porch mat or carpet?

[Ford Idaho]

Originally Posted by CarolinaGirl

I know that I'm overkill, but I use 3 different things all combined. With 5 of us, I do my best to limit the amount of stuff that gets tracked in the camper. First I put down the typical camper mat. I have discovered that just the mat can create problems when it rains, with pooling water on uneven ground. So, on top of the mat I use these interlocking teak squares. U-Snap Interlocking Teak Wood Floor Tiles, Set of 10 - Transitional - Deck Tiles And Planks - by Cortesi Home Last, I have an outdoor doormat at the bottom step.

I like those Teak squares, thank you or the link!

[CarolinaGirl]

I got mine for less than half that price at a place called Christmas Tree Shops, but they didn't have them online. So, I just posted the first thing I could find. LOL I'm sure that if you look around online, you can find them for less $. I think mine were $29 per box and 2 boxes did the trick.

[Ford Idaho]

Ya I will look around, there is a Home Depot not far from where we are glamping will hoof it over there later today to see if they have something close.

[vinmaker]

I use a plastic mat that I love. It is the standard RV mat sold and is made out of those plastic threads. Like drinking straws. It dries out fast and is easy to clean.

The problem with outdoor carpet type mats is they hold the water when wet. I would stay away from that.

Vin.

[Ringbill]

Thank you for all the suggestions! This site and its participants are great. I will probably settle on the Wally World mat, seems like the best compromise/price for the size. I will put the mud flaps back on the shed floor were they were. We had a great week pup camping and will be soon out there again, but in much better style.

[Wolverine 1945]

There was a 9 x 6 RV mat on Amazon last week for $35,,, I was going to order it until I found a 9 x 12 @ Wally World for $48 !!! We used a pice of cheap indoor outdoor carpet last trip,,, could not keep it clean,,, + it took up to much room rolled up on a carpet tube !!! RV mates look great to me,,, I have made hold downs out of Rain Gutter nails & large washers,,, we will see how that works ???

[Toadman]

I agree with vinmaker, you will regret using standard outdoor carpet the first time you get it wet. My plastic woven mat, on the other hand, is easy to clean up, drys quickly and seems to be impervious to dirt, sand or debris. Further, it breathes and is very easy to clean. We fold ours up into a nice bundle that can be bungee strapped closed and put into our storage area(s) for our next venture. I have no regrets on ours and we paid less than $70 at CW. Watch the sales and you can get smaller ones for far less. I believe ours is 16'x8'.