The Camping Crew

The Camping Crew

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The Camping Crew episodes

  • Episode 18 We bought a motorhome

     

    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. 

    Follow-ups & shout-outs:  

    We read out some messages from Nicola Souhan on Twitter recently 

    & one we received from mad max on MotorhomeCraic:  

    News 

    We discuss changes to Low emission zones in France 

    Campsites or stop overs: 

    Aaron recalls his holiday visit to Strandhill campsite in Sligo 

    Tips, Campinghacks, Products, Camping Websites or Apps: 

    • Write your height, length and width on your visor 
    • We chat about a Sat nav for campsites 
    • Flexi buckets for outdoor gear and for standing in for outdoor shower to avoid big puddles 
    • Solar shower for outside the motorhome or campervan 

      • We  interview Stef from Waterford on this episode. He recently purchased a  Motorhome with his family and tells us about his experience.  

      Ross tells us about Payload 

      Camp life:  

      We chat about what Aoife & her family did while researching  their first motorhome. 

      And we got an email from Elaine B about Wild Camping. 

      All this in this episode..                        

      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  also give a quick mention to our Twitter account for our podcast which  is @TheCampingCrew and our email address  [email protected]  and ask for ideas, campsites, products, news items to discuss on the  podcast. 

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

      35 min
    • Episode 17 Motorhome Campervan layouts and Seal Caves

       

      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. 

      Follow-ups & shout-outs:  

      We  received a DM from Emmet O’H on Twitter saying: Hi Guys. I've been  enjoying the podcast so far. I'm really looking forward to hearing more  episodes from you! 

      We  received a message on Boards.ie from Rigor Morris: Really good  interview with Aoife from Cara Motorhomes recently I thought. Great work  lads 

      We received  an email from Ian via Facebook: I don't have a Motorhome yet but I've  ordered one. Getting it end of August. The podcast is brilliant for me  because you guys are answering questions I haven't even known I should  ask. Love it. Thanks so much. (I live in Northern Ireland) 

      Thanks also to Stef for the email, we met him, Tracy Cristian and Sarah in Ardmore. Best of luck with the new awning Guys. 

      Campsites or stop overs: 

      Aaron tells us about his recent visit to Achill Seal Caves campsite on Achill Island 

      Tips, Campinghacks, Products, Camping Websites or Apps: 

      Aaron reviews the Amazon Fire Stick for the TV in his Motorhome 

      Camping abroad 

      Kevin Totterdell emailed us about the key  differences between camping in Ireland and Europe. He gives us some  good advice for the listeners who may be unused to camping outside of  Ireland 

      Arrival in France/Spain: thanks again to JJF at MotorhomeCraic.com for his excellent advice. 

      Camp life:  

      We  received a message on Boards.ie recently from Gandorf and a related  reply from Alters that we diccuss: Gandorf is a potential future camper  van owner and is really interested in pros/cons of different camper vans  / motorhomes.  

      Alters  suggests that it might not be practical to do reviews of specific  models but you could talk about the pros and cons of the various sizes  and layouts e.g. VW / bongo sized, bed over cab, rear fixed bed etc

       

      Dennis Sent us an email about carrying kayak on Motorhome and suggest a site for equipment to assist. 

      www.karitek.co.uk  

       

      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  also give a quick mention to our Twitter account for our podcast which  is @TheCampingCrew and our email address  [email protected]  and ask for ideas, campsites, products, news items to discuss on the  podcast. 

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

      32 min
    • Episode 16 Prep for camping abroad and more of the usual

       

      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. 

      Follow-ups & shout-outs:  

      We send out thanks to  Nicolatrim on Motorhome Craic, Simon Lally and Does size matter (Canada) from You Tube for their comments..... 

      Campsites or stop overs: 

      Aaron reviews Strand Camping Doonbeg, Co Clare (a campers campsite)  

      We also play an interview with Amanda who runs Strand Camping with Jamie 

      Camping Abroad (new section) 

      Preparation and planning, thanks to JJF motorhome craic for doing all the hard work for us and creating a preparation list. 

      Tips, Campinghacks, Products, Camping Websites or Apps: 

      Ken Brennan, a previous contributor, emailed us again: (original email was tips for first time buyers) about  a knacky little gadget which plugs into any 3.5mm audio output socket,  and allows two sets of Bluetooth headphones to sync with the one audio  stream. https://www.scosche.com/wireless-bluetooth-audio-transmitter 

      Dennis  from Meath emailed telling us about the vucube automatic satellite  receiver. He also travels with a trailer and finds them great.  

      Camp life:  

      Carrying sit on kayaks on your motorhome. We are looking for advice on the best way to secure them to a motorhome. 

      Aaron got a message form Martin G re Wild Camping and campsites prices on Facebook. We discuss this. 

      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  also give a quick mention to our Twitter account for our podcast which  is @TheCampingCrew and our email address  [email protected]  and ask for ideas, campsites, products, news items to discuss on the  podcast. 

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

      59 min
    • Episode 15 First Time Buyers & not Wild Camping

       

      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. 

      Follow-ups & shout-outs:  

      Boards.ie: message in from Itineoman -  It really feels like listening to a live radio programme. Love the  range of topics covered and interviews. Very informative and accessible.  Look forward to the next podcasts. Well Done and keep 'em coming. 

      In  follow up to our recent chat about where to get camping accessories in  Ireland Barry from Waterford was in touch via email to say that he was  enjoying the podcasts.  

      Thanks  to Sprinter for the message on the MotorhomeCraic website and for his  suggestions about alarms and also this first aid kit tips 

      Campsites or stop overs: 

      Aaron tells us about his recent visit to Lough Ennell Co West Meath 

      Tips, Campinghacks, Products, Camping Websites or Apps: 

      Thanks  for the Email from Gavin (Gavster on the Motorhome Craic forum) with  his visibility suggestions for left hand drive motorhomes. Do you have  any other visibility tips for left hand drive Motorhomes? 

      Camp life:  

      Wild  Camping: From Ally of the MotorHomeCraic.com forum: We talk about how  to drop the term "Wild Camping" and what to replace it with..


      This  got us talking about how some campers don’t like to park in campsites.  We ask the listeners to give us their reasons for deciding not to  overnight in campsites.  

      Advice for first time buyers: 

      Brian  Dowling got in touch by email looking for advice for first time buyers.  He is in the market for his first camper and is looking for a well  looked after van.


      We have a chat with Aoife of Cara Motorhomes with tips for first time buyers. 

      Paudie ( a regular contributor) on Twitter gave us this advice:  

      Be  patient, take your time, and do not compromise on the exact layout you  need. Panic buy with the wrong layout and you'll continually regret it. 

      Our advice 

      • Look at motorhome specific clubs, club members look after their mh. Not after quick sale 
      • Check with local campsite owners 
      • Always get it checked out mechanically and get a habitation and gas check and a damp scheme 

        • 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  also give a quick mention to our Twitter account for our podcast which  is @TheCampingCrew and our email address  [email protected]  and ask for ideas, campsites, products, news items to discuss on the  podcast. 

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

        40 min
      • Episode 14 Door to door and physical stores

        Episode 14 Door to door and psychical stores 

        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.

        Follow-ups & shout-outs: 

        1. Thanks to Aoife and Kevin for their email about camping in Europe
        2. Thanks to Brandon Hill Camping on Twitter for their mention: Great to have Charlie and his "chauffeur" Aaron from @TheCampingCrew on our site today. 

          3. Campsites or stop overs:

          • We have an Interview with Kieran from the Phoenix Club and we have a chat about the club and Aires

            • Tips, Products, Camping Websites or Apps:

            • Vango Airbeam pump
            • Irish Camping Accessories Online & Physical Stores

              • Camp life: 

              • What is your routine upon arrival to a campsite?
              • What is your view on two campers parking with doors facing each other? 

                • 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 also give a quick mention to our Twitter account for our podcast which is @TheCampingCrew and our email address [email protected] and ask for ideas, campsites, products, news items to discuss on the podcast.

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

                31 min
              • Episode 13 Gas caps and calpol

                 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. 

                Follow-ups & shout-outs:  

                • Camper van names (I have a list) 
                • Thanks JJF from MotorhomeCraic for the info for the France Special episode 
                • For  a future discussion: if you had ONE piece of advice for a first time  buyer, what would it be? Or if there was ONE mistake that they see  first-time buyers repeatedly making, then what is it? Thank you ken for  your email regarding this suggested topic 

                  • Campsites or stop overs: 

                  • Interview with Ken from Brandon Hill Camping Park Graig Co Kilkenny  Kilkennycamping.com 
                  • The Hub stop over Graig Co Kilkenny 
                  • Killarney Flesk  

                    • Tips, Campinghacks, Products, Camping Websites or Apps: 

                    • DryRobe seat Covers 
                    • The gas caps for wind breakers 

                      • Camp life:  

                      • Camper Safety: What should you have in your motorhome first-aid kit ?  we discuss this.

