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Personneato
04/8/2013 at 8:36pm
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Hi all,

I've returned to camping after a LONG hiatus.

We're currently using a Gelert Valley 4 tent (http://www.gelert.com/products/valley_4_tent) as it was a bargain in our local outdoor store.
I know its not one of the more recommended tents but we didn't want to shell out and decide camping wasn't for us. So far its served us really well in high winds and rain.

However, we're having trouble with water pooling in the porch, its our fault (just to clarify the tent isn't leaking or anything) - we bring it in when opening the door in the rain or bringing it in when walking into the porch etc but I was wondering if any one has any tips how to either not bring it in, or getting rid of it quickly.

Thanks!


PersonRTS5
04/8/2013 at 8:43pm
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The cheapest and easiest solution is to put a tarp up over the front of the tent. If you overlap it slightly onto the tent it acts as a shelter and keeps the rain off.

We had one of these which we used to cover half the door and as a shelter to cook under.

If you do a search on tarps you will find lots of topics and pictures of how versatile they are. Here is a picture of it in use. You could of course just have it straight across the front of your tent.


Personado-uk
04/8/2013 at 9:02pm
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Hi neato definitely tarp over the tent entrance



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Personneato
04/8/2013 at 9:07pm
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That's a great idea! It seems so obvious now you've mentioned it!

Thanks guys, also Ado, what's that mat you've got leading into your tent?

(Here we go, this is where the 'keeping it cheap' goes out the window.)


Personado-uk
10/8/2013 at 10:09pm
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hi neato, sorry it has taken so long to get back to you, only just seen your message. we got ours from kimberely caravans, they come in a pack of 4 or 5. but you can get them from aldi, lidl or camping & caravan specialsts.
hope this helps

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PersonMucker1884
11/8/2013 at 9:30am
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Agree with the tarp.... and the mats are an added bonus!

Search out "Interlocking foam mats" or similar. Go for the ones with holes in. Edging strips are an option (we binned ours!). As well as cost, keep an eye on sizes. Many are 500mm square, but there are some for a similar price at 600mm square.

Highly recommended. Average prices are around the £12 for a pack of four, but with a little digging for a bargain, perhaps.


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PersonLuckyNo13
11/8/2013 at 12:35pm
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Another tent with a tarp over the front for you - worked really well


PersonLuckyNo13
11/8/2013 at 12:36pm
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Hmm that didn't seem to work - click on my gallery images and theres one on there


Personneato
11/8/2013 at 12:50pm
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Brilliant! Thanks all.

We're tempted to get that Decathlon tarp. doesn't seem hugely expensive and can't seem to find one that is any better.

Just looking for some of the mats that won't break the bank before our next trip.

LuckyNo13, does your tarp sit over your tent at all or is it just outside the door?


PersonLuckyNo13
11/8/2013 at 1:08pm
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Mine is the decathlon one and it sits over part of the tent entrance. The pic isn't great so doesn't look like it, but it is clipped to the pole



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