Carpets or not

[garry63]

Hi all
Whats your views on carpets in mh?
Just had a trip to Spain without carpets easy to sweep.
Got back and put carpets back in. Would feel warmer in colder months but I did like the ease of cleaning without carpets.

 

[Minxy]

We had some vinyl flooring (left over from kitchen) which hubby cut to size to fit most of the floor in our MH due to us having floor hatches and a 'leaky' dog at the time! We haven't got her now but have left it down as it helps protect the existing floor and gives a bit of cushioning then on top we have some of the dirt grabber type mats which can be easily taken out and shaken/swept, even washed if needs be. These are the cotton twill type with a rubbery backing so don't slip around - avoid the ones with a mix of cotton and nylon/poly threads as they are rubbish.

 

[gpat]

Carpet not for me. Unfortunately I am not the boss so we have it.

 

[Landy Andy]

No. When needed/wanted we use turtle mats instead. One mat, and one runner. Can then just throw them in the washing machine.

 

[Stag man]

We’ve got an elderly dog who struggles with slippery floors so mats for him are a necessity.
Otherwise, not sure, personal preference I guess

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[bigwood]

Muttly has difficulty understanding laminate flooring in the house even after eighteen months living here. A shiny slippery floor in the motorhome would not be fair on him. Also it’s nice underfoot during our winter trips.
Yes the carpet needs a good hoovering after each trip and we take it out to clean occasionally.

 

[garry63]

Muttly has difficulty understanding laminate flooring in the house even after eighteen months living here. A shiny slippery floor in the motorhome would not be fair on him. Also it’s nice underfoot during our winter trips.
Yes the carpet needs a good hoovering after each trip and we take it out to clean occasionally.

Thats what we do now but was really good not having the carpets when on holiday

 

[funflair]

Fully carpeted for us always had carpets and always will

 

[Roby2008]

Hi all
Whats your views on carpets in mh?
Just had a trip to Spain without carpets easy to sweep.
Got back and put carpets back in. Would feel warmer in colder months but I did like the ease of cleaning without carpets.

The missus is a wheelchair user so no carpets in the MH and I have a cosy pair of slippers, as a plus it is easy to keep clean, we don't do much cold stuff though, Italy, Spain, Slovenia etc

 

[Mr porky]

Never used the carpets in our last motorhome. The new owners will got factory condition carpets when we trade this one is as well.
Last house we renovated, underfloor heating and tiles. Trust me clean your carpets at home and look at the colour of the water when you empty the carpet cleaning machine, you will be horrified.

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[Stag man]

Our MH (German) came with fitted carpets/mats.
Hard as nails but have lasted brilliantly.
We’ve put runners over the top which we got at
a show somewhere, they attract Mutt-fluff like a magnet

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

Carpet for us all year round.
Just finished another building project and some of carpet left over so my carpet man is making up a spare set
Will be lot cheaper than what the manufacturer sells them for
Although my carpet man did say they did supply a good quality carpet.

 

[WillH]

Carpet in the winter, turtle mats in warmer weather and on the continent.

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

Carpets for us ,feels a lot warmer and they don't take much to clean.

 

[Otter Spotter]

Amtico flooring fitted in van so SHMBO wants to show it off, me I put rugs down it keep van feeling a little warmer and they can be pulled out for shaking when required, a bit of a ‘half way house’ compromise.

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[ceejayt]

Never used the carpets in our last motorhome. The new owners will got factory condition carpets when we trade this one is as well.
Last house we renovated, underfloor heating and tiles. Trust me clean your carpets at home and look at the colour of the water when you empty the carpet cleaning machine, you will be horrified.

I have a theory that Vax put something in the cleaning liquid that automatically makes it go black in the carpet cleaner.

 

[Minxy]

Never used the carpets in our last motorhome. The new owners will got factory condition carpets when we trade this one is as well.
Last house we renovated, underfloor heating and tiles. Trust me clean your carpets at home and look at the colour of the water when you empty the carpet cleaning machine, you will be horrified.

We do clean ours every now and again with a Vax which uses hot water and also dries as it goes, you do indeed get some mucky water out sometimes but it beats having a tiled/laminate/wood floor where you get tumbleweed rolling all over it every day, especially with 3 dogs pottering around.

 

[maison]

We have carpet in the cab and between the beds at the rear of the motorhome but have removed the one that covers the floor at the hab door and in front of the kitchen area. Makes it easy to sweep out where we may tread dirt in but nice and cosy if getting out of bed during the night.

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

We do clean ours every now and again with a Vax which uses hot water and also dries as it goes, you do indeed get some mucky water out sometimes but it beats having a tiled/laminate/wood floor where you get tumbleweed rolling all over it every day, especially with 3 dogs pottering around.

Cannot believe my 2 Jacks have any fur left, I hoover the van every 2 days with the Dyson and pick up half a load of hair
Doesnt help much when they like to have a good back scratch on the carpet, although one of them has give up now after getting carried having a scratch and rolled down the footwell

 

[jako999]

No for us we have them just up the loft but I have to say the one reason we don’t use them is the colour there the factory ones and are a very light cream I think thy would be destroyed on the first outing.

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[Spriddler]

It has to be carpet for me, all the time and all year round.
They clean fine - and I don't fuss about taking my shoes off when going inside.

 

[Littlewheels]

Carpets for us just feels more comfortable and easy to clean with Vanish Carpet Cleaner brilliant stuff dyes in no time, however,we didn’t always like carpets l still have a brand new set from a 2012 N+B 8000i Flair that we moved on 8 years ago and only just discovered them.

 

[Grasmere9]

No carpets in our Arto and it's easy to brush, vacuum and mop! Not noticed it being cold in winter either.

 

[DandG5515]

Van came with only vinyl flooring, every 2 years get a 1.5m x 4m end of roll for £10-£20 cut to shape and chuck last years carpet away. Works for us, always fresh looking

 

[Stealaway]

Van came with only vinyl flooring, every 2 years get a 1.5m x 4m end of roll for £10-£20 cut to shape and chuck last years carpet away. Works for us, always fresh looking

As above

Runners are a good compromise.

These were around £7 each from Dunhelm two years ago, although we will buy some new ones this winter.

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[hja]

Last van had cream coloured carpet. Nightmare to keep clean. This van just has vinyl. We have a mat at the entrance. Also have slipper socks which keep toes toasty!

 

[EuroTrotters]

I just buy roll ends or bin dive and cut to size

 

[Verteuil Man]

Mrs B would not entertain not having carpets. I tried with the benefits of not having them but in her mind carpets have to be.

 

[the1andonly]

Original impractical cream carpets packed away added magic washable carpets from Dunelm

 

[UptheGas]

Just found this thread , was interested in what others did ie Carpets in or out for summer ? Seems opinion is divided !
Not had the carpets up yet as only had Moho since Dec .