The Camping Crew

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

Record Date:   15/03/2023

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:

Camper van hubs may be provided on Limerick Greenway - From The Limerick Post

Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:

Jim from Strand Travel messages us about charges for electric

Follow up from Paddy on Instagram looking for advice on his first camping trip.

Campsites or stop overs:

Donal left a review on campsitereview.com about Ferrybank Wexford

What's on Charlie and Me this week?  This Friday at 9am we have a review of Kilrush Marina in Co Clare.

Next Wednesday we will have the second of our Van Build videos

Future Products:

New Video Game - Camper Van: Make it Home

Camp life:

We want your Boutique Festival recommendations for 2023

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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:   01/03/2023

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:

Calls for dedicated campervan area in Kilmacthomas

Congratulations to George and Roseline Drew of Glen of Aherlow Caravan Park for being awarded runner up in the best small campsite award by the Caravan & Camping Club

Vanhalla shared a news story yesterday: Plans for motorhome, caravan park in Dunfanaghy

Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:

Ian C asked for advise about Aarons Max air fan when in the French heat

Caroline asked about Nore Valley campsite

What's on Charlie and Me this week?

This Friday at 9am we will have a campsite review video from Travers in Co Donegal  

The build update

Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks:

JYSK, Pillow WELLPUR FOSSAN

Camp life:

Saw this question recently on a UK motorhome forum: Why do people tow cars behind motorhomes, rather than have a caravan? Aaron discuss please…

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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:   15/02/2023

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

Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:

Nice message from Sandra & Daryl. Stickers on the way

Back to Basics

Great tent camping starter question from Deirdre via email

Interview:

We interviewed Vango week ahead of their visit to the NEC show in Birmingham 21 to 26 February

Campsites or stop overs:

Liam K was on campsitereview and left a great review from Willowbrook Glamping in Roscommon

What's on Charlie and Me this week?

Last week we uploaded farewell to the beebaw & hello to the T3 project.

This weekend Charlie & Me will be in Limavady as guests of the John Steinbeck Festival.

We have a video this Friday 9am from Lowtown Kildare it’s a Waterways Canal stopover Regular Friday videos returning very soon

Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks:

Darren Gallagher sent us a product and tip for those with a Karcher window vacuum and his fuelling strategy

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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:   01/02/2023

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:

Calor Gas announced that they will discontinue the supply of all smaller bottles with immediate effect.

Kildare Nationalist: Experts warn how van conversions can void your insurance, as demand soars 125%

Online Chatter:

Happy retirement to Samuel from Nore Valley Pet Farm and Camping

Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:

Shout out to Maeve_Cork on instagram

Additional side window, question from Paddy Wright on instagram.

Paudie was on via email asking about essentials for his new VW T6

Campsites or stop overs:

Motorhome Parking Locations app is out now

First outing to The Getaway in Co Waterford

What's Charlie & Me up to.

We sold the BeeBaw its gone to a new home in Dublin.  

Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks:

Tips for keeping the inside of the windshield from freezing over night or defrosting tips without a heap of ice inside the van

Camp life:

Refilling fuel, do you chance it or keep it topped up?

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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:   11/01/2023

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:

Vantastival taking a break until 2024

Cork City councillor seeks stopover facility for motorhomes

Luxury glamping planned for former North Cork quarry, inc 31 serviced motorhome bays

No overnight camping signs gone up at the Hook

Campervan facility plan at north Mayo docks | Connaught Telegraph

Online Chatter:

Jeanette asked a question on Facebook 22/12 about passing self builds in 2023

Campsites or stop overs:

Opening and closing dates for Sites 2023 - Camping Ireland

Bill & Carol were on campsitereview.com about Electrical charges on Travers Holiday Park Bundoran

What's on Charlie and Me this week?

What's happening in Season 6?  We have started recording Season 6 I hope to have a video up very soon, we are just trying to get a few recorded before we start every Friday. We also have a new build project a 1989 VW T3 / Type 25 more news on that later.

Products, Gadgets:

Did you get any camping presents for Christmas?

