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 Hi Guys & Gals,

Whats the story with these things then ?

It seems some campsites are now insisting on these ?

I know the theory about letting the grass breathe but surely most tents nowdays have a SIG which then sits onto and kinda defeats the object ?

Or am I missing something ?

Cartmin

Hi cartmin ,

These are usually for caravan awnings only. absolutely no benefit with sig tents . Check with the site .

Quote: Originally posted by Mick S. on 10/5/2009

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Ah but it looks good when they see you using one. And, it helps protect the SIG, which is important.

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 Ah but, I already have a footprint for that

 lol

 Cartmin

Well that was my thoughts , but just noticed that there is another thread just started on the same subject .... hope this is not going to become another trend along with charges for trailers , colour of your car ....etc etc !

Cartmin

I'm not sure but I think they cause condensation.  I used one in my tent over the SIG in November and the tent was coverered in condensation on the inside roof lining.  I asked about it on here thinking it was the tent but I'm sure someone suggested it may have been the breathable ground sheet.  I cant remember so may be wrong.

Alison