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 Topic: Groundsheet confusion
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26/6/2015 at 6:52am
Location: North Essex
Outfit: Caravelair Alba 400
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Tents have to be waterproof underneath to sleep in them awnings don't unless you want to sleep in it, In which case an inner tent can be hung in it which will be waterproof underneath. A breathable groundsheet should be used if waterproof item is not required as grass should revive quicker once pitch is cleared.
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26/6/2015 at 12:54pm
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Yes the water does come through the holes and some people on site before us had put plastic sheeting under the groundsheet as it was so wet but this left everything dead and very smelly.The rain was very heavy at times, possibly the worst we have ever had but with normal rain and a well drained pitch the ground will dry out quickly, we just leave the top of the awning fronts open for ventilation. We always take some rubber backed matting offcuts just in case it does get bad, being a carpet fitter means a good supply.
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