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The Camping Crew

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The Camping Crew episodes

  • Episode 116 - Safety Leaks

    Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

    Record Date:   30/06/2021

    Welcome to The Camping Crew podcast with Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

    This is meant to be a fun podcast, we are just enthusiasts and what we discuss on the podcast are just our own personal views.

    If you would like to support the podcast and you can afford it you can buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/thecampingcrew

    Online Chatter:

    New Motorhome parking in Donegal .

    News:

    Campervan facilities sought in Athy

    Carrigaline considering motorhome site for staycations

    Council to take action on unauthorised Kilmore campsite

    Bundoran applies for motorhome parking

    Plans have been lodged for a large campsite near Maynooth.

    Aarons was invited to interview with Dublin City FM this week about staycationing.

    Listener messages & shout-outs:

    Paul c sent us an email this week with a request for our stickers

    Lovely email from Tim in Brisbane requesting stickers

    Darren was in touch recently with some important advice.

    Annemarie was in touch by email with a few question for us

    Campsites or stop overs:

    Mr Blue left a review of Roches in Wexford on campsitereview.com forum

    What's on Charlie and Me this week?  Wednesdays video is of Dromineer Harbour & this Friday's video is Lakeside Holiday Park Co Clare a revisit

    Tips & Camping hacks:

    Tips for finding leaks in your Motorhome, Campervan or Caravan

    Products:

    CAMPING PILLOW ULTIM COMFORT - Decathlon

    Things to do while camping:

    RELAX

    Camp life:

    Slow down out there and enjoy the journey folks - We read out some road safety warnings from the RSA as "staycation season" get under way across Ireland - thanks to the Leinster Leader

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    We love getting your messages, ideas, campsite suggestions/reviews, products, news items to discuss on the podcast.

    If you would like a sticker for your Motorhome, Campervan, Caravan or Car just send us your address and we will pop it in the post to you.

    To get in touch with us:

    Web:   thecampingcrew.ie

    Twitter:   @TheCampingCrew

    Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast

    Facebook:   All the good motorhome and camping groups

    Forum:   MotorhomeCraic.com or Boards.ie

    We wrap up this podcast with a quick shout out for Aaron’s Vlog on YouTube called:  Charlie  and me our Camping Vlog and his website http://www.campsitereview.com

    We hope that you like our podcast. If you did please subscribe and tell your camping friends about us.

    39 min
  • Episode 115 - Use it or loose it

    Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

    Record Date:   21/06/2021

    Welcome to The Camping Crew podcast with Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

    This is meant to be a fun podcast, we are just enthusiasts and what we discuss on the podcast are just our own personal views.

    If you would like to support the podcast and you can afford it you can buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/thecampingcrew

    Online Chatter:

    Fermoy parking spaces not being used.

    News:

    Campers and tourist issues come to a head in Dunfanaghy – Donegal Daily

    Dennis sent us the new By-Laws covering the camper spots in Dungarvan

    Listener messages & shout-outs:

    Marian asked about retro fitting a microwaves

    Mark sent in a hack for anyone with with a voucher or booking for Irish Ferries on Twitter

    Campsites or stop overs:

    Aaron and Chris were at Powers the Pot in Clonmel last weekend.

    LiamK reviewed The Glen Of Aherlow Caravan & Camping Park…

    What's on Charlie and Me this week?  Todays video is an info video on the Autool X95 GPS Inclinometer we mentioned it a few podcasts ago as recommended by Denis.


    Fridays video is a recent trip to Stonepark Lodge Camping Park Ballinderry Tipperary

    Tips & Camping hacks:

    Reminder for new and old Motorhome owners to check out the Motorhome Parking Ireland app on iOS and Android

    Products:

    Very important tweet from Peter Cody this week regarding the AED Locator Web App

    Camp life:

    We want your suggestions. Who would you like us to interview on future episodes of the podcast?

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    We love getting your messages, ideas, campsite suggestions/reviews, products, news items to discuss on the podcast.

    If  you would like a sticker for your Motorhome, Campervan, Caravan or Car  just send us your address and we will pop it in the post to you.

    To get in touch with us:

    Web:   thecampingcrew.ie

    Twitter:   @TheCampingCrew

    Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast

    Facebook:   All the good motorhome and camping groups

    Forum:   MotorhomeCraic.com or Boards.ie

    We  wrap up this podcast with a quick shout out for Aaron’s Vlog on YouTube  called:  Charlie  and me our Camping Vlog and his website http://www.campsitereview.com

    We hope that you like our podcast. If you did please subscribe and tell your camping friends about us.

