Non skid tyre pads

[Gillym]

Hello. Just had my first trip in my campervan/motorhome. Not if my autoquest CV20 is one or the other. I did notice someone putting rubber mats under their tyres and was told they are a good idea to buy. Wondering if I could get some advice please. Any better than others?

 

[Grummyb]

I've been doing this a few years and I havnt got any and don't thing im missing anything my advise would be to use your van for a little while and buy things as and when you need them not ho and spend a lot of money on things you think you need but never use

 

[Gillym]

Thanks. Will do.

 

[Armytwowheels]

We do this if the ground is soggy. It stops the wheels sinking in so much and means your wheels have traction straight away. I wouldn't say it essential though.

 

[icantremember]

Very rarely we have had a problem, but one solution is to cut the bottom from bread trays to put under your driving wheels.

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[pappajohn]

The Range has some plastic grip mats in the DIY/Motoring section.
From memory around £8 a pair.
They won't get you out of the mire, too short, but will help stop you sinking on a wet/soggy pitch if placed on the ground and driven onto.

 

[Podney]

I’ve used them once to pull off a water logged site. They dont weigh much and don’t take up much space so quite useful in my opinion.

 

[Gillym]

A van badly tore up the grass in Chipping Norton last week. Total mess... that's why I'm asking.

 

[Eggs]

A van badly tore up the grass in Chipping Norton last week. Total mess... that's why I'm asking.

If you get stuck/drop in, go to the owner/office before you do too much damage. Most will have a vehicle to pull you off.

 

[Gillym]

The manager pointed out the mess and suggested I bought mats to avoid this.

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[Eggs]

The manager pointed out the mess and suggested I bought mats to avoid this.

It's your call, Gilly. In 'normal times' I'm mostly off grid, I've never used them. That said, I don't have most things that are recommended by people who don't live in vans.