The Camping Crew Podcast

samih wrote: »

Have been listening the series over the past couple of weeks. It's really good listen, well done Aaron and Chris. Going at episode 29 today and learning lots of good bits of information even after about 10 years of campervanning in Ireland and the continent. We tend to camp all through out the year and the Motorhome Parking Ireland app recommended by you guys has been a great addition to us. Just back from Donegal on Monday where we found two excellent overnight stays using it. I also agree with Aaron's review of the Strand Camping in Doonbeg, a real gem of a campsite with great owners. Likewise Glen of Aherlow has always been good to us.

We are on our second self built Sprinter that is nearing to completion after a year of building and gotta watch out for that 3.5t GVW limit. By chance we visited the Wanderlust this summer as we needed a spare pipe fitting while traveling in the West, and I was very impressed with the workmanship on the van they were building at the time. It was good to hear for them getting the interview. We are already at around 3 tons empty weight with just the driver onboard. One thing to point about the licence categories if you tow anything is that B licence only allows towing maximum of 750 kg trailer *and* the combined train weight cannot exceed over 3.5t including the trailer. Anything above that requires BE or even CE depending again on the GVW of the camper itself.

Going to get some all weather tyres for the van this week as we will be heading to the Continent next month and you never know what the conditions will be like in the Eastern extremeties of the trip. Have been testing the diesel heating system etc. over the past few weekends to make sure we won't freeze when over there. The biggest worry is the underslung freshwater tank if it gets properly cold and I might fit a teeoff for an internal water container as a backup plan.

Time to listen for another episode of Camping Crew podcast soon. Keep up the good work lads!

dory wrote: »

Really enjoying the podcast! I wonder am I the only person who has listened to all of your episodes who doesn't even own a tent, nevermind a caravan or a campervan. The people in work think it's hilarious that I got a shout out in the end of year episode (when you thanked people who contributed during 2019) on a camping podcast when I don't camp! I grew up camping and really want to get back into it.

Two things you might consider discussing. Are there many people who camp/campervan alone? And do you think it would be safe for a solo female? Aaron always says to introduce yourself to your neighbours when you arrive. When I travel alone I try not to draw attention to the fact that I'm travelling alone!

Also, pros and cons of caravan over campervan. Everyone keep saying buy a campervan, you'll only regret it later if you waste time on a caravan. But I'm more drawn to caravanning than campervanning. I don't like the idea of having another engine to service. Caravans just seem more homely. An interview with a caravanner who likes caravans would be great!

Lastly, a quick tip for other planners like me. If you join your local library you can read Practical Caravan and Practical Caravan for free on their RB Digital App. I think I may have already said that on this thread so apologies if I'm repeating myself.

Keep the podcasts coming!

PS I would love a sticker to put on my car!