The Camping Crew

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne  

Record Date:   13/03/2023 

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: 

Darren Hickey and Doreen the Doblo both  sent us a very concerning news story  

Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:  

Paddy got in touch with us on Instagram to tell us about his ideal campsite facicities and asked us a question about YouTube. 

Paul was on to us asking about Windscreen covers internal or external and Dash cams. 

Peter got in touch on Insta asking about electric hobs and SQIs 

What's on Charlie and Me this week?   

Recently Charlie & Me has been all info videos 12v & 220v power in a motorhome then the review of the HR2 e-bike & this morning's video was all about the Smart Helmet I got with my e-bike from KRUZ 

Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks: 

Interview with John form Bear Hug Campers. They have released a new course for people thinking about doing a conversion.  

Camp life:  

T Philips is looking for festival and event recommendations for June in Ireland 

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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 

Threads:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast 

Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast 

Facebook:   All the good motorhome and camping groups 

Audio Message/review:   https://anchor.fm/the-camping-crew  

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:   21/02/2024 

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: 

Best of luck to Jamie & Amanda Strand Camping Doonbeg on their sale of the campsite fingers crossed on a quick sale. 

Online Chatter: 

Jason from Limerick Aire & Campsite was on with updates about his place. 

Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:  

Question about electric issue from a listener in Cork 

Message from Gary Moloney following up on last episode about fixing things yourself. 

Declan sent us an email today about his new folding camper 

Campsites or stop overs: 

Bushcraft Weekend - Froe.ie (with Ross and Joe Price) 

What's on Charlie and Me this week?   

Recent Q&A 

Troubleshooting: 

Damp Deep Dive:   Keeping your caravan or motorhome damp-free is essential for its longevity and your comfort. Here are some practical tips to prevent damp: 

Camp life:  

Bring out your inner child: what car  games did you play as a child on long journeys?  

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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 

Threads:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast 

Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast 

Facebook:   All the good motorhome and camping groups 

Audio Message/review:   https://anchor.fm/the-camping-crew  

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:   17/01/2024 

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: 

Some news regarding the New Ross Motorhome park 

Will we see you at the Liberty Music festival  

Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:  

Question from Jason at Limerick Campsite & Aires about electric Motorhomes off grid in Ireland 

Another form Jason: What's the most important facility that a campsite needs to have 

Chris has a question on email about a fault on his diesel heater 

We have a voice message from Claire Molloy about using a hair dryer off grid 

Campsites or stop overs: 

Review of Cashel Lodge Tipperary B&B and Camp Site - from Bill and Carol 

What's on Charlie and Me this week?   

Charlie & Me were off camping last weekend to Inch Campsite Kerry video coming soon but a written review is up on campsitereview.com 

Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks: 

More recommendations from Shane from last ep 

Tips and advice to start your journey for  more sustainable Camping 

Camp life:  

Check out Inside a FUTURISTIC Campervan / DIY Van Tour, from Ladi & Margaret on You Tube 

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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 

Threads:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast 

Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast 

Facebook:   All the good motorhome and camping groups 

Audio Message/review:   https://anchor.fm/the-camping-crew  

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:   13/12/2023 

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: 

Best of luck to the new YouTube channel  Pam’s Motorhome News  

The FirgroveHotel Mitchelstown has applied for 16 pitches on their grounds. Great news indeed. 

Online Chatter: 

 
Strand Camping will be open, providing Aire type facilities from 22 of December until Sunday 7 of January for self contained units. 

Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:  

Shane McGrath sent us in a great email recently with a some product recommendations and a couple of questions.  

What's on Charlie and Me this week?   

This Friday's video Charlie & Me take a look back at the sites we reviewed during season 6 in 2023 

Products, Gadgets: 

Foxtheon iGo300 power bank 

Camp life:  

What are your camping hopes for 2024? 

Who's interested in a live episode of the TCC 200 episode 

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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 

Audio Message/review:   https://anchor.fm/the-camping-crew  

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:   08/11/2023 

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: 

Go-ahead for new Wicklow Campervan & Glamping site at Jack Whites pub | Independent.ie 8/NOV/2023 

Ricky McEvoy on Ireland Campervan Experience asked us to help Middleton 

Online Chatter: 

Lynders Mobile Home Park in Portraine Dublin have extended their season until November 28th  

Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:  

Limerick Aires has suggested two topics via Facebook  1. negative perception, 2. Blowouts. 

