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The Camping Crew Podcast

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    #32
    IAmChrisByrne
    Registered Users Posts: 171 ✭✭IAmChrisByrne


    Episode 17 of The Camping Crew podcast is out now in all the usual podcast apps.
    We discuss Aarons recent visit to Seal Caves in Achill. Using the Amazon Fire Stick in your van. More in our camping abroad series. Motorhome layouts and more.
    Please feel free to suggest topics that you’d like covered on the podcast.
    https://anchor.fm/the-camping-crew
    #CampingHacks #Motorhome #Campervan #Vanlife #Camping


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    #33
    IAmChrisByrne
    Registered Users Posts: 171 ✭✭IAmChrisByrne


    Episode 18 of The Camping Crew podcast is out in all the usual podcast apps. We chat to Stef about buying a second hand motorhome
    We discuss Aarons recent visit to Strandhill Campsite Sligo and more.
    https://anchor.fm/the-camping-crew


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    #34
    IAmChrisByrne
    Registered Users Posts: 171 ✭✭IAmChrisByrne


    Episode 19 of The Camping Crew podcast is out now.
    We discuss Aarons visit to Cong. Offsite camper facilities. Water meter hose attachment. Campsite abroad tips. Payload explained.
    https://anchor.fm/the-camping-crew


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    #35
    PhilipJ
    Registered Users Posts: 84 ✭✭PhilipJ


    Hi Guys
    Just listening to the podcast, its great on ep 3 at the minute. perhaps look at the self build conversions, there are some company's around the country who specialise in this.


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    #36
    IAmChrisByrne
    Registered Users Posts: 171 ✭✭IAmChrisByrne


    PhilipJ wrote: »
    Hi Guys
    Just listening to the podcast, its great on ep 3 at the minute. perhaps look at the self build conversions, there are some company's around the country who specialise in this.

    Thanks for the feedback PhilipJ. We hope to interview a company soon that does the conversions. And then talk with someone that has done a conversion themselves.


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    #37
    IAmChrisByrne
    Registered Users Posts: 171 ✭✭IAmChrisByrne


    Episode 20 of The Camping Crew podcast is out now.
    We discuss Aarons visit to Ballinacourty Co Tipp. Offsite camper facilities. Camping hacks. Motorhome parking. Full cost of purchasing a motorhome.
    https://anchor.fm/the-camping-crew


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    #38
    PhilipJ
    Registered Users Posts: 84 ✭✭PhilipJ


    IAmChrisByrne wrote: »
    Thanks for the feedback PhilipJ. We hope to interview a company soon that does the conversions. And then talk with someone that has done a conversion themselves.
    Brilliant, the VRT issue after conversion, seems to be a lot of confusion and unkowns in terms of cost and how its calculated etc...


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    #39
    dory
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    Just listened to four episodes, well done! Looking forward to to hearing the rest. I've subscribed on Spotify.

    As has been mentioned above, the sound is an issue at the beginning. In one it's perfect when you're out and about interviewing someone in Blarney, then sounds like you're underwater in the studio. I listened to 20 and 19 first, then decided to start from the beginning. If I'd randomly stumbled upon your podcast I wouldn't have listened past episode 1 due to the sound. Just something to keep in mind, would be a shame to put people off.


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    #40
    IAmChrisByrne
    Registered Users Posts: 171 ✭✭IAmChrisByrne


    Thanks for the feedback Dory. We were really finding our feet at the start regarding the sound quality. It does get better as you listen as we changed the mics and recording computers. We actually don’t record in a studio but at home over Skype. Aaron is in Co Tipp and I’m in Co Waterford. Hopefully the content will keep people listening (fingers crossed).


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    #41
    IAmChrisByrne
    Registered Users Posts: 171 ✭✭IAmChrisByrne


    Episode 21 of The Camping Crew podcast is out now.
    We discuss Aarons visit to Tree Grove. Chris’s visit to Strand Camping. A new site. The kindness of campers. Getting away. Changes to your van.
    https://anchor.fm/the-camping-crew


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    #42
    Bawnmore
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    I binged this on a drive back from Dublin to Galway earlier in the week and I must say I really enjoy it. Nearly up to to the latest episode now. We have access to a camper, but mainly use a tent and the campsite reviews are definitely opening our eyes to a lot of campsites we wouldn't have tried before. Keep it up!


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    #43
    IAmChrisByrne
    Registered Users Posts: 171 ✭✭IAmChrisByrne


    Bawnmore wrote: »
    I binged this on a drive back from Dublin to Galway earlier in the week and I must say I really enjoy it. Nearly up to to the latest episode now. We have access to a camper, but mainly use a tent and the campsite reviews are definitely opening our eyes to a lot of campsites we wouldn't have tried before. Keep it up!

    Thanks for the great feedback Bawnmore. Delighted to hear that you are enjoying them. Feel free to suggest anything that you’d like us to cover.


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    #44
    IAmChrisByrne
    Registered Users Posts: 171 ✭✭IAmChrisByrne


    Episode 22 of The Camping Crew podcast is out now.
    We discuss Aarons visit to Parsons Green. Jamie give us a campsites owners view. Dingle driving tips. Vanderlust interview. Camping in the rain and driving sweets.
    https://anchor.fm/the-camping-crew


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    #45
    IAmChrisByrne
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    ‪Episode 23 of The Camping Crew podcast is out now.‬
    ‪We discuss our visit to Dunmore East. Not overnighting in Phoenix Park. Tent repairs. Motorhome camper toolbox and securing stuff when travelling.‬
    ‪https://anchor.fm/the-camping-crew ‬


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    #46
    IAmChrisByrne
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    ‪Episode 24 of The Camping Crew podcast is out now. AFrames & WiFi. On this episode we discuss Stickers, Willowbrook Glamping, overnighting in Dublin, A-Frame towing, campsite WiFi and doing you duty.‬
    ‪https://anchor.fm/the-camping-crew ‬


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    #47
    IAmChrisByrne
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    ‪Episode 25 of our Podcast is available now. We chat about Tyre Maintainance we chat to Nigel from Charles Camping and we tell you how to get hold of our van stickers‬
    https://anchor.fm/the-camping-crew


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    #48
    rustynutz
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    Well done on the podcasts, really enjoyable I have listened to them all over the last few weeks. Just to clarify on something Aaron said on one of the recent podcasts on the 3.5 ton gvw and licence requirements. My understanding is that on a normal B car license you can only drive a vehicle that has an overall weight, (GVW)including passengers, fuel and payload of 3.5 tons. Aaron was suggesting that the empty weight of his camper was 3.5 ton, and he was over the weight limit once it was loaded. If that was the case his Gross Vehicle Weight would be greater than 3.5 ton and he would require a C1 or C licence.
    There is a lot of confusion over this generally and it would be good to clear it up once and for all as I believe a lot of people are currently driving around in vehicles unaware that they dont have the correct license to drive them. On a side note, a bus or coach licence doesn't allow you drive a motorhome over 3.5 ton either, only a C1 or C (rigid truck) licence covers motorhomes.


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    #49
    IAmChrisByrne
    Registered Users Posts: 171 ✭✭IAmChrisByrne


    rustynutz wrote: »
    Well done on the podcasts, really enjoyable I have listened to them all over the last few weeks. Just to clarify on something Aaron said on one of the recent podcasts on the 3.5 ton gvw and licence requirements. My understanding is that on a normal B car license you can only drive a vehicle that has an overall weight, (GVW)including passengers, fuel and payload of 3.5 tons. Aaron was suggesting that the empty weight of his camper was 3.5 ton, and he was over the weight limit once it was loaded. If that was the case his Gross Vehicle Weight would be greater than 3.5 ton and he would require a C1 or C licence.
    There is a lot of confusion over this generally and it would be good to clear it up once and for all as I believe a lot of people are currently driving around in vehicles unaware that they dont have the correct license to drive them. On a side note, a bus or coach licence doesn't allow you drive a motorhome over 3.5 ton either, only a C1 or C (rigid truck) licence covers motorhomes.

