

  • The Moules
    The Moules Forum Participant Posts: 7
    edited July 2016 #16

    All - Many thanks or taking the time to respond.  It's much appreciated.

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