Interview:

Aaron recently caught up with Shane & Ane Vanlife from YouTube and Instagram to see how van life in Spain is going for them

Camp life:

Tell us where you plan to go camping for your first outing in 2023

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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:   07/12/2022

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:

Wishing Johnny from Pamela and Johnny's Motorhome Journeys on YouTube a speedy recovery

Online Chatter:

Van life/Bugging out — Interesting conversation over on Boards.ie

Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:

Peter wrote in by email with a question about what jobs to do in the Motorhome over winter. He got an old camper at the end of the summer and wants to ensure it is maintained.

What's on Charlie and Me this week?

This Friday is all about what to do to get your pet ready for Mainland Europe.

During December we will have the Meet The Campers in full as a 2 part & then the outtakes from 2022

Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks:

Interesting question here - Pauper's Car Van Stealth Camper — again on boards.ie

We share a tip for securing items in a fridge

Troubleshooting:

Mike F sent us a word of warning by email. Watch out for scammers.

Camp life:

Anyone out camping in the cold this weekend?

When your camper is stored away long term for the winter do you keep your blinds and curtains closed?

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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:   23/11 /2022

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:

New 'state-of-the-art' Ireland-to-Spain passenger ferry service launches this month

Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:

Karen asked Aaron on instagram, how do you "winterise" our new to us caravan at the end of the summer season?

What's on Charlie and Me this week?  This Friday's video on Charlie & Me is stop 4 in our winter series a revisit to The Getaway in Dungarvan Co Waterford its open all year and have some new additions on site that we take a look at. I won't be joining ye Friday morning as I'll be in the USA .

During December Aaron will have an interview talking about Pet Passports & shots required for traveling to mainland Europe for 2023

Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks:

Black Friday sales are well under way, let us know if you picked up any bargains or gadgets

Interview:

On this episode we have a great interview with John D Burns. John tells is about his new book Hot Tent Diaries and his winter camping in a bell tent with a stove, Chris  started by asking him to tell us a bit about himself & how he got into Hot Tent camping.

Camp life:

If you could change one thing with your current camper/caravan layout what would it be?

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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:   9/11/2022

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:

Possibilities for aires campervan facilities in Mayo towns and villages | Connaught Telegraph

Macroom bypass to open in Dec

Campsites or stop overs:

What's on Charlie and Me this week?  We started our Winter series of videos last Friday and they continue every Friday during November, this Friday is stop 2 Camac Valley in Dublin

Plans for Season 6, join Charlie in a recording.

Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks:

Port

120W Portable Solar Panel Kit with Stand Foldable Solar Panel Charger

Camp life:

Give us your suggestions for Christmas camping?

A reminder for our new listeners about our camping code. Are we missing anything on it?

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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:   26/10/2022

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:

Fines for road safety offences to double from tomorrow

Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:

Free week days at the Hub during November

Ben O'Leary sent us a message about VW servicing and restoration

Rita in Dublin emailed us about tent camping

Reece the relay shared a Facebook post about a person offering free parking on their property

Campsites or stop overs:

Bill and Carol left another review, this time for O’Connors Riverside Campsite in Doolin.

What's on Charlie and Me this week?  No video this week but from next Friday for the month of  November we will have a winter video EVERY Friday and then take a break for the Month of December

Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks:

Buying a van, beware of scammers. We offer some suggestions

Camp life:

Would you Swap your van with a camper from another country?

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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:   email or by link in our website

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:   12/10/2022

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 Darren Hickey for sharing this story. Kerry one of five counties in pilot programme for campervan facilities | Radio Kerry

Online Chatter:

Sites opening & closing dates for the remainder of 2022 - from Camping Ireland

Some conversations online about campsites charging extra for a car during the summer and off peak season

Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:

Thanks to Pat Curtin for his photos of the shoe organiser on his garage door. Check our Instagram and Twitter

Campsites or stop overs:

Liam k left a review at campsitereview.com for Powers The Pot Waterford (near Clonmel)

What's on Charlie and Me this week?  No video this Friday as season 5 came to an end last Friday.

Next Friday's video is a look at my favourite 10 sites of all the campsites reviewed in season 5

Then we start looking at winter camping spots

A reminder you can buy Charlie & Me and Camping Crew products on charlieandme.ie

Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks:

What are your tips for keeping warm at night while winter camping?

Camp life:

Has the camper market slowed down? Are people still finding it difficult to get motorhomes?

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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.