Our opinion:-

Optional Stone protection or Footprint Groundsheet.

 Essential extra for awnings with sewn in groundsheets. Provides an additional layer under your awning to protect the sewn in groundsheet from mud, so making it easier to clean your awning. Also provides an additional layer to help prevent sharp objects, stones etc., from damaging your awnings sewn in groundsheet. Manufacturers to do cover damage caused to the awnings groundsheets by sharp objects, and it is one of the biggest causes of returns. So we would always recommend a Stone protection or Footprint groundsheet as an essential addition to your awning

 What the manufacturer says:-

A plain groundsheet that lays underneath your awning to give the awning and yourself extra protection from the elements. It is a super hard wearing groundsheet and very easy to clean, can be hosed down. It has a hydrostatic head of 10,000mm so it exceptionally waterproof. 

  The groundsheet has eyelets in each corner to peg it to the ground whilst in use.

• Rot Proof - will not degrade

• Easily washable - can be hosed down

• Specifically designed to protect the awning from the elements. 

• Comes packed in a neat carry bag