About 10 years ago I worked as a field geologist in the antarctic for 2
mos.  We used "Scott Tents" which are floorless pyramid tents with a
tunnel entry.  For a floor we used a canvas tarp (or nothing).  The
adavantage I was told is during extreme winds (Catabatic and the like)
if the tent blew away and was heading for a cravasse field - you
wouldn't be in it.

I know - real relavant to most people's Vanagon experiences.  ;-)  But
may be of interest who are worrying about the vanagon blowing away while
they are in their side tents!

bem

Timothy Hannink wrote:

> I have a beach mat that I use outside my sliding door
> when I camp that keeps the dirt out of the van. Its
> stored size is about 12" x 16" x 3" but opens to 5' x
> 7'. It,s made from a open woven plastic fiber.
>
> Mine gets used a lot as a creeper/ground cover when
> working on the van and as a rear seat and mattress
> cover/protector when I carry furniture or other large
> objects in the back of the van.
>
> I got mine on-line, but Target usually has them for
> under $15.00.
>
> I will be picking up a 7' x 9' mat to use under my
> awning from http://www.rvmat.com/htmats.htm that is
> made from the same material.
>
> Thanks,
>
> =====
> Tim Hannink
> Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition
> Winter Park, Florida
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