England to Sicily | A Fiat 500 Towing a Trailer and a Motorbike
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- England to Sicily Road Trip Day One.
1,700 miles down south from Ipswich in the UK, to Sicily, Italy. The little Fiat 500 has 195,000 miles on the clock and is towing a trailer with my Triumph Bonneville attached- the entire way.
For day one, our aim was to get through France, Belgium, Luxembourg and into Germany for the night.
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You two are the best! The content, structure and cinematography are TV broadcast quality. Monika is a genius with a camera and you have the charisma to front it.
I agree with all that.
Me too you guys rule you should have a TV show ,but they would probably spoil it if they took control of it
gush much
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Hugely appreciated, thank you very much Richard🙂
Great start to another fun trip, just in case it looked like the trailer left indicator not working when hazards were on, worth a check! My wife and I honeymooned in Italy 28 years ago, just such a lovely laid back country, enjoy.
Thanks for the heads up Stephen- I’m off to check on the indicator now🙂 What a place for a honeymoon- Italy has so much character, and the lifestyle is beautiful👌🏻
So excited, he even painted the car tyres ..
Love your videos, we can't believe you use plastic zip ties to hold your lights and plate !!!! Lol
You are like Frank Spencer in some mothers do have em.
How does Monica keep a straight face ?
Did you hear about nuts and bolts ??
Long term subscriber
Keep up the videos
Hilarious.
I thought I’d try a different (simpler) approach to nuts and bolts this trip… I have already been proven very wrong! Glad you enjoyed it Geoff, all my best!🙂
Those cheap 1" straps stretch like crazy especially when they're new. Use 2" straps and keep an eye on them when they're new and you'll never have to worry about that. Safe travels!
I've decided to buy a fiat 500 after this 😁. have a nice trip guys.
Has someone who grew up in NYC and has ridden his fair share of NYC ferries, I'm amazed how nice the Irish ferries look! Makes me want to go to Ireland just to ride the ferry back and forth 😁
You'll be better putting the front straps on the handlebars. When you ratchet them down it'll compress the fork springs and keep the straps tight as the forks try to rise again. All the best. 🏴
I do enjoy the little things that go wrong for you but in a good way… so funny… 😂🍀👍
A truly entertaining bit of video. I much enjoyed this with a cup of tea in a comfy chair. I will say, watching this has convinced me to buy a covered in motorcycle trailer for my own travels with a bike!
When you've stopped in Dover to fix the trailer number plate, I've noticed the left indicator on the trailer doesn't work. Safe journey you two. One of the best feelings is that driving/riding into the ferry 😃
A quarter Irish, that will do! Greetings from Dublin, enjoy your trip.
Wishing you all the best enjoy your travels I will look forward to your next video: Dave
Looking good guys 👍😊…definitely check the rear near side trailer indicator as that didn’t appear to be working either! 😂👌
Ahhhhh I’m now stumped- the car’s connector must have a fault as it’s a new numberplate mount🤯
@@FreddieDobbs hope you get it sorted! 👍🏻
Hi Freddy and Monica, please consider the ferry to Malta, only 60 miles from Sicily. One of my most favorite countries. We are in Tenerife for a month right now and see many of the places you have been. Safe travels!
I think you should strap the bike from the handlebars and the rear grab rail to compress the suspension so it can't move. You seem to have it strapped too low down.
I’d never considered this, thank you for the tip🙂
I strap mine like Norrie recommends, but last month when I was traveling thieves stole my trailer with the two bikes. On the bright side I know the bikes got there safely and it took the thieves a bit of time to get them off the trailer.
I love being able to travel along with you two! Thank you!
I live in southern Austria , when I drive back to UK occasionally with my trainer and bike , always use Irish ferries to Dover , if your ever Austria way , shout me up !
I love these videos when you're on the road. No channel like it. Such slick production.
That one cable tie that held on needs a medal!
