MotorhomeCraic, UK & Irelands longest running Motorhome Communities. https://motorhomecraic.com/rss.php en Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:54:27 +0100 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:54:27 +0100 CBACK Forum https://motorhomecraic.com/shared/syndication_gfx/touch_icon.png https://motorhomecraic.com/shared/syndication_gfx/touch_icon.png MotorhomeCraic, UK & Irelands longest running Motorhome Communities. 144 144 Fitted a BBQ connection point, always meaning to, but didn't have anything to use off it, thanks to Chris and Brian I now have. 10699_b4xm04jy https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26296 Sun, 25 May 2025 21:39:07 +0100 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26296 The Muppet's in Dublin Corporation have inforced their anti motorhome tourism again by erricting new barriers on the 3 car parks on the strand road in Dublin. They were always good for Tourist coming off the ferry's and for St Vincent Hospital visits. GOBSHITS the lot of them. :rage::clown: https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26293 Fri, 16 May 2025 07:16:57 +0100 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26293 A copy of request/letter sent to several Carlow urban councillors. Let's hope it is the start of something positive!! Hi , As you are aware for the last couple of years, I have been encouraging you to make a strong case at Council meetings for a Council-run motorhome Aire (stopover facility) for Carlow town. Many Councils around the country already have official aires in place, eg. Wexford (Ferrybank), Cobh and Clonmel to name just a few. A quick Google will name many more. I was prompted to write this e-mail by last Friday’s ‘Nationwide' (18th April) report on “Barrow Valley Activities Hub”, which gave “fantastic coverage on Graiguenamanagh on Nationwide tonight! with Presenter Anne Cassin, highlighting tourism on the Carlow/Kilkenny border…" https://www.rte.ie/player/series/nationwide/SI0000001172?epguid=IH10008772-25-0043 Many people interviewed by the presenter were so positive about ‘The Hub”. The town of Graiguenamanagh has reaped huge benefit from the whole project… https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26285 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:02:55 +0100 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26285 Hello GregJacqui123, Welcome to Motorhome Craic, Ireland's longest running motorhome community, why not introduce yourself here so we can welcome you properly. We hope you enjoy MHC and if you need any help using our website then just ask. Please add your location to your profile, if you have any questions then it helps other members help YOU, we only need a County not an address. Thanks for registering, The Craic team https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26283 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:08:38 +0100 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26283 Another update, fantastic app now!! https://www.campercontact.com/en I'm enquiring if they would like all our Irish stopovers to add. https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26282 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:49:03 +0100 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26282 Does anyone know if it's still possible to park overnight in the carpark prior to the 9am sailing to Bilbao please ? https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26278 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 09:31:14 +0100 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26278 Just booked the boat to Dublin on 30th April to potter around my mothrrland and catch up with family and the NW 200. Any one else going to the races? https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26277 Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:31:49 +0100 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26277 I've been looking at folding bikes, we have a bike rack but would probably prefer to have them inside, in the under bed locker. we do have regular bikes but a bit of assistance might help, I also don't wand to spend a lot of money for something that may well sit in the M/H most of the time. what do you think? From Decathlon BTWIN Ref. 8751365 Electric Folding Bike E-Fold 100 - Black €720.00 I saw an offer today from Halfords for an Electric folding bike Apollo Transport Electric Folding Bike - 20" No542248 @ 260€ or maybe something like this that could go on the rack and bring the batteries inside. Assist Step-Thru Hybrid Electric Bike 2021 26" No445822 @ 584 Assist Crossbar Hybrid Electric Bike 26" no 137302 @ 482€ Has anyone found that once you had an Electric Bike that you used it more out and about at home.? https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26276 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:22:34 +0100 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26276 Anyone round about Dublin, im wondering is the m50 busy at around 07.00 midweek heading south, driving that way soon but teatime the previous evening could be even busier? https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26274 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:19:10 +0100 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26274 We have moved... Join this MeWe Group today: https://mewe.com/join/motorhomecraic Apps available. App store: mewe https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26271 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:57:52 +0100 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26271 Hello GaryM, Welcome to Motorhome Craic, Ireland's longest running motorhome community, why not introduce yourself here so we can welcome you properly. We hope you enjoy MHC and if you need any help using our website then just ask. Please add your location to your profile, if you have any questions then it helps other members help YOU, we only need a County not an