
Insurance Discount Campsite Offers All offers UK Sites French Sites European Sites Map Search Text Search Near your Location Popular Searches Leave a Review My Saved Sites Add a New Site All Sections Caravanning Camping Tent Talk Motorhomes Trailer Tents Backpacking Equipment Statics UK Campsites Camping Abroad General Chat News More Sections Latest Posts All Adverts Tents for Sale Caravans for Sale Motorhomes for Sale Equipment for Sale Post an Advert Campsite Jobs All Categories Caravanning Advice Caravan Equipment Tents and Camping Motorhomes Towing and Towcars Equipment Furniture and Cooking Electrical / Gas Shows and Events General More Categories Join for Free Log In

Message Forums

Welcome Guest

Reception - All Forums

Camping under canvas

Topic: Latest advice when packing up in the rain

Post Reply

Tammer

via mobile 11/6/2023 at 3:37pm
Location: Scotland
Outfit: Outwell+Nevada+M+Ten

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 30/4/2015

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 47
Tent Reviews: 1

Site Reviews Total:	3

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	1
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	2
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

I had a good weekend at Scone Palace campsite with great weather. We left today but it had been raining on and off from 4 am. It was chucking it down as we packed up.

The weather is currently good at home so I have had the footprint and tent carpet hanging over the washing line to dry. I also had the poles and pegs out to dry off. We’ve just brought those in and have the tent over the washing line in the sun. It was really wet though. The outside obviously but lots of condensation inside too. Even the guy lines are soaked.

Am I doing all I should? We will go out to rotate it (of sorts) in a half hour or so. What do other people do, especially if short of space like me?

Fiona W

via mobile 11/6/2023 at 4:18pm
Location: Ayrshire
Outfit: AutoSleeper2BNuevo

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 10/4/2007

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 5699
Tent Reviews: 1

Site Reviews Total:	252

Site Reviews 2026:	6
Site Reviews 2025:	12
Site Reviews 2024:	19
Site Reviews 2023:	8
Site Reviews 2022:	12
Site Reviews 2021:	10
Site Reviews 2020:	4

Site Nights 2026:	13
Site Nights 2025:	25
Site Nights 2024:	39
Site Nights 2023:	25
Site Nights 2022:	32
Site Nights 2021:	25
Site Nights 2020:	20

Sounds good to me. When I lived in a flat, the tent had to get draped over the sofa & chairs. Focus on the expensive stuff.
And remember when they’re on the line, they’re kinda back to back so I’d maybe peg it out from there or put the sides over garden chairs to open it up.

-------------
2026: 6 sites / 13 nights. 2025: 13/27. 2024: 20/41. 2023: 9/23. 2022: 13/35. 2021: 11/29. 2020: 4/20. 2019: 13/35. 2018: 20/33. 2017: 10/22. 2016: 19/33. 2015: 15/27. Didn't count sites/nights 1976 to 2014.

Graham T

via mobile 11/6/2023 at 7:29pm
Location: south derbyshire
Outfit: campmaster air trail

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 02/11/2019

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 93

Site Reviews Total:	1

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	1
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	4
Site Nights 2020:	0

I am going to Scone Palace campsite with my trailer tent in August I have not been there before what did you think of the site please

Tammer

via mobile 11/6/2023 at 7:31pm
Location: Scotland
Outfit: Outwell+Nevada+M+Ten

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 30/4/2015

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 47
Tent Reviews: 1

Site Reviews Total:	3

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	1
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	2
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

I’ve left a review of the campsite on this forum.

Graham T

via mobile 11/6/2023 at 7:35pm
Location: south derbyshire
Outfit: campmaster air trail

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 02/11/2019

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 93

Site Reviews Total:	1

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	1
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	4
Site Nights 2020:	0

OK thanks will have a look

raohno

12/6/2023 at 12:11pm
Location:
Outfit:

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 16/12/2021

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 51

Site Reviews Total:	5

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	1
Site Reviews 2023:	3
Site Reviews 2022:	1
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	3
Site Nights 2023:	12
Site Nights 2022:	5
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

we do what you are doing or if you have the room, pitch it in the garden to dry out as nature intended this is the best way if it has a sewn in groundsheet.

-------------
Regards
Johno
VP and Librarian of the Renault Trafic MK1 Owners group

Monty15

12/6/2023 at 4:45pm
Location: London
Outfit: Lunar Cosmos 524

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 17/9/2015

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 3065

Site Reviews Total:	1

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

Think you are doing as much as you can do.

Only additional comment is turn every few hours to ensure every little nook, cranny and crease gets aired as well as possible.

..... and when you think it's dry, leave drying a little longer! Once you've trapped damp and it's gone mouldy, that's it, there's no going back, damage is done for good!

Tammer

via mobile 12/6/2023 at 6:37pm
Location: Scotland
Outfit: Outwell+Nevada+M+Ten

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 30/4/2015

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 47
Tent Reviews: 1

Site Reviews Total:	3

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	1
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	2
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

Thanks all. We had it over the clothes lines for a while yesterday and it dried a lot but still had droplets on the inside of the clear plastic windows. I then took it to the local park with my (complaining strongly) son. We pitched it in a breeze but noticed the bug screen at the front was damp and there was a big damp patch on the floor in the bedroom area. I think water may have pooled in there on packing or hanging to dry. Around 7pm it was threatening rain (!) so we packed up. I’ve come home a bit earlier from work and hung it upside down over the clothes lines, so the layers separate and warm air can get in. Fingers crossed that does the trick!

DeborahTurner

via mobile 15/6/2023 at 8:03pm
Location: London
Outfit: Esvo Bedouin 280

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 11/8/2011

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 1338
Tent Reviews: 3

Site Reviews Total:	24

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	3
Site Reviews 2022:	4
Site Reviews 2021:	1
Site Reviews 2020:	3

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	8
Site Nights 2022:	12
Site Nights 2021:	3
Site Nights 2020:	8

I drape mine over a stepladder.

Or put the stepladder inside holding up the middle then peg up the sides in the washing line or drape over garden chairs.

I hate a wet pack up!

Virsec

27/7/2023 at 12:10pm
Location: Cirencester
Outfit: VW2BCaddy2BMaxi2B

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 15/4/2018

Silver Member

Forum Posts: 168
Tent Reviews: 3

Site Reviews Total:	18

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	7
Site Reviews 2023:	6
Site Reviews 2022:	5
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	28
Site Nights 2023:	22
Site Nights 2022:	24
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

We haven't actually had to pack up in the rain but have had rain droplets on the top of the tent especially around the beams. We take a king size flannelette sheet to sleep on and when packing up make a triangle and roll it up, tie string to each end and put it across the top of the tent and walk along, it gets most of the rain off the top enough to pack up. Have done this a few times now and very successful.

In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Camping under canvas - Top of Page

Latest News, Discounts and Competitions see all...

Upcoming Event

Elvaston Steam Rally 2026 03/07 to 06/07

Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.

5836 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker - Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums] [Caravan Sites & Camping] [Company Listings] [Features / Advice] [Virtual Brochure] [Special Offers]
[Reception] [Competitions] [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale] [Event Diary] [Tent Reviews]

[Contact Us]

Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2026