Hi, I have noticed that alot of you put a tarp under your tent to keep the sig clean, I am going to try this when we go this weekend, but I was wondering roughly what size in relation to the sig and wether you peg it down to keep it in place. Thanks Gaztop.
Get one as close to the footprint size as possible and make sure it just tucks under the SIG when the tent is pitched, or else it will channel water under the tent in a downpour. We usually peg ours at the corners (just so it doesn't blow away) until we are pitched and then the weight of the tent holds it down, so we remove tarp pegs and tuck under. They seem to be cheapest in B&Q (blue ones, but the colour is immaterial when it is under the tent!).
Yes take Liddenhams advice,as to cutting the size,but if you go to a builders merchant, and ask for a membrane which is used as a dampcourse,you'll find it cheaper, and they will cut you the size you want with no joints.My footprint is 19ftx 14 ft Also remember to take with you a strong waterproof bag,then when you pack things away, fold the membrane in such a way that the muddy side is inside, then when you get home,hose it down hang it to dry and pack it away for your next camp.We did this 3 years ago and are still using the same piece of membrane.
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Quote: Originally posted by corpogreen on 04/5/2007
Yes take Liddenhams advice,as to cutting the size,but if you go to a builders merchant, and ask for a membrane which is used as a dampcourse,you'll find it cheaper, and they will cut you the size you want with no joints.My footprint is 19ftx 14 ft Also remember to take with you a strong waterproof bag,then when you pack things away, fold the membrane in such a way that the muddy side is inside, then when you get home,hose it down hang it to dry and pack it away for your next camp.We did this 3 years ago and are still using the same piece of membrane.
Yep, we just take a few strong XL bin liners, and the mucky tarp goes into one of those.
I use a tarp under my monty 4 not sure of the size its slightly smaller than the sig but it works fine definitly saves the sig from getting mucky underneath.
Yes Candy Floss, just make sure that the groundsheet you cut is a good 6 inches too small all round then any rain will not drop on it and get between the groundsheet and the SIG
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Quote: Originally posted by corpogreen on 05/5/2007
Yes Candy Floss, just make sure that the groundsheet you cut is a good 6 inches too small all round then any rain will not drop on it and get between the groundsheet and the SIG
Corpogreen - saved me a few bob - was looking at buying one.
Just another question - do they need to be pegged down?
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Topic: Tarp under sig
