New to the forum but thought I could offer a suggestion to anyone using tent pegs.
I recently changed from using and carrying a lot of pegs, I have opted for using 200mm landscape screws with a battery drill for insertion and removal. It's a very easy alternative to belting pegs into the ground and requires less physical effort and possible damage. If using on large rings on your annexe place a large mudguard washer under the head to span the ring and the jobs sweet. After the wind we suffered down at Normanville recently I have no reservations about using them.
They weigh a lot less as well. From carrying five Kgs of pegs I'm down to two Kgs. Doesn't seem like much but it all helps.
03_Troopy said
08:52 PM Apr 6, 2016
Great idea for firm ground, but not much chop in soft water laden soil or sand, unfortunately.
Here's some more info about the same, for you. Coach Screws
hako said
10:00 PM Apr 14, 2016
I thought about using screws but just for our camper with a shade and a sandmat we'd need at least 20 of them at over $3.50 ea. which makes it an expensive exercise.
Good Luck.
Delta18 said
08:13 AM Apr 15, 2016
hako wrote:
I thought about using screws but just for our camper with a shade and a sandmat we'd need at least 20 of them at over $3.50 ea. which makes it an expensive exercise.
Good Luck.
When I use my 6m sand mat I only use one peg in each corner and maybe one in the middle of the long side.
We now use old car engine valves for pegging this mat down, the flat head ensures there is no 'trip hazard' . They are still easy to remove. Any workshop will likely have a box of them outside you would be welcome to.
I too use 200mm decking screws and mudguard washers. Works well 99% of the time. Only in very soft soil or sand, do I drag out the old pegs.
I bought a 20 pack from bunnings for around $20, so certainly a lot cheaper than Peggypegs and I dare say stronger as well.
blissonwheels said
08:31 PM Apr 15, 2016
Gooday,
We do not use the matting as discussed but best solution I heard was to get some old valves from wreckers or such and use them, the head of the valve does not protrude to trip over and do a good job I have been told.
Cheers,
Bliss On Wheels,
Delta18 said
08:45 PM Apr 15, 2016
blissonwheels wrote:
Gooday,
We do not use the matting as discussed but best solution I heard was to get some old valves from wreckers or such and use them, the head of the valve does not protrude to trip over and do a good job I have been told.
Cheers,
Bliss On Wheels,
Gee, wish I thought to say that.....
Firestarter said
08:21 PM Jul 8, 2016
Be carefull of using engine valves. Most car valves ok. Some truck valves are marked with SF. This stands for sodium filled. And being hit with a hammer have a chance of exploding. Please be mindfull.
New to the forum but thought I could offer a suggestion to anyone using tent pegs.
I recently changed from using and carrying a lot of pegs, I have opted for using 200mm landscape screws with a battery drill for insertion and removal. It's a very easy alternative to belting pegs into the ground and requires less physical effort and possible damage. If using on large rings on your annexe place a large mudguard washer under the head to span the ring and the jobs sweet. After the wind we suffered down at Normanville recently I have no reservations about using them.
They weigh a lot less as well. From carrying five Kgs of pegs I'm down to two Kgs. Doesn't seem like much but it all helps.
Great idea for firm ground, but not much chop in soft water laden soil or sand, unfortunately.
Here's some more info about the same, for you. Coach Screws
Good Luck.
When I use my 6m sand mat I only use one peg in each corner and maybe one in the middle of the long side.
We now use old car engine valves for pegging this mat down, the flat head ensures there is no 'trip hazard' . They are still easy to remove. Any workshop will likely have a box of them outside you would be welcome to.
Take a look at these http://www.peggypeg.com.au/. I have them and they work well. Pricey but nice!
Erik
I too use 200mm decking screws and mudguard washers. Works well 99% of the time. Only in very soft soil or sand, do I drag out the old pegs.
I bought a 20 pack from bunnings for around $20, so certainly a lot cheaper than Peggypegs and I dare say stronger as well.
Gooday,
We do not use the matting as discussed but best solution I heard was to get some old valves from wreckers or such and use them, the head of the valve does not protrude to trip over and do a good job I have been told.
Cheers,
Bliss On Wheels,
Gee, wish I thought to say that.....
