The Camping Crew

The Camping Crew

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  • Episode 9 A teenage view and other stuff !

     

    Episode 9 

    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. 

    Camping news or hot topics: 

    1. One Donegal councillor is pushing for extra camper van sites along the Wild Atlantic Way.  
    2. Great list of suggestions from Jamie in Strand camping in Doogbeg. We will cover the suggestions over the next few podcasts. 
    3. Following  on our discussion Are You In A Club ? We have an interview with Jon  from Motorhomecraic.com & the Motorhome Craic Club 

      4. Campsites or stop overs: 

      We revisit Nore Valley Campsite (from episode three) as we were both there together recently https://www.norevalleypark.com  

      Tips, Products, Camping Websites or Apps: 

      Aaron  tells us about what is covered during a Habitation Check. We will be  speaking about the new gas regulations and will have an interview with a  RGII member in a future podcast. 

      Chris  tells us about his Fiamma Bicycle cover and Aaron speaks about his  Camping Trailer for Charlie the Chocolate Brown Cocker Spaniel. 

      Camp life:  

      • We  have an follow up interview with a teenager (Lilly from our Camping  Crew) and asked the same questions as we asked Hannah & Martha (the  juniors) from the last episode. 
      • What’s  your goto online and in store place for camping accessories? We are  collecting suggestions from listeners for a list to be broadcast in a  future episode. Preferably Irish sites please. 
      • Did  you see the conversation on tmi about pooping in your Moho. It had us  in  in stitches. We discuss (Sorry to those who were eating while  listening). 

        • 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. 


        37 min
      • Episode 8 Torches for Toast

         

        Welcome to The Camping Crew podcast with Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne 


        Camping news or hot topics:

        We  start this episode by thanking James and Ben for giving us some  nice  feedback about the podcast to our post at Boards.ie.We would love to  hear more.

        We  discussed a listener email from Jan about the newly announced Bunratty  improvements which will include camper spaces.
        Thank you Jan for the  email.

        We also  congratulate Tramore (Waterford Co Co) on the 5 new Camper Spaces right on the prom by the Surf Rescue centre and the Skate Park.

        And we ask are you in a club? Let us know. We have an interview on this episode with Noel Fanning from the ICCC. 


        Campsites or stop overs:
        On this episode Aaron selects Hidden Valley Caravan and Camping Park in Wicklow www.irelandholidaypark.com 

        Chris’s  campsite pick on this occasion this is the Cobh Aire (5 Foot Way  Campervan Parking). Here is Aaron’s vlog Charlie and Me with more info https://youtu.be/kDhalh8kHTQ or http://www.visitcobh.com  


        Tips, Products, Camping Websites or Apps:
        Aaron shines a light on 3 Torches in this episode. 

        The perfect outdoor camping toaster. We’ve tried them all, listen in to hear about the one that Chris recommends.  


        Camp life: 
        Does it bother you when other Motorhome drivers don’t wave back? What type of waver are you? Are you a finger lifter, a full shoulder, a flasher or  a shy waver?

        Camping from a kids perspective. What have Martha and Hannah to say about camping from a kids point of view.

        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. 


        38 min
      • Episode 7 Give Away Boxes

         Welcome to The Camping Crew podcast with Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

        Reminder this is meant to be a fun podcast, we are just enthusiasts and what we say here is just own our personal views. 

        Camping news or hot topics: 

        1. Lot of camping activity over the recent May Holiday weekend. We chat about where we went. 
        2. We play an interview that Aaron recorded with Niamh from Morriscastle Caravan Park (as mentioned in Epi3).  
        3. Chris’s Camper passed the test last week. We discuss this. 
        4. Aaron tells us about a “Give away boxes“ scheme running in French & German campsites. 

          5. Campsites or stop overs: 

          On this episode Chris’s tells us about his all time favourite campsite -  Campail Teach an Aragail, (at Gallarus Oratory) Ballydavid, Dingle  Co Kerry 

          Aaron talks about Ferrybank Campsite in Wexford  wexfordswimmingpool.ie

           

          Tips, Products, Camping Websites or Apps: 

          Aaron picks an Android App to discuss on this occasion. The app is called Camper Leveller (Free Edition).  

          Chris  has a tip for us about rechargeable solar  lights.

          Camp life:  

          Towing a car !     Kevin sent us an email asking what are the Pros & Cons to towing a car on an A-frame or Trailer. 