    Thanks for for the great feedback and information @RustyNutz we really appreciate your post and we will definitely bring this important topic up soon on the podcast.

    Chris & Aaron


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    Alkers
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    rustynutz wrote: »
    Well done on the podcasts, really enjoyable I have listened to them all over the last few weeks. Just to clarify on something Aaron said on one of the recent podcasts on the 3.5 ton gvw and licence requirements. My understanding is that on a normal B car license you can only drive a vehicle that has an overall weight, (GVW)including passengers, fuel and payload of 3.5 tons. Aaron was suggesting that the empty weight of his camper was 3.5 ton, and he was over the weight limit once it was loaded. If that was the case his Gross Vehicle Weight would be greater than 3.5 ton and he would require a C1 or C licence.
    There is a lot of confusion over this generally and it would be good to clear it up once and for all as I believe a lot of people are currently driving around in vehicles unaware that they dont have the correct license to drive them. On a side note, a bus or coach licence doesn't allow you drive a motorhome over 3.5 ton either, only a C1 or C (rigid truck) licence covers motorhomes.
    Just to +1 on this, the license is related to the maximum permissible load on the vehicle - what it's actual load is (empty or completely overloaded) is irrelevant.


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    #51
    IAmChrisByrne
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    ‪Episode 26 of The Camping Crew Podcast is available now. We chat about ‬Driving Licenses, cleaning house, Desert House, antennas and more.
    https://anchor.fm/the-camping-crew


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    #52
    IAmChrisByrne
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    Episode 27 ‪of The Camping Crew Podcast is available now. We chat about ‬winter prep preparations for your Motorhome, Campervan and Caravan. We also talk about sleeping dogs.
    https://anchor.fm/the-camping-crew
    #CampingHacks #Motorhome #Campervan #Vanlife #Camping #Caravan


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    #53
    IAmChrisByrne
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    Episode 28 ‪of The Camping Crew Podcast is available now in all good podcast apps. Aaron and Chris chat about ‬Security, amazing spaces, dead spaces and more.
    https://anchor.fm/the-camping-crew


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    #54
    IAmChrisByrne
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    ‪Episode 30 of The Camping Crew Podcast is available now on all good podcast apps. Aaron, Chris and our guest Ross chat about Camping on a budget, coffee and much more.‬
    ‪https://anchor.fm/the-camping-crew ‬


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    #55
    IAmChrisByrne
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    Episode 31 ‪of The Camping Crew Podcast is available now on all good podcast apps. Aaron and Chris chat about‬ the Caravan and Motorhome Show at the NEC, campsite accessibility and more.
    https://anchor.fm/the-camping-crew


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    #56
    IAmChrisByrne
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    Episode 32 of The Camping Crew Podcast is available now on all good podcast apps. Aaron and Chris chat about heater power trips and removing moisture. We chat with Ruth and Con about travels in Europe‬
    ‪https://anchor.fm/the-camping-crew ‬


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    #57
    willthiswork
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    IAmChrisByrne wrote: »
    Episode 32 of The Camping Crew Podcast is available now on all good podcast apps. Aaron and Chris chat about heater power trips and removing moisture. We chat with Ruth and Con about travels in Europe‬
    ‪https://anchor.fm/the-camping-crew ‬

    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!


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    #58
    IAmChrisByrne
    Registered Users Posts: 171 ✭✭IAmChrisByrne


    willthiswork wrote: »
    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!

    Hi Will...

    Glad you liked the interview. We had a lot of good feedback. I hope to record a follow up interview covering Italy Greece and the Baltic’s in more detail before Christmas if I can.


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    #59
    IAmChrisByrne
    Registered Users Posts: 171 ✭✭IAmChrisByrne


    ‪Episode 33 of The Camping Crew Podcast is available now on all good podcast apps. Tony’s self-build, Moneylands Farm stopover and more. ‬
    ‪https://anchor.fm/the-camping-crew‬


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    #60
    bogman
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    Great stuff Chris & Aaron, thanks for the stickers, looking forward to listening to the latest podcast.


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    #61
    samih
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    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!


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