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Hi everyone

Can I ask Camplet owners what you prefer (or use) between the slatted bed and the insulated mat.  Does it just come down to cost and comfort.  I know it would be better to use one or the other due to the bottom of the mattress getting possibly damp.  Greatful for anyone's opinions.

Thanks.

Heather

Thanks Miserly you've been a great help.  I love reading your posts you're always so helpful.  I've wanted a camplet for the last 3 years and I will be getting one eventually and just seeing what others who have one recommend.  Thanks again.

Heather

Thanks jmg44, we're a family of 4 so want to make it as comfortable as poss, also because OH hates camping (I make him go!) because he's never comfy sleeping - gone from air beds to camp beds and still moans, so when we eventually get a camplet want to make him look forward to going.  Thanks again.

Heather

Thanks very much for all your advice.  Ikea is £100 cheaper than Camperlands so definately an alternative. We sometimes camp early/late in the season so I'm thinking cheap insulating mats as well as slats would be a good idea.

It's nice to find out what others buy/use so you don't go wasting money on stuff you're not going to need.

Thankfully the husband is looking forward to getting a camplet when we can.  It wont be till end of season or next year though.

Thanks again.

Thanks royalcampers my two are 9 and 8.  Was thinking (when we've finally got it) that because of the wheel arches that kids can sleep in that side and me and oh in the lid side and just put the slats from that side over - if that makes sense and if it's possible.

the slats are shaped on the wheel arch side and the lid side has straight sides so they wont fit the full area also,you need to be able to put the bed on the lid side up as a seat so i wouldnt recomend it.When we got the Ikea slats i just cut the slats to stop at the back of the seat barsyou dont mind for that price and there is still enough length on the slats for the kids to lie down on them.

Us being heavier sleep on the wheel arch side even if it is a bit narrower,theres still loads of room and Im not a small girl and OH not exactly the size of Brad Pitt!! Dont know why but i feel a bit 'safer 'with 2 wheels & a jocky wheel supporting my weight rather than the 2 x poles that hold up the lid side although we have done it.Just scared the poles will sink in the grass ,even with small plates of wood under themwould give everyone a good laugh though

I was't going to bother using the seat bit but you never know.  You've got a point about the lid side with just the poles keeping you up.  See something else I wouldn't have thought about, that side sinking - note to self save some wood from wood pile.

That's another thing the last time we went camping we were on a slight slope.  With a camplet if you're on a slight slope facing down the way would the awning still reach the floor once the main unit is levelled?

Questions questions questions!!! Thanks again.

weve had no problems with this but,you could always pitch the other way around as you can still level the beds and have the canopy reach the floor.To be honest we always try for hardstanding pitches[not concrete] as they are usually flatter,we have had some pitches with the old tent in the past where the kids have gone through the bedroom compartment,

Believe me you will use the seat,when its raining and you eat inside put the kids on the seat and just use 2 chairs the other side of the table,it saves loads of space.The annex is a must for long trips away and hides the cupboard for clothes,shoe baskets,toilet and a multitude of other rubbish! We got the sun canopy wit the sides last year and it was great but still wish we could have afforded the extension

Yeah I intend on getting the annexe aswell, as a bathroom/rubbish hiding room then once the kids want their own space as my two are boy and girl then it'll become a bedroom.

Just busy toting it all up at the mo because we intend buying new - husbands orders!  Wont be till end of year or next year - I can wait though.  I want the Adventure - not too hot on the colour scheme but it is growing on me.  Been in the Premium and thought it was a bit dark inside - that's what I keep telling myself!!!!