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clikrf8
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May 01, 2013

cover for flooring in camper

We track in mud, dirt and water from being outside into our camper. The camper has laminate woodgrain and rugs that snap in for cleaning. We want to keep our camper from looking like a pigsty. Does anyone have any ideas? The plastic people use in tubs might cause mildew and other rugs get dirty too. I was thinking sisal but dirt will get through as will water. My best idea has been the plastic for tubs and then have a rug next to the door to wipe our feet. Also, my husband is sloppy with his coffee and we have a dog. The length is 86" and has varying widths, the narrowest being 19.25". Thanks and happy trails.

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  • Maybe not a solution that fits your needs considering you are in a pop-up and a very nice one at that; we have a rear awning that provides an area to towel off the dog and let's me get out of my wet, muddy, and occasionally fishy gear before entering the TC. I recall a thread on here where somebody was talking about mounting an awning on a pop-up.
  • Revised reply. I looked at clear vinyl runners that one could trim but who wants to feel cold plastic on their feet when you first wake up? I looked all over Amazon and found this:
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004OURSN4/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A17GFU1438B6RG

    It is just 2" too wide at the narrowest part but we can just fold it up along the wall. It is just the right length at 84". A bit expensive but colorful and warm to morning feet. And, it goes with our Southwest decor. It is almost too nice but will protect the flooring underneath. We do have several towels in the truck and in the camper to wipe down the dog. He is a big guy with big feet. We also have a small rug that will be placed near the door for wiping feet.

    Thanks for your help. Happy trails.
  • We remove shoes before entering our homes on foundation or wheels. The dogs have a paw wiping towel before they can enter.
  • One of the only options that we declined was the carpet kit that AF offers with their TCs. We stuck with the basic vinyl floor and its very easy to clean. Sweep it out or wipe it down once every few days and we are good to go. We had carpet in our last RV and I know how dirty that can get, and much harder to keep clean.
  • I have a small litter box with water in it. (It also acts as a storage box for my hose and cable TV cord.) Before you enter the camper all you need to do is dip your feet/shoes. I also have a small rug to catch the water.

    We don't get mud but alot of sand..
  • I use one of those vinyl grass mats at the doorway inside. Does a good job of knocking dirt and grass off the shoes. If it's wet, I remove my shoes and leave 'em on the mat. You can rinse the grass and sand off the mat with a garden hose. However, pine needles can be a challenge sometimes. I usually have to pick several out by hand.
  • Good old vinyl flooring suits us best. Just needs a quick sweep once or twice a day depending on where we're at. And a wipe down every so often.

    DH tracks in mud, our two dogs track in mud, but I don't, of course. :B

    I also have a good mat just inside the door for wiping feet. DH's seat at the dinette is the one by the door so he can sit to eat without taking his boots off if he's muddy. Our dogs just jump in and up on the dinette bench or the bed, so I also have sheets covering those to protect them. Easy to shake the grit and dog fur off, and also to wash.

    I have indoor outdoor mats in the fifth wheel which can be tossed outside, swept off & shook out, and then returned inside after the floor has been swept.