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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Jason B on June 03, 2012, 09:06:39 PM
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Hi guys
I am look at one or two of these to replace the shade cloth I currently use under the awning of the KK. I have read plenty on here about how good these are so I am sold.
My question for those who currently use them is am I better of with one large one or 2 smaller ones for my application??
The KK is appox 2.4 x 6.7 under the large awning. My current mat is 1 piece and I find it a PITA to set up and carry.
Would 2 smaller ones be better (allow more flexability also maybe??) than one big one??
I understand that there could be a trip hazard where they join.
You thoughts please.
Regards
Jas
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We have one large cgear multimat 3.6 x 4.6m for under our awning and haven't had any trouble folding it up or fitting it back into the bag. We also have two smaller ones and I use one as a walkway in front of large one sometimes when on sandy or muddy soil to stop as much getting into CT, I find where the two meet a little bit more dirt comes up at the join. So if I was to choose I would say get one large one as you can stretch it out and not have to worry about joins. Plus you eliminate the tripping hazard too.
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Thanks for the advice they do a 6m x 2.4m wich would go close.
Regards
Jas
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I find they fold quite easily in the folds that they were originally in, so even after a few uses we have still been able to fold it the same way. After our last trip it rained and we had to lack it up a bit damp so I wanted to gurney it off when we got home, after drying it out I folded it the wrong way, like I mean not in the same way it came and it still fit in the bag no worries :cheers:
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What is their folded up dimentions like (your big one)? Big and bulky or not too bad?
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Hm I'm not sure of the exact measurements, it's packed up in camper ATM but it looks about the size of a cushion but not as fat, if that makes sense? At a rough guess I would say 50cms x50cms & about 10cms thick.
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Hm I'm not sure of the exact measurements, it's packed up in camper ATM but it looks about the size of a cushion but not as fat, if that makes sense? At a rough guess I would say 50cms x50cms & about 10cms thick.
Cheers nice an flat, not to difficult to pack then, sounds good.
Regards
Jas
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Thanks for the advice they do a 6m x 2.4m wich would go close.
Regards
Jas
7.5 x 2.4 would probably be a good size if your awning is 6.7x 2.4. It's handy to have a little bit of over hang, not so much that it hinders pegging the awning out, but enough for wiping feet, leaving shoes, etc.
Folded up 6 x 2.4 measures about 500mm x 400mm x 200mm.
(http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af28/RW__S/DSCF8052.jpg?t=1338726806)
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Yeah our size one looks about the same as RWS's pic but not as fat :)
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We have the 6 x 2.4 and don't have any issues folding it up. Follow the creases that are already there and we found that after a while it will pack up smaller.