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
  Caravans and Caravanning 		Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: Wet/damp pole-feet on kampa air awning Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonJooohan
via mobile 19/7/2020 at 12:56am
 Location: 
 Outfit: None Entered View Jooohan's Profile View Profile   Reply to Jooohan Reply   Quote Jooohan Quote  
Joined: 19/7/2020

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   4
Site Reviews Total: 0
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 found this very annoying, every time im packing down my awning its almost every time wet or damp at the bottom of the poles, maby not so weird when they are standing on the ground, so i have to pack everything up every time I get home for drying. Will kampas footprint solve this issue? Anyone using one that can say if its good or bad?


Personmarg6
19/7/2020 at 7:03am
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View marg6's Profile View Profile   Reply to marg6 Reply   Quote marg6 Quote  
Joined: 11/8/2016

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   3126
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: 3  
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: 15
Site Nights 2018: 0
no because its the collection of condensation, we have the same thing with ours, we just dont rush to fold it up once down, and leave it for a bit to dry out


Discounted Insurance Quotes for UKCampsite.co.uk visitors! Up to 12.5% off!
UKCampsite.co.uk users are rewarded with up to 12.5% off Caravan Guard touring caravan insurance, folding camper and trailer tent insurance, and 5% off motorhome and campervan insurance. Static caravan insurance is also available. Get an online quote now

Personcliffbrown
via mobile 19/7/2020 at 8:25am
 Location: chesterfield
 Outfit: Ford Kuga AWD & Lunar Clubman SI View cliffbrown's Profile View Profile   Reply to cliffbrown Reply   Quote cliffbrown Quote  
Joined: 02/7/2006

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   1581
Site Reviews Total: 6
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
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: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 8
Site Nights 2018: 0
We have the fitted ground sheet, this is the first time we have used it it would go under the base of the poles but I have found when using a tarpaulin that rain runs off the awning onto the tarps soaking everything. Instead I have cut small (6inch) square of artificial grass place under especially on hard standing.


Personmarg6
19/7/2020 at 10:56am
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View marg6's Profile View Profile   Reply to marg6 Reply   Quote marg6 Quote  
Joined: 11/8/2016

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   3126
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: 3  
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: 15
Site Nights 2018: 0
good tip about that under the "poles" i think i may use a door mat cut into 4 and pop them under next time


PersonJooohan
via mobile 19/7/2020 at 11:51pm
 Location: 
 Outfit: None Entered View Jooohan's Profile View Profile   Reply to Jooohan Reply   Quote Jooohan Quote  
Joined: 19/7/2020

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   4
Site Reviews Total: 0
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 marg6 on 19/7/2020
no because its the collection of condensation, we have the same thing with ours, we just dont rush to fold it up once down, and leave it for a bit to dry out


Its not inside the awning poles, its under the poles that is standing on the ground. Guess its "ground damp" that suck up in the material. Thats why I wounder if anyone using a footprint/groundsheet or something else that the poles stands on


Advertisement



PersonJooohan
via mobile 19/7/2020 at 11:55pm
 Location: 
 Outfit: None Entered View Jooohan's Profile View Profile   Reply to Jooohan Reply   Quote Jooohan Quote  
Joined: 19/7/2020

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   4
Site Reviews Total: 0
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 cliffbrown on 19/7/2020
We have the fitted ground sheet, this is the first time we have used it it would go under the base of the poles but I have found when using a tarpaulin that rain runs off the awning onto the tarps soaking everything. Instead I have cut small (6inch) square of artificial grass place under especially on hard standing.


Hmm isnt the ground sheet a little bit smaler than the awning so rainwater will run on the sides then on the ground and then under the ground sheer? If it sticks out a bit then I understand everything will be wet


Personcliffbrown
via mobile 20/7/2020 at 8:31am
 Location: chesterfield
 Outfit: Ford Kuga AWD & Lunar Clubman SI View cliffbrown's Profile View Profile   Reply to cliffbrown Reply   Quote cliffbrown Quote  
Joined: 02/7/2006

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   1581
Site Reviews Total: 6
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
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: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 8
Site Nights 2018: 0
It is smaller but rain doesn't fall off it runs around especially the bits across the front corners we have the 330 with 3 poles think it's a 2016 model


PersonMick S.
20/7/2020 at 2:38pm
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View Mick S.'s Profile View Profile   Reply to Mick S. Reply   Quote Mick S. Quote  
Joined: 18/8/2004

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   3499
Site Reviews Total: 37
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 1  
Site Reviews 2022: 1  
Site Reviews 2021: 4  
Site Reviews 2020: 4  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 3
Site Nights 2022: 6
Site Nights 2021: 16
Site Nights 2020: 17
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
It stands to reason that anything permeable on the floor, such as canvas/awnings/legs, is going to be damp on all but the driest of ground. The fake grass squares, or possible a bit of carpet tile under the feet, would surely stop damp creeping into the bases.


PersonRainbowsend
via mobile 27/7/2020 at 12:51am
 Location: Staffs Cheshire bord
 Outfit: None Entered View Rainbowsend's Profile View Profile   Reply to Rainbowsend Reply   Quote Rainbowsend Quote  
Joined: 02/7/2004

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   1080
Site Reviews Total: 7
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
We use a cheap garden kneeled cut into squares, primarily to stop the fabric wearing on pebbles on hardstanding

-------------
Jean

Sometimes a little rain must fall before you reach a rainbow.

The work will wait while you show the child the rainbow, but the rainbow won't wait while you finish the work.


