11 quality RV Patio Mats to keep the dirt out [with pics]

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Stop bringing so much dirt into your RV. Getting a good RV patio mat will help keep your RV clean, and it can make your RV outdoor space look amazing. In this article we’ll look at 11 proven, quality RV patio mats.

A good outdoor rug is WIN-WIN. Your interior living space will stay cleaner and your outdoor living area will look better (and feel great on bare feet.)

So let’s get started.

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Note: This article has been updated to include some additional RV outdoor mats.

What to look for when buying RV Outdoor Mats

People camp in different ways, but a general consensus is that you want the following things in an outdoor RV mat.

What to look for with an RV camping mat:

• large enough to go under your RV’s stairs so you don’t have to step in dirt before entering the RV – helps keep RV cleaner
• Want the mat to extend along RV too because you usually sit under awning.
• Want one that is easy to sweep and clean
• Resists curling up or has a way to peg down (like corner loops) – so that you don’t trip
• quick drying, breathable material that is mildew resistant
• water permeable (you want water to drip through it so it doesn’t get soggy and heavy)
• has a UV protection coating to improve durability

Where to buy an RV mat?

There are lots of places to buy an RV mat or outdoor rugs. This includes most of the large box stores, RV dealerships, Menards, Walmart, Home Depot, Costco, and Amazon.

I found ours at our local Rona (which is owned by Lowes).

List of some of the Best RV Patio Mats

Below are some examples of quality RV mats.

You can get mats in a variety of different sizes.

Some of the most common sizes are 6×9, 9×12, and even some larger sizes like 9×18.

As an RV owner you’ll want to choose a rug that suits your needs, plus you’ll have to be able to store it and carry it to your next campsite. So keep that in mind.

1) Eco-friendly Outdoor RV Patio mat by Mountain Mat

This is a very cool choice because not only are these outdoor RV rugs really big (8×20), but they’re also eco-friendly. The company Mountain Mat makes these polypropylene rugs out of recycled plastic.

And it comes with an included carry bag for storing and transporting it.

It is stain-resistant, has a UV-coating to improve durability and to resist UV rays, and it can be easily cleaned by spraying it with a hose.

This is their 8×20 model, but they also make an 8×16 and 8×12 version.

Below is a photo of their 8×16 model.

2) Reversible RV Patio Mats 9×12 size by Sand Mine

This reversible outdoor rug came highly recommended by some people in the camping Facebook groups I’m in. It is stylish and is available in a 5’x8′ size, 9′ by 12′ size or the large 9’x18′ size.

It is made of new polypropylene and is breathable. The manufacturer claims you can lay it on grassy areas without damaging the grass.

This plastic rug has a UV protectant coating to minimize damage and fading caused by the sun.

Do you like the look of this one?

3) Outdoor Mat by Stylish Camping (RV patio mat 9×12)

This stylish looking camping mat is actually made by the company “Stylish Camping”.

It is 9-foot by 12-foot size. I like the wilderness themed pictures on it: a great look for camping.

It’s quick drying and you can clean it by sweeping it or spraying it with water. It also has a UV coating to resist UV damage from the sun.

Plus, it has corner loops to stake it into the ground. This is an excellent choice for an RV outdoor rug if you are happy with the wilderness design. It is popular and highly rated on Amazon.

But will it work for your camper? (The company also makes different sizes.)

4) Plastic straw Rug 9×12 size by Stylish Camping

Here is another popular, reversible mat by the company Stylish Camping.

I personally find the design a little busy…but thousands and thousands of campers have left positive ratings for this rug.

It is available in three different sizes (6×9, 9×12 and 9×18), plus you can get it in three different color schemes.

If you want a popular and highly rated RV mat, this one has to be on your list.

5) CGEAR RV Mat – sand free mat

The company CGEAR makes these highly-rated RV outdoor mats that they claim are military-grade construction. (What makes it military-grade? They don’t exactly say, but it does have brass eyelets at the corner to stake it down).

This mat is an excellent choice if you regularly camp near beaches or other sandy spots because this mat is marketing as basically a sand mat.

