Video Transcript for What to Know About the etrailer Reversible RV Outdoor Rug w/ Stakes

Hi everyone, it's Evangeline and today we'll be taking a look at our etrailer RV outdoor rug. So if you got your fifth wheel, you have your motor home, you're ready for a big adventure. This is gonna be a big outdoor rug that just sets the space, makes your base camp, and gives you a nice, sturdy but also comfortable surface. RV mat, outdoor rug, patio mat, whatever you wanna call it, you've probably seen it out at the campsites beside those trailers, beside those campers. Now this is a popular way just to show off your style but also create a nice space for you. You have some unique features to the etrailer RV outdoor rug though, that separates it from some other brands.

We'll talk about it. We'll see if this is a style you prefer, maybe you prefer the others. It's best to know which one is the best one for you though. So three of the main features for this is gonna be this has a lot of stake down points so you can see the grommets all around. You also have two layers of cushion and the material this is made out of is pretty nice.

But also the design. Notice this nice simple geometric design. It's actually reversible. So if you want the brighter side or if you want the darker side, you can pick and choose. This is made of two layers of durable polypropylene but what that actually feels like, let me explain it.

It's kind of like a soft plastic straw. So the two layers of them you have a cushion there where you can feel the air in between the straw-like texture but then you also have that durability of the polypropylene. So then you know that whatever's sitting on it kind of just glides over it and doesn't it caught up in the material. Now it does have that slick texture but it also has a little bit of grip on there. So here with my shoes, I'm not concerned about slipping and sliding on the mat.

That double layer twill is an interesting balance between cushion but also breathability and being lightweight. So some people like different styles of RV rugs. Some people go one way where they want the almost artificial turf style rug that's gonna be a super thick material. It does create good, great cushion, but it's also very heavy and pretty much kills the grass underneath. Or you could go the other way where you can take a look at the aero weave style of a rug. That one is a lot thinner and it's a lot more open when it comes to the weave. But then you can also feel the rocks underneath and grass does peek through and scratch at you. So between those two types, this is a really good balance. Now what type of surface are you planning on using this rug over So for example, we have this pavement here. We've got our parking lot and there's actually some rocky rocks underneath the mat. So for some thinner style mats I would feel the rocks as I sit down very uncomfortable. This is very cushiony though, like I don't feel the rocks. I do feel the indentions of the surface area, but no rocks. In fact, I lost this bag of stakes underneath the rug for a little bit and I was trying to walk around and find them and I couldn't until I lifted up the mat and saw them. That shows how much cushion there is. And on grass you might be concerned about if the blades of grass peep up through the weave or if you can feel like acorns or pine cones or twigs underneath the mat. The weave is tightly woven and the two layers add to the fact that no grass peeks through our weave. We've got this nice solid surface with that cushion on top of our bouncy grass. It was also raining a lot this morning. So we have a lot of mud and condensation underneath our mat. The main concern would be if the water seeps up through the mat too, but sitting on the rug, I don't feel that moisture seeping up through the rug. Now if I put this directly into a puddle, I'd be more concerned, but just sitting on the grass I'm not worried about the water coming up through. Also now, not today because it is overcast but I tried this type of a rug outside in the sun, and even with the sun beating down and the ground getting hot, the mat was surprisingly cool and comfortable. Different campsites have different surfaces too, so we saw it on that concrete, similar to the concrete pad you see or where you set your camper on. And then we see it here on the grass. Grass has its own pros and cons especially moisture and the grass shoots coming up. That's usually what gets people. But another popular surface is gravel. So gravel has its own experience too. You have the small rocks which can get really uncomfortable but you wanna make sure you have enough cushion but a tight weave that sits on top of that gravel. Now, for the durability of the mat on the edges you have these well stitched hems. So it's a double hem. The stitching is really good. There's not any fraying around the hems and the grommets are placed inside of them pretty securely. And if you're worried about, let's say your shoes or the chairs or the coolers snagging against the mat and ripping it up, this is a very strong material. What may break it down though, is if you drag the whole mat across the parking lot with a cooler on top, I did do that and I did notice a little bit of tearing underneath but nothing that took the whole mat apart just normal wear and tear. The material also means that this rug is UV, mold and mildew resistant so the UV rays won't start fading it compared to some other types of materials. Mold and mildew resistant is important because you are gonna spill things on your mat. You are gonna have moisture, whether it's underneath or above your mat too, and you wanna make sure that when you pack it up at the end of the season it is not gonna mold in your camper over your winter months. So things like that are important. If you do want to though, you can hose it off. You're gonna just use open water, just water and just hang it up to dry. This does repel the water although your seams may take a little bit longer to dry out. This is what your mat is gonna look like all folded up. So for its folded dimensions, it's gonna be 24" wide, 40" long, and 6" thick. You do get these two elastic bands to secure it. Honestly, this is how I would secure it just because it's nice and compact as is. But you also get this bag, so this is good if you wanna store your mats and keep it protected as well. It's gonna be a bag that fits around it pretty much perfectly. You do get a little bit of extra room, but not that much. But you do get some stakes in here as well. The number of high visibility stakes with those bright yellow tops will match the number of grommets in your mat. So these fit into that pouch. And because they're so easy to put into the ground, you don't have to carry an extra mallet. So that's pretty much all you need for this mat. So the bag is a snug fit around your mat. It can be a little tricky to zip up 'cause you have to support those stakes and pull things tight together. You can see how the bag is made of a nice, strong, durable material. It does have that water resistant finish too, and then you have these cords up top to make it easier to carry around. This makes it a lot more secure if you wanna store it inside of your basement or inside of your camper. Unfolding it, you can see that it's designed to fold along the stitch seam. So we'll take a closer look at that later. But this helps out because no matter which way you start folding it back up, you'll know that it can fold up to the same size. Leaving it out in the sun helps reduce wrinkles. Oh, and you can pick which side of your rug you want to use, the darker side or the lighter side. Once you unfold your mat you can then use your stakes to secure it into the grommet if you have soft turf. Also, you can see how we have those seams. These are actually sewn seams and that way when you need to fold it right back up again, you can just follow those as a guideline. They're also there to make sure that your two layers aren't rubbing against each other or separating. Can't really stick anything down when you have it in a parking lot or on pavement. So make sure you use something heavy in strategic areas. But that's it. That's how you set up your rug and you set up your campsite. If you have a large fifth wheel camper like this or a large motor home, then having a large outdoor rug is appropriate. You then are able to take up all this space and have a nice base camp for your campsite, for your chairs, place for your kids or your pets to explore and just hang out in. Now, if you had a smaller camper or maybe even like a teardrop camper or your over landing with a car then a smaller RV rug might be more appropriate. You do have those different size options available for you. They're all gonna be made the same way, have that same material. I really, really like that double twill weave with how it cushions, but also creates that nice surface. Now I did compare it with some other types of rugs so hopefully this video helped explain what types of situations you'll enjoy this rug in if that's gonna be the adventures you're going on, awesome, and hopefully this video helped you out with getting the right rug for you. And that right there was an overview of the etrailer RV outdoor rug. So whether you need an extra large rug, medium size, or small, you've got a great balance of versatility, cushion and durability for your RV adventures.