We referenced this doc (page 49): HEALTH AND SAFETY FOR THE PROFESSIONAL DRIVER Fitness to drive 

https://www.rsa.ie/docs/default-source/services/s3.1-cpc/health-and-safety-for-professional-driver-module-3-session-2.pdf?sfvrsn=a88958f5_3 

Dave sent us an email with some great SatNav selection advice.  

Jack K via Instagram asked about Cars with roof tents in Spain 

Stephen from Limerick had a question about seatbelts 

Campsites or stop overs: 

The Getaway, Co Waterford 

Ferrybank, Co Wexford 

What's on Charlie and Me this week?   

This morning I uploaded a short video on the up date of The Van Build and the end of season 6 on Charlie & Me 

Camp life:  

Cork County Motorhome Code of Conduct   

https://www.corkcoco.ie/en/visitor/cork-county-motorhome-code-of-conduct 

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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 

Audio Message/review:   https://anchor.fm/the-camping-crew  

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:   11/10/2023 

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: 

Thanks to everyone that came to the meet-up in Treegrove recently 

Listener messages:  

A few people looking for advice on best winter covers for campervans 

What's on Charlie and Me this week?   

All quiet on the video front awaiting a piece for the gearbox on the T3 build to finish that & No camping these last few weeks but we hope to get out over the winter. 

Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks: 

Blue barrel  

Borrow Box 

Sygic Sat Nav app 

What are your essential smartphone apps for camping of all types?  

Camp life:  

Anyone take their motorhome to France for the rugby? Would you like to tell us about your trip?  

Podcasts going Monthly for the winter 

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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 

Audio Message/review:   https://anchor.fm/the-camping-crew  

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 are enjoying our podcast. If you are please subscribe and tell your camping friends about us. 

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne  

Record Date:   27/09/2023 

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: 

Meetup 2023, this weekend. Fully booked now.  

Keel Camping  informed us that they’ll be running part of the campsite as an Aire for the month of October  

New campsite planning submission for Kildare 
 

Online Chatter: 

Lovely welcoming sign on the pier in Schull for visiting Motorhomes, West Cork 

Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:  

Some more YouTube tips and a recommendation for a Kilkenny walking tour from Darren 

Sasha is looking for a GPS Tracker and has a question about a short electric cable 

Campsites or stop overs: 

Limerick Aires 

What's on Charlie and Me this week?   

Busy busy this week sorting out the last BIG job on the van build and getting ready for the meet up this weekend so videos this week. Next Wednesday's video will be the high roof carpeting on the T3 that's the last BIG job on the build. 

Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks: 

Swan Dual Voltage Travel Kettle on Amazon 

Camp life:  

Are you heading off somewhere sunny for the winter? Tell us where.  

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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] 

X or Twitter:   @TheCampingCrew 

Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast 

Facebook:   All the good motorhome and camping groups 

Audio Message/review:   https://anchor.fm/the-camping-crew  

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:   13/09/2023 

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: 

Meetup 2023 

Sites open all year round - from Camping Ireland 

Online Chatter: 

Planning for Motorhome Park in Tramore Co Waterford 

Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:  

Split charge relay question from Dean 

Doggy dining from Anne B 

David F sent us an email about removing his satellite dish 

What's on Charlie and Me this week?   

This mornings video was the result of the DOE retest on my T3 Dream 

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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 

Audio Message/review:   https://anchor.fm/the-camping-crew  

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:   16/08/2023 

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: 

Clonmel Aires are open for business on Suir Island  

Sad news Curraghchase Campsite is to close on September 4th I spoke to Warren the current owner and he wants to thank everyone that has supported him over the last 5years. 

Campsites or stop overs: 

Can The Man left a great review of The Getaway near Dungarvan Co Waterford on campsitereview.com 
 

What's on Charlie and Me this week?   

Last Fridays video was from the new facilities in Clonmel town. 

Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks: 

New toilet tips from Darren 

Interview: 

Interview with Brian Ruttle about his recent conversion and Lithium installation 

Camp life:  

Recommendations for a reasonably priced  light weight hiking tent. 

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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 

Audio Message/review:   https://anchor.fm/the-camping-crew  

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.