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The Camping Crew

Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrnewww.thecampingcrew.ie
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. Other Tags: RV, Campsites, Stopovers, Aires, etc
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Episodes

Episode 51 - Campsites closing, cat litter and camping kitchens

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. News: We received and email from Bryan Web about campsites that are closing due to the Coronavirus Motorhome Craic thread - Subject: Temporary site closures https://www.motorhomecraic.com/forum/topic.php?t=21394 Tips: While we are all grounded why not catch up on the little jobs on your camper moto...

Mar 18, 202024 min

Episode 50 - Camping solo, changing wheels and vinegar

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. News: Vantastival is postponed until September back on the 18th and 20th There is a new website that is offering free adverts for private sales. Its called: IMCS - IRISH MOTORHOME & CARAVAN SALES The Website is: https://irishmotorhomesales.com/ Hilary Britton says .. I've been planning for a wh...

Mar 11, 202045 min

Episode 49 - A hook, a stitch and a plot of land

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. News: Possible new camper van park for the Hook peninsula, details from the New Ross Standard Follow-ups & shout-outs: We read an email in to charlie@aaronburchael.com from D about his plan to invest in a camper to get out an about with his disability We read a post from campsitereview.com from...

Mar 04, 202028 min

Episode 48 - Charlie hits 1000, all terrain tyres and fishing sites

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. News: Charlie & Me hit over 1,000 subscribers (1018 today) Follow-ups & shout-outs: Hi to Kevin and Aoife who are out in Austria listening to The Camping Crew, thanks for the Photos it looks amazing out there. In follow up to our recent ferry chat from Mick Percival we got a follow up messa...

Feb 26, 202024 min

Episode 47 TVs, ferry prices and discounts

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. News: The stopover at Cobh the 5Ft Way is to reopen following recent works. Follow-ups & shout-outs: We discuss an email from Mick Percival about ferry prices and discounts Campsites or stop overs: We read out and discuss two very different reviews on the same campsite from campsitereview.com: ...

Feb 19, 202021 min

Episode 46 - Noisy rattles, storage boxes and duvets

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. News: Planning issues preventing Kilmore Quay campsite from opening Follow-ups & shout-outs: Tony Grant sent us a message via Twitter to see if we had any thoughts regarding the UK tax rise on registering new motorhomes, Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) Campsites or stop overs: BRANDON HILL CAMPING &a...

Feb 12, 202028 min

Episode 45 - Gas cylinders, grills and help with imports

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. Follow-ups & shout-outs: Gary O’Connor left us a Facebook post in the Camping with Kids in IRELAND group. We got a message from Rigor Morris on Boards.ie about bringing gas canisters to festivals. Great suggestion from Caroline Murphy on Twitter Thanks to J Morgan for the sticker request and sh...

Feb 05, 202026 min

Episode 44 - Habitation checks, windows vacs & full-timers

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. News: New ferry operator to run sailings from Rosslare to destinations in Europe Irelands newest bridge open Bypassing New Ross from Waterford/Kilkenny to Wexford Road. This will cut travel time by 15 to 25 mins in the South East Campsites or stop overs: Aaron tells us about his recent camping trip...

Jan 29, 202028 min

Episode 43 - Easkey review, Shared ownership & packing for festivals

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. News: We chat about a Call for Campervan parking in Kilmacthomas at the Waterford Greenway, From this week's Waterford News and Star Follow-ups & shout-outs: Trev from Galway sent us a message saying that he is enjoying the podcast and when he’s not listening in the Motorhome he listens in on h...

Jan 22, 202041 min

Episode 42 - Inverters, Solar, Tyre Gauges and Jump Starts

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. News: We heard this week of two campsites not re opening for the 2020 season. Follow-ups & shout-outs: Harvey Mushman sent us a message via twitter asking about inverters and solar Campsites or stop overs: We read out and discuss a post from rigormortis to campsitereview.com Products: We discus...

Jan 15, 202039 min

Season 2 Episode 41 - Motorhome layouts and 2nd hand brands

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. Follow-ups & shout-outs: We sent out good load of stickers over the Christmas. Thanks for the requests Campsites or stop overs: He have a review of Brandon hill camping - From Bolto02 at campsitereview.com Website: Campercontact.com - list of sites & stopovers aLL over the world check it ou...

Jan 08, 202032 min

Episode 40 - Interview playbacks

Happy New Year & Safe Camping for 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. Interviews Louise tells us about the 10 year of Vantastival (0.55sec) Dave Hanley Valderlust (17.40) Tony Bolger Self Build (27.30) Steff Matt - first time buyer (37.36) If you would like a sticker for your motorhome or Campervan just send us your address ...

Dec 31, 201950 min

Episode 39 - 2019 Our first year review

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. News : Belmullet - “A new visitor space at the docks to provide cycling, walking, motor home and water-based activity facilities” article from The Connaught Telegraph - https://www.con-telegraph.ie/news/roundup/articles/2019/12/09/4183338-funding-for-untapped-mayo-tourism-resource-welcomed/ Follow-...

Dec 17, 201924 min

Episode 38 - Foldable

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. Follow-ups & shout-outs: Message in from Dennis with a campsite recommendation - Kinnego Marina Camping Campsites or stop overs: Battlebridge Caravan and Camping, Leitrim - Review in from Darren Gallagher Tips, Campinghacks, Products, Camping Websites or Apps: Foldable / Collapsible - Kettle, b...

Dec 10, 201918 min

Episode 37 - Mileage, lint rollers and grub stops

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. Follow-ups & shout-outs: vinapaddy has just posted the following in the "The Camping Crew Podcast" thread , on Boards.ie asking about mileage on a van that he is considering buying. We also discuss the reply from Autumnalcore. We received a message form Tony Grant on Twitter telling about his t...

