Carpet in the Pod
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Topic: Carpet in the Pod
Posted By: kymooses
Subject: Carpet in the Pod
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2012 at 3:50pm
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Anyone done it? I know a few of you out there bought the factory cut pieces from Forest River directly, but FR does not have cut pieces for the 18x models that you can buy. So we were left with either buying 12x12 tiles and cutting them all to fit or just going to our local store and buying a remnant piece and having them cut it to the dimensions. Which I think we like this idea! But the question is, for those who have or are thinking about it, what do you think of it? For us that floor does get a bit chilly in the colder camping months and another reason is for our dogs. Little house dogs jumping off the bed at night to get a drink of water and when they hit the floor they usually end up sliding a bit. And other times when they go to jump up they slid and don't quite get the traction they are wanting. Pics if anyone has them! Thanks Podders and happy Pod season to you all! ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
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Posted By: rex
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2012 at 9:56pm
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KYMOOSES, I WENT AND HAD A REMNANT PIECE CUT.I GOT INDOOR OUTDOOR,WITH GRANDKIDS TRACKING IN SAND AND DIRT,WHEN I GET HOME I TAKE IT OUT HOSE IT OFF LET IT DRY AND BACK IN AGAIN. rex pHp stuart fla. I THINK MY TOTAL COST WAS AROUND 30.00. ------------- jrr |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2012 at 10:04pm
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I thought about carpet but got voted down by the one that does the cleaning, so we opted for a couple of carpet runners. One runs the lenght from the bed to almost the table in front and the other is a short one in front of the door. They were not expensive as we picked them up at Dollar General. They do work fine for us and seeing how I am the one that gets stuck shaking them out it is not that bad. I know that this was not what you were looking for but it might solve the problem and expense of buying and cutting carpet. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee 
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Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2012 at 10:06pm
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Oooo the Indoor/Outdoor stuff is a good idea. Hadn't thought of that. ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: this_is_nascar
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2012 at 8:05am
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See my response in the other forum. I'm not going to type it all over again :).
------------- "Ray & Connie" - 2017 R-Pod RP-180 - 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Off Road |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2012 at 8:48am
Headed that way! Thanks Nascar! ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: 2Peas-n-Rpod
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2012 at 12:17am
X2 on that idea. Exactly what we did, for the same reasons. ------------- 2011 R-Pod 182G Hood River Edition "Ribbitt" Pod (now sold) 2000 Ford F150 5.4L V8 TV |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2012 at 8:26am
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Well we are headed to the remnant warehouse tomorrow to see what we can find. My DW brings the Dyson out to the Pod after every trip now already and vacuums the whole thing and then mops. This would at least save her the mopping step!  ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2012 at 10:42pm
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There's too much dirt tracked into my r-pod for carpet to be an option. Its swept 2-3 times a day. However, I do have a dog bed (basically, a big, square pillow) under the table that is quite nice on bare feet in the morning. 'Specially if the dog has been sleeping on it and warmed it up  ------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2012 at 9:53am
Ours are those spoiled house dog types. They are rather offended by dog beds on the floor when theres a perfectly good human bed to be sprawled out onto. I'll have to report back on the dirt being tracked in later once we get the carpet. We're usually pretty careful about being clean before we enter, no shoes in the Pod, no dirty hiking clothes or dirty puppies. So except for times when we're at the beach I hope it won't get too dirty. ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: Snowbound
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2012 at 10:11am
I agree with Outbound. I find I am constantly sweeping the floor even though we take off our shoes at the door either outside or inside on the door mat. The door mat has been washed several times because of mud from camping in wet weather. We also carry a couple of those interlocking foam mats to throw down outside below the step. They seem to help with the tracked-in dirt and are easily hosed off. A small mat that can be thrown in the washer seems more practical to me. B
------------- Tom and Bette in our 177 "The Gastropod" |
Posted By: Tri-Pod
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2012 at 10:39am
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We keep a dust buster plugged in and stored under the bunk. Just takes 30 sec. to vacuum the whole camper. We would both just trip on carpet and Max would bunch throw rugs up to sleep on so they are not practical for us. You just need to figure out what works for you and your camping style. Good luck. ------------- 2010 PR 176 sold 2012 replaced with 2013 SP 240 w outside kitchen 2012 Toyota Tundra Crew Max 4x2 5.7L V8 Me, My Honey, and Max our GSP |
Posted By: rpodsingledude
Date Posted: 07 May 2012 at 10:14pm
 Great idea on the carpet. I have made a few decor changes. carpet sounds cool.  |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 08 May 2012 at 9:44am
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We're very happy with our carpet, the dogs are much happier as well with it. Next time we buy a cheap remnant piece though we'll shop around and buy a nicer cheap remnant piece though is all. ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: TIDALWAVE
Date Posted: 09 May 2012 at 6:52pm
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I installed a custom fit carpet to insulate the floor. After a season of camping and constantly having sandy grit underfoot, we threw it out and replaced the full carpet with a couple of shorter runners. We subsequently replaced them with even smaller 'throw' rugs. So much easier to clean and mop up spills. I can pick up a rug and shake it out. The smooth floor is clean with just a couple of broom sweeps or a quick mopping. We don't have to haul a AC or DC powered vacuum anymore. Just a small broom, dustpan, and small mop. ------------- TIDALWAVE |
Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2012 at 5:30pm
We have a stack of thick hand towels and bath mats that can be machine washed and dried. We use them as bath mats  and as floor coverings. Sometimes we add an anti-slip piece of rubber netting underneath, but so far we have been easily able to keep them clean during extended trips at the campground laundromat if needed. The plus is that we can wash out this icky NE pine sap that gets in everything and gets tracked in. I was also thinking of cutting up some old kitchen "gel" mats and putting them under the terry mats for extra warmth and cushioning while still being easy to clean. ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: rpodsingledude
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2012 at 10:03pm
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