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Gareth29

05/9/2010 at 10:49pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Speedcamp on 05/9/2010

Can't see the point of a layer under an airbed as it gets cold from the air around it - although it might help avoid a puncture. Its more important to place the barrier between the airbed and yourself. We use a fleecy mattress cover from Wilkos for this - nice and cosy with the sleeping bag and acts as a sheet too...
Helen

Half true, but the cold ground will draw the heat away far more than the surrounding air, it's best and warmest to insulate both sides.

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Uistfan

06/9/2010 at 11:11am
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What a damn good idea that is! I have some new underlay backed carpet that is stuck in the loaft.. it would probably do the same job...thanks for the tip.

Uistfan

06/9/2010 at 11:14am
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Now I will also be looking for a fleecy mattress cover too...excellent tips.

rooks

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Glad to be of service sir

kaz29

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After being cold every time I went camping I got a fleece under blanket which I put under my flannelette sheet. I'VE NEVER BEEN COLD SINCE

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Well done Paul, i have used this underlay on the bed boards on my FC. stops condensation under the mattress and provides a bit more padding as well. I use it under the bed pods in the tent to stop stones etc piercing the sig then another piece inside to give warmth and comfort underfoot. its great stuff !

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I use a couple of aluminium foil padded car windscreen sun shields - that seems to help. Underneath insulation v important.

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in our cupboard upstairs we've got a big roll of the dear underlay stuff for laminate , the green stuff , i said to hubby a few weeks ago we should take this camping and use it under the beds , he said , nah stupid idea , i showed him this thread and pics yesterday and he said ! oh what a good idea

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Gary Eaves

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On a serious point-- we know how cold it can get and we have just been awa y with freinds who's kids slept in their own pup tent, as they put the tent up I noticed my freinds hubby put down a -silver survival blanket thingy- he said you can pick them up from Tesco and others for about 50p.........maybe that would be better. cheers gary

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Gary you can use anything that keeps you warm ours was just laying in the garage after we did the floor last year.

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What a great idea, thanks

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Quote: Originally posted by Eileenhoops on 07/9/2010
in our cupboard upstairs we've got a big roll of the dear underlay stuff for laminate , the green stuff , i said to hubby a few weeks ago we should take this camping and use it under the beds , he said , nah stupid idea , i showed him this thread and pics yesterday and he said ! oh what a good idea

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

This is a good idea ! We've got some spare too - well that is if the bleeding mice haven't gnashed it all up & pi$$ed all over it... must check on that. Good tip rooks thanks

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Paul + Wendy

08/9/2010 at 11:19pm
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Cool idea

Bubble wrap works really well too.

rooks

09/9/2010 at 3:48pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Paul + Wendy on 08/9/2010
Cool idea

Bubble wrap works really well too.

WOuld not last the night in our tent little camper would spend all night driving me nuts popping the bubbles

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