address. Thanks for registering, The Craic team https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26268 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:41:13 +0100 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26268 Browsing through "Camping Ireland" 2025 brochure its such a shame that listing nightly prices are not mandatory. In order to plan a journey/holiday price matters (to most) so why are prices not part of the information in this publication? Looking at many of the campsite's websites finding the nightly prices may still be mysterious.On finding them prices can be quite expensive eg Ferrybank Wexford €40 p/n, Renvyle Beach Galway €38 to name but two. Any thoughts? https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26266 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:04:51 +0000 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26266 Because of this: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/14/online_safety_act/ We are moving. Download the MeWe app from your relevant app store. MeWe is a safe, secure social media platform, unlike Facepuke it does not have algorithms, data theft, adverts and follows the future web3 protocols that fully protects you. Register and then go here... Join this MeWe Group today: https://mewe.com/join/motorhomecraic https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26265 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:53:42 +0000 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26265 Post moderation is now turned on and lots of other little changes. Why? Google "new UK rules applying to UK forums" This is being discussed by admin at present and an outcome will be posted shortly. https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26263 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:44:58 +0000 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26263 Hello DazFalcon, Welcome to Motorhome Craic, Ireland's longest running motorhome community, why not introduce yourself here so we can welcome you properly. We hope you enjoy MHC and if you need any help using our website then just ask. Please add your location to your profile, if you have any questions then it helps other members help YOU, we only need a County not an address. Thanks for registering, The Craic team https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26256 Sat, 15 Mar 2025 17:22:06 +0000 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26256 A couple who discovered a migrant had clung to the back of their vehicle all the way home from France have been issued a £1,500 fine. Adrian and Joanne Fenton said they called police when they found the person zipped inside the cover of a bike rack at their home in Heybridge, Essex, in October. They later received a fine from the Home Office. Full Story https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26253 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:47:16 +0000 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26253 Hello Hugo, Welcome to Motorhome Craic, Ireland's longest running motorhome community, why not introduce yourself here so we can welcome you properly. We hope you enjoy MHC and if you need any help using our website then just ask. Please add your location to your profile, if you have any questions then it helps other members help YOU, we only need a County not an address. Thanks for registering, The Craic team https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26249 Sat, 08 Mar 2025 11:17:37 +0000 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26249 So if my counting is correct this Motorhome forum has had 31 new members in last seven months, that's big numbers and goes to show the worthy and excellent work behind the scenes to keep it right up to date with info about the Motorhome community up and down Ireland from park ups to overseas travel in your camper/ motorhome ,so even though sprinter takes time to like all new members if you’re new to the forum/site,there’s a lounge section for any newbies to start a thread about anything that’ll break the ice so get posting ,we we’re all newbies once, happy travels https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26246 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:07:23 +0000 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26246 Hello quinner1, Welcome to Motorhome Craic, Ireland's longest running motorhome community, why not introduce yourself here so we can welcome you properly. We hope you enjoy MHC and if you need any help using our website then just ask. Please add your location to your profile, if you have any questions then it helps other members help YOU, we only need a County not an address. Thanks for registering, The Craic team https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26245 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:49:36 +0000 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26245 Hello Gudge, Welcome to Motorhome Craic, Ireland's longest running motorhome community, why not introduce yourself here so we can welcome you properly. We hope you enjoy MHC and if you need any help using our website then just ask. Please add your location to your profile, if you have any questions then it helps other members help YOU, we only need a County not an address. Thanks for registering, The Craic team https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26244 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:09:01 +0000 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26244 Hello Moho Risin, Welcome to Motorhome Craic, Ireland's longest running motorhome community, why not introduce yourself here so we can welcome you properly. We hope you enjoy MHC and if you need any help using our website then just ask. Please add your location to your profile, if you have any questions then it helps other members help YOU, we only need a County not an address. Thanks for registering, The Craic team https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26243 