Tag: caravan

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

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

Record Date:   08/05/2023

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:

Aaron on Newstalk recently

Possible Motorhome Park in Tramore. Planning.

Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:

Outside Blinds: Happiturf sell them. Rob K bought Cicmod

Paddy send us an email on Instagram about tolls

Sarah Louise Redmond sent us a club recommendation on Instagram DM.

Donal sent us a message regarding his experience during a recent breakdown

Dean sent us an email about his way of dehumidifying

Campsites or stop overs:

Cat The Man left a revisit review on campsitereview.com about The Getaway Dungarvan

Recent camping trips

What’s on Charlie and Me this week? 

This Fridays video is of Corofin Village Hostel & Camping Park Co Clare

Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks:

Aaron has an air fryer arriving for the MH.

Camp life:

To book or not to book. Campsite booking systems.

And Finally some news: The meet up 2024, Treegrove Kilkenny, Sept 27^th  to 29^th. To book call Dan 086 830 8845

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

Record Date:   17/04/2024

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:

Vantastival back in 2025

Questions asked regarding Donegal camper-van site grants – Ocean FM

Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:

Liam sent us a festival follow up to our discussion last episode via email.

Question by email from David F about internal versus external screen covers.

Tourer asked on campsitereview.com asking for advice about the Western Greenway

Campsites or stop overs:

Liam K was on campsitereview.com reviewing Lough Key Forest Camping Park he was there in his caravan a few years ago and now as a motorhome owner he has this review.

What’s on Charlie and Me this week? 

• Last Fridays campsite review video was from Moat Farm in Donard Co Wicklow
• This Friday we revisit Lynders in Dublin to see even more changes they have made.
• The following Friday is Gyles Quay Dundalk followed by an Aier in Navan called Park Beo
  

Camp life:

Did anyone buy a new/used camper this year? Tell us about it? What layout or features did you go for?

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?

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?

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 28^th

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

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

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

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

Record Date:   30/08/2023

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

Online Chatter:

Big thanks and well done  to the Cork fire crew that recently rescued a dog from a camper fire.

Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:

Email from Anne about her new (to her) camper

Email from Michael about night knocks in Sligo

Cat The Man has a question about GAS on campsitereview.com

Campsites or stop overs:

An Campail Teach an Arrigal, near Dingle

Sextons  & Mountain Forge Escape West Cork
 

What’s on Charlie and Me this week? 

Wednesdays video is part 2 of a Q&A session and this Friday is a revisit to Sextons in Clonakilty

Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks:

Cozyswan Camping Stove with Piezo Ignition

Camp life:

Massive amount of roof tents out and about. Great to see.

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

Record Date:   02/08/2022

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:

Motorhome Working Group Ireland – Galway Bay FM interview – Galway city are missing out on Motorhome Tourism.

Thanks to Darren H for sharing: Cork County Council working to identify possible locations for motorhome parking in Carrigaline

Thanks to Stephen C for sharing: Wicklow town’s Aires park site for campervans to be on Murrough

Calls Made For More Camper Van Facilities In Tipp/Cashel/Cahir MD – Tipperary Mid West Radio

Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:

Update from James regarding his decision to convert existing van or get a new one

Peter on Twitter sent us a message for James from last wee about his reconversion

Rita has some YouTube suggestions.

Aidan has asked the listeners for help/advice

What’s on Charlie and Me this week?  Van build video this morning right up to date to last Friday.  No review video this Friday

Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks:

Do I need to have gas in a motorhome conversion.

Jamie from Strand Camping has some good advice for tourers to make site owners lives easier.

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

Record Date:   24/05/2023

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

Online Chatter:

Escape for a few days away in June – Top things to do – Camping Ireland https://www.campingireland.ie/escape-for-a-few-days-away-in-june-top-things-to-do/

Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:

Baz sent us an email with a request for stickers

Follow up to our chat about C1 and weights, Additional advice  and corrections given at motorhomeparkinglocations.com in a forum titled “The C1 — is it worth it?”

Campsites or stop overs:

Bill & Carol left a review on campsitereview.com regarding Meath Eco Park

What’s on Charlie and Me this week?  Today’s Build video was another bits & pieces no campsite review video this Friday they will be back soon as we head off over the next 3 weeks to Clare, Galway, Conamara, Mayo & Athlone

Interview:

June and Adrian hired a Motorhome in Australia for 6 weeks. Chris has a chat with them about it.

Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks:

Tips for first timers to France, thanks to Stephen from Reece the Relay on Instagram for the topic suggestions

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.

I have started work on My T3 Dream build project.

Aaron had hoped to get out reviewing campsites last week but the HYMER steering pump died and its still off the road, videos coming back on line soon

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?

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

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

Record Date:   31/08/2022

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:

Its Meetup Week – Bannow Bay Seaside Farm

Concern at camper van parking in Donegal Town – Ocean FM – North West Today

Online Chatter:

Emma Lewis McDonnell posted the first of a new series of videos on MEI on Facebook – Don’t be a Di@k, be like Mick

Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:

Hello to James Keane, he is currently binging on the podcast. On number 59. Stickers on the way.

