The Camping Crew – Détails, épisodes et analyse

This was recorded LIVE at the Charlie & Me, Camping Crew Podcast meet up September 2024

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne  

Record Date:   21/08/2023 

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: 

Shannon Side Radio and New holiday park to open in County Roscommon next month - Lynders Of Portrane open new campsite 

Online Chatter: 

Andrea Gilligan talks with Peter Kavanagh, MEI to chat about Motor Home holidays around Ireland. 

Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:  

Michael asked a question about a Motorhome upgrade  

A question from ChataeuDucatto97 about nervous dogs 

Campsites or stop overs: 

LiamK visited and left a review for Greenlands in Sligo. 

What's on Charlie and Me this week?   
 

This Friday sees video 2 of our Up North Trilogy with thanks to happiturfconversions.ie 

Stop 3 will follow over the coming Friday's and then its Up North Again  

Speaking of France we also got a nice mail from Graham about using Aarons route to il de Rae 

Interview: 

Interview with the new owners of Strand Camping in Doonbeg Co Clare 

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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:   CampingCrewPodcast@gmail.com 

Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast 

Facebook:   All the good motorhome and camping groups 

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:   CampingCrewPodcast@gmail.com 

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:   10/03/2021

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 & shout-outs:

Who’s here?

News:

Hot topics or news items of the last 12 months

What's on Charlie and Me this week?  this Friday is more Battenberg and reflective stripping....

BUT its official The Van Build is complete I'm just waiting for the VRT which I hope to have this week

Campsites or stop overs:

Favourite campsite?

Favourite stopover?

Products:

Best gadget that you bought in the last year?

What item can you not do without?

Things to do while camping:

What have your been doing that is camping related during lockdown?

Camp life:

Pet Peevs

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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:

Email:   CampingCrewPodcast@gmail.com

Twitter:   @TheCampingCrew

Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast

Facebook:   All the good motorhome and camping groups

Forum:   MotorhomeCraic.com or Boards.ie

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:   03/03/2021

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

• Thanks to Robbie Jameson and Darren Gallagher for their support this week
  

News:

Irish booking site Campsited is looking to raise almost €3m as it looks to capitalise on an increased interest in camping holidays.

Listener messages & shout-outs:

Follow up from Jamie to episode regarding pet travels

Andrew was in touch requesting stickers.

Ben got in touch with me last Friday about buying a new VW Camper

We discuss an email from Dave about buying a motorhome in NI

Campsites or stop overs:

What's on Charlie and Me this week?  No Wednesday video this week Fridays video is a bits & bobs with the arrival of the solar system & batteries, stripping more Battenberg and cleaning all the glue off from that

Products:

Another gadget from Denis - Winzwon Rechargeable LED Torch Super Bright LED Flashlight for Camping, Hiking, Fishing

Aaron bought and set up the AUTOOL X95 GPS Speedometer that we spoke about on last week's podcast as recommended by Denis.

Things to do while not camping:

Put a Camping Crew Podcast and Charlie and Me sticker on your Motorhome, Camper, Caravan, Tent or Car

Camp life:

Camping Code - No 5 - Leave no trace

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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:

Email:   CampingCrewPodcast@gmail.com

Twitter:   @TheCampingCrew

Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast

Facebook:   All the good motorhome and camping groups

Forum:   MotorhomeCraic.com or Boards.ie

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:   24/02/2021

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 & shout-outs:

Live Q & A reminder

Advice for a Sligo based listener with cracks in bumper and other areas like sinks, inside of doors.

Also restore faded cabinets

We discuss an email from Robbie about buying from Dealers

Campsites or stop overs:

What's on Charlie and Me this week?

Today's video is a Q&A and part 2 of the roof light bar install
& Fridays video is "trying" to fit a big inverter into a small space

Tips & Camping hacks:

Bringing your dog to France or Spain

Products:

Another  gadget from Denis - AUTOOL X95 GPS Speedometer MPH Car Inclinometer  Level Tilt Gauge Automotive Replacement Multi Gauges Vehicle Angle Slope  Meter For off-road Vehicle

Things to do while not camping:

Put some Tetford Seal Lubricant on the rubber bits, read the instructions first and follow them.

