The Camping Crew

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

Record Date:   21/04/2021

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.

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:

Staycationers plan to head North as Covid-19 restrictions ease across Border

Listener messages & shout-outs:

Willy sent us in a request for stickers on Sunday evening for his new camper. Best of luck

Barry sent in a follow up to a recent email and spoke about height barriers in Wexford

Arron spoke about camper spaces on the Tipp Blueway

Campsites or stop overs:

Good  few posts on Facebook of campers out over the weekend at stopovers like  the Hook in Wexford. Great to see people back on the road.

What's  on Charlie and Me this week?  We have a short video up today about  wiring the back roof lights and this Friday's video is all about the  removal of the hoist & it's workings.

The Bee Baw soft camp out and the branding was completed today

Tips & Camping hacks:

Keep a digital record of your important camper documents. Scan or photo them. Use cloud storage to keep them handy.

Products:

I  have a question for the listeners this week about a product, what do  you reckon, is this a good device? POWEROAK Portable Power Station AC50S  500Wh

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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

Email:   [email protected]

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.

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

Record Date:   14/04/2021

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.

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:

Sligo Tourism taken to task over lack of camper van facilities - Ocean FM https://www.oceanfm.ie/2021/04/12/sligo-tourism-taken-to-task-over-lack-of-camper-van-facilities/

Campsites reopened in England and Wales, we are sooo jealous

Irish County Councils PLEASE TAKE NOTE

Listener messages & shout-outs:

Lovely message from John Q on a Twitter

Adam was in touch with us on Instagram asking about servicing his camper if its not been used

Campsites or stop overs:

What's on Charlie and Me this week?  This Friday's video is fitting some side lights on the wing where there were flashing amber lights that were removed and left 2 holes.

Products, Tips & Camping hacks:

How to get into those hard to reach places for a deep clean

Tips for sitting out a little later than usual

Things to do while getting ready to go camping:

Pick up your staple supplies…

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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

Email:   [email protected]

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.

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

Record Date:   07/04/2021

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.

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:

‘Short-term fix’ sought to avoid summer motorhome chaos - from the Gorey Guardian on the Independent

Listener messages & shout-outs:

Richard left us a nice message on Ko-Fi

Follow up story from Daragh on Twitter about Alison's green battery cut off from last week

Campsites or stop overs:

What's  on Charlie and Me this week?  A few short videos over the next few  Friday's as the build videos come to an end this Friday is the results  of The SQI .. stuff you have to do for the revenue paperwork to get  classified as a Motorhome

Advice request:

Ben from Cork sent in a message about choosing and insurance provider for the first time.

Products:

We chat about the Calor or Sahara Mini BBQ

Camp life:

Could  these Powerpods replace Solar on Irish Campers and Caravans? We  generally have more wind than sunshine. A small company in the US, is  working on plans for the Powerpod - what it calls the “safest, most  powerful wind turbine in the world”.

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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

Email:   [email protected]

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.

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

Record Date:   31/03/2021

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:

Aires facility suggested for campervans visiting Mayo

Listener messages & shout-outs:

Toby sent us a nice email on Monday

What Three Words, navigation from Murff

Conundrum in from Alison via email, what is this device

Campsites or stop overs:

What's on Charlie and Me this week?  This Friday we install & hook up the gas just before the SQI engineer calls

Tips & Camping hacks:

Plan for bad weather every time you go camping

Products:

Apple iPad with LTE/4g built in

Things to do while getting ready to go camping again:

Air out your cushions and bedding

Camp life:

Great Caravan & Camping Parks where you can bring your dog | from the Camping Ireland web page.

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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:

Email:   [email protected]

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.

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

Record Date:   24/03/2021

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:

A  great suggestion from a council in the UK asking for shops and pubs in  part of the Lake District are being urged to consider creating  short-term pitches for camper vans or motorhomes this summer

Listener messages & shout-outs:

Twitter Email and question from Colm about campsites with other accommodation on site.

Campsites or stop overs:

What's on Charlie and Me this week?  Connection the diesel heater ducting and plumbing and testing out the new dining table

Tips & Camping hacks:

Repair light window scratches with Fenwicks 1349C Windowize Scratch Remover-White

Products:

The low down on Roof tents - Interview with David from BuckledWheel.

Things to do while getting ready to go camping:

Pop up or out your Awning and air it out.

Camp life:

The Camping Code - Part 7 - Follow Campsite Rules

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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:

Email:   [email protected]

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.