          Chris and Aaron discuss Motorhome Layouts and speak about ideal designs. 

          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. 


          36 min
        5. Episode 6 The Perfect Storm

           

          Welcome to The Camping Crew podcast with Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne 

          Camping news or hot topics: 

          1. Camping in the storm, Aaron was camping in Ardmore during Storm Hannah recently he tells us about his experience. 
          2. In follow up to our Camping Mishaps chat from the last episode Liam emailed us..  We discuss this and recap on last weeks mishap discussion. 
          3. Jan emailed us at [email protected] recently informing us about some improper parking in Dingle....  We discuss this and Aaron mentions some recent improper parking on the prom in Tramore. 

            4. Campsites or stop overs: 

            Aaron’s choice this week is: Woodlands Park Tralee Co Kerry 

            • http://kingdomcamping.com/  

              • Chris’s stayed at Fleming's White bridge Caravan & Camping, in Killarney on Saturday last 

              • https://killarneycamping.com  

                • Tips, Products, Camping Websites or Apps: 

                Aaron:  Tip have enough water hose I carry a short & long hose and a load of connectors link to a video here (for twitter) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaBgt5zrZfs   

                Chris: Tip, have a short electric cable and a long cable. Make sure to also have adapters/splitters  

                Camp life:  

                • Camping Hacks:
                  • Hang a shoe organiser in the bathroom for extra safe secure storage of bathroom items  
                  • Stick glow-in-the dark tape on the stairs/steps 
                  • Square plates and bowls for better storage  
                  • We use a square wine rack in the bottom of the wardrobe for sectioned storage 
                  • As mentioned.. Tie something to the stearing wheel to remind you that you are plugged in. 
                  • Leave your spanner on the dash to remind you that you stableizers are down 

                    • 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 5 Camping Mishaps oops !

                      

                    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. 

                    Camping news, hot topics or chit-chat: 

                    In this podcast we interview  Louise from Vantastival & we have a chat about how our holiday weekends went. 

                    Campsites or stop overs: 

                    On this episode Chris chat about his recent visit to Nagles Seaside Camping and Caravan Park in Doolin Co Clare. http://www.doolincamping.com 

                    Aaron discusses Dunmore East Holiday Park. http://www.dunmoreholiday.ie  

                    Tips, Products, Camping Websites or Apps: 

                    We  spend a lot of time sitting out doors so comfort is key so we ask the  question "What type of camping chair do you go for" and we chat about  Gazebos/Day Rooms.

                     

                    Camp life: 

                    What silly things have you done in your motorhome?  

                    We give our suggestions and ask the listeners for theirs? Responses via Twitter and Email
                       Chris chats about when he  drove off once from a campsite with my electric plugged in. Oops.  
                       Aaron Left the stabilisers down in Treegrove in Kilkenny made a wee bit of a mess. 

                    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 4 Easter Weekend

                     Welcome to The Camping Crew podcast with Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne 

                    Camping news, hot topics or chit-chat: 

                    1. We  kicked off the podcast with a quick discussion about some of the recent  no camping issues in the public car park in Dingle Harbour.  
                    2. Following that we spoke about the coming Holiday Easter weekend and the heatwave that was forecast. Everyone seems to be excited about the weekend and there was lots of chat online. It’s the first weekend out this year for a lot of campers.  

                      3. Campsites or stop overs: 

                      Aaron spoke about Renvyle Beach Caravan & Camping Park Connemara, Galway 

                      http://www.renvylebeachcaravanpark.com/ 

                      Chris spoke about The Norman View Motorhome Park - http://www.thenormanview.com  

                      Tips, Products, Camping Websites or Apps: 

                      Our  products section in this episode had a gas theme about it. Aaron spoke  about his Gas Camping Fire heater and Chris spoke about his well used  One Hob Portable Gas cooker. 

                      Camp life: 

                      We  introduced a new section on this episode discussing general camping  topics. To kick the section off we asked if you packed and unpacked your  camper after every trip? We asked the listeners to tell us about what  they do before or after each camping trip. Let us know via twitter or  our email address (details below). 

                      Aaron  is hoping to record an interview with Louise of Vantastival soon. We  hope to chat to about their festival on the June  holiday weekend. 

                      We gave a reminder to drive safely this busy bank holiday weekend 

                      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. 

