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Date:         Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:48:35 -0400
Reply-To:     Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: [NVC] Do you like camping in the rain?
Comments: To: Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <4AD28358.6010506@gmail.com>
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It's not astroturf, although it makes me think of the wonderful color combination the fake grass and a Wal-Mart blue tarp awning would make, or not. :-)

It's woven vinyl and the mat is somewhat thick. The weave is breathable and not too tight. It would be something similar to this but it's hard to tell by the picture: http://www.rvsupplywarehouse.com/product/detail.cfm/pid/4204

2009/10/11 Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@gmail.com>

> Tell me more about this "RV outdoor mat." Sounds highly functional. > > It's not like those creepy 10-ft by 12-ft rectangles of Astroturf that > RV-rs like to plop down outside their doors to further emphasize how > alienated they are from the outdoors, is it? > > -- > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") > 74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) > Bend, OR > KG6RCR > > > > On 10/11/2009 5:25 PM Chris S wrote: > > Dear Mr. Squirrel, >> >> Most of my camping is done in NC mountains, where you pretty much expect >> to encounter rain. To me a day of rain in the Westy is a nice break as you >> tend to focus inward and relax. A day of rain in the tent means chasing >> leaks, rearranging backpacks and hoping that you didn't pitch in a >> depression. (Well, you asked :-)) >> >> I've found that an RV outdoor mat works well in the wet, damp, or sandy >> situations. Its construction allows water to drain through and fine sand >> to fall to the bottom. It also cleans your shoes well, as an added bonus. >> This helps to keep inside of your Westy, or tent, less messy. You place >> this mat just outside the entry. I imagine if you were to use a tent it >> would work well inside too as it would keep your gear above whatever water >> has gathered on the floor. >> >> 2009/10/11 Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@gmail.com <mailto: >> camping.elliott@gmail.com>> >> >> >> >> How do you folks feel about camping in the rain? Any tips for >> keeping the >> inside of the van dry and clean? >> >> -- >> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott >> 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") >> 74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) >> Bend, OR >> KG6RCR >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Chris S. >> Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur" >> >> >>

-- Chris S. Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"


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