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Quote: Originally posted by Bob61 on 28/3/2016

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I wouldn't put mats on top of the tent carpet as this will become a trip hazard especially with toddlers running around. They probably won't stay in one place either. Just the tent carpet is sufficient to make a big difference and I sometimes walk around bare foot on mine and it's warm and comfortable. I would, however, put a carpet in the bedroom pod as well. PVC backed picnic rugs are ok and pretty much the same material as dedicated tent carpets. Assuming there is enough room to stand up with all the airbeds and clothes in there, warm feet on a cold groundsheet first thing in the morning is enough to put anyone off camping!!

I am intrigued to know how you are going to raise your airbeds two feet off the ground? If that is the case then it is not so important to insulate underneath but you have to remember that an airbed is a bag of cold air which will get even more cold during the night, so it needs to be wrapped up warm. Be prepared for it to deflate slightly too as the cold air contracts.

I recently bought a Russell Hobbs double hob for use at home while I was having problems with getting a decent main cooker. The hobs are 1500w and 750w which when both used together will make 2250 watts so just inside the 10 amp limit at 9.78 amps. They are fine for cooking but do take a little more time to heat up than your home cooker and are not quite so controllable in that they remain hot for ages after being turned down or off...so best to heat things slowly to begin with until you get used to it. Also the entire casing gets pretty hot so it needs to be kept away from the tent sides (and kids) and placed on a heat resistant surface (it does have little feet so doesn't get too hot underneath). I will be using mine for camping

With regards to blow up furniture, I bought a sofa from Argos to see me through the Christmas period (had to wait for a new suite to arrive having given away the old one!). First of all the pump that was recommended for it was not man enough to blow it up fully and when I finally got it inflated it developed a leak...both pump and sofa went back to Argos. The problem with all inflatables is that not only are they prone to leaks but they will deflate in colder temperatures.

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