The Camping Crew Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

Episode 195 

 

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?  

 

 

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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:   13/03/2023 

 

 

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: 

 

Darren Hickey and Doreen the Doblo both  sent us a very concerning news story  

 

 

Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:  

 

Paddy got in touch with us on Instagram to tell us about his ideal campsite facicities and asked us a question about YouTube. 

 

Paul was on to us asking about Windscreen covers internal or external and Dash cams. 

 

Peter got in touch on Insta asking about electric hobs and SQIs 

 

 

What's on Charlie and Me this week?   

 

Recently Charlie & Me has been all info videos 12v & 220v power in a motorhome then the review of the HR2 e-bike & this morning's video was all about the Smart Helmet I got with my e-bike from KRUZ 

 

 

Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks: 

 

Interview with John form Bear Hug Campers. They have released a new course for people thinking about doing a conversion.  

 

 

Camp life:  

 

T Philips is looking for festival and event recommendations for June in Ireland 

 

 

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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 

Threads:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast 

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:   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?  

 

 

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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 

Threads:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast 

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:   17/01/2024 

 

 

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: 

Some news regarding the New Ross Motorhome park 

 

Will we see you at the Liberty Music festival  

 

 

Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:  

Question from Jason at Limerick Campsite & Aires about electric Motorhomes off grid in Ireland 

 

Another form Jason: What's the most important facility that a campsite needs to have 

 

Chris has a question on email about a fault on his diesel heater 

 

We have a voice message from Claire Molloy about using a hair dryer off grid 

 

 

Campsites or stop overs: 

Review of Cashel Lodge Tipperary B&B and Camp Site - from Bill and Carol 

 

 

What's on Charlie and Me this week?   

Charlie & Me were off camping last weekend to Inch Campsite Kerry video coming soon but a written review is up on campsitereview.com 

 

 

Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks: 

More recommendations from Shane from last ep 

 

Tips and advice to start your journey for  more sustainable Camping 

 

 

Camp life:  

Check out Inside a FUTURISTIC Campervan / DIY Van Tour, from Ladi & Margaret on You Tube 

 

 

 

---oOo--- 

 

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 

Threads:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast 

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:   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? 

 

Who's interested in a live episode of the TCC 200 episode 

 

 

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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:   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 

 

 

 

---oOo--- 

 

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.