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21/10/2009 at 4:04pm
 Location: mansfield
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Hello

 

do people use groundsheets(awning) while on hardstanding?

going away next week to the lakes ,never been away this time of year and as yet we dont have a groundsheet thinking of buying a kampa easytread,

but would like to know if this damages the groundsheet in any way?

regards martin



21/10/2009 at 4:10pm
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I don't bother, but I know there are some that do.  As I don't bother putting one down I wouldn't know about the possibility of damage.  My guess is that it would wear more heavily than on grass.  In my opinion, the Kampa Easitread is one of the best, if not the best of the breathables - good choice.

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21/10/2009 at 4:30pm
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We have large foam squares which lock together, which we use on hardstandings.

 haven't noticed any damage or extra wear but we have only had them about a year.



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21/10/2009 at 4:41pm
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WE use a breathable groundsheet when on hardstandings, it makes it more comfortable for the dog when she lies down and keeps the hardstanding stones out of the van. I bought the groundsheet 7 years ago when we got the van and it was just a legth of a roll in Lowdhams showroom nothing special basically the cheapest we could find, as far as I can see it has not worn appreciably and we spend about 70 nights away each year and it is used for the majority of those nights.

 



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21/10/2009 at 4:42pm
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thankyou all will probably give one a whirl

 

 



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21/10/2009 at 4:54pm
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I agree with Janus, some hardstandings are very uncomfortable on the feet if not wearing shoes and also dusty. Used our breathable for 8 years now with no problems. 17


21/10/2009 at 5:04pm
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thanks,i think the dogs will appreciate it aswell17


21/10/2009 at 6:00pm
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We use groundsheets and foam pads on hardstandings. Prefer to have something soft under our feet.



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21/10/2009 at 6:36pm
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When on hardstanding we use a piece of builders polythene sheet for protection against the stones under our normal breathable groundsheet.


21/10/2009 at 7:45pm
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We also use a combination of tarpaulin and breathable groundsheet when on hardstandings this time of year.

We find the tarpaulin protects the groundsheet, especially when the ground is already wet. The groundsheet itself is a nicer place for the kids to play on.


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I am on a seasonal pitch, has gravel, and it dosent do my ground sheet any harm. plus i have big rugs on top, nice and comfy17

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21/10/2009 at 9:26pm
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we use our groundsheet all the time save's bit's being carried into the van.


21/10/2009 at 9:36pm
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Often in winter we simply leave the ground sheet partly folded [about a metre square] as a dry soft "foot fall" by the side of the step. Somewhere practical to stand in socks whilst the shoes come off or on.
Folded up like this its not damaged by the stones; not that it usually is if it's fully opened out.


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We use the interlocking foam tiles. Not only do they cushion the hardstanding, it is easier to spot small things if you drop them rather than them disappearing into the stones.

Regards, Brian.




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