tent peg replacement

PR · Newbie

tent peg replacement

03_Troopy · Guru

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 · Guru

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 · Guru

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.

brickies · Guru

Bee that way now moved back to pegs

Ausmo · Member

Take a look at these http://www.peggypeg.com.au/. I have them and they work well. Pricey but nice!

Erik

GerryP · Veteran Member

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 · Senior Member

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 · Guru

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..... confuse biggrin

Firestarter · Newbie

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.