Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums

Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
  Camping and Caravanning Equipment
Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: tent pegs whats best? Post Reply Post New Topic
19/2/2010 at 2:05pm
 Location: co. durham
 Outfit:  outdoor revolution VRX600 Qashqai
View ##button##'s Profile View Profile   Reply to ##button## Reply   Quote ##button## Quote  
Joined: 06/7/2005

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   6542

Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

hi peeps, I have been sprting my camping equipment out, as I will be using the tent and selling the TT

but I cant find the tent pegs, can someone recommend some good but not to pricey ones, I have only ever had pegs that came with the tent (metal ones)

and can I buy online, I dont want to risk a drive to a camping/caravaning store, sheesh I would over spend!

and if I am on the wrong board move me pleaseeee



-------------
I am not a sheep I dont follow....


19/2/2010 at 2:20pm
 Location: 
 Outfit: 
View Opensauce's Profile View Profile   Reply to Opensauce Reply   Quote Opensauce Quote  
Joined: 25/1/2010

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   4530

Site Reviews Total: 13
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

The ones that come with the tent are ok for soft ground that has been rained on frequently. For harder ground you need strong steel 'rock' pegs. You might be better going to a camping shop for them as the amount you need will cost a fair bit in postage.

If you are pitching on sand like you get on the coast of South West France you will need foot long plastic or pressed metal pegs. If you are camping in inland southern France or Spain you will deffo need rock pegs & a steel hammer to knock 'em in with.



19/2/2010 at 2:38pm
 Location: West Scotland
 Outfit: Fleetwood Garland and Almera
View alan126's Profile View Profile   Reply to alan126 Reply   Quote alan126 Quote  
Joined: 04/11/2004

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   3850
Tent Reviews:   1

Site Reviews Total: 13
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

the wee wire pegs that come with tents are only okay for points that dont bear a lot of stress. this is what i use with the awning/tents

delta pegs for guy ropes
rock pegs for hard ground and stress bearing points (the corners mainly) http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/redirect.asp?redir=http://www.towsure.com/product/9441-Hard_Ground_Pegs_(Case_of_20)
plastic awning pegs elsewhere, they grab a good grip of the ground http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/redirect.asp?redir=http://www.towsure.com/product/1176-8_inch_Plastic_Awning_/_Tent_peg_-_Pack_of_10
wee wire pegs for bedrooms, groundsheets and anywhere that doesnt bear much weight http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/redirect.asp?redir=http://www.towsure.com/product/1966-9_inch_Wire_Awning_/_Tent_Peg__(Pack_of_10)

pound shop rubber mallet for knocking them in and a good extractor for getting them out



Post last edited on 19/02/2010 14:45:30

-------------
My E-mail

knockhill marshal and proud


19/2/2010 at 4:19pm
 Location: co. durham
 Outfit:  outdoor revolution VRX600 Qashqai
View ##button##'s Profile View Profile   Reply to ##button## Reply   Quote ##button## Quote  
Joined: 06/7/2005

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   6542

Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

cheers fantastic, I didnt think of the postage lol

-------------
I am not a sheep I dont follow....


19/2/2010 at 4:33pm
 Location: 
 Outfit: 
View chris.barnett's Profile View Profile   Reply to chris.barnett Reply   Quote chris.barnett Quote  
Joined: 05/2/2010

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   90

Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Delta Ground Anchors, brilliant, buy the peg puller as well, regards, Chris


Advertisement



19/2/2010 at 5:59pm
 Location: Cannock
 Outfit: Freedom sunseeker and Delta Heron static.
View Dreadnought's Profile View Profile   Reply to Dreadnought Reply   Quote Dreadnought Quote  
Joined: 01/5/2009

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   1084

Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Delta pegs.Nothing beats 'em imo

-------------
Those that danced were thought to be quite insane to those who could not hear the music. Angela Monet              


20/2/2010 at 12:34am
 Location: 
 Outfit: 
View seefman's Profile View Profile   Reply to seefman Reply   Quote seefman Quote  
Joined: 27/5/2009


Guest

Forum Posts:   71
Tent Reviews:   2

Site Reviews Total: 3
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

I have used these: (copy & paste link)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/15-8-Heavy-Duty-Plastic-Tent-Pegs-Camping-Peg-strong_W0QQitemZ350317663416QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_SportsLeisure_HikingCamping_Tents_JN?hash=item51908f54b8#ht_641wt_939

These are very strong and held my guy ropes fast under severe storm conditions this year. They are much cheaper and at least as strong as the Delta pegs, which I have also used.


