R-pod Owners Forum : Carpet in the Pod https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : Carpet in the Pod Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:35:18 +0000 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 22:03:16 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2493 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Carpet in the Pod : cool beans https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2493&PID=25120#25120 Author: rpodsingledude
Subject: 2493
Posted: 11 Jun 2012 at 10:03pm

cool beans]]> Mon, 11 Jun 2012 22:03:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2493&PID=25120#25120 Carpet in the Pod : We have a stack of thick hand... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2493&PID=25100#25100 Author: g4royce
Subject: 2493
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 Tongue 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.
]]> Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:30:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2493&PID=25100#25100 Carpet in the Pod : I installed a custom fit carpet... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2493&PID=24114#24114 Author: TIDALWAVE
Subject: 2493
Posted: 09 May 2012 at 6:52pm

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. 
]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 18:52:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2493&PID=24114#24114 Carpet in the Pod : We're very happy with... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2493&PID=24089#24089 Author: kymooses
Subject: 2493
Posted: 08 May 2012 at 9:44am

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.
 
LOLLOL
]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 09:44:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2493&PID=24089#24089 Carpet in the Pod : Great idea on the carpet.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2493&PID=24082#24082 Author: rpodsingledude
Subject: 2493
Posted: 07 May 2012 at 10:14pm

Great idea on the carpet. I have made a few decor changes. carpet sounds cool.
 
 
 
 
]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 22:14:58 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2493&PID=24082#24082 Carpet in the Pod : We keep a dust buster plugged... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2493&PID=23615#23615 Author: Tri-Pod
Subject: 2493
Posted: 16 Apr 2012 at 10:39am

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. ]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:39:02 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2493&PID=23615#23615 Carpet in the Pod : Originally posted by OutboundThere's... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2493&PID=23613#23613 Author: Snowbound
Subject: 2493
Posted: 16 Apr 2012 at 10:11am

Originally posted by Outbound

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 Smile
 
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.
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]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:11:27 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2493&PID=23613#23613 Carpet in the Pod : Originally posted by OutboundThere's... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2493&PID=23612#23612 Author: kymooses
Subject: 2493
Posted: 16 Apr 2012 at 9:53am

Originally posted by Outbound

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 Smile
 
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.  LOLLOL
 
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. 
]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:53:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2493&PID=23612#23612 Carpet in the Pod : There's too much dirt tracked... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2493&PID=23600#23600 Author: Outbound
Subject: 2493
Posted: 15 Apr 2012 at 10:42pm

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 Smile
]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:42:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2493&PID=23600#23600 Carpet in the Pod : Well we are headed to the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2493&PID=23560#23560 Author: kymooses
Subject: 2493
Posted: 13 Apr 2012 at 8:26am

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!  LOLLOL
]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:26:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2493&PID=23560#23560 Carpet in the Pod : Originally posted by Goose ... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2493&PID=23555#23555 Author: 2Peas-n-Rpod
Subject: 2493
Posted: 13 Apr 2012 at 12:17am

Originally posted by Goose

   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 length 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

X2 on that idea. Exactly what we did, for the same reasons.
]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:17:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2493&PID=23555#23555 Carpet in the Pod : Originally posted by this_is_nascarSee... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2493&PID=23538#23538 Author: kymooses
Subject: 2493
Posted: 12 Apr 2012 at 8:48am

Originally posted by this_is_nascar

See my response in the other forum.  I'm not going to type it all over again :).
 
Headed that way!  Thanks Nascar!
 
]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:48:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2493&PID=23538#23538 Carpet in the Pod : See my response in the other forum.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2493&PID=23534#23534 Author: this_is_nascar
Subject: 2493
Posted: 12 Apr 2012 at 8:05am

See my response in the other forum.  I'm not going to type it all over again :).
]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:05:25 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2493&PID=23534#23534 Carpet in the Pod : Oooo the Indoor/Outdoor stuff... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2493&PID=23532#23532 Author: kymooses
Subject: 2493
Posted: 11 Apr 2012 at 10:06pm

Oooo the Indoor/Outdoor stuff is a good idea.  Hadn't thought of that.]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:06:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2493&PID=23532#23532 Carpet in the Pod : I thought about carpet but... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2493&PID=23531#23531 Author: Goose
Subject: 2493
Posted: 11 Apr 2012 at 10:04pm

   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
]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:04:25 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2493&PID=23531#23531 Carpet in the Pod : KYMOOSES, I WENT AND HAD A... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2493&PID=23530#23530 Author: rex
Subject: 2493
Posted: 11 Apr 2012 at 9:56pm

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.]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:56:54 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2493&PID=23530#23530 Carpet in the Pod : Anyone done it? I know a... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2493&PID=23520#23520 Author: kymooses
Subject: 2493
Posted: 11 Apr 2012 at 3:50pm

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!
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