did anyone have any great ideas yet? I was wondering - if we use two long strips - one to cover bedroom to bedroom - going underneath the dome, and one to cover entrance, dome, (Link Annexe) and Kitchen annex.
Any opinions?
Erika
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That is the quickest least faffy way , although ,now , we have to take into account the link annexe. Perhaps one of the cross pieces could be 2.3m longer and then roll, or double up .
I use Coleman groundsheet protectors in 2 sizes, 640*300 for the main tent and Chef Annexe at the back, two 220*220 for bedroom each side. Fold under any excess around the edge. They come in nice carry bags and aren't too expensive.
Although I now need a rethink due to the Link Annexe situation, but as the above are all seperate groundsheets I should be able to re-arrange and get another smaller one. This will even cover the 'mini' Evolva weekender option using the Link Annexe, Bedroom and Chef Annexe.
A favoured option is to buy a cheap tarp from B&Q, the length of which is spot on for the main tent, and then cut out extras for the bed and chef annexes from the surplus.
Quote: Originally posted by guyr on 01/6/2009
I use Coleman groundsheet protectors in 2 sizes, 640*300 for the main tent and Chef Annexe at the back, two 220*220 for bedroom each side. Fold under any excess around the edge. They come in nice carry bags and aren't too expensive.
Although I now need a rethink due to the Link Annexe situation, but as the above are all seperate groundsheets I should be able to re-arrange and get another smaller one. This will even cover the 'mini' Evolva weekender option using the Link Annexe, Bedroom and Chef Annexe.
Hi fortyniner, Its pretty big! The edges need folding under/over by 1.5 metres, but its not the end of the world!
If you don't have an annexe at the back of it, its too long also. I decided to go for this option though as all the groundsheets come in nice bags, and have Coleman on them which to me means some quality!
Guy
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I've just bought two cheap tarps from B&Q as campasarow previously suggested. The blue ones are around £12 but in the gardening section they have green ones made of the same stuff at the same size for only £7something! Much better!
Need some dry weather now to lay them out to trim them. Was thinking of using the outwell minnesota carpet as a template for the main (plus a bit for the length under the doormat). Will also consider reinforcing the edges with black duct tape and maybe install a few plastic eyelets too.
Reckon I will do the cheaper option too! Is atleast better than having no footprint underneath and I couldn't posibly justify anything expensive!!
You checked out and cut the sizes yet dwplj? Is it a good fit?
The tarps I got from B&Q were 4m x 5m. I picked up two which should be plenty for all possibly combinations of the tent (or Evolvalette!). Not cut them yet as we have three pet rabbits that would like to play inside/ eat the tent should I put it up! I'll shut them away next week when I'm off to get it done.
Looking back at my post, I don't know why I was thinking minnesota carpet, I meant the montana 12 like others have got! Must be getting old.
Duncan
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