Personkiters 59
28/7/2020 at 10:59pm
 Location: northants
 Outfit: Adria Coral 960 cs View kiters 59's Profile View Profile   Reply to kiters 59 Reply   Quote kiters 59 Quote  
Joined: 05/5/2008

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   55
Site Reviews Total: 24
Site Reviews 2024: 2  
Site Reviews 2023: 2  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 1  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 4  
Site Reviews 2018: 2  
Site Nights 2024: 11
Site Nights 2023: 13
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 4
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 38
Site Nights 2018: 2
I have the Kampa 400 ace air awning we had the same problem? now I put a 5" square of carpet under each tube problem solved.


Advertisement



PersonJooohan
22/6/2021 at 10:38pm
 Location: 
 Outfit: None Entered View Jooohan's Profile View Profile   Reply to Jooohan Reply   Quote Jooohan Quote  
Joined: 19/7/2020

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   4
Site Reviews Total: 0
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 kiters 59 on 28/7/2020
I have the Kampa 400 ace air awning we had the same problem? now I put a 5" square of carpet under each tube problem solved.


what kind of karpet? like fake grass or is it like rubber/plastic material?


Personjunglesim
23/6/2021 at 8:10am
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: None Entered View junglesim's Profile View Profile   Reply to junglesim Reply   Quote junglesim Quote  
Joined: 12/3/2018

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   130
Tent Reviews:   3
Site Reviews Total: 17
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 2  
Site Reviews 2021: 2  
Site Reviews 2020: 4  
Site Reviews 2019: 6  
Site Reviews 2018: 2  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 5
Site Nights 2021: 11
Site Nights 2020: 22
Site Nights 2019: 29
Site Nights 2018: 5
I suspect it is as tad damp because of the morning dew. I would suggest either taking it down the night before you leave and rubbing any wet bits with a towel and then let nature dry it (weather permitting of course) or my preferred option, sit back on your leaving day enjoy the morning, give the base of the pole a rub down and just sit back and relax until everything is dry before packing (weather permitting once again)

As and adding option you could spray on Nikwax or some other water repellant on the base of the poles.

I prefer these options as any no permeable solutions exacerbate the issues when it rains as rain cannot drain away and so the poles will stand in a pool.


Personkevin-t
23/6/2021 at 10:19am
 Location: SHEFFIELD
 Outfit: Coachman laser RangeRover Sport4.4 View kevin-t's Profile View Profile   Reply to kevin-t Reply   Quote kevin-t Quote  
Joined: 07/9/2010

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   364
Site Reviews Total: 3
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 2  
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: 21
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
What about sticking one of these under each pole, or the likes of........

screwfix....item 98651

Just a thought....

Post last edited on 23/06/2021 10:23:21


PersonDi+Glyn_W
08/7/2021 at 9:03pm
 Location: Ashford Kent
 Outfit: BMW X4. No van :-( View Di+Glyn_W's Profile View Profile   Reply to Di+Glyn_W Reply   Quote Di+Glyn_W Quote  
Joined: 08/7/2005

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   857
Site Reviews Total: 20
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 1  
Site Reviews 2021: 2  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 1
Site Nights 2021: 7
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
We cut up some of the lightweight clip together rubber tiles; the ones with holes.

Cut each tile into fours, then stack two pieces on top of each other and secure with cable ties (so one tile makes two 'coasters').

Stand the 'poles' on top of these. They're slim enough not to cause issues with the pole height, but tall enough to keep the pole off the ground. And they squish if needed!

Dry poles.

-------------
Glyn W.


What if the Hokey Cokey really is what it's all about....?


Persondimbles
09/7/2021 at 8:15am
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View dimbles's Profile View Profile   Reply to dimbles Reply   Quote dimbles Quote  
Joined: 16/1/2015

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   197
Site Reviews Total: 0
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
When using our Uno inflating awning, It gets set up on top of a breathable awning ground sheet that is about a metre larger all round. This protects the floor of the Uno as well as keeping keeping it clean and dry . It also cushions the floor making it more pleasant to walk on.


PersonMrs mouse
via mobile 16/5/2022 at 7:47pm
 Location: Devon
 Outfit: Lunar Ariva View Mrs mouse's Profile View Profile   Reply to Mrs mouse Reply   Quote Mrs mouse Quote  
Joined: 04/5/2015

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   141
Site Reviews Total: 22
Site Reviews 2024: 4  
Site Reviews 2023: 3  
Site Reviews 2022: 2  
Site Reviews 2021: 1  
Site Reviews 2020: 1  
Site Reviews 2019: 2  
Site Reviews 2018: 2  
Site Nights 2024: 26
Site Nights 2023: 24
Site Nights 2022: 6
Site Nights 2021: 5
Site Nights 2020: 9
Site Nights 2019: 12
Site Nights 2018: 2
Interested to read these ideas. We had this problem with the air poles soaking up the damp last year on holiday especially as we had a lot of rain. We started off putting the poles onto the groundsheet as my husband thought it would keep them cleaner...this just meant the rain came down the sides of the awning and ran inside on top of the groundsheet.
Then we placed them on the foam discs that came with the awning (spacers I think) but these also became damp and eventually soaked up into the poles.
We went for an air awning because it seemed to be the easier to erect over a poled version but then have a different set of problems to overcome. I've actually wondered if the poled version would have been easier, just a wipe of poles to dry before putting away and also the ease of adjusting the tension for uneven ground which wasn't so easy with air poles of a set length.

-------------
Linda

2017
May - 3 nights Yeatheridge.
May - 5 nights Mill Park, Ilfracombe
July - 6 nights not sure where yet
August - 2 weeks Croatia, Camp Lanterna.
2018
May - 3 night Yeatheridge campsite
May half term - 6 nights Cornwall
July - 1 week Cotswolds
August - 2 weeks Vendee.



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 - Caravans and Caravanning - Top of Page

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


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...

4146 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