    30 min
  • Episode 114 - TV Tuning Freezers

    Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

    Record Date:  15/06/2021

    Welcome to The Camping Crew podcast with Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

    This is meant to be a fun podcast, we are just enthusiasts and what we discuss on the podcast are just our own personal views.

    If you would like to support the podcast and you can afford it you can buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/thecampingcrew

    Online Chatter:

    More and more negative news online on the price of campsites upping their prices

    County Waterford saying NO to motorhomes AGAIN a piece seen on Irish Motorhome Group on FB

    Listener messages & shout-outs:

    Ross from The Camping Crew asked on campsitereview.com forum about installing a bigger fridge.

    Brian J messaged about Aarons recent visit to Lakeside Mountshannon

    Campsites or stop overs:

    Where were we last weekend? Ardmore and Lakeside

    RigorMortis left this very positive review on campsitereview.com of Newtown Cove Tramore

    What's on Charlie and Me this week?

    Todays midweek video is only a 4 or 5min vlog on the newly opened airs in Dungarvan Co Waterford & Fridays video is Inch Beach which you can no longer overnight on.

    Tips & Camping hacks:

    Tips for tuning your TV for Saorview channels while on campsites in Ireland if you don’t have an Aeral that will find the signal automatically

    Products:

    QUECHUA - Wood stove mh500

    Camp life:

    There are last minute pitches available out there but you have to do the legwork to find them.

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    We love getting your messages, ideas, campsite suggestions/reviews, products, news items to discuss on the podcast.

    If you would like a sticker for your Motorhome, Campervan, Caravan or Car just send us your address and we will pop it in the post to you.

    To get in touch with us:

    Web:   thecampingcrew.ie

    Twitter:   @TheCampingCrew

    Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast

    Facebook:   All the good motorhome and camping groups

    Forum:   MotorhomeCraic.com or Boards.ie

    We wrap up this podcast with a quick shout out for Aaron’s Vlog on YouTube called:  Charlie  and me our Camping Vlog and his website http://www.campsitereview.com

    We hope that you like our podcast. If you did please subscribe and tell your camping friends about us.

    37 min
  • Episode 113 - Negative Blind Spots

    Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

    Record Date:   09/05/2021

    Welcome to The Camping Crew podcast with Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

    This is meant to be a fun podcast, we are just enthusiasts and what we discuss on the podcast are just our own personal views.

    If you would like to support the podcast and you can afford it you can buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/thecampingcrew

    News:

    Great vibe out there for the opening of Camping Season

    Not good news from Achill - emergency bye-laws to be put in place to prohibit overnight parking at Keem Bay in Achill

    Listener messages & shout-outs:

    Murff got in touch with us by email about all the negativity on Facebook over the weekend.

    Campsites or stop overs:

    Stonepark Lodge, Caravan Camping and Accommodation, Ballinderry, Tipperary, Ireland

    What's on Charlie and Me this week?  Today Van Build Changes up date on fixing leeks  

    this Friday we revisit Terryglass Marina

    Tips & Camping hacks:

    Adjusting your Motorhome mirrors from The Trailer Lady on Instagram

    Products:

    Nice app suggestion sent to us by Liam Kelly - ViaMichelin

    Camp life:

    Who's camping abroad this year? If you are let us know.

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    We love getting your messages, ideas, campsite suggestions/reviews, products, news items to discuss on the podcast.

    If  you would like a sticker for your Motorhome, Campervan, Caravan or Car  just send us your address and we will pop it in the post to you.

    To get in touch with us:

    Web:   thecampingcrew.ie

    Twitter:   @TheCampingCrew

    Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast

    Facebook:   All the good motorhome and camping groups

    Forum:   MotorhomeCraic.com or Boards.ie

    We  wrap up this podcast with a quick shout out for Aaron’s Vlog on YouTube  called:  Charlie  and me our Camping Vlog and his website http://www.campsitereview.com

    We hope that you like our podcast. If you did please subscribe and tell your camping friends about us.

