The Camping Crew

The Camping Crew

By Aaron Burchael and Chris ByrneSociety & CulturePlaces & Travel
Download on the App Store

The Camping Crew episodes

  • Episode 86 - Bogus websites & DIY gas installs

    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:

    David F sent us an email today about installing gas

    Campsites or stop overs:

    LiamK took a trip to Scotland a while back here is his review of Glen Nevis from campsitereview.com

    Where will Charlie and Me be this week? Flemings White Bridge Killarney second last campsite video review of season 2.

    Tips & Camping hacks:

    Another warning this week to watch out for dodgy Motorhome, Camper and Caravan sales sites.

    Products:

    Black  Friday weekend is coming up at the end of the month. If you spot any  good deals at Irish suppliers or camping stores let us know and we will  share the with the listeners.

    Camp life:

    Will we get a camp in before the year is out?

    ---oOo---

    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:

    Twitter:   @TheCampingCrew

    Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast

    Facebook:   All the good motorhome and camping groups

    Forum:   MotorhomeCraic.com

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

    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.

    22 min
  • Episode 85 - Online fraud, rods and kettles

    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:

    Campervan and motor home parking sites need to be established around Kerry

    .

    .

    Follow-ups & shout-outs:

    Oops email in from Adrian

    .

    Follow up email from Tony about our interview last week

    .

    .

    Campsites or stop overs:

    Mr Blue left this review on campsitereview.com regarding Camping Sitges Barceloana

    .

    Where will Charlie and Me be this week? Carrowkeel in Castlebar listen out for the price mentioned in this video review you might miss it !!!!

    .

    .

    Tips & Camping hacks:

    Adjustable curtain or shower tension rods to keep things from falling out of presses of fridge when you open them.

    .

    .

    Products:

    Kelly Kettles

    .

    .

    Camp life:

    Cork city gardaí reveal two people were stung for €30k in online frauds

    .

    .

    .

    ---oOo---

    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:

    Twitter:   @TheCampingCrew

    Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast

    Facebook:   All the good motorhome and camping groups

    Forum:   MotorhomeCraic.com

    .

    .

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

    .

    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 84 - Wi-Fi power & interview with Martin Dorey

    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:

    June got in touch with us on Twitter asking if we had hoodies available on the store.

    Campsites or stop overs:

    Rich & Lisa in the UK (Waggies Travels on YouTube) joined campsitereview.com and left this review of Bella Vista Campsite in Oxford

    Where will Charlie and Me be this week? This Fridays video is from Boyles Caravan Park Portnoo Donegal. Aaron also uploaded an introduction video  to The Van Build ambulance

    Products:

    Omnia Stove top Oven

    Tips & Camping hacks:

    This week we have a great Wi-Fi router power tip from Adrian Pelan

    Camp life:

    To  close out the podcast we have an interview with Martin Dorey. Martin is  the author of the Take The Slow Road series of books.

    ---oOo---

    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:

    Twitter:   @TheCampingCrew

    Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast

    Facebook:   All the good motorhome and camping groups

    Forum:   MotorhomeCraic.com

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

    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 83 - Pest Power

    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:

    The Van Build, what’s it all about?

    Follow-ups & shout-outs:

    Peter O'Donnell sent us a nice email and a request for stickers

    Feedback from Murff on the recent Charlie and me video at The Beach Bar in Sligo

    Tips & Camping hacks:

    Preventing and removing mice and critters from damaging your M/C/C

    Campsites or stop overs:

    Aaron, Deirdre & Charlie stayed in Cornwall back in 2019. This is the review from

    campsitereview.com of Trekenning Holiday Park near Newquay.

    Where will Charlie and Me be this week? Corcreggan Mill Donegal

    Products:

    Plug-in Power Consumption Meter Socket This unit was 9.01euro plus post of around

    Camp life:

    While  we are on lockdown do you still keep in touch with your camping  friends? How do you do it? WhatsApp, Facebook, email, phone, Zoom?

    We  want to put a collage together of photos of your M/C/C with our  stickers on it. Please sand us some if you want yours to be included.

    We  still want your help to create The Camping Crew - Camping Code - we  need your suggestions to compile this as an infographic. We will update  and publish this regularly on SM

    ---oOo---

    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:

    Twitter:   @TheCampingCrew

    Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast

    Facebook:   All the good motorhome and camping groups

    Forum:   MotorhomeCraic.com

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

    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 82 - The Camping Code & Gas safety

    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:

    6 weeks of lockdown

    Follow-ups & shout-outs:

    Question from Serena about of grid power for TV and WiFi router

    Campsites or stop overs:

    Liam K posted a review of Strand Hill Donegal  on CampsiteReview.com

    Where will Charlie and Me be this week? The Beach Bar Sligo

    Tips & Camping hacks:

    Interview with Bernard Brennan Green Meadow Farm Wexford about Winter Storage

    Tip for Gas safety in your Motorhome, Camper or Caravan

    Products:

    This weeks review is the Kampa Dometic Pro Windbreaker

    Camp life:

    Have  you heard about the country code. We want your help to create The  Camping Crew - Camping Code - we need your suggestions to compile this  as an infographic. We will update and publish this regularly on SM

    21% of listeners are in the UK - send us your reviews of campsites, products, gadgets please

    ---oOo---

    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:

    Twitter:   @TheCampingCrew

    Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast

    Facebook:   All the good motorhome and camping groups

    Forum:   MotorhomeCraic.com

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

    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.

    43 min
  • Episode 81 - Winter storage, show your metal?