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

Record Date:   17/03/2021

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:

A massive thank you to everyone that joined us for the recording last week. It was a great fun episode.

Donegal County Council appoints KPMG Future Analytics for Campervan study - DonegalLive.ie

Campsites or stop overs:

What's  on Charlie and Me this week? I put up a competition video this morning  asking viewers to identify 15 camping spots from 15 15sec videos. This  Friday's video is kitchen countertop & dining table.

Tips & Camping hacks:

We got a great email from David Maher this week with two great tips.

Products:

BESTEK  200W Power Inverter DC 12V to AC 230V 240V Dual Socket Car Voltage  Converter Transformer with 4 USB Car Charger - The Gap Decaders

Things to do while getting ready to go camping:

Clean your roof and solar panel.

Camp life:

If  you had a field for a camp site would you go all in with full  facilities or do it Dicks Field style and gradually improve and build  up?

The Camping Code - Part 6 - Save The Planet, Be Green

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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:

Email:   [email protected]

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.

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

Record Date:   10/03/2021

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

Listener messages & shout-outs:

Who’s here?

News:

Hot topics or news items of the last 12 months

What's on Charlie and Me this week?  this Friday is more Battenberg and reflective stripping....

BUT its official The Van Build is complete I'm just waiting for the VRT which I hope to have this week

Campsites or stop overs:

Favourite campsite?

Favourite stopover?

Products:

Best gadget that you bought in the last year?

What item can you not do without?

Things to do while camping:

What have your been doing that is camping related during lockdown?

Camp life:

Pet Peevs

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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:

Email:   [email protected]

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.

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

Record Date:   03/03/2021

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:

Irish booking site Campsited is looking to raise almost €3m as it looks to capitalise on an increased interest in camping holidays.

Listener messages & shout-outs:

Follow up from Jamie to episode regarding pet travels

Andrew was in touch requesting stickers.

Ben got in touch with me last Friday about buying a new VW Camper

We discuss an email from Dave about buying a motorhome in NI

Campsites or stop overs:

What's on Charlie and Me this week?  No Wednesday video this week Fridays video is a bits & bobs with the arrival of the solar system & batteries, stripping more Battenberg and cleaning all the glue off from that

Products:

Another gadget from Denis - Winzwon Rechargeable LED Torch Super Bright LED Flashlight for Camping, Hiking, Fishing

Aaron bought and set up the AUTOOL X95 GPS Speedometer that we spoke about on last week's podcast as recommended by Denis.

Things to do while not camping:

Put a Camping Crew Podcast and Charlie and Me sticker on your Motorhome, Camper, Caravan, Tent or Car

Camp life:

Camping Code - No 5 - Leave no trace

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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:

Email:   [email protected]

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.

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

Record Date:   24/02/2021

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

Listener messages & shout-outs:

Live Q & A reminder

Advice for a Sligo based listener with cracks in bumper and other areas like sinks, inside of doors.

Also restore faded cabinets

We discuss an email from Robbie about buying from Dealers

Campsites or stop overs:

What's on Charlie and Me this week?

Today's video is a Q&A and part 2 of the roof light bar install

Tips & Camping hacks:

Bringing your dog to France or Spain

Products:

Another  gadget from Denis - AUTOOL X95 GPS Speedometer MPH Car Inclinometer  Level Tilt Gauge Automotive Replacement Multi Gauges Vehicle Angle Slope  Meter For off-road Vehicle

Things to do while not camping:

Put some Tetford Seal Lubricant on the rubber bits, read the instructions first and follow them.

Camp life:

Camping Code - No 4 - Keep your dogs on a lead

Question: Theres an ongoing discussion on campsitereview.com forum about CB Radios..

Have you ever or do you have one in your motorhome or campervan ?

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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:

Email:   [email protected]

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.

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

Record Date:   18/02/2021

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:

100 episode virtual meet up reminder

Listener messages & shout-outs:

We received a wonderful message from Sandra this week on Twitter

And another from Geraldine with questions about towing and upholstry

Jamie from Strand Camping Doonbeg share some very useful info on breathalysers in France

Campsites or stop overs:

What's on Charlie and Me this week?  Woodwork, its all about building this week on our youtube channel

Interview:

Interview with the Galway based Buggans Family about their cookbook Camping Soul Food

Products:

I know that we said that we would take a break from batteries but Denis sent us some gadgets that we had to share

Things to do while not camping:

Get your Motorhome ready for it’s test. Check things like

Camp life:

Camping Code - No 3 Don’t park too close

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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:

Email:   [email protected]

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.