If you’ve ever stepped out of your RV in the morning only to feel dirt and rocks.. well, it’s time you invest in an RV patio mat! Not only is it nice to not have to wear shoes everytime you want to go enjoy the shade of the awning, but it’s also nice if you have kids to prevent trips and scrapes!
Some concerns you might have include how easy they are to clean, their effect on the grass as well as how durable they are – I’ll include a bit of everything so you can find what you need!
P.S. I’ve picked the top 5 RV awning mats (there’s quite a few junky ones!) I really hate review articles that are full of fluff and a billion options – if you wanted to read all of that you might as well just head over to Amazon! I’m here to simplify it for you =)
Best RV Patio Mats
Here are the highest rated travel trailer patio mats that are perfect for making your awning area even more enjoyable!
This plastic extra large RV mat is perfect for the big RVs! One reviewer said
"Good woven plastic, thick and look good. Took out this week-end our site was sandy, we had a full afternoon of heavy rain and this rug performed very well easy to clean and dries quickly."- made from breathable material so there's no damage to the grass below the mat
- UV coated to protect from sun damage
- includes corner loops to stake it down
This 8x18 ft polypropylene camping mat has a cute saying on it and includes a carrying bag!
- Mud sweeps right off
- Doesn't kill the grass below it
- Dries fast
While this is super cute, the only con is that it doesn't come with stakes or holes to hold the corners down.
If you love nature and don't need a massive mat, this is the one for you! Featuring wolves, bears, elk, pinecones and trees, this reversable awning mat comes with a carrying bag too!
- easy to clean
- easy to fold into storage bag
- mold and mildew resistant
With multiple color options, this is a perfect camper awning rug for those who like things to all match!
- resistant to mold and mildew
- heavier than other awning mats
- doesn't seem to be affected by chairs or dog claws
If you prefer more stylish and bold prints for your camper, then this brand offers a ton of options! This is only one of many styles you can choose from!
- made from recycled polypropylene
- stain and mildew resistant
- has loops on the corners for easy anchoring
Most RV patio mats don't include anchors or stakes, so don't forget to grab some like these!
While you could use tent stakes, these low profile ones were designed for the job and are much easier to avoid tripping over!
Did you find the perfect RV Patio Awning Mat?
For us, weight wasn’t as important as durability. We have 3 kids, a ton of camp gear (mainly kitchen stuff) and tend to camp out of campgrounds – that means sand, rocks, and just overall rougher terrain campsites.
I didn’t include the fake grass ones on here as I honestly don’t think they would count as an awning mat (we have camped ALOT, and the only people I see using those are permanent people).
If you’re someone who needs to feel it and see it in real life, I do see them often at Costco during summer time and of course they are always in camping dealerships as well!
What’s your favorite camping rug?
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Some people may think that having the best RV patio mat is a somewhat trivial idea, but seasoned RV owners know that it is not the case. And It is especially important if you have young kids in the family. I also chose to give my family a rug that is Ming’s Mark GC1 Graphic Mat. This rug, which is one of the best Ming’s mark products, is also porous, so it just lets any liquid spilled on top of it seep through and into the ground. Also, because the rug can breathe, it will not harm the grass underneath it. Is that right?
I’ve been using REVERSIBLE MATS for around a year & a half now and it is a great camping mat! I wasn’t sure when I first got it. It’s fairly thick, but had a somewhat “cheap” feel to it and I was thinking I’d get one or two camping trips out of it. Well, I’ve got WAY more than that and it still looks brand new!
WOW! Yes we got one spur of the moment from some place like K mart that felt cheap (it felt like plastic bags woven together) but it actually ended up being pretty durable too (like yours!) – Stacy
REVERSIBLE MATS is a great camp mat. We use it with our pop-up camper. It’s a large mat, theres plenty of space to cover most of the ground under our awning.
Hi Philip!
Yes those are super handy! It’s especially good for the desert, really reduces the sand in the camper and the reversible mats are durable on each side so they’re easy to clean. – Stacy