                        • https://www.wandering-bird.com/stop-condensation-in-motorhome/  

                        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  also give a quick mention to our Twitter account for our podcast which  is @TheCampingCrew and our email address  [email protected]  and ask for ideas, campsites, products, news items to discuss on the  podcast. 

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

                        35 min
                      • Episode 12 Your next spend & van names

                         

                        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. 

                        Follow-ups & shout-outs:  

                        1. We  received an email from James a week or so ago saying, "Love the camp  site reviews, have 2 kids myself and interested in the recommendations 
                        2. Good feedback from Hilton and JJF at the MotorhomeCraic.com forum.

                          3. News: 

                          1. Clamping in Bundoran Bad news for Motorhome/Camper Van owners.
                          2. Brittany Ferries cancels Pont Aven sailings until June 14th. For the latest news visit https://www.brittanyferries.ie/pont-aven-latest-news  

                            3. Campsites or stop overs: 

                            • Camping at festivals 
                            • Lough Arrow Adult Camping Park Sligo 

                              • Tips, Products, #CampingHacks  

                              • @JenHen99 sent us some camping hacks via twitter 
                              • @PaudieOGrady also send on a Camping Hack via Twitter   
                              • We chat abour using old tic tac containers to save space. 
                              • To help start BBQs a listener emailed Charlie & Me with this a great tip... 

                                • Camp life:  

                                • What is your spend priority? Is Solar important to you?  
                                • Do you name your Motorhome? What is yours called? 
                                • Don’t forget to check the batteries in your smoke alarm and your carbon monoxide alarm.  
                                • and Aaron wants your suggestions about Satalite systems.

                                  • 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  also give a quick mention to our Twitter account for our podcast which  is @TheCampingCrew and our email address  [email protected]  and ask for ideas, campsites, products, news items to discuss on the  podcast. 

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

                                  33 min
                                • Almost Live Vantastival 2019 pt2

                                  Part 2 of our Almost Live Vantastival 2019 podcast.


                                  In this podcast we wrap up our chat about Vantastival 2019 & we chat to Jamie a first time Vantastival goer & to Martha about a JR's review of the festival ...

                                  12 min
                                • Vantastival Almost LIVE 2019

                                  We have made it to Vantastival a gig we have been looking forward to since last year so here is a shore intro and we will be back again in 24hrs with alot more ,,,,

                                  7 min
                                • Episode 10 Campinghacks and a Ridge Monkey

                                   

                                  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. 

                                  Follow-ups & shout-outs:  

                                  1. Email from Ally, follow up from last episode. He uses his loo for 1s and 2s. His shower also gets used.  
                                  2. Email from Joe with great suggestions which we are already planning.  
                                  3. Boards.ie message from Ben. Listen in to camp life section this episode.  

                                    4. Campsites or stop overs: 

                                    We chat about our recent visit to Bayview Dungarvan and give our own personal views about the site and the costs. 

                                    Tips, Products, Camping Websites or Apps: 

                                    We discuss the Ridge Monkey (see also Aaron’s review on Charlie & Me our Camping Vlog on YouTube) 

                                    Other  camping Apps. Thank you to  Jamie at Strand Camping Doonbeg. We have  them installed now and plan to use them for the next few weeks and  report back. 

                                    1. Campercontact 
                                    2. Park4night 
                                    3. Searchforsites 

                                      4. Camp life:  

                                      • Bring family and friends camping with you (thanks for the suggestions Ben)  
                                      • Campsite checks before you drive home (see discussion ideas tab) 
                                      • CampingHacks
                                        • Lighting BBQ coal on your portable Gas Hob.  
                                        • Kitchen Roll on a Bungie for easy Access,  
                                        • Clip Dog to secure part of MoHo (eg Step) if you don’t have ground screw 
                                        • Raised Fiamma Awning Leg Clips on side of MoHo to avoid dogs on leads getting tangled and breaking them. 

                                          • 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  also give a quick mention to our Twitter account for our podcast which  is @TheCampingCrew and our email address  [email protected]  and ask for ideas, campsites, products, news items to discuss on the  podcast. 

                                          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.