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95jersey
Explorer
Apr 19, 2018

Oil absorbent mats?

Just got a Jayco 273 and about to load the toys for my first trip. What do you guys put underneath your toys to soak up an spillage/oil residue? I figure an ounce of prevention is better than trying to clean up a spill/stain.

Looking for something I can buy at local auto store/walmart cheaply and throw away after several uses.
Toy Haulers

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  • Y-Guy's avatar
    Y-Guy
    Moderator
    Apr 19, 2018
    Hap Hazard wrote:
    Way to technical guys.

    First time I can think I've heard that cardboard is to technical ;)

    Though your idea works too!
  • Hap_Hazard's avatar
    Hap_Hazard
    Explorer
    Apr 19, 2018
    Way to technical guys. Just go to your local thrift store and buy a rubber backed bath or kitchen mat (usually about 0.50 cents to a buck). Use until a replacement is needed and toss out. This helps a local charity as well.
  • fj12ryder's avatar
    fj12ryder
    Explorer III
    Apr 19, 2018
    I use some of those absorbent mats from O'Reilly's at home, I don't have any leaks that need them when the bikes are in the toyhauler. One of the advantages of avoiding H-D products. :)
  • 95jersey's avatar
    95jersey
    Explorer
    Apr 19, 2018
    nayther wrote:
    I put down a blue tarp, then roll over that. My toys don't leak but there's still some goop, oftentimes mud/dirt from riding/racing. Then there was the time I forgot to turn off the gas, carb overflowed but it evaporated off the tarp.


    Ahh. Tarp is a great idea. I have one of those :-)
  • nayther's avatar
    nayther
    Explorer
    Apr 19, 2018
    I put down a blue tarp, then roll over that. My toys don't leak but there's still some goop, oftentimes mud/dirt from riding/racing. Then there was the time I forgot to turn off the gas, carb overflowed but it evaporated off the tarp.
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Apr 19, 2018
    Go to Graningers or a similar store and get absorbant pads. Their pretty cheap by the box.

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