Gypsies man Gypsies. Also strap the bike down where the suspension is compressed down about 1/3 rear and 1/2 front. So I would strap the front around the top of the bottom crown and rear around the grab bars just above the rear shocks
Very useful advice- this is really appreciated,. Thank you🙌🏻
Now Freddy if you were in Australia you would have a 2,5 tone Ute like a Ford Ranger to tow that Bike. Good on you for showing them how it’s done 🤗🇦🇺
Hi, every thing is falling apart , who cares , look at the weather , no one can say it like you do , and let the fun commence . Take care and enjoy the trip .😉
Awesome video and awesome content can’t wait for the next video Thank’s Freddie and Monika
after a few miles its always good to tighten everything, that always happens to me as things start to rock about :D
Freddy, i think the hole on your trailer where you pass the (very thin...) cable tie might have a sharp edge which cuts said cable tie due to vibration. Otherwise, you & Monika stat safe & have fun and feel free to tell us what inspired you to go to Sicily 😉
Yes. Another adventure begins!!. Looking forward to watching your videos from sunnier climes on a cold Sunday morning. Good Luck.
Just got back from Palermo well there driving is crazy good luck with trip
Good energy ❤
hello good morning Freddie I hope you enjoy the holidays best regards 👏🔥
Held on with 2 cable ties 😅😅classic fred
5 mins in I thought why only 1 cable tie 😆
Get as many in as the whole will allow.
Great vid 👌
Would be nice to see Monika in shot from time to time. Great start
Your Tenerife trip inspired me and a friend to do a roadtrip in the summer!
So we did a 10 country, 4000 mile trip through Europe, headed through the Swiss alps, and visited Monaco the day after the Grand Prix, and hit the autobahns in Germany, visited random little places all over, and did the whole south coast of France and Spain and ended up in gibraltar…….in a 22 year old Peugeot 206!
Watching that video led me onto carrying out a bucket list item I’ve always wanted to do but never had the confidence to, and it was the best thing I’ve ever done!
So much so, I’m currently planning next years trip to Italy!
So I’m looking forwards to this series of videos!👌🏼
That sounds amazing!
@@user-wd3ot8kr4v honestly, it’s the best thing I’ve ever done!
We had a ball the whole way round, and we didn’t even know where we were stopping when we set off in the morning, we literally just went for it…….and suprisingly it was far less stressful than a normal fly in, fly out holiday!👍🏼
What adventure looking forward to it mysy
There's always a little 'surprise' waiting like the trailer number plate falling off but fortunately caught in time. Then the failing light bulb but again you're prepared! Look forward to the next bit.
Hay guys. Me being Sicilian, I was so excited for you both when you announced your new adventures to Sicily. We go every other year to see family and friends. We've never had anything stollen or had any issues/trouble etc. It's a beautiful island. A must see is Cefalu.
Thank you Franco 👍🏻 🙂 I met a Sicilian Student back in 1998 in California 🇺🇸 .. we become a Friend...as we were a Student...
He was a very Gentleman.. & a Good friend 🙂👋🏻... wish the best
From Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦🌴
Salve Franco! Thank you for this insight, and I will save Cefalu to my list. Grazie🙂
Hi Freddie and Monica. What a great first video. My wife is going to Sicily with some friends in February so looking forward to all the traveller insider-information. Informative, and a good dose of fun…such great videos. Can’t wait for the next instalment. 👏
Keep going. Remember the small mishaps is what makes it an adventure. And you always have memories from it.
So true Jim🙂
That’s so cool that you just stopt at the gas station I know very good. You two are really amazing.
Arrived safe and sound I'm looking forward to the rest of your journey my friend 💙👍🏾
you and light boards don't seem to have a great relationship!! hope things get better for your trip, we are really looking forward to coming along with you 😀 happy travels to you both 😊
Good luck to your both! 👍👍
The coming month this will be my favorite RUclips channel😘
Thank you Johan!🙂🙌🏻
thanks Freddie mate luv these type of vids
Love the 'just do it' attitude, safe and fun trip both
As a fellow Irishman.
Enjoy Europe 🇪🇺
Though! As I live and work in Dubai. I've not been to Europe in over 12 years.
Must say. I'm really surprised you haven't been contacted by the networks yet as your a natural for TV.
The new Terry Wogan per chance.
That’s very kind of you to say so🙂
I must ride over to Ireland next year🇮🇪
All the best over in Dubai!
gl guys
Hey guys. Glad you made it safely to your first stop. May I suggest replacing cable ties with bolt, nut,lock washer. Easy to drill a hole through the trailer that matches up with the pre drilled one in the number plate. No more fear of chafing through the cable ties. Cheers and safe journey. Dan ✌️🏍🇨🇦
You Guys cheer me up, have a great trip
Looking forward to these videos...love Italy
Zip tie trick... Connect ties together to make a longer length, save the gaffer tape lol!
Great flashbacks from the start of Tenerife journey, this will be fun to follow. Ride safe ❤
Glad I watched this… Trailering my T120 for the first time tomorrow. Texas Hill Country bound😎🏍
Beautiful video 👌
Allo Freddie, so funny at the beginning of your video I said to myself that using ty-rap was not a good idea, then two and a half minutes later....have a nice trip!
Have a safe trip guys. Can’t wait for the next instalment 👍😎
really excited for the future videos!
Another adventure begins, Sicily in October, good luck Monika & Freddie! Looking forward to every episode.
Freddie really love your trip you take hope you have a fantastic time both off you
Looking forward to this wee series👍👍👍
I've always had large cars, Jaguar XJR, Mercedes but the most recent, my BMW 325 I sold 5 years ago and bought a Fiat 500 Cult. This was largely as I was driving everywhere for work, and let's face with fuel prices going up there is only so long you can live with 20-25 MPG. So I bought the Fiat with 20,000 miles on, 3 years old. It was a stop gap measure while I got the business going (we had not long started our own business). Problem is, it was so damn good, park it anywhere, 50-60MPG, it's got leather, climate control. I flippin fell in love with it! It's now got 117,000 miles on, and, dare I say it, so reliable. You will have to prise the keys out of my cold dead hands. It still looks like new, and still looks modern, and it's not just another box on wheels. We found a lovely Fiat specialist locally who deals with all the services and the odd repairs. So far the biggest thing to go wrong was the gear selector cable. Love it, Fiat really did themselves proud with the 500.
Logged on again this morning hoping to find your next Sunday morning vlog ….. and your here ! Great to see you both on this trip and looking forward to seeing some more trips of interest on the Bonneville . Keep the great music coming as well , I have to Shazam them to further listen to them . All great stuff !
I LOVE these videos of the trips
Just love what you've done! I've driven from England to Sicily twice now in the last 4 years. First time was with my Fiat Doblo van which I bought cheap especially for this journey and last year in my Punto. Such a fantastic journey so well done.😎
You have probably passed me, i am staying in Raunheim area of Frankfurt
Enjoy your trip
So happy to follow you in this journey, greetings from Sweden!😀
Stockholm här👍
Thank you Roy, and hello!🇸🇪👋🙂
Monica, Freddie, welcome to Germany! Good choice!
I’ve been to Sicily twice and yes better to err on the safe side,beautiful island👌
Screws not zip ties. Drill holes and put screws in. Zip ties are easy to snap with a bit of torque with that number plate holder flapping in the wind. Even easier with sharp edges.
Put straps from handle bar and compress the front suspension, that way it is under constant tension and won’t loosen as it bounces around going down the road. You can put some on the rear grab handle for extra security, also compressing the rear suspension (but not necessary if the front buttoned down tight)
I think the most challenge in Sicily will be communication with locals in English. Good start is, let's go further😊
So glad you're not a mechanic by profession! 😂👍. While you were fixing the trailer numberplate I noticed the trailer's left side indicator wasn't working while the hazards were on.
Already enjoying your new adventure! Enjoy!
so far so good..lol..I noticed the trailer light also..please be careful and am looking forward to the next video!!..
Looking forward to following your Sicilian adventures...Been there a few times, gorgeous island....
On the theft side, in my experience, you are more likely to lose your Bonneville in London than Palermo however the old mantra of 'lock it or lose it' is a good one that applies anywhere, a bit of towing advice is when in transit buy a rain cover and cover your 'bonnie' up , keeps the weather off (and any prying eyes) it will also prevent the loss of items like side panels !! Bon Voyage and stay safe.
Love the enthusiasm and positivity, go well!
Thanks Barry!🙂
I love watching you guys .
Reminds me when I use to travel to Europe with my ex partner on holidays.
That incredible amazing felling when you get to Dover to get the ferries.
Good luck, enjoy and drive safe all the best to you guys.
Hi Freddie and Monica, great start to your adventure. As I mentioned before we are in Sicily touring in our MoHo, we have an electric ride on scooter on the back which has been great for exploring the narrow hill towns. There are always a lot of doom mongers, but touch wood, we have only found the Sicilians helpful and friendly ( don't call them Italians though...) With normal precautions like good locks we have not had any thefts or other concerns at all. It feels much safer to us than say Tottenham. Enjoy the rest of your travels. Malcolm
I’m so happy to hear your insight, Malcolm. And I will remember not to refer to Sicilians as Italian! Have a fantastic trip🙂
Someone needs a van!