Dec 03, 201917 min

Episode 36 - Classes, types and sonic soaking

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. Follow-ups & shout-outs: We kick off with an email to charlie@aaronburchael.com from The Carey’s We follow up with a great email in from Darren Gallagher asking about Motorhome classes, T types by and campsite reviews. Campsites or stop overs: A Camping Crew hoodie & Charlie & Me Polo S...

Nov 26, 201928 min

Episode 35 - Captains chair cover, Quann’s and Lough Rynn

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. Follow-ups & shout-outs: We received a nice Email from AB about her Favourite item in her campervan. DIY covers on the captain's chairs, simple towel bath sheets with a stitch at the top to hang over headrest. Waterford Council to drive on with new camper van site in Quann’s Dungarvan. Message ...

Nov 19, 201921 min

Episode 34 Campsite Costs & Solar

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. Follow-ups & shout-outs: Thanks to a FB post from Anthony Murthagh we chat about campsite costs We chat about Michelle Hall's Update on my motion to have Motorhome parking in Drogheda/South Louth. Campsites or stop overs: Lot of people still out camping which is great to see keep warm we chat a...

Nov 12, 201925 min

Episode 33 - Tony's self-build, Moneylands Farm stopover and more

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. Follow-ups & shout-outs: WillThisWork (handle) got in touch at Boards.ie to say: It was really great hearing from Ruth and Con about their travels. I'd love to know more about their experience going through Italy to Greece cos I'm planning on doing that next summer! We received a lovely email r...

Nov 05, 201926 min

Episode 32 - Power trips, salt and Greece

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. Follow-ups & shout-outs: We received a lovely message from Charles Coughlan on the Irish Motorhome Group on Facebook. Charles is new to podcasting and is enjoying our chats. We received a message from Jim, the Ringleader, at MotorhomeFun: Aaron was away camping over the weekend and gave out a f...

Oct 29, 201928 min

Episode 31 - Motorhome show and campsite accessibility

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. Follow-ups & shout-outs: We received an email from Sprinter last week in follow up to our recent chat about speed limits when towing Tony a new member on campsitereview.com left us a nice message and told us about his self build At the weekend we visited the Caravan and Motorhome Show at the NE...

Oct 22, 201924 min

Episode 30 Budget Camping & Coffee

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. Follow-ups & shout-outs: We read out a Twitter message from Tony G. Tony is a camping veteran of 30 years. 2 Messages in this week from regular contributors Aoife and KEVIN Aoife first asking about breakdown assist abroad Kevin with some suggestions about winter camping Message from MotorhomeCr...

Oct 15, 201920 min

Episode 29 - Winter Campsites and Safe Wild Camping in Ireland

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. News Saw a post on MotorhomeCrac at the weekend a from Chevy g20 about a recall on Thule Omnistore motorised awning. https://www.thule.com/en-gb/gb…5-q4565Sec Follow-ups & shout-outs: Tony got in touch with us on Twitter about the August TV antenna: Thanks for the advice and love the podcast, p...

Oct 08, 201924 min

Episode 28 - Security, amazing spaces and dead spaces

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. News : County Clare “behind the curve” in catering for camper vans - https://www.clareecho.ie/clare-behind-the-curve-in-catering-for-camper-vans/ Follow-ups & shout-outs: Craig Breakey sent on some pictures recently of his van with our stickers on it. We tweeted them out, have a look. More from...

Oct 01, 201928 min

Episode 27 - Winter prep and sleeping dogs

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. Follow-ups & shout-outs: Ally from MotorhomeIreland.com and MotorhomeCraic sent in a very detailed follow up email regarding TVs and Wifi in your Motorhome Campsites or stop overs: Charlie Dee & Aaron revisited Kilmore Quay Camping Park Wexford over the weekend, however we hear what Mr Blue...

Sep 24, 201927 min

Episode 26 - Driving Licenses not clarified, cleaning house, Desert House andTV antennas

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. News: County Council Warms Up to Camper Van Site in Youghal https://www.eastcorkjournal.ie/county-council-warms-up-to-camper-van-site-in-youghal/ Follow-ups & shout-outs: Email from Craig based in Barrow in Furness in the UK From RustyNutz and Alkers on Boards.ie about Driving licenses Email fr...

Sep 17, 201929 min

Episode 25 - Tyre Maintenance Parking distances and Charles Camping

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. Follow-ups & shout-outs: Fantastic emails from Dennis all about Aframes, meetup planned. Follow up email from a campsite owner (anon) to our chat about WiFi in Campsites Marie sent us a super email also. Hi to everyone that Aaron met in Ardmore over the weekend. Did anyone spot the new hoodie. ...

Sep 10, 201931 min

Episode 24 AFrames & WiFi

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. Follow-ups & shout-outs: Request for Stickers From Mark K on Twitter Hi guys, loving the podcast. I would love the podcast stickers. Where can I get one. We briefly posted the wrong episode last week. Thanks to a couple of avid listeners we were able to repost the correct one quickly. Campsites...

Sep 03, 201949 min

Episode 23 Secure your stuff, what's in you toolbox and repair tape

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 & subjects that you suggest. Follow-ups & shout-outs: Message from James Howard & Hilton9 on MotrohomeIreland.com Message from Claire on Twitter with some camping related questions. Adrian got in touch by Facebook message inviting us up to his camp site take a look at his web site www.co...

Aug 27, 201928 min

Episode 22 Clockwise sweets in the rain

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 & subjects that you suggest. Follow-ups & shout-outs: We received a message from Bawnmore on boards.ie: Telling us he is enjoying the Podcasts.... Jamie from Strand camping got in touch regarding our discussion on Fanore in the last episode and gives us his view from a campsite owner perspec...

Aug 20, 201934 min
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