Willie and Liz are traveling to Irelands North and North West currently and are looking for route suggestions.

Campsites or stop overs:

Liam K was in NI and gave us this review of Dungannon Campsite on campsitereview.com

What’s on Charlie and Me this week?  This Fridays video is the final stop on our Tour de France 2022

Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks:

Nathy  emailed  looking for recommendations of camping chairs

Camp life:

To the small few people not disposing of their rubbish on campsites correctly… We discuss a recent post from @SligoCaravanandCamping on Instagram

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

Record Date:   29/06/2022

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

Shout from Charlie to…
Fionn and Cathal and “Sparkles Unicorn Rainbow”

News:

NEC show in October 2022

Online Chatter:

Top tips and handy hacks to make your caravan & camping holiday easy – PART 1 – Camping Ireland

1st Annual Padraic`s Place Camptastic Campstival Vanstravaganza and Tent Fest – Padraic`s Place, Ballycastle, County Mayo –

Campsites or stop overs:

Chris discusses his recent visit to Eagle Point & The Apple Farm

What’s on Charlie and Me this week?  This Friday’s Charlie & Me video is a review of Wolohans Caravan Park in the beautiful county of Wicklow.

Tips & Camping hacks:

Tips for drying Towels on a rainy day

Eugene sent us a news article as a warning to listeners to be careful under a jacked up Motorhome

Camp life:

Some sad posts recently about some campsites and Aires closing due to risings costs. Hope it’s not a sign of things to come.

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

Record Date:   20/04/2022

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:

Delayed opening of Dicks Field

Online Chatter:

Reports on Facebook that Garda were checking for overweight campers near Ennis on the Easter bank Holiday weekend

Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:

Last Fridays Charlie & Me video was about the motorhome spaces in one part of Fermoy and it wasn’t a very positive review HOWEVER a lot of viewers agreed with Aaron and left comments on the video.

(Note: the spaces discussed on the podcast and videos have now been removed)

Lynn wants a camper and so do Jason and Darcy

Marie had a question about reversing sensors this morning.

Campsites or stop overs:

Two site visits for the crew last week

• Walsh’s Fields
• Bannow Bay seaside Farm

What’s on Charlie and Me this week?

• This mornings video was the introduction to your drivaway awning, the Vango Airhub Hexaway II.   
• This Friday’s video is part of the Motorhome Ireland Parking app aires visits in Co Cork.

Tips

Visiting Germany on holidays or to buy a motorhome? Handy Aires in central Hamburg – Wohnmobilhafen-Hamburg

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

Record Date:   13/04/2022

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

Meet-up chat

The meet up was a great event and everyone that was there want another one !!!!

News:

It’s hoped proposed south Longford caravan park could be open by end of summer | Shannonside.ie

One-way system for Kerry’s Slea Head scenic drive to come into force this summer to avoid two hour tailbacks – Independent.ie

Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:

Tracey was on over the weekend about the Charlie and me Road footage

Siobhan wrote requesting stickers

Angelica sent us a follow up email regarding Teardrop campers

Laura has an interesting question on tent facilities or lack there of…

Campsites or stop overs:

What’s on Charlie and Me this week?  Tonight at 9pm we have a video of last weekend’s Meet Up in Kilkenny.

Friday we have a Cork trilogy on Aires kicking off with the parking facilities in Fermoy Co Cork.

Products

HappiTurf Chocks/Levellers  – https://happiturfconversions.ie/exterior-accessories/

Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks:

Thanks to Eugene of this tip, Sky Hooks at the end of the pump bag in vango awnings

Troubleshooting:

Cliff at the meetup: No Gas to any appliances in the motorhome

Camp life:

To finish we have some out takes from “Meet The Campers ” from the Meet Up weekend where… Mark had Brain Freez, Joseph hadn’t a clue, Katie was place name blind & Bart didn’t know himself while Katie wasn’t ready and finally poor Maree was very forgetful & found religion.

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

Record Date:   16/02/2022

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:

Article in The Irish Sun – I’ve transformed my car into bedroom for €7K so I can cheaply travel around Ireland

Online Chatter:

Are campsites prices going up?

Listener messages & shout-outs:

Elayne on Twitter told us about the camping permit use in Scotland

Pat sent us an email about going (or not going) camping in Spain

A listener got in touch with a question about the Holy Grail of campsites very near a town or village and the sea or waterway.

Campsites or stop overs:

Follow up from Barry about  the booking.com style site for camp sites

Bill T sent us a follow to Barry’s email with a recommendation for campers and maybe campsites.

What’s on Charlie and Me this week? 

We have a video up this am an update on changes made to the BeeBaw.

Friday’s video is us fitting the solar for the last time OR IS IT !!!

Products

Cleaning products from CampingStuff.ie

Advice, Tips & Camping hacks:

Crit’Air sticker (Air Quality Certificate) – Camping in Paris you’ll need a special little sticker on your car or camper