Dura-Mat Review

[bsmith0404]

I recently decided to try the Dura-Mat from Carefree of Colorado. Others make similar mats, I am not promoting one over the other, this just happens to be the one I bought. I used to carry several pieces of outdoor carpet an 8x20 piece for in front of the door an another 8x8 for under our screen tent. They were bulky, heavy, and hard to dry after rain.

Onto the Dura-Mat: We bought the 8x20 for under the awning, very light and compact, but at $150 I thought it was very pricey (the reason we hadn't tried one sooner). The compact size made it easy to pack, the light weight was easy to load and unload. It came with a nice carry strap with Velcro attachments for repacking. When I opened the package it unfolded easily and has nice corner loops for anchoring with tent spikes. Had it out, in place, and secured in less than 5 mins. I was concerned that the feet on the chairs seemed to be damaging the mat, but when I looked closer the "damage" was superficial. I was really impressed at how easy it was to keep clean vs. the outdoor carpet. A quick sweep every now and then and it was good to go. At the end of the trip, I turned it over and the underside cleaned just as easy and quickly. Final verdict, I still had the outdoor carpet with me, I gave it to our neighbors in the next site and repacked the basement storage with a lot of new space left over. Also just picked up a 9x12 for the screen tent.

[HappyCamperMN]

May I ask where you bought yours? I don't see them on Amazon, but did find them @ Camping World.

[BirchyBoy]

Originally Posted by HappyCamperMN

May I ask where you bought yours? I don't see them on Amazon, but did find them @ Camping World.

Looks like a good mat.

If you go here, you can find a dealer:

http://www.carefreeofcolorado.com/carefree/dealers

[bsmith0404]

Bought mine through the parts department of the dealership where I bought my RV. They carry two different brands of mats. The dealership is Apache Village just outside of St Louis, not sure if they ship.

[ctpd814]

Originally Posted by HappyCamperMN

May I ask where you bought yours? I don't see them on Amazon, but did find them @ Camping World.

Here is a link to them on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss...ree%20dura-mat

I have been looking for something like this. Thanks for the review.

[gvansickle1]

We bought on of these at Walmart;
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Patio-Mats...k-Key/22991525

Very light weight, works great, and didn't break the bank!

[bsmith0404]

Originally Posted by gvansickle1

We bought on of these at Walmart;
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Patio-Mats...k-Key/22991525

Very light weight, works great, and didn't break the bank!

I've looked at these as well. They appear to be very similar, the main reason I didn't go with them is the size. I wanted the 20' length for under the awning. Could have gotten the Walmart version for the screen tent, but I got one to match the other and the smaller size wasn't a big difference in price, about $15. I'm not sure how different they are in construction or how well one will hold up vs. the other, for all I know they may be made by the same company. Seems like there are a few similar mats out there on the market. I think they would all be better than dealing with the outdoor carpet.

[HappyCamperMN]

Your review was good enough for me. I ordered one yesterday. Should be delivered tomorrow.

Just like with a new house. A new RV has a long list of things to buy for it...