    25 min
  • Episode 112 - 2021 Camping is go go go
    Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne
    Record Date:   01/06/2020
    Welcome to The Camping Crew podcast with Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne
    This is meant to be a fun podcast, we are just enthusiasts and what we discuss on the podcast are just our own personal views.
    If you would like to support the podcast and you can afford it you can buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/thecampingcrew
    News:
    Campsites reopened today, yipee
    Place name blindness. Inch not Lehinch
    Heated discussion on Facebook about Motorhomes blocking up the village of Ardmore
    New place to stay in Wexford
    New Aires for Tramore.
    Listener messages & shout-outs:
    We received a great follow up from Seamus outlining a number of improvements he made to his camper
    We asked you last week about Electric campers and you didn’t let us down
    Thanks to Darragh for sending us a YouTube link - FIRST DRIVE of ELECTRIC Motorhome RV!
    From NZ All Electric MH  - Thanks to Denis for this one
    Chris S send in in a verrry detailed email altogether about where we are with electric campers and where we are going
    Campsites or stop overs:
    What's on Charlie and Me this week?  Today I updated you on changes to the van build & on Friday it’s the BeeBaw first trip to the Glen Of Aherlow
    Charlie was in the local papers this week:   https://www.tipperarylive.ie/news/carrick-on-suir/636986/tipperary-based-camping-enthusiast-transforms-ambulance-into-a-camper-van.html
    Products:
    Drive Away Awnings - Check out last weeks Charlie and Me Video for a look at Chris's awning. This will give you a feel for how they work.
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    We love getting your messages, ideas, campsite suggestions/reviews, products, news items to discuss on the podcast.
    If you would like a sticker for your Motorhome, Campervan, Caravan or Car just send us your address and we will pop it in the post to you.
    To get in touch with us:
    Web:   thecampingcrew.ie
    Twitter:   @TheCampingCrew
    Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast
    Facebook:   All the good motorhome and camping groups
    Forum:   MotorhomeCraic.com or Boards.ie
    We wrap up this podcast with a quick shout out for Aaron’s Vlog on YouTube called:  Charlie  and me our Camping Vlog and his website http://www.campsitereview.com
    We hope that you like our podcast. If you did please subscribe and tell your camping friends about us.
    29 min
  • Episode 111 - Aires and spaces
    Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne
    Record Date:   26/05/2021
    Welcome to The Camping Crew podcast with Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne
    This is meant to be a fun podcast, we are just enthusiasts and what we discuss on the podcast are just our own personal views.
    If you would like to support the podcast and you can afford it you can buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/thecampingcrew
    News:
    Reply from Bantry Marina regarding recent price hike.
    Ray M sent us a survey link related to Donegal and the impact of campers and Motorhomes in the county
    Trial facility to allow camper van parking at Kevin Barry Hill in Fermoy
    Quanns Dungarvan Update
    Go ahead given for camperpark in Ballybunion
    No overnight parking at Lahinch Beach
    A message from Carlingford Marina Notice
    Listener messages & shout-outs:
    Wayne sent us a request for help on his newly acquired  Motorhome
    Fabio and Dory were chatting on Boards.ie, Dory had a query about unofficial conversions.
    A funny message from Mark in Twitter
    Campsites or stop overs:
    What's on Charlie and Me this week? Today I uploaded a short video looking at the BeeBaw been branded.. As we wait for campsites to open we have a video from last year where Chris & I erect a vango awning…
    On the BeeBaw build Ronan tweeted us stats from Revenue.
    Tips & Camping hacks:
    Waze, free satnav and community driven traffic advice.
    Camp life:
    With all new vehicles after 2030 moving away from diesel and petroleum is anyone currently using an all electric camper? If so we’d like to hear from you.
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    We love getting your messages, ideas, campsite suggestions/reviews, products, news items to discuss on the podcast.
    If you would like a sticker for your Motorhome, Campervan, Caravan or Car just send us your address and we will pop it in the post to you.
    To get in touch with us:
    Web:   thecampingcrew.ie
    Twitter:   @TheCampingCrew
    Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast
    Facebook:   All the good motorhome and camping groups
    Forum:   MotorhomeCraic.com or Boards.ie
    We wrap up this podcast with a quick shout out for Aaron’s Vlog on YouTube called:  Charlie  and me our Camping Vlog and his website http://www.campsitereview.com
    We hope that you like our podcast. If you did please subscribe and tell your camping friends about us.
    31 min
  • Episode 110 - Warm coats & faded plastic

    Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

    Record Date:   19/05/2020

    Welcome to The Camping Crew podcast with Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

    This is meant to be a fun podcast, we are just enthusiasts and what we discuss on the podcast are just our own personal views.