20/2/2010 at 12:31pm
 Location: Taunton
 Outfit: Swift Quattro EB
View saftlad's Profile View Profile   Reply to saftlad Reply   Quote saftlad Quote  
Joined: 27/1/2010

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   415
Tent Reviews:   2

Site Reviews Total: 7
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 1  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 1  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 3
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 5
Site Nights 2018: 0

Quote: Originally posted by seefman on 20/2/2010
I have used these: (copy & paste link)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/15-8-Heavy-Duty-Plastic-Tent-Pegs-Camping-Peg-strong_W0QQitemZ350317663416QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_SportsLeisure_HikingCamping_Tents_JN?hash=item51908f54b8#ht_641wt_939

These are very strong and held my guy ropes fast under severe storm conditions this year. They are much cheaper and at least as strong as the Delta pegs, which I have also used.


For £3.50, they've got to be worth a try


20/2/2010 at 7:40pm
 Location: Warwick (Land of the Kingmaker)
 Outfit:  Espace Montreal Laguna Khyam Santiago
View sapper696's Profile View Profile   Reply to sapper696 Reply   Quote sapper696 Quote  
Joined: 17/9/2005

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   1213
Tent Reviews:   2

Site Reviews Total: 10
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Deltas a must with any outfit! in my opinion.Unless you know the ground you will need a selection of pegs

-------------
Dogdorne August 13


20/2/2010 at 8:48pm
 Location: Otley
 Outfit: Terra Nova Laser Com
View sanhozay's Profile View Profile   Reply to sanhozay Reply   Quote sanhozay Quote  
Joined: 25/9/2005

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   733
Tent Reviews:   1

Site Reviews Total: 10
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Delta pegs may be good but they are in no way a "must" and not always the best choice for all tents in all conditions.

-------------
Richard


Advertisement



21/2/2010 at 8:38am
 Location: worcester
 Outfit: Outwell 4 birth Toronto tunnel tent
View ricpop's Profile View Profile   Reply to ricpop Reply   Quote ricpop Quote  
Joined: 04/8/2003

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   603
Tent Reviews:   1

Site Reviews Total: 25
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

I've tried every 'fad' in tent pegs over the years and have gone back to the good old Rock peg in the end.


21/2/2010 at 10:52am
 Location: Canterbury Kent
 Outfit: Many Vangos
View ##Janie##'s Profile View Profile   Reply to ##Janie## Reply   Quote ##Janie## Quote  
Joined: 10/7/2007

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   165

Site Reviews Total: 3
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

just book-marking this thread for future reference

Thanx

-------------
Shhhhh I'm thinking.........


25/2/2010 at 6:11pm
 Location: 
 Outfit: 
View dezzie's Profile View Profile   Reply to dezzie Reply   Quote dezzie Quote  
Joined: 23/7/2007

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2681
Tent Reviews:   3

Site Reviews Total: 16
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Quote: Originally posted by sapper696 on 20/2/2010
Deltas a must with any outfit! in my opinion.Unless you know the ground you will need a selection of pegs


Completely agree. If you want to keep your tent on the ground in windy days they do the job perfectly. And I was one of the doubters this time last year.

-------------
Always forgive,Never forget;Learn from mistakes,But Never regret;People change,Things go wrong;Just remember life goes on

Cool campers use Delta Pegs.

The happiest people aren't the ones who have everything they are the ones who make the most of everything they have



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Camping and Caravanning Equipment - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...














9688 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement


Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar


Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder