Episodios

  • Episode 202 - Blinking e-bike Wifi
    Mar 25 2026

    Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

    Record Date: 25/03/2026

    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:

    The feedback to our first podcast back was very good. It’s good to hear it the people kept the feed. Thank you for your continued support.

    Dave Burke - Lovely surprise to see a new camping crew podcast this morning in my podcast app, great to hear you both again.

    dave

    Jason Carmody sent on his thanks via Facebook and said brilliant news.

    Liam Reidy on Facebook: Nice 👍, you're crushing it! Keep up the good work.

    mountaintoglenthepodcast on instagram - Good to see you back. I enjoyed the latest episode and am looking forward to hearing many more

    Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:

    Robert Fitzgerald was in touch recently asking about bringing ebikes camping


    Aine asked a q on Spotify about Blink cameras and WiFi.

    News:

    Kerry County Council confirms it will provide pilot campervan facility this year

    The 2026 Irish Campsite Season is Officially open - Camping Ireland

    Calling All Coastal Campers: "Love Your Coast" Photography Competition Opens : CaravanCruise.ie

    Tipperary campervan site boosts local businesses, as calls for more facilities grow. - Independent.ie

    What's on Charlie and Me this week?

    We are in the final stages of planning our trip to Frace in June. Wales in July is all set up and ready to go.

    We headed off to Nagles in Doolin & to Ballinacorty in Arhelow for Patricks weekend had a great break.

    Ballinacorty Camp site hope to have a new on site coffee shop this May/June.

    We met Adrian from FatBoy Solo on YouTube check him out. https://www.youtube.com/@fatboysolo

    This week I was preparing the HYMER & VWT3 for their DOEs both passed thankfully.

    I have been doing slight body work on the T3 this week check it out on my Instagram & TikTok

    Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks:

    Stuff you should a few weeks before you go camping - Charlie & Me have a video up on what you should do/check a few weeks before you go camping

    Camp life:

    How do we encourage more campers from the more southern parts or Ireland to visit the northern counties?

    Again Charlie & Me have a section in our Playlist on YouTube on campsites in NI.

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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.

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  • Episode 201 - That was 2025, here’s 2026
    Feb 11 2026
    Episode 201 Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne Record Date:   11/02/2023 Welcome back 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. 2025 News Review: Newstalk: "The Great Facilities Debate" (Radio/National Media) In May 2025, the national conversation about the lack of infrastructure reached a boiling point on Lunchtime Live. Newstalk’s Lunchtime Live The 2025 Registration "Explosion" (CSO & Business News) The Central Statistics Office (CSO) data released throughout 2025 provided the "hard numbers" that made business headlines. Planning Row: The Tramore Refusal (Tourism & Infrastructure) The Story: A major planning application for a motorhome, surf, and glamping development in Tramore, Co. Waterford was officially refused in mid-2025. Article: Tramore motor park refusal appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála Infrastructure: The "Park-Up" Seesaw A massive trend in 2025 saw Irish pubs officially adding motorhome parking to their offerings as a way to bolster rural tourism. Article: https://extra.ie/2025/05/04/news/irish-news/campervans-rural-pubs Top 10 Campervan Sites in Ireland Deirdre Mullins and RTE published a curated list of the top 10 must-visit campervan sites in Ireland, showcasing the best scenic and well-equipped spots for travellers. Article: https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/travel/2025/0712/1523078-review-i-put-10-campervan-sites-in-ireland-to-the-test/ New Campervan Park Planned for Narin, Donegal Source: https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/1970652/planning-sought-for-new-naran-campervan-park-aimed-at-high-profile-users.html Useful free Guide to Buying a Campervan in Ireland. https://www.trekvanacampers.ie/post/buying-a-used-campervan-in-ireland Auto-Sleepers Expands into Northern Ireland Source: https://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/motorhomes/news/auto-sleepers-adds-camper-ni-network New Dunfanaghy Caravan Park Granted Permission Source: https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/1942388/granted-permission-for-new-dunfanaghy-caravan-park-upheld-by-an-coimisiun-pleanala.html Motorhome Park Proposal delayed for New Ross A new 23-bay motorhome park in New Ross has been delayed for “a year or longer” due to concerns regarding its potential impact on the River Barrow. A Journey into Ireland’s Mystical Heart Source: https://www.irishpost.com/travel/a-journey-into-irelands-mystical-heart-by-campervan-286098 Vantastival 2025 Return, The popular Vantastival festival returned to Co. Louth for the last time. Source: https://www.vantastival.com/ 2026: The Getaway outside of Dungarvan Waterford is going Adult Only Donegal Tourism Prioritizes Camping and Campervans for 2026 Source: https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/donegal-county-council-outlines-2026-tourism-priorities-with-focusing-on-the-tbex-conference-success-digital-marketing-and-infrastructure-investments-growth-in-ireland/ Campsites or stop overs: 2025 saw season 8 of Charlie & Me we reviewed 36 campsites including our Isle Of Mann tour taking in 6 sites What's on Charlie and Me this week? Season 9 we are taking on Pub Stops as well as campsites this season AND we are off to Wales in July for 7 campsite reviews. We want your input for 2026 We welcome your suggestion regarding interesting topics, interviews, tips and hacks, camping products, gadgets, sites, etc. We love getting your messages, ideas, campsite suggestions/reviews, products, news items to discuss on the podcast. To get in touch with us: Web: thecampingcrew.ie Email: CampingCrewPodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @TheCampingCrewPodcast http://www.charlieandme.iehttp://www.campsitereview.com We hope that you like our podcast. If you did please subscribe and tell your camping friends about us.
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  • Episode 200 a Q&A from Treegrove Campsite Kilkenny (cut2)
    Oct 13 2024

