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creamcrackered2

17/8/2010 at 12:58pm
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Hi All,

Looking at getting a tent carpet (or anything similar but lightweight) to cover the base of my gazebo, but finding it hard to pick which one to go for as they don't often give out actual sizes.

I am looking for one around 4 metre square. Does anyone know what tent carpet I need to be looking for to get this sort of size, or can you recommend an alternative.

My toots get cold on the tarpaulin in the gazebo, lol.

Any advice or info appreciated,

Trish

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MairiJ

17/8/2010 at 2:27pm
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Not exactly an instant solution but it would probably be cheaper to get 4 of the cheap Morrisons picnic rugs and sew them together into a 4m square, if you're any good at sewing of course! They aren't 1m square but you could overlap the edges. I'd suggest using the iron on wondaweb stuff but not entirely sure the rugs wouldn't melt!

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ross99

17/8/2010 at 4:11pm
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Ring up these people. There is a chap who works there that seems to know the size of every carpet they stock (and they are not all listed on the web site). He found me one to fit our De Vrijbuiter Dallas 4 in no time at all, now have a nice warm Gelert carpet to keep the feet warm.

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Our iowa l carpet must be about the right size...

Emerald1

17/8/2010 at 11:47pm
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We use dust sheets from Wickes, the softer ones mind you. does the biz just fold to size and chuck in the wash when you get home.

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tartanthistles

19/8/2010 at 1:59pm
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we are using a large picnic rug that cost about £4 it has pvc backing and feels nice and warm on your feet ideal for a tent or awning,we have also have 2 small picnic rugs also with pvc backing from poundland to use in the sleeping area of the tent.

shinealite

19/8/2010 at 3:32pm
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I've just bought the Outwell Utah 6 carpet because was in a similar position, and posted the same link you have and was advised about this...link below....it got delivered yesterday. It is L shaped but I have cut the piece off.....and it is edged so won't fray.....and it is as near as damn it to 4m x 4m. I have made mats for the entrances out of the spare piece so 2 birds with the single stone. Well worth the cash can't wait to get it laid on trip next week. It is blue despite what the ad says..!!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Outwell-Wall-Wall-Carpet-Utah-6-/220645333361?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_HikingCamping_Tents_JN

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JK98

21/8/2010 at 2:20am
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I bought the Utah 6 one too. Quite disappointed that it was blue though - our frame tents are green'n'cream

However, at £18.99 including delivery, I've used it anyway.

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Merry

21/8/2010 at 9:14am
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Why do people need a tarp or a carpet in a dayroom? This always puzzles me. If the gazebo is pitched on hardstanding, then why not I guess but otherwise its just maximising damage to a grass pitch and spoiling it for the next person.

A simple answer to cold feet is to put a pair of socks on, or fleecy crocs. Very cosy!

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Merry

21/8/2010 at 9:28am
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Afterthought, another possibility would be a breathable groundsheet. The sort which site rules often require caravanners to use in their awnings if they're pitched on grass.

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petemillis

21/8/2010 at 9:47am
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Personal preference is just grass under a tarpaulin/dayroom/gazebo. Any sheet you put down will get wet if it rains. Grass just drains through taking any dirt with it, and helps to keep inside of tent cleaner. Only time I might want something would be on a really muddy pitch where the grass was already gone, and in that case, interlocking foam floor tiles...like these from machinemart http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/anti-fatigue-foam-floor-tiles-pk6 would do the job.

Emerald1

22/8/2010 at 8:09pm
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Could probably source them cheaper but theres the tiles which allow the grass to keep growing.

http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-1428744-10475506?url=http://www.outdoormegastore.co.uk/acatalog/Easy_Lock_Floor_Tiles.html

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hlk01

22/8/2010 at 8:15pm
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Quote: Originally posted by JK98 on 21/8/2010
I bought the Utah 6 one too. Quite disappointed that it was blue though - our frame tents are green'n'cream However, at £18.99 including delivery, I've used it anyway.

Jings that's a good price.. guess they've all gone now then lol.

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JK98

23/8/2010 at 3:13am
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Quote: Originally posted by hlk01 on 22/8/2010

Quote: Originally posted by JK98 on 21/8/2010
I bought the Utah 6 one too. Quite disappointed that it was blue though - our frame tents are green'n'cream However, at £18.99 including delivery, I've used it anyway.

Jings that's a good price.. guess they've all gone now then lol.

Afraid so Christine Someone on this forum (think it was Fostermum) mentioned it & put a link on, but that was a couple of months ago.

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creamcrackered2

23/8/2010 at 12:06pm
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WOW so many responses! Thank you everyone for taking the time to advise.

I now have plenty to think about and follow up.

Best wishes and Happy Camping...

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chozenjuan

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Hi all, anyone know where I can get a carpet to fit my Aztec galeria 6 tent?.
I've been told that an utah 6 carpet will fit but I can't find any anywhere?. Any help would be much appreciated , Thanks.

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