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:26:07 +0000 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26243 There's a petition for allowing access to bus lanes for Motorcyclists in the UK being put forward. Please sign if you think its a good idea. Thanks https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/712763 https://youtu.be/ao8gzjboeik?si=xfhNtTpfqwLTcj3p https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26242 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:04:21 +0000 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26242 Looking for Advice on Buying a Campervan in Ireland (€15K-€20K Budget) Hi everyone, I'm looking to buy a 4-berth campervan with a cab-over bed for my family (2 adults, 2 kids). My budget is €15,000–€20,000 absolute max, so I'm trying to find the best option within that range. A few questions: Are there any reliable models in this price range you'd recommend (or avoid)? Best places to buy in Ireland within this budget? Any must-have features or common pitfalls to watch out for? Thoughts on engine size and fuel efficiency for Irish roads? Would really appreciate any advice or recommendations. Thanks in advance! --- This should get you some helpful responses. Let me know if you want any changes! https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26235 Sun, 23 Feb 2025 17:04:54 +0000 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26235 Hello NKS, Welcome to Motorhome Craic, Ireland's longest running motorhome community, why not introduce yourself here so we can welcome you properly. We hope you enjoy MHC and if you need any help using our website then just ask. Please add your location to your profile, if you have any questions then it helps other members help YOU, we only need a County not an address. Thanks for registering, The Craic team https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26234 Sun, 23 Feb 2025 17:00:23 +0000 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26234 Hello Derhayes, Welcome to Motorhome Craic, Ireland's longest running motorhome community, why not introduce yourself here so we can welcome you properly. We hope you enjoy MHC and if you need any help using our website then just ask. Please add your location to your profile, if you have any questions then it helps other members help YOU, we only need a County not an address. Thanks for registering, The Craic team https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26231 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:32:46 +0000 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26231 https://youtube.com/shorts/pMv-5iiSfuM https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26230 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:45:09 +0000 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26230 https://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/campervans/reviews/malibu-genius-641-le https://youtu.be/vP974urbc1E?si=Ihm8h5AgBrHjDqWJ https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26227 Sat, 15 Feb 2025 21:41:23 +0000 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26227 Hello caracore, Welcome to Motorhome Craic, Ireland's longest running motorhome community, why not introduce yourself here so we can welcome you properly. We hope you enjoy MHC and if you need any help using our website then just ask. Please add your location to your profile, if you have any questions then it helps other members help YOU, we only need a County not an address. Thanks for registering, The Craic team https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26226 Sat, 15 Feb 2025 20:21:16 +0000 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26226 Hello cname87, Welcome to Motorhome Craic, Ireland's longest running motorhome community, why not introduce yourself here so we can welcome you properly. We hope you enjoy MHC and if you need any help using our website then just ask. Please add your location to your profile, if you have any questions then it helps other members help YOU, we only need a County not an address. Thanks for registering, The Craic team https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26225 Sat, 15 Feb 2025 13:21:31 +0000 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26225 Afternoon folks, Thought id give a brief* tale about our first trip away! This was in January btw, which is only mildly important as it coincided with the escalation to snow and ice warnings :rofl: you can plan a pretty picnic and all that. We planned 5 days, heading from home to the Slieve Blooms, then south through the midlands to any of the many beaches in Waterford. Arriving in stop #1 at the trailhead for the barrow eco walk, set up, chilled out, ploughed on with a 1000 piece jigsaw, and snuggled up. Was I stingy with the diesel heater? Yes. There was frost on the inside windows when we woke :laughing: but that's character building.....! Did a beautiful 5k walk, admiring the falls, and manoeuvring many a fallen tree, we arrived back had brekkie and a coffee and a bit of time later we went to leave. The van struggled to start. Don't panic. Cold + glow plugs... All normal, turned the key again - and she sprung to life. Navigated the iced over car park and on … https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26224 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:31:54 +0000 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26224 Hi all. I'm just wondering,have any of ye had any dealings with a seller (aptly named "seller") based in baileboriugh,co Cavan. He has campers for sale on donedeal.. Anyone here bought off him? https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26219 Sat, 08 Feb 2025 19:22:35 +0000 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26219 Hello Hamish1956, Welcome to Motorhome Craic, Ireland's longest running motorhome community, why not introduce yourself here so we can welcome you properly. We hope you enjoy MHC and