Outdoor mats
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Topic: Outdoor mats
Posted By: Markie
Subject: Outdoor mats
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2013 at 10:24am
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I've been reading a lot about owners recommendations for accessories for the R-pods. I have seen many great ideas on various subjects and many I want to do myself. The one thing I haven't seen are recommendations for outdoor mats. I'm curious what everyone uses for ground cover or floor within the R-dome. I've seen rugs, artificial turf, breathable mats. What is the best option considering weight, cleaning, storage for travel and where to get them? What is everyone's thoughts?
------------- Mark & Vicki R-POD 178 & 2015 Silverado 5.3L Weimeraner "Zeke" |
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Posted By: Kokopod
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2013 at 11:25am
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Outside we have an accordion fold straw-type-material mat (you can buy them at any RV store. Ours is 9 x 12, which fits inside the R-dome if we fold one section and is really large when we don't have the R-dome set up. That's why we like these mats - they have fold seams. They come in a variety of sizes and cost about $75. Sweep off or hose off well. For the inside, we found a rug runner at Walmart that fits from the door to the slide perfectly and states clearly that it is machine washable (we've washed it many times in a regular washer, and it comes out beautifully every time). They also have the rug that matches for the sink area. It has a little ridge pattern, comes in neutral beige colors and has a rubber backing. Very inexpensive. ------------- 2017 Jayco Melbourne 24k 2013 Premier 19FBPR Formerly-2013 R-pod 177HRE 2011 Dodge Durango Love a good road trip |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2013 at 12:30pm
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We ordered one online last fall from carefreemats.com, very happy with it and them, was $40 or so. We did 6x9, came with carry bag, stakes, mallet. Indoors we have the rare, (no longer available) factory carpet. ------------- |
Posted By: Paige
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2013 at 1:14pm
We bought our two sided outdoor rug at Walmart. It is light and has fold lines and fits in the rPod basement. We also bought a small folding table from Walmart. We put pvc extensions on the legs and it fits over the wheel fender…you can see that in this photo, too. ------------- Paige and Pete 2010 177 - RPug 2012 Rav (six cylinder) New York & Florida residents 
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Posted By: Markie
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2013 at 1:23pm
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Thanks for the replies. I was thinking of how to store a mat for travel. I like the straw mats if they cleanup welland that may work for me. My thought is if I can find a mat that will roll up small enough to slide in a piece of 4" PVC pipe and then fasten it under the POD frame like the sewer hose storage pipe. Anyone know of any mats that meet that criteria??
------------- Mark & Vicki R-POD 178 & 2015 Silverado 5.3L Weimeraner "Zeke" |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2013 at 7:31pm
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We have the foldable straw type 9 by 12 mat also use it all the time. Fits the r-dome. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: ron_whitt
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2013 at 10:24pm
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We have 6x9ft weave mat from wally mart. 6' lenght is just right to roll it onto a 3/4in dowel bungee cord that, then bungee cord that onto the tounge between battery and pod. Then drill a hole in each end of the dowel to have a bungee cord going end to end so the dowel will not slip out. The 6ft lenght stays within the width of the pod. You don't have to put dirty, muddy, or wet mat in trailer or tow vehicle. Have used this method last 2 years works great. Have posted pictures of this on the facebook. Had them here also but they disappeared some how. ------------- Ron & Shirley 2020 Tacoma 2012 177 rpod |
Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2013 at 10:19am
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I have a 9X12 plastic woven mat that I got from Camping world I cleans up with a spray of water and it does not soak up water. something like this. This is not the pattern we have but they don't have the pattern we have anymore.
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/reversible-9-x-12-vine-patio-mat-gold/69147 - http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/reversible-9-x-12-vine-patio-mat-gold/69147 ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition 
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Posted By: Colt
Date Posted: 12 Oct 2020 at 3:31pm
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I have this one from WallyWorld. 6x9, $30 with storage bag.  ------------- John '16 R-Pod 180 |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2021 at 8:51am
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I picked up one at Dollar General. It is light weight, rolls easily, and has a carrying strap. It isn't that large, but it is big enough. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |