Road Trip From England to Tenerife | 1,500 Miles With a Fiat on 177,000 Miles, towing a Motorbike!
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- Опубліковано 13 лип 2024
- The day finally arrived! Monika and I packed up the Fiat 500, hooked the trailer up to the back, loaded up the Bonneville and hit the road for a new adventure in Tenerife.
This will be a road trip that consists of over 1,500 miles by land, and then fort hours by sea!
The Fiat started the journey on 177,000 miles, and with the Bonneville attached, it was right on the maximum towing capacity limit, and with the car itself full to the brim with our belongings, we weren’t 100% sure if it’d make it!
We boarded the ferry from the port of Dover on the south coast of England, and enjoyed some breakfast for the 75 minute crossing. The cost of the ferry for Monika, myself, the car and trailer, was £170.
The trailer was purchased second hand from eBay for £150- there’s loads of choice on eBay for used trailers at good prices!
These first two days were spent driving through France on their Peage motorways (I think it cost around £80 in toll charges to drive through France), and then into Northern Spain.
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Timeline:
0:00 - 5:47: Dover and the ferry to Calais
5:48 - 9:25: Calais and walk around the car and trailer
9:26 - 10:50: Drive through France to our first stop
10:51 - 14:09: Arriving at the chalet and dinner
14:10 - 18:05: Breakfast and chalet business idea
18:06 - 19:05: Bonneville on the trailer and leaving the chalet
19:06 - 22:10: Arriving in Spain and service station
22:11 - 25:45: Arriving at our accommodation for night two
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Locations:
Ferry Port: Dover, UK
Chalet for night one in France: Les Logis de la Seugne. www.booking.com/hotel/fr/les-...
Studio apartment for night two: Hotel Rural Tierras del Cid. www.booking.com/hotel/es/mini...
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- www.freddiedobbs.com
- Freedom Machines With Freddie Dobbs Podcast (on Apple Podcasts and Spotify)
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Filming and editing: @monikameraki (Instagram)
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Music:
Guy Trevino and Friends: Good Ol’ Days
Lofive: Coffee Stains
Yomoti: Flowers
La’Astronaut: She’s My Tummydiddelido
Sight of Wonders: The Happy Frenchman
Joe E Lee: Un Jour Entrange
John Runefelt: Just Grooving
Tomas Skyldeberg: Celebration of Life
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I envy this guy. He’s living in the moment. I am stuck living in my head. 😞
Your always living in the moment.......all you have to do is notice it...👍
There’s only one person that can change that..
Get out there and enjoy the world my friend
Anyone can do it ,even without a Monica .lol
@@anthonydowling3356 not if you don't have money friend. that's not something that easily changed for everyone, especially if they live somewhere where flying is the only way to see the world.
Monika’s Accommodations booking skills are off the charts!👍🏾
Thank you- I’ve shown this to Monika and she’s very happy to see this!
Nice to get an update on your epic journey,look forward to part 2,nice accommodation,bet you can't wait to get back on the Bonneville when you get to Tenerife,safe travels👊🙂
Great job Monica 👏pk
Sunday mornings with Freddie, favourite time of the week 👌I think we in the UK will always be mileage snobs. I remember learning to ride in the late 90s and my instructor saying he wouldn’t buy a bike with more than 25k miles as he reckoned that was a high mileage. Then I watch riders in the states making vids about riding trans america, without giving a second thought to the fact their machines have 150k+ miles on them. My grandad always drove older cars and was fond of saying a well maintained car with high miles is a much better buy than a low mileage car that’s only done school runs and therefore has never allowed the oil to get to it’s optimum working temperature. Safe travels my friends and looking forward to the next video 👍👍
I LOVE this, and 100% agree! Three out of the past four of my cars have had 160k+ miles on the clock (all ran perfectly), and the only one that didn’t was a diesel smart car with 39k miles that the engine blew up on and I had to sell for scrap 10 months after buying😨
I’m confident that faithful old fiat will munch down the distance like a champ
I always observe different angles on these videos, thank you for the tour, but what strikes me, is watching Monica following you while you live your dream and she is just there to assist you, that is a faithful woman in love. Make sure you treat her well and take care of her, because those are rare and hard to find these days. A woman that will surrender her dreams, her life just to help that man follow his dream. I can assure you, going on those tours and adventures would be meaningless and pointless without Monica. It is great to have a life companion.
Always cross your trailer’s safety chains. That way if the trailer comes loose the chains will cradle the tongue and keep it from hitting the pavement or worse, digging in on unimproved roads ( I know, it’s just an American thing )......ps. Ideally the chains should be hooked to the vehicle, not the hitch.
Yes man yes. You go Ole boy. Take your Monica and live by goodness live. I want to do it all again. I am happy living vicariously through now.
Stumbled upon this channel and its my new favorite, great videos! PS - audio sounds great!
Delighted you’re enjoying it and thanks very much for the audio feedback!🙌🏻
Yes same here 👍🏼 ✨ ✨
Same here, bloody refreshing, subscribed Freddie 😀
@@gavinwalding4707 Thanks Gavin!:)
What a fantastic adventure! Living vicariously through you guys! Safe travels.
Me too! Would love to do this road trip ending up in Tenerife for an extended period.
Such a wonderful video that highlights the beauty of Europe and freedom to travel. Life is definitely worth living.
Thanks for taking us along on the adventure Freddie, cant