if you need any help using our website then just ask. Please add your location to your profile, if you have any questions then it helps other members help YOU, we only need a County not an address. Thanks for registering, The Craic team https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26217 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:01:30 +0000 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26217 Hello jdrally555, Welcome to Motorhome Craic, Ireland's longest running motorhome community, why not introduce yourself here so we can welcome you properly. We hope you enjoy MHC and if you need any help using our website then just ask. Please add your location to your profile, if you have any questions then it helps other members help YOU, we only need a County not an address. Thanks for registering, The Craic team https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26212 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:35:24 +0000 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26212 Hello Lawson, Welcome to Motorhome Craic, Ireland's longest running motorhome community, why not introduce yourself here so we can welcome you properly. We hope you enjoy MHC and if you need any help using our website then just ask. Please add your location to your profile, if you have any questions then it helps other members help YOU, we only need a County not an address. Thanks for registering, The Craic team https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26206 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 10:13:42 +0000 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26206 Hello Nic, Welcome to Motorhome Craic, Ireland's longest running motorhome community, why not introduce yourself here so we can welcome you properly. We hope you enjoy MHC and if you need any help using our website then just ask. Please add your location to your profile, if you have any questions then it helps other members help YOU, we only need a County not an address. Thanks for registering, The Craic team https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26200 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:45:09 +0000 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26200 Hello Markyg, Welcome to Motorhome Craic, Ireland's longest running motorhome community, why not introduce yourself here so we can welcome you properly. We hope you enjoy MHC and if you need any help using our website then just ask. Please add your location to your profile, if you have any questions then it helps other members help YOU, we only need a County not an address. Thanks for registering, The Craic team https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26198 Sun, 26 Jan 2025 17:12:42 +0000 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26198 On the whole got off well, out at 0400 moving flower pots to a safer location, lots off branches down and a few trees in adjacent fields. Broadband out, overhead cable is threaded through tree branches which brought it down. Fibrus ran the cable underground until they reached the trees then went overhead - probably cost saving at the time but the subsequent repair cost will negate that. Van shelter did a bit of swaying but remained intact. I was tempted to take the van out and park it in the open. Garden furniture store fell flat on its face - I had to take the roof off to get the furniture out in order to be able to right it! Better off than most. https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26197 Sun, 26 Jan 2025 12:23:55 +0000 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26197 Here is another storm.... I'm back, back once again with the ill behaviour. It's a long, but private story, so not for public consumption here, only in our closed groups. I'll be doing my best as before to breathe new life into these forums. I started them on the 24/08/2011 and it's been a bit of a rollercoaster. We were the first, some people didn't like that, Facebook groups are owned by Zuckerberg, let's not go there :rofl: Anyhow..... Let's move on and make these forums vibrant and full of information! Create new topics, reply to posts, don't be shy! It's a wee bit more cumbersome than just going to facepuke but your data doesn't get sold, it's not full of adverts about sex dolls (maybe that's just me) we are search engine friendly and we help thousands of motorhome owners around the world. Our information isn't locked in a closed facepuke group. So let's do what we did before, stay being best. Motorhome Craic, where it all began. Don't forget some of you … https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26194 Sat, 25 Jan 2025 14:37:07 +0000 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26194 Hi all, I recently moved house and have no way of storing my camper there so a friend of mine kindly lets me store my camper at his place. Its time to renew my insurance for this year and wondering if I will have any issue with the fact that my van is now separate to where I live? I know some people store their campers for the winter in a different location than where they live. Will I have issues getting insurance this year or am I over-worrying? TIA https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26192 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:34:49 +0000 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26192 Hello almorris, Welcome to Motorhome Craic, Ireland's longest running motorhome community, why not introduce yourself here so we can welcome you properly. We hope you enjoy MHC and if you need any help using our website then just ask. Please add your location to your profile, if you have any questions then it helps other members help YOU, we only need a County not an address. Thanks for registering, The Craic team https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26188 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:51:47 +0000 Motorhome Chat https://motorhomecraic.com/topic.php?t=26188