The Camping Crew

Episode 157 - Red Tape Showers

The Camping Crew

Show Notes

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

Record Date: 22/06/2022

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:

Expressions of Interest - Sandybanks Caravan & Camping Park, Keel, Achill -Thanks to Elaine for sharing this on Twitter

Online Chatter:

Gerry Dymond posted this on the Irish Motorhome Group FB page about where to find Municipal Camping sites in France.

On Instagram & Face Book Arlene McAfee tells us about her directory of Public Showers in Ireland for Van Lifers

Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:

Did anyone have any hassle getting into festival campsites last weekend?

Tony Bolger sent us an email with his sat nav solution

Campsites or stop overs:

Where did we go last weekend?

What's on Charlie and Me this week? Charlie & Me this Friday is Ocean Island Camping Park Fethard on Sea Co Wexford

Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks:

Although not really an issue in Ireland we came across a good tip from a Tools group on Facebook

Camp life:

Let’s talk about the seatbelt door locking security trick. Safety or security?

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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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