Awning groundsheet query

rambling robin replied on 01/09/2016 12:50

rambling robin

Posted on 01/09/2016 12:50

We're in the process of changing from a motorhome to a caravan.

An awning will be essential, but I am a bit bothered about the question of groundsheets. The airstrut awning I favour has a fitted non-breathable grounsheet and I am aware that this could be an issue on grass sites.

Is there a hard an fast rule as to whether these are acceptable - given only a few nights at each location? I understand that if you were at one site for 2 weeks then you would not be very popular killing off the grass.

Any advice greatly appreciated - thank you.

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Whittakerr replied on 01/09/2016 13:22

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Whittakerr

Caravanner

Posted on 01/09/2016 13:22

This link should give you the information you need.

http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/media/1022826/awnings-mo.pdf

Page 5 has a section on groundsheets.

lesbunny replied on 01/09/2016 13:26

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lesbunny

Caravanner

Posted on 01/09/2016 13:26

A non breathable groundsheet will turn grass yellow very quickly, especially in warm weather. It is for this reason that most sites ( both CC & private ) ask that groundsheets be lifted daily - something that is not necessary with the breathable type.