The Camping Crew

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

Record Date:   10/02/2021

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:

We got a nice email in from Michael from North Cork yesterday.

We got an email over the weekend from John asking about towing a smart car

In follow up question to last weeks battery discussion Tony from Waterford sent us an Audio question

Campsites or stop overs:

What's on Charlie and Me this week?

Tips & Camping hacks:

Driving in Europe

Products:

The Halfords Irish site are stocking the @OLPRO range of products now. Great to have more options available

Things to do while not camping:

Don’t  forget to take your Motorhome or campervan out for a spin regularly to  keep it ticking over. When you get back leave your hand break down.

Camp life:

Camping Code - No 2 Watch out for your fellow campers.

---oOo---

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:   03/02/2020

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:

Our website is up and running now if you want to check it out - https://TheCampingCrew.ie

Tourer was on campsitereview.com talking about the recent government announcement

100th episode live Q and A - We want you to get involved.

Listener messages & shout-outs:

Rob was in touch with a question about leisure batteries

Campsites or stop overs:

What's on Charlie and Me this week?  Wednesday's video bits & Bobs wiring and stuff

Tips & Camping hacks:

What do you use for GPS navigation?

Products:

The Vango Earth Collection

Camp life:

The Camping Crew - Camping Code is up on our website and socials - No 1 Be nice to your neighbour

---oOo---

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:   27/01/2021

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:

The  Motorhome Parking Ireland App got a big upgrade this week check it out  on iOS and Android, for more details about the app go to https://motorhomeparkingireland.com

Camper van park proposed for Fermoy

Listener messages & shout-outs:

Do Teardrop like trailers need an SQI inspection?

Follow up from last week regarding "Where's my camper?"

Campsites or stop overs:

What's on Charlie and Me this week?  Van Build Updates from Aaron

Tips & Camping hacks:

Jim Hunter owner of Strand Camping Co Clare posted some campsite booking advice on his Facebook page recently.

Camp life:

Is there really a hike in campsite prices this year compared to last year. Aaron and Deirdre have done the research for us.

---oOo---

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.

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:

Can you wait until Easter to go camping?

More Parking Bays Needed For Motorhomes During Summer Season Says Mayor

Listener emails and messages:

Can I have my camper back?

Campsites or stop overs:

What's on Charlie and Me this week?  On The Van Build we are replacing the florescent tubes with LEDs

This week we have an interview with Shane O Byrne about his website thevanconversion.com & the ins and outs of converting a van in Ireland.

Camp life:

Taking your dog abroad by ferry, we want your advice?

---oOo---

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.

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:

Campsite reducing Tent capacity

Follow-ups & shout-outs:

We got a nice email from Darren this week asking about a reference to gadgets and products covered on the podcast.

What's on Charlie and Me this week?  This Fridays Van Build video is the wiring of the Scene lights to awning lights

Tips & Camping hacks:

Electric safety with caravans, motorhomes and tents

Products:

Damp meter - Extech MO55 Combination Pin/Pinless Moisture Meter, Green

---oOo---

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.

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

Follow-ups & shout-outs:

WiFi router question in from Denis

Campsites or stop overs:

Camping is currently on hold as we are on Covid-19 Lockdown.

What's on Charlie and Me this week?  Still working on The Van Build

Tips & Camping hacks:

First time Motorhome rental tips from a campsite owner

Products:

Aidan  Clancy, told us on Twitter about a new Tipperary business - The Buckled  Wheel - Adventure Trailers - So we recorded an Interview with them.

Things to do while not camping

Camp life:

Did you get any camping stuff for Christmas?

---oOo---

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.

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.

You  can now support us and get hold of some of our goodies at the same  time, just go to TheCampingCrew.ie to see what’s available.

Or alternatively if you can afford it you can buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/thecampingcrew

New News Stories:

Caravan  site owners have been affected by the same restrictions as all other  accommodation providers and have been unfairly cut off from government’s  CRSS Covid support.

Permission sought for campervan park in north Kerry - From Radio Kerry

2020 began with episode 41

News of the Year:

Charlie & Me hit over 1,000 subscribers (2232 today)

Covid-19 was the big story this year.

Follow-ups & shout-outs:

Ep 43 - Darren Gallagher won the hoodie

Campsites or stop overs:

The place that we visited the most was Ardmore.

Our favourite weekend was the weekend at Kilkenny for the meet-up.

Charlie & Me visited was Lakeside Holiday Park Mt Shannon Co Clare

Tips & Camping hacks:

Ep 54 - Looking to buy a Motorhome on finance, we have some tips for you

Ep 56 - How to be a greener camper.

Ep 71 - Wheelchair accessibility campsites here's a short list

Products:

Our favourite products

Things to do while camping:

Orienteering

Flying kites

Interviews:

Ep 43 - Shared Caravan ownership with Adrian

Ep 45 - Importing from Germany with pat Butler

---oOo---

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.

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.

You  can now support us and get hold of some of our goodies at the same  time, just go to TheCampingCrew.ie to see what’s available.

Or alternatively if you can afford it you can buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/thecampingcrew

News:

Campsites that are opening for Christmas 2020

Follow-ups & shout-outs:

Patrick from Co Carlow got in touch to say Hi

Campsites or stop overs:

Bee Baw Babble on Charlie and Me

Tips & Camping hacks:

Keep a spreadsheet of your van build costs

Products:

Olpro- The Wrap Drive Away Campervan Inflatable Awning

---oOo---

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.

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.

You  can now support us and get hold of some of our goodies at the same  time, just go to TheCampingCrew.ie to see what’s available.

Or alternatively if you can afford it you can buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/thecampingcrew

News:

News of potential Motorhome spots along the Shannon Estuary Way

Lock down restrictions been lifted even further over the Christmas period, will you go camping?

Its nice to see some sites improving their sites & making changes over the lockdown period

Follow-ups & shout-outs:

Liam Kelly sent us a tweet with an offer relating to CampingNI

Peter C gave us some ideas for the podcast leading up to Christmas

Campsites or stop overs:

Where  are Charlie and Me - Season 3 starts this Friday with episode one of  The Van Build series of videos every Friday & some Wednesdays

Products:

Kampa Sizzle Tabletop BBQ

Camp life:

Stocking filler suggestions wanted for Christmas presents for the Camping fan in your family

---oOo---

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.

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.

You  can now support us and get hold of some of our goodies at the same  time, just go to TheCampingCrew.ie to see what’s available.

Or alternatively if you can afford it you can buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/thecampingcrew

Follow-ups & shout-outs:

How is the Bee Baw coming on? Started wiring this week most of the lights and all the 220v sockets are done. Peeled off "some" reflectives also .. that’s going to take a long time!

This weeks follow-up came in on Monday from Tony Grant regarding the MMM magazine and campsite prices.

Campsites or stop overs:

Where will Charlie and Me be this week?

Tips & Camping hacks:

Driving your Motorhome or camper at night in the dark.

Products:

Energizer Cup Holder Inverter with 2 uSB Ports - 12V to 230V - 120W

Camp life:

If  restrictions are eased is anyone out there planning to have Christmas  dinner away somewhere in their motorhome/camper/Caravan? If you are get  in touch.

---oOo---

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.