Awning groundsheet query

rambling robin
rambling robin Forum Participant Posts: 34
edited September 2016 in New to Caravanning & Touring #1

We're in the process of changing from a motorhome to a caravan.

An awning will be essential, but I am a bit bothered about the question of groundsheets. The airstrut awning I favour has a fitted non-breathable grounsheet and I am aware that this could be an issue on grass sites.

Is there a hard an fast rule as to whether these are acceptable - given only a few nights at each location? I understand that if you were at one site for 2 weeks then you would not be very popular killing off the grass.

Any advice greatly appreciated - thank you.

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  • Whittakerr
    Whittakerr Club Member Posts: 3,472 ✭✭✭✭
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    edited September 2016 #2

    This link should give you the information you need.

    http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/media/1022826/awnings-mo.pdf

    Page 5 has a section on groundsheets.

  • lesbunny
    lesbunny Forum Participant Posts: 133
    edited September 2016 #3

    A non breathable groundsheet will turn grass yellow very quickly, especially in warm weather. It is for this reason that most sites ( both CC & private ) ask that groundsheets be lifted daily - something that is not necessary with the breathable type. 

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited September 2016 #4

    You still need to lift a breathable one every few days though.

  • JVB66
    JVB66 Forum Participant Posts: 22,892
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    edited September 2016 #5

    You still need to lift a breathable one every few days though.

    ...+1

  • rambling robin
    rambling robin Forum Participant Posts: 34
    edited September 2016 #6

    Thank you for the information and link - oh well, back to the drawing board!!!!
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