    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:

    More than €174,000 confirmed for projects in Kilkenny towns and villages including Motorhome bays to facilitate  staycations

    Follow-ups & shout-outs:

    We have a winter storage question from Gravelista on Instagram

    Liamk was on campsitereview.com where there's a topic open about sunnier climes

    Campsites or stop overs:

    Our UK audience is growing. Request for UK campsite reviews from our Irish and UK audience.

    Tony reviewed Portrane Lynders via campsitereview.com

    Where will Charlie and Me be this week? This week is the last of our Staycation 2020 vlogs and its Lakeside Holiday Park Co Clare

    Tips & Camping hacks:

    Purchasing and using an aquaroll for your Motorhome to empty grey water without having to drive to the service bay.  Is this a good idea?

    Products:

    Tony And Trish sent us a Star app recommendation

    POP Design The Hot Seat, USB Heated Portable Chair

    Things to do while camping:

    We learn a bit about Metal detecting (with the help of Ross)

    ---oOo---

    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:

    Twitter:   @TheCampingCrew

    Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast

    Facebook:   All the good motorhome and camping groups

    Forum:   MotorhomeCraic.com

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

    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.

    24 min
  • Episode 80 - Getting to grips with level 3 bunting

    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 some Christmas Presents 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:

    Level 3 restrictions introduced for all of Ireland restricting movement to your own county.

    Motorists urged to ‘get a grip’ and check their tyres - 7 Oct 202 is Tyre Safety Day in ireland

    Campsites or stop overs:

    Shadow a new member on the campsitereview.com web forum reviewed Belleek Caravan & Camping Park

    Where will Charlie and Me be this week? Spiddal Caravan Park

    Tips & Camping hacks:

    YouTube recommendation from Liam Kelly

    Products:

    Dog gate for your garage or Motorhome cab door

    Beautiful VW Campervan Bunting and Facemasks - Crafty Noleen on Facebook

    Things to do while camping:

    Discover the plants and animals around your campsite - Seek by iNaturalist app (on iOS and Android)

    Camp life:

    Is there something not working in your Motorhome, Camper or Caravan that you have put off fixing for so long now that you have learned to live with out it?

    ---oOo---

    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:

    Twitter:   @TheCampingCrew

    Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast

    Facebook:   All the good motorhome and camping groups

    Forum:   MotorhomeCraic.com

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

    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 79 - Meetup chats, slow roads and sky canopies

    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 . Thank you to everyone that bought us a Coffee this week.

    News:

    The Meet-up in Treegrove Kilkenny.

    Helen and Jimmy sent us a follow up email. We met them at the meetup in Kilkenny at the weekend.

    Follow-ups & shout-outs:

    Eugene O requested stickers this week

    Peter  Cody was in touch on Twitter asking if we had any ideas of where to  look for good campsites near Brest in Brittany for tenting?

    Campsites or stop overs:

    Tourer wrote the following review on campsitereview.com about Blaney Caravan Park in NI

    Where will Charlie and Me be this week? Clifden Eco Park

    Products:

    Tony sent us in a book recommendation - Take The Slow Road: Ireland by Martin Dorey

    Adrian put me on to these Vango awning extras during a chat over the weekend.

    Things to do while camping:

    Orienteering

    Camp life:

    Hiring Motorhome when over 70. Can our listeners share a rental company that will hire to people over 70 years of age.

    ---oOo---

    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:

    Twitter:   @TheCampingCrew

    Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast

    Facebook:   All the good motorhome and camping groups

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

    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 78 - Winter wild tent camping, kites and drying

    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:

    Our Kilkenny camp out is this week end.

    We are seeing some posts on line about some of the campsites staying open longer this year. This is great.

    Follow-ups & shout-outs:

    Thank you to everyone that bought us a Coffee this week.

    Campsites or stop overs:

    Our campsite review this week comes from Con and Ruth - Claremorris Aire, County Mayo, Ireland

    Chris was in Dunmore East last weekend

    Where will Charlie and Me be this week? The Woodlands Tralee

    Tips & Camping hacks:

    This  weeks tips come from CJ, he runs the Wild and General Camping Ireland  group on Facebook. It’s aimed at winter tent wild camping but some of it  will also can also apply to campers Motorhomes and Caravans.

    Products:

    Liam Kelly shared a bargain with us on sale in Aldi this week

    This week we have product review from Darren G - collapsible/portable rotary clothes dryer

    Things to do while camping:

    Kite flying

    Camp life:

    Some  of the campsites across Ireland are booking up for next year already  and are requesting full payment up front with a no refund policy unless  closed due to Covid.

    ---oOo---

    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:

    Twitter:   @TheCampingCrew

    Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast

    Facebook:   All the good motorhome and camping groups

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

    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.

    32 min
  • Episode 77 - Used caravan prices, rubber seals & Boules

    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:

    From MotorhomeCraic and a number of FaceBook Groups: Junction 17 Portlaoise Plaza new services just off the roundabout!! Grey water emptying and fresh water available.

    Follow-ups & shout-outs:

    Interesting reaction from the viewers to the Charlie and Me review of Clonvilla video from last week.

    Campsites or stop overs:

    Tony was at Keel Sandy Banks on Achill Island, we discuss his review from campsitereview.com

    Where will Charlie and Me be this week?

    Products:

    Thetford Seal Lubricant

    Things to do while camping:

    Boules is a great family activity for camping.

    Camp life:

    Query via email from Michael H about buying used Caravans

    ---oOo---

    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:

    Twitter:   @TheCampingCrew

    Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast

    Facebook:   All the good motorhome and camping groups

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

    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

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.