    If you would like to support the podcast and you can afford it you can buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/thecampingcrew

    News:

    On Social Media a lot of people annoyed at Bantry Marina increasing the overnight priceis

    Quanns Motorhome Parking Bays Dungarvan Co Waterford are OPEN no charge as yet!


    New camping park "The Getaway" opening in Dungarvan

    A piece from The Wicklow People about the Council installing an Aires Park on the Murrough.

    Listener messages & shout-outs:

    Email from Chris from Beverly (UK)

    We received a query from Battie about Warm coats for sitting out in

    Retro fitting air-con or fans to a VW T5 Campervan

    Campsites or stop overs:

    What's  on Charlie and Me this week?  Thank You video today and this Friday's  video is The FINAL Van Build video the FINISHED van video

    Products, Tips & Camping hacks:

    Owatrol - Polytrol Colour restorer

    Things to do while camping:

    Great suggestion from Charlene by email this week -  mysterytrails.ie 

    Camp life:

    What campsite in Ireland for you has the most dramatic entrance?

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    We love getting your messages, ideas, campsite suggestions/reviews, products, news items to discuss on the podcast.

    If  you would like a sticker for your Motorhome, Campervan, Caravan or Car  just send us your address and we will pop it in the post to you.

    To get in touch with us:

    Web:   thecampingcrew.ie

    Twitter:   @TheCampingCrew

    Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast

    Facebook:   All the good motorhome and camping groups

    Forum:   MotorhomeCraic.com or Boards.ie

    We  wrap up this podcast with a quick shout out for Aaron’s Vlog on YouTube  called:  Charlie  and me our Camping Vlog and his website http://www.campsitereview.com

    We hope that you like our podcast. If you did please subscribe and tell your camping friends about us.

    33 min
  • Episode 109 - Windbreaking fridge fans

    Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

    Record Date:   12/05/2021

    Welcome to The Camping Crew podcast with Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

    This is meant to be a fun podcast, we are just enthusiasts and what we discuss on the podcast are just our own personal views.

    News:

    Apple has an ongoing issue with their Podcast app, some listeners missing episodes.

    Daragh sent on this story via Twitter, Clogherhead harbour car park to be resurfaced and power points installed

    We are hearing reports that Waterford City & County Council bans overnight parking in their car parks.

    Parking Spaces on the Tipp Blueway, Aaron has an update.

    Campsitereview.com  is been re-designed so stick with us you may not be able to log into  the forum from time to time as work goes on behind the scene.

    Listener messages & shout-outs:

    Barry sent us a request for stickers via twitter

    We  received an email from Seamus yesterday about Wild Camping Caravans  spotted and a query about a windbreaker that we discussed before.

    Campsites or stop overs:

    What's  on Charlie and Me this week?  This Friday's video is the last bits and  bobs video I'm finishing the drawer & cupboard  inserts

    Tips & Camping hacks:

    Tommy  And Ann Marie AKA Woodies_Motorhome on Instagram sent us in a link to  Eir Workshop on YouTube. They show how to make a very simple but  brilliant extension cord holder.

    Products:

    Adrian sent us an email with a device modification for keeping struggling fridges cool in hot weather.

    Camp life:

    Do you feel really sad when leaving a campsite after a great weekend and have to drive home.

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    If you would like to support the podcast and you can afford it you can buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/thecampingcrew

    We love getting your messages, ideas, campsite suggestions/reviews, products, news items to discuss on the podcast.

    If  you would like a sticker for your Motorhome, Campervan, Caravan or Car  just send us your address and we will pop it in the post to you.

    To get in touch with us:

    Web:   thecampingcrew.ie

    Twitter:   @TheCampingCrew

    Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast

    Facebook:   All the good motorhome and camping groups

    Forum:   MotorhomeCraic.com or Boards.ie

    We  wrap up this podcast with a quick shout out for Aaron’s Vlog on YouTube  called:  Charlie  and me our Camping Vlog and his website http://www.campsitereview.com

    We hope that you like our podcast. If you did please subscribe and tell your camping friends about us.