Camp life:

Camping Code - No 4 - Keep your dogs on a lead

Question: Theres an ongoing discussion on campsitereview.com forum about CB Radios..

Have you ever or do you have one in your motorhome or campervan ?

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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:

Email:   CampingCrewPodcast@gmail.com

Twitter:   @TheCampingCrew

Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast

Facebook:   All the good motorhome and camping groups

Forum:   MotorhomeCraic.com or Boards.ie

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:   18/02/2021

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:

100 episode virtual meet up reminder

Listener messages & shout-outs:

We received a wonderful message from Sandra this week on Twitter

And another from Geraldine with questions about towing and upholstry

Jamie from Strand Camping Doonbeg share some very useful info on breathalysers in France

Campsites or stop overs:

What's on Charlie and Me this week?  Woodwork, its all about building this week on our youtube channel

Interview:

Interview with the Galway based Buggans Family about their cookbook Camping Soul Food

Products:

I know that we said that we would take a break from batteries but Denis sent us some gadgets that we had to share

Things to do while not camping:

Get your Motorhome ready for it’s test. Check things like

Camp life:

Camping Code - No 3 Don’t park too close

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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:

Email:   CampingCrewPodcast@gmail.com

Twitter:   @TheCampingCrew

Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast

Facebook:   All the good motorhome and camping groups

Forum:   MotorhomeCraic.com or Boards.ie

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:   10/02/2021

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 & shout-outs:

We got a nice email in from Michael from North Cork yesterday.

We got an email over the weekend from John asking about towing a smart car

In follow up question to last weeks battery discussion Tony from Waterford sent us an Audio question

Campsites or stop overs:

What's on Charlie and Me this week?

Tips & Camping hacks:

Driving in Europe

Products:

The Halfords Irish site are stocking the @OLPRO range of products now. Great to have more options available

Things to do while not camping:

Don’t  forget to take your Motorhome or campervan out for a spin regularly to  keep it ticking over. When you get back leave your hand break down.

Camp life:

Camping Code - No 2 Watch out for your fellow campers.

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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:

Email:   CampingCrewPodcast@gmail.com

Twitter:   @TheCampingCrew

Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast

Facebook:   All the good motorhome and camping groups

Forum:   MotorhomeCraic.com or Boards.ie

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:   03/02/2020

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:

Our website is up and running now if you want to check it out - https://TheCampingCrew.ie

Tourer was on campsitereview.com talking about the recent government announcement

100th episode live Q and A - We want you to get involved.

Listener messages & shout-outs:

Rob was in touch with a question about leisure batteries

Campsites or stop overs:

What's on Charlie and Me this week?  Wednesday's video bits & Bobs wiring and stuff
Friday's video I start stripping the Battenberg the reflectives.

Tips & Camping hacks:

What do you use for GPS navigation?

Products:

The Vango Earth Collection

Camp life:

The Camping Crew - Camping Code is up on our website and socials - No 1 Be nice to your neighbour

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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:

Email:   CampingCrewPodcast@gmail.com

Twitter:   @TheCampingCrew

Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast

Facebook:   All the good motorhome and camping groups

Forum:   MotorhomeCraic.com or Boards.ie

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:   27/01/2021

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:

The  Motorhome Parking Ireland App got a big upgrade this week check it out  on iOS and Android, for more details about the app go to https://motorhomeparkingireland.com

Camper van park proposed for Fermoy

Listener messages & shout-outs:

Do Teardrop like trailers need an SQI inspection?

Follow up from last week regarding "Where's my camper?"

Campsites or stop overs:

What's on Charlie and Me this week?  Van Build Updates from Aaron

Tips & Camping hacks:

Jim Hunter owner of Strand Camping Co Clare posted some campsite booking advice on his Facebook page recently.

Camp life:

Is there really a hike in campsite prices this year compared to last year. Aaron and Deirdre have done the research for us.

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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:

Email:   CampingCrewPodcast@gmail.com

Twitter:   @TheCampingCrew

Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast

Facebook:   All the good motorhome and camping groups

Forum:   MotorhomeCraic.com or Boards.ie

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.