Camp matting

Submitted: Sunday, Oct 27, 2013 at 09:11
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Hi all, I was curious to know opinions on camping matts. I have had a look at a few different types, but some state that they are caravan park friendly. Is the cgear brand ok in parks or am I going to upset owners using this one. We would just like to have something to throw on the ground outside the camp trailer. Cheers. Odog
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Reply By: Member - bbuzz (NSW) - Sunday, Oct 27, 2013 at 09:51

Sunday, Oct 27, 2013 at 09:51
We have been using the interlocking rubber mats that are around. They are light (can blow away in a big wind!), easy to clean and don't hurt the grass.

Mark the edges with paint that go together and that will save time putting them up.

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Reply By: Member - Toyocrusa (NSW) - Sunday, Oct 27, 2013 at 10:30

Sunday, Oct 27, 2013 at 10:30
We have been using the Coast RV matting for a couple of years now and find it light,well priced and very practical. It doesn't matter which brand you you use, it will discolor grass over a few weeks but I think that most parks are geared for that. We have a 5mtr length x 2.5m wide one. Depending on your size if required they can be cut into maybe two sections. We also put a few pegs around the outside to keep it down.They are also fairly easy to fold up and store. Cheers, Bob.
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Reply By: garrycol - Sunday, Oct 27, 2013 at 11:02

Sunday, Oct 27, 2013 at 11:02
Cheap 5mx5m (or 3mx3m) shade sail from Reject Shop/Go-Low work well and you peg them down vis the tie rings at the corners. Cost is only about $30-$40.
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Reply By: Villatranquilla - Sunday, Oct 27, 2013 at 17:17

Sunday, Oct 27, 2013 at 17:17
we have used a blue polytarp, interlocking foam mats, shademesh (slipery when wet) and finally bit the bullet and bought a 'Cgear' mat (ebay) and it beats all the others hands down. Even when it was wet the top stayed dry. Guess it depends on how often you'll be camping - we are permanent travellers so for us the investment was worthwhile. As we tend to stay in outback places/town there are generally no restrictions on use of a mat.
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Reply By: Andrew D. - Sunday, Oct 27, 2013 at 18:32

Sunday, Oct 27, 2013 at 18:32
Used 70% shade cloth sewn double. Bunnings have 3600mm wide shade cloth.
Sew across in W pattern to prevent slipping. Works like magic and used for years along with a lot of my friends. Cheap and works and easy to clean, light and takes up little space.
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Reply By: Member - Odog - Sunday, Oct 27, 2013 at 18:55

Sunday, Oct 27, 2013 at 18:55
Thanks all, it's great to hear different set ups, and get different ideas. Called into bcf today, can buy it off the roll, $50 or so a metre.. Bit pricey... Will check out eBay and see. Like the sound of the cgear. Thanks again. Odog
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Follow Up By: Member - Vern (North Haven SA) - Monday, Oct 28, 2013 at 21:27

Monday, Oct 28, 2013 at 21:27
I have 2 different size cgear mats and in my opinion they are the best investment by far and would not bother with any other type of matting.. Just my opinion
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