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03/9/2024 at 3:14pm
Location: London
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Pitched tents on sandy soiled pitches a fair number of times over the years, never had a problem with SIGs/footprints from the soil itself, BUT furniture with smallish feet is a risk (they sink in!), and DKs suggestion of 'jar lids' or other 'pads' under feet is a good move.
Biggest problem we've had with sandy soil is keeping the pegs secure! They tend to pull out/work loose far too easily. Tend to go a bit OTT with pegs these days, it's large, long 'Rock Pegs' every time, don't faff with little wire type pegs (as supplied with tent) anymore.
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04/9/2024 at 10:09am
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I'd move pitch or campsite. Having a tent full of sand isn't fun for anyone,
I can't understand campsites and the 'yellow grass' issue. Grass is one of the most hardy plants on earth. It yellows, it then goes back to green very quickly!
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04/9/2024 at 11:31pm
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Trouble is another van goes on the same pitch an hour after the first one left and finds the grass is completely gone to mud from so many awnings being put on the same patch. Then the next and so on. Sand is probably the best way out for the site owner.
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Topic: Pitching on sand
via mobile 03/9/2024 at 9:13am