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

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  • Episode 199 A class low profile
    Aug 21 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.

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  • Episode 198 - Liberty Roof Blink
    Jul 10 2024
    Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne Record Date: 10/07/2023 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 Dave Laura, Declan and Daisy News: Well done to the organisers for the Liberty Festival and the campsites last weekend. Superbly well organised. Still a few pitches for our meet up in Treegrove Kilkenny 27 28 & 29th Sept ring Dan on 0868308845 Permission refused for extensive Tramore motorhome, surf and glamping development Charles Coughlan posted today in IMG about parking at Castletownbere Online Chatter: Advice from Chataeu Ducatto 97 on Campsitereview.com about CCTV Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs: Anne B asked a question about Roof Covers Campsites or stop overs: ChataeuDucatto97 was on campsitereview.com with this review of River Valley Caravan Park Con m sent in a short note about Camping Bilbao Really nice campsite in Bilbao - “Camping Bilbao” for those taking the ferry to Spain. Can’t prebook though. Location is spectacular. Regular bus service into the city. (Will share the photos) What's on Charlie and Me this week? the previous 2 Fridays were stop 1 & 2 of the French Connection 2024 tour & this Friday stop 3 on out French Connection is Il De Re Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks: Some great tips here from Dean on tour in the South of France Hey guys, Greetings from the South of France.  Near Narbonne.   We've been on the road a month and apart from a low branch incident we're having a great time.  Before I left I bought a 2000 watt double electric stove. A portable handy little one. I got it in Sound Store Waterford.  €50 I think. We've been mainly on campsites using our ACSI card. Roughly 20 a night in Spain & France. Because we're mostly on campsites we're mostly plugged in so this stove is getting some use. Even boiling our whistling kettle. I bought a gas bottle in Spain when I arrived. It's the same connection in Ireland. You can opt to buy the bottle without a return contract and it's about €20 cheaper. I won't be back in Spain so I opted for this. Repsol is a major petrol station over there. That's where I got it.  The stove will pull 8 amps if both hobs are on fully but even if you have a 6amp hook up you could have both hobs on 70% and you'd be fine on 6amps and plenty hot to cook.  That's my main tip so far. Save a bit of gas and try not change bottles too often as they are different in most countries as well as the green aspect of cooking on electricity.   All the best lads, love the show! Dean Carroll Grantham Leisure on TokTok for great Tips https://www.tiktok.com/@granthamsleisure?_t=8nsbwfN16iO&_r=1 Camp life: Inspired by a cousin of mine Philip. Have you ever considered a Motorhome swap? ---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 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.
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  • Episode 197 - Rescue Me
    Jun 5 2024

    Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

    Record Date: 05/06/2023

    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:

    Popular Limerick camping park not open to holidaymakers this season

    Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:

    Follow up to our chat about online booking from Tourer

    Dave sent us an email about EU caravan rescue for France


    Stephen asked us about Motorhome breakdown cover in France

    ChataeuDucatto97 was on campsitereview.com asking about disposal of smaller gas canisters

    Campsites or stop overs:

    ChataeuDucatto97 wrote on campsitereview.com regarding Lynders Motorhome park

    Val Perry lett a review also of Lynders Motorhome park

    Comments From YouTube from Phil and Helen about Kilmore Quay

    What's on Charlie and Me this week?

    Last Fridays video was from Dunbeacon Camping & Glamping Durrus West Cork

    This Friday as we head off to France we have a review of The Hideaway Skibbereen

    The following 2 weeks while we are away the Friday videos will be "meet the campsite owners"

    From Keel Camping Achill & St Margaret's Camping Wexford

    Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks:

    Camperfryer Air Fryer from campingstuff.ie

    Camp life:

    Does anyone keep water in their toilet bowl while parked up to stop nasty spells?

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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.

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  • Episode 196 - Toll Club Bookings
    May 8 2024

    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 extra news: The meet up 2024 Treegrove Kilkenny Sept 27th to 29th. To book call Dan 086 830 8845

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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.

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  • Episode 195 Silver Greenway Shanty
    Apr 17 2024

    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.

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