                      19 min
                    3. Episode 3 Good News

                      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 say here is just own our personal views. 


                      Camping news or hot topics: 

                      1. Dungarvan  Motorhome Parking Announcement: Following discussion at the  Dungarvan/Lismore District Council meeting, it was agreed that the  Council will now develop 11 bays at QUANNS for use by visiting  campervans. 
                      2. West Waterford Food Festival https://www.westwaterfordfestivaloffood.com 
                      3. Campsite Pricing Survey:  


                        4. Campsites or stop overs: 

                        This week Chris suggested Nore Valley Pet Farm, Bennettsbridge, Kilkenny  

                        - https://www.norevalleypark.com/  

                        Aaron suggested that you visit Morriscastle Strand Caravan Park, Wexford  

                        - https://morriscastlestrand.com 

                        Tips, Products, Camping Websites or Apps: 

                        Aaron: Extra large Wheel Chocks (available at all good Motorhome and Campervan accessories stockists) 

                        Chris: Motorhome Parking Ireland App (Apple iOS & Android)  

                        -  http://motorhomeparkingireland.com/ redirect to https://www.motorhomecraic.com 

                        We  wrap up this podcast with a quick shout out for Aaron’s Vlog on YouTube  called:  Charlie  and me our Camping Vlog and our web site & forum http://campsitereview.com  

                        We also give a quick mention to our Twitter account for our podcast which is @TheCampingCrew  

                        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. 


                        16 min
                      4. Episode 2 Festivals Campsites & Camping Ban
                        Episode 2 
                        Welcome to Episode 2 of 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. 
                        We  kick off the podcast with our News and Hot Topics section and we have a  short discussion about the recently installed No Camping signs in  Dungarvan Co, Waterford.  
                        We talk about a Motorhome and Campervan focused festival, Vantastival, coming up on the June Bank Holiday Weekend in Co Louth https://www.vantastival.com  
                        We also give am mention to the Independence festival https://indiependencefestival.com/ 
                        In our Campsite and Stopovers section Chris selects Blarney Caravan and Camping Park in Co Cork. Aaron visited the site recently and recorded an interview with the campsite owner Con Quill. http://www.blarneycaravanpark.com. Con is part of Camping Ireland and Aaron talks with him about that organisation https://www.camping-ireland.ie/  
                        Aaron also recently visited Kilmore Quay Campsite and we discuss this lovely campsite and the Village in Co Wexford  https://www.kilmorequaycampsite.ie/  
                        For our Products and Camping Tips section Aaron spoke about his Motorhome Solar Panel (www.aertec.net) and Chris speaks about his Vango Kela/Idris Tall Drive-away inflatable Awning. https://www.vango.co.uk/gb/drive-away-awnings/192-kela-v-tall.html  
                        We wrap up the second podcast with a quick shout out for Aaron’s Vlog on YouTube called:  Charlie and me our Camping Vlog .  
                        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. 
                        Email      [email protected] 
                        Twitter   @TheCampingCrew 
                        You Tube  Charlieandmeourcampingvlog
                        26 min
                      6. Episode One Welcome

                         Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne 

                        Record Date:   03/April/2019 

                        Episode 1 

                        Welcome to The Camping Crew podcast with Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne 

                        Aaron  and Chris kick off the first podcast  discussing a favourite campsite  or stopover. Chris selected Dicks Field in Ardmore, Co. Waterford. Aaron  selected The Glen of Aherlow in Co Tipperary. 

                        We  give a quick mention to the Twitter account for our podcast which is  @TheCampingCrew . We will tweet any links related to the items discussed  on the podcast from this account. 

                        We then each selected a useful product to discuss. Chris selected a Jackery  Battery Pack for charging Mobiles when not on EHU. Aaron selected a  Kitchen Paper Roll holder, the Kamenstein Perfect Tear Paper Towel Holder,Horizontal Wall-Mounted, Stainless ( 253779368543 ). Details of these will be shares on the associated twitter account. 

                        We  wrap up the very first podcast with a quick shout out for Aaron’s Vlog  on YouTube called:  Charlie  and me our Camping Vlog .  

                        We  also give a quick mention to our email address   [email protected] and ask for ideas, campsites, products,  news items to discuss on the podcast. 

                        We  hope that you like our first podcast (sound glitches included). If you  did please subscribe and tell your camping friends about us. 

                        12 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.