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hello, still finding my way around here so I hope I'm not wrong posting here ? We need to get a groundsheet & my OH was just going to buy a tarp, but I gather that we really should get a breathable groundsheet. But - crumbs there are so many & I'm totally clueless about them.

Some of them look as if they're made of real soft stuff. Though I'm sure that would feel lovely underfooot I don't want something that's unlikely to last very long especially on twiggy/stony pitches. 

 Dorset Paul, is `the Range' a shop then ?  Maybe I should phone one of the stores that sells them as what I really need is some advice about the pros and cons of different types.

Oh & thanks for the welcome too John   I know some forums have a bit where new people are supposed to post 1st to introduce them selves but I couldn't seem to find one here sorry, here I am anyway !

Hi, if you are using a grass pitch then i think alot of sites prefer breathable groundsheets to keep the grass 'alive'! Some sites state that groundsheets must be lifted daily!

Obviously the quality of the groundsheets dictates how much you pay. When we got our first caravan i found this website: www.breathablegroundsheet.co.uk which was useful to see different types of groundsheets available.

We use mostly hard standing pitches and have a PE groundsheet first and then a Carpetina on top. We would like the Isabella Bolon groundsheet but it is expensive.

We have an Isabella Bolon groundsheet which was thrown in when we bought our folding camper recently. Can't comment on it yet as not been able to get away, but it is quite thick and does look very nice, matches the campers top beautifully!

Good luck in your search, I would say buy the best you can afford.

If you were to use an awning with groundsheet on gravel, would that be more likely to damage a groundsheet ? Sorry fro being such a klutz  

Lassie thanks for that link

Thanks evenstephen that's useful to know, just the sort of info I'm after. Really don't want to find stuff like this out once I've it's already bought.

Fiona - how good is your one at keeping the wet out ? Actually that Kampa one you mentioned might be fine for us... don't mind it being a bit rough as no doubt ours will get pretty mucky with our dogs so can't see us sitting directly on the g/sheet. 

Basically we need anything super-duper but don't want to waste money on something rubbishy either.