Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums

Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
  Trailer Tents and Folding Campers
Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: Hard standings? Post Reply Post New Topic
27/8/2007 at 6:24pm
 Location: cumbria
 Outfit: Bailey Ranger 460 4
View eileent's Profile View Profile   Reply to eileent Reply   Quote eileent Quote  
Joined: 24/6/2006

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   48

Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

We are new to trailer tenting and joined the Caravan Club.

We have a camplet savanna so the awning is integral with the tent.

I note that there are many campsites advertising hard standings only or the majority being hard standings.

My query is this - I can see why hardstandings are good for caravans but what about TT's where some of need to to peg out the awning. Obviouslly concrete hardstandings are of no use to us but what about stone chippings? Can we really peg out the awning. We do have some some steel pegs which are supposidly good for hard ground.

Any comments/help please.



27/8/2007 at 6:33pm
 Location: cheshunt
 Outfit: Ford S Max & Pennine sterling
View paul medhurst's Profile View Profile   Reply to paul medhurst Reply   Quote paul medhurst Quote  
Joined: 25/10/2006

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   54

Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

yes you can peg on stone chippings, but you need rock pegs, most other pegs will just bend. you can get rock pegs in most camping outlets. I got mine on ebay.

hope this helps

Paul



27/8/2007 at 7:18pm
 Location: cumbria
 Outfit: Bailey Ranger 460 4
View eileent's Profile View Profile   Reply to eileent Reply   Quote eileent Quote  
Joined: 24/6/2006

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   48

Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Thanks Paul for your reply. One more question - If we can peg out on chippings isn't it hard under foot and wouldn't a groundsheet just get holes in it.


27/8/2007 at 7:41pm
 Location: Northants
 Outfit: Sterling Elite Searcher Jeep G. C.
View unionjack's Profile View Profile   Reply to unionjack Reply   Quote unionjack Quote  
Joined: 22/4/2006

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   6

Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Hi, we was on a hard standing site (stone chippings) we used the nail pegs no probs and put down the (grass friendly) ground sheet and it looked and walked on a treat.   Keith......

-------------
Keith


27/8/2007 at 9:27pm
 Location: Herefordshire
 Outfit: pennine pathfinder 2003
View Jan P's Profile View Profile   Reply to Jan P Reply   Quote Jan P Quote  
Joined: 22/6/2003

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   9917

Site Reviews Total: 29
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Buy a cheap tarpaulin to go under the ground sheet. Even with hardstanding sometimes if you go to the edge you peg into grass.

-------------
Good friends are hard to find, difficult to leave and impossible to forget.



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Trailer Tents and Folding Campers - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...














4857 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement


Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar


Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder