The Camping Crew

Episode 171 - Retired Gas Extras

The Camping Crew

Show Notes

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

Record Date: 01/02/2023

Welcome to The Camping Crew podcast with Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

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News:

Calor Gas announced that they will discontinue the supply of all smaller bottles with immediate effect.

Kildare Nationalist: Experts warn how van conversions can void your insurance, as demand soars 125%

Online Chatter:

Happy retirement to Samuel from Nore Valley Pet Farm and Camping

Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:

Shout out to Maeve_Cork on instagram

Additional side window, question from Paddy Wright on instagram.

Paudie was on via email asking about essentials for his new VW T6

Campsites or stop overs:

Motorhome Parking Locations app is out now

First outing to The Getaway in Co Waterford

What's Charlie & Me up to.

We sold the BeeBaw its gone to a new home in Dublin.

I have started work on My T3 Dream build project.

Aaron had hoped to get out reviewing campsites last week but the HYMER steering pump died and its still off the road, videos coming back on line soon

Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks:

Tips for keeping the inside of the windshield from freezing over night or defrosting tips without a heap of ice inside the van

Camp life:

Refilling fuel, do you chance it or keep it topped up?

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