When it comes to living the RV life, every material item you have needs to have a functional and practical application. Being low on space– and even low on weight freedom in your rig– means you need to be mindful of everything you purchase and put in it.
This even includes the objects you purchase to further your comfortability, like decorations and other such items. While these do afford your living space a unique and enticing aesthetic, you should opt for decorations that are both enamoring and practical all at once.
That is precisely what RV awning mats are: attractive yet purposeful elements for your RV and wherever it’s parked. Let’s investigate the reasons why an RV owner should have an awning mat (whether or not they have an awning) and what they need to consider when buying one.
Why Get an RV Awning Mat
There are three key reasons why RV awning mats play such a vital role in any RV owner’s life: comfort, environmental protection, and cleanliness.
Optimal Comfort
Does anybody really enjoy walking on loose gravel, whether they are barefoot or not? That is exactly what an RV outdoor mat can do: save you and your feet from the irksome discomfort from rocks, gravel, mud, and even dirt.
This way, when you lay it out in your outdoor area, you can walk around barefoot with a plush and comfortable mat beneath you! You’ll be far more comfortable while in the great outdoors and you can also place your outdoor furniture on an even surface for convenience. Plus, it will make you feel more at home by adding a unique and cozy aesthetic element!
Protect the Grass
In order to best protect the grass from detrimental effects like such, we should use an awning rug. These mats are made to protect the grass from our trampling and many of these mats are also made to allow sunlight and air to pass through them and, ultimately, to the grass.
Cleanliness
When either you or your guests go from the outdoors to inside your rig, one cumbersome occurrence is the dirt, mud, and other grubby materials that are dragged inside with them. Fortunately, RV awning mats can act as a magnet for these nasty particles because they only allow dirt to travel through them one way.
This means that these mats can efficiently keep dirt and other particles outside your home while helping the inside remain clean and tidy.
What to Consider when Buying an RV Awning Mat
Before you swiftly purchase just any awning mat that you see first, make sure that you closely consider the following points prior to the final purchase in order to find the best option for you and your RV.
Size
You should carefully consider the size of your mat in accordance with the outdoor space that you’d like it to cover. If you’d prefer a larger area to be covered– even one that extends past your RV’s size– then opt for a significantly bigger mat.
However, if you’d prefer something that is quite small, potentially even something that can just fit your chair, then choose a smaller size.
You should also think diligently about potential neighbors, though, as you well know that some RV parks can become relatively cramped. Choose one that you can fit comfortably in nearly any circumstance!
Storage Space
But what about when you aren’t using your awning mat like when you’re on the open road for hours on end? You need to ensure that you can store it efficiently during those times you can’t or simply don’t want to use them.
Do you have a closet that’s big enough for it? Or do you have a separate towed trailer, space under your sofa, or exterior storage space, like a cargo pod or carrier? Answer these questions efficiently before purchasing so you can have a convenient and accurately-sized storage space for your mat.
Design
Now comes the most fun part: the design! You should select a design and/or color that speaks to you and your personal preferences. You could choose something that is a solid, non-innocuous color or something that is vibrant and/or has a unique motif.
Price
And now for potentially one of the most important items to consider: the price. Calculate what price you can fit into your budget and do your absolute best to adhere to that. That way, you can purchase your awning mat with confidence (and maybe even have some funds left over for more exciting items, like fun yard games!).