    23 min
  • Episode 108 - LPG conversions and melting fuses
    Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne
    Record Date:   05/05/2021
    Welcome to The Camping Crew podcast with Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne.
    This is meant to be a fun podcast, we are just enthusiasts and what we discuss on the podcast are just our own personal views.
    News:
    We have a provisional date now for the reopening of campsites in Ireland
    Listener messages & shout-outs:
    Brian left us a nice message on our Ko-Fi page
    Darren in Waterford was in touch via Instagram
    Lisa  and Stephen from @reece_the_relay on Instagram were in touch about the  erection of no over night parking on the Campervan bays in Tramore.
    Campsites or stop overs:
    Pub offering overnight camper parking - The Hideaway, Cunningham's Pub, Riverstown, Killucan
    Joe at The Norman View Aires is opening on the 10th of May
    Liam K asked about campsites more suitable for couples / small children / teens…
    What's on Charlie and Me this week?  This Fridays video is "The Final Build" Tommy is back to finish the build.
    Tips & Camping hacks:
    Security advice from UK police about protecting your pride and joy from being stolen.
    Products:
    John got in touch with us on Twitter about Gas heaters in awnings
    Camp life:
    Pat dropped us an email this week about LPG conversions and melting fuses
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    If you would like to support the podcast and you can afford it you can buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/thecampingcrew
    We love getting your messages, ideas, campsite suggestions/reviews, products, news items to discuss on the podcast.
    If  you would like a sticker for your Motorhome, Campervan, Caravan or Car  just send us your address and we will pop it in the post to you.
    To get in touch with us:
    Web:   thecampingcrew.ie
    Twitter:   @TheCampingCrew
    Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast
    Facebook:   All the good motorhome and camping groups
    Forum:   MotorhomeCraic.com or Boards.ie
    We  wrap up this podcast with a quick shout out for Aaron’s Vlog on YouTube  called:  Charlie  and me our Camping Vlog and his website http://www.campsitereview.com
    We hope that you like our podcast. If you did please subscribe and tell your camping friends about us.
    35 min
  • Episode 107 - Do Caravaners Wild Camp?


    Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

    Record Date:   28/04/2021

    Welcome to The Camping Crew podcast with Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

    This is meant to be a fun podcast, we are just enthusiasts and what we discuss on the podcast are just our own personal views.

    News:

    Fresh call for enhancement of campervan facilities in Mayo | Connaught Telegraph

    New walking links included in north Mayo town’s ‘destination’ project | Connaught Telegraph

    The  Camping Soul Food book is out now from the Buggans Family. You can  listen to an interview with the Buggans family in episode 97

    A word of warning sent in from Darren about where you park on the beach

    Speaking of warnings have you had a knock in the door from someone looking to but your motorhome or camper

    Listener messages & shout-outs:

    A couple of follow up to our power station query last week from Dennis and Rich from Waggies travels

    Campsites or stop overs:

    Waggies Travel left a review on CampsiteReview.com about Sea View Farm - Mullion Cove - Cornwall

    We received some campsite suggestions up north from a listener John via Twitter

    • Gosford forest park just out side Newry at Markethill.
    • Kilbroney forest park at rostrevor
    • Tollymore Forest Park in Newcastle
    • Aaron was out and about again this week. We took the BeeBaw for a "soft" camping trip to Terryglass met LOADS of listeners & viewers

      What's on Charlie and Me this week?  This Friday's video is fitting the solar system

      Products, Tips & Camping hacks:

      2 great tips from Comet on CampSite Review. 1. Quick-drying micro fibre towels. 2. Insect repellents (any good chemist)

      Camp life:

      Post on Campsite Review from Conor about wild camping in Caravans

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      If you would like to support the podcast and you can afford it you can buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/thecampingcrew

      • Thanks to Liam and Philip for their contribution
      • We love getting your messages, ideas, campsite suggestions/reviews, products, news items to discuss on the podcast.

        If  you would like a sticker for your Motorhome, Campervan, Caravan or Car  just send us your address and we will pop it in the post to you.

        To get in touch with us:

        Web:   thecampingcrew.ie

        Twitter:   @TheCampingCrew

        Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast

        Facebook:   All the good motorhome and camping groups

        Forum:   MotorhomeCraic.com or Boards.ie

        We  wrap up this podcast with a quick shout out for Aaron’s Vlog on YouTube  called:  Charlie  and me our Camping Vlog and his website http://www.campsitereview.com

        We hope that you like our podcast. If you did please subscribe and tell your camping friends about us.

        29 min

      About The Camping Crew

      From the publisher's feed

      Welcome to The Camping Crew Podcast. Join Aaron and Chris as they review camp sites in Ireland. We also discuss camping lifestyle, gadgets, products, and generally chat about all things Motorhome, Camper, Campervan, Caravan and Tent camping in Ireland, UK and further afield.