Freddie, when you rely on cable ties alone to secure something in a "dynamic" environment, like on your light board, if possible always use two or even 3 cables ties, it will be far more secure. When you use tie down straps to secure your bike on the trailer, first lean the bike over at 10 degrees off the vertical and remove any slack on the straps on side the bike is leaning towards. Then pull the bike against the straps on the leaning side until the bike is vertical. The suspension will compress as the bike become vertical. This will keep it more secure as the suspension will "push" against the straps holding the bike down tighter and more securely.
Excited to see this trip unfold Freddie. My partner and I have just returned from a 2 week trip down to Barcelona then across to San Sebastian my 2016 street twin. My girlfriend wasn't massively interested until I started showing her your videos....then she actually suggested the Barcelona trip! So thanks! Mighty jealous of this trip you're doing now.
Oh this is fantastic, you’ve made my evening reading this, Henry! That sounds like an epic trip you two had, and on one of my all time favourite bikes, too!!🙂
Great vid guys. Good luck!!
Best wishes to you both. I'm sure you'll have a great trip !
Always look forward to your videos appearing! Didn't notice the UK badge on the Triumph so hopefully you've remembered to put that on. Enjoy the trip and Sicily!
I’ve only got the UK sticker on the pannier (I couldn’t figure out a decent place for it on the bike itself)
Excellent stuff, keep them coming you guys 👍🏍🏍👍
Have a great and blessed journey Sir Freddie. Ride safe and God bless to both of you🙏☝️
2:19 plate hanging off, it wouldn’t be a Freddie Dobbs video without this love it, great viewing 😂 gaffer tape will never come off 👍 more sorry to see the Bonny side panel missing 😩 safe trip and I wonder if your on Sicily, after maybe hop on the ferry from Sicily to Corsica explore there some too. Thanks for a great first video of the epic trip 🙏
I must start being more practical!!
Corsica’s a great shout- I’m genuinely tempted by this🙂
Another excellent, quality video from two enthusiasts who obviously know what they are doing. Interesting and informative. Keep up the good work.
Just subscribed, hopefully you guys would make a few more videos of these road trips and show us more of how beautiful Europe is. Just breathtaking. Thanks guys.
I’m so excited for you guys to go to Sicily. I’ve been there with my family in June and it’s amazing. We rented a car and did a big tour of the island for a week.
Make sure you visit Favara (Farm Cultural Park), probably one of a kind art project/ accommodation area 👌 Also Cefalú and Taromina are must see places
Thank you so much Valentin, I’ve just saved this comment🙂🙌🏻
I can't recommend Taormina enough - utterly gorgeous place
Love your tours, and the way you are exited for your setup and I have to say it’s great! Loving to travel with my VW California and about to buy the Speedmaster in November 😊 Will definitely go for a trailer, to take it with me! We are having our Caravan parked permanently in Sardegna so with a trailer would be the perfect setup… Looking forward for the upcoming days of your journey! Stay safe and have fun and don‘t worry to much getting robbed in Sicily!
What a fantastic setup, Martin! All the best with your Speedmaster hunt🙂
Hi Freddie and Monica, didn’t even know Irish Ferries were working out of Dover. Just back from England with them. Best of luck with your travels and thanks for giving the Irish a thumbs up on everything. Go n’éiri go gheall - good luck
Thanks Richard! I had no idea Irish Ferries had added the Dover route until I booked the ferry on Friday (a very nice surprise!)🙂
@@FreddieDobbs hope you make a visit to Ireland sometime. You can test ride my bikes
Yay a road trip, have the best time .
Thanks for the new video. The left hand indicator on the trailer board wasn't working!
Looking forward to keeping up with your tour. Sounds great fun. Good luck 👍👍
Great first day. Look forward to tomorrow 😊
Hi Freddie and Monica hopefully you have discovered the left hand indicator light on the trailer board had stopped working? All 4 flashing on the car but only the right hand on the trailer board probably the globe due to the impact with the road. Large hose clamp would be an improvement on the cable ties if you are unable to drill through the metal of the trailer. Safe travels
Another great video ! And another wonderful adventure. Fantastic guys, thanks for sharing with us . 🇬🇧
Trailer lights zip tied to the back will be lost along the way, I’ve got no doubt!