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Personlatecamper
16/5/2018 at 11:08am
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We have a 1975 canvas frame tent which we love and would not use anything else. A few years ago we made a new inner tent with a built in ground sheet which works very well. The other part of the tent has a footprint of about 10 foot by 8 foot. Over the years we have used various groundsheets. The most recent is a very cheap blue tarpaulin and I hate it. Its too light, so does not lay flat. I trip over it.

Can anyone suggest an alternative that does not cost a fortune? Less than £40 say?

Thank you
Latecamper


PersonBernie47
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I used a PVC coated cotton groundsheet in my frame tent, they are heavy but ideal for the job.
You should be able to find one 3m x 2.5m which is approximately the size that you are looking for.

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Personlatecamper
16/5/2018 at 3:07pm
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Thank you Bernie. I see you are in Scottish Borders so the other end of the country but just out of interest where did you buy it. I googled "PVC coated cotton groundsheet" but most of the stuff that came up seemed to be the sort of tarpaulin builders use. Is this what you were meaning?

Latecamper


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16/5/2018 at 5:28pm
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Have you thought of putting picnic rugs over the groundsheet? The type with a waterproof backing?

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Personlatecamper
16/5/2018 at 5:49pm
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Quote: Originally posted by richardh1905 on 16/5/2018
Have you thought of putting picnic rugs over the groundsheet? The type with a waterproof backing?


Yes, I suggested that to OH this morning. We could sew them together. I might just do that.



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PersonBernie47
16/5/2018 at 7:14pm
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Obelink have one 4m x 2.5m

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Personlatecamper
17/5/2018 at 4:13pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Bernie47 on 16/5/2018
Obelink have one 4m x 2.5m

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Thanks again Bernie

We have dragged an integral groundsheet from an old frame tent we had lurking in the garage. I spent the afternoon cleaning it and apart from the weight I think its going to be better than the noisy tarpaulin. It tends to get a bit rigid when its cold so hope the weather will be warm.    

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Personcarol benham
30/5/2018 at 5:32am
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For our 1980s frame tent (which I to wouldn't use anything else) I use a mixture of groundsheets I firstly use a tarpaulin, then a breathable groundsheet followed by a tent carpet.

The tent carpet I purchased was about £35 and was one they were discontinuing for another tent, the fit wasn't perfect but with the help from some scissors and duck tape it's a good fit.

It did take a bit of research as most suppliers just give the tent name so I did have to work out the size from the tent dimensions


PersonUnderthestarss
30/5/2018 at 12:19pm
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Picnic blankets. £4 at the moment in Millets and a reasonable size


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30/5/2018 at 8:19pm
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When we used frame tents we used a PVC groundsheet in the living area. These are usually smooth on the underside (so easily wipeable) and slightly textured on the other so they weren't slippery. Easy to fold up to a compact size and far nicer than a crinkly blue tarp.We put picnic rugs on top for the kids to play on.

They used to be widely available at all camping and caravan accessory shops but less so nowadays, since most tents now have a SIG. Try googling Blue Diamond groundsheet.


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Personbridgeywidge
30/5/2018 at 10:31pm
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Ditto. For 'Esther' I have a very large and light tarp (Lidl bargain) for the sacrificial layer, then a couple of the Blue Diamond PVC groundsheets which are a bit stiff when cold but do not crackle and feel smooth underfoot. They're quite heavy for their size. I do top it all off with picnic rugs having not searched hard enough for a suitable fitted tent carpet.


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Personlatecamper
31/5/2018 at 6:55am
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Thank you all! The PVC groundsheet with the smooth and textured sides mentioned by lidds0 sounds exactly like the one we dug out from the garage. It came from a very old, damaged tent which we kept for the canvas. As you say bridgeywidge its a bit stiff when cold and is heavier than ideal but so much better than the crinkly tarp.

The main drawback I think will be if we have to set up the tent in the cold. I think we will struggle to unfold the PVC!

We are setting off for France on Sunday, touring for 3 weeks, will how the pvc behaves.

Latecamper


Personbridgeywidge
31/5/2018 at 11:01pm
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Have a wonderful trip Latecamper, let us know how it goes, and good luck with the groundsheet (it's like me, gets a bit stiff in the cold but warmth loosens me up!).

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