The Camping Crew

Episode 177 - Pop-top Electric Deflectors

The Camping Crew

Show Notes

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

Record Date: 26/04/2023

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.

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News:

The Wicklow News reported on Friday that a planning application for additional camping has been lodged at Jack Whites pub

Ardmore Seaview Park opened today.

April showers bring forth May flowers - Get planning your Bank Holiday - check out what happening this BH weekend - from Camping Ireland

Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:

Peter sent us a follow up to our deflector conversation on the last episode

@LandDVantures on Instagram asked a question about camper electrics

Jenna asked a question on Instagram about getting a pop-top fitted

Wrong EP camping ticket

What's on Charlie and Me this week?

This mornings build video was a bits and pieces on wheels fiberglass work and the skylight removal…

This Friday's campsite review is a revisit to Blarney in Co Cork, with a chat to a couple that have been traveling the world in their Land Rover Defender for the past 3 years.

Tips:

Tips for traveling to Disneyland Paris in your Camper

Consider going off season

Just a big car park at Disney itself, Motorhomes tend to park near the bud area. Cannot pre book I believe . Approx €45

You need to buy a parking ticket for each day there. Before 10am

Consider using a local campsite and travel in, but book campsite and Disney tickets early. Lots of travel options to and from Disney

Download the Disney app.

Plan your day if only going for one day

Get in early

Check out some of the Disney related Facebook groups for latest info.

Measure kids height before going and know which rides they rare allowed on. Details on app.

Val de Europe next to Disney for shopping

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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

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