Designed to let sand fall through the mat so you don’t track it into your camper. It is often used as a beach blanket/mat too.

It is quite thin and not much padding, so it may not be great for small children that still flop around.

But if you want a mat to keep the sand out, check this out.

They make it in 3 size options and it comes with a draw-string bag for easy transportation and packing.

6) Astro Turf or Synthetic Grass Mats

Another option that some campers use is to put a synthetic grass rug (like Astro Turf) under their RV awning and use that as their patio mat.

So fake grass isn’t just for yards…it can be used an outdoor carpet for camping too.

Young children like to play on grass and here is an easy, portable way to bring a grassy area with you when you go camping.

And you could convert your outdoor camping area into your own little putting green! Just bring a plastic container, lay it on its side and putt into it.

Below is link to some popular fake grass on Amazon. (This is the 6ft x 10ft size…smaller sizes are usually less money.)

7) Outdoor RV Mats by Camco

Camco – the leader in RV accessories – makes this reversible, outdoor camping mat with what they call a “botanical” design.

This particular mat is rather uniquely shaped – it is 8-feet by 20-feet.

They claim it will not trap water, and it is coated with a UV-protectant to increase durability against the sun’s rays. It can be cleaned with soap and water to get it looking new again.

8) 9-foot x 12-foot Reversible RV Mat (available at Walmart)

This is large RV mat has a reversible design and is available in a few different styles.

It is available on Walmart.com

Some of the Walmart product reviews mentioned it felt really nice under bare feet.

It has a UV-stabilizer on it, has nylon straps on the corners so you can stake it down to prevent tripping. You can give it a thorough cleaning by hosing it off with water.

And it prevents ripping and unraveling at the edges because you don’t want an camper mat with edges that could trip or catch your feet.

9) Colorful Floral RV Mat (an attractive outdoor mat for your camper)

I’ve added this one to the list because it has the features we want – like easy to sweep off, large size, durable with UV-protectant, nylon loops at the corners to stake it down – but I’ve also included it because it is colorful and lively.

The other camper outdoor rugs featured in this article are a little drab.

Want to add some uniqueness to your outdoor camping area? If so, check this out.

How would this look under your RV awning?

10) Pirate Flag Outdoor Camper Mat

Here is a quality outdoor camper mat with a novel design that looks like a Jolly Roger pirate flag. Fun RV accessory for a pirate-lover or maybe a Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan.

This outdoor rug by EZ Travel is reversible, has a UV-coating, comes with a carrying bag, and it also comes with patio stakes to secure the edges.

It is a 9-foot by 12-foot outdoor mat.

(Note, this one seems to be having availability issues…but you can click here to see if Amazon has it in stock.)

11) BIG Outdoor Mat perfect for Independence Day

Here is a unique, BIG outdoor camper mat that measures 8-feet by 16-feet. So it should take up a large part of the ground under your RV awning.

It has a UV-coating to resist sun damage, and sand & small particles of dirt should slip down through the material.

If you want a big Patriotic RV mat, check this one out.

RV Outdoor Mat Accessories

Yes there are a LOT of accessories in the camping world, and RV mats are no different.

You can buy stakes to help secure outdoor rugs to the ground. This should help minimize curling and the tripping hazard. They call these patio stakes.

How to store your RV outdoor mats

Many RV mats come with carrying bags (which is awesome), but if yours doesn’t, there are still lots of ways to store your RV patio mat during travel days.

Here are some ways that people store their RV mat:

• use a bag from their camp chairs
• store it inside a length of PVC pipe
• some folks use a garbage bag
• tuck it inside their camper’s “basement” storage area
• and others just clean it off, roll it up and store it on the floor inside their RV

Many of these ways to store an outdoor camper rug was from the collective wisdom of a RV Facebook group I’m in. (So many helpful, and handy people on there.)

I hope you’ve enjoyed these RV patio mats.

Which one will work for your RV?

Whichever one you choose it’ll be a great starting point to keeping the dirt out of your RV. And since most of these are available at an affordable price you could buy a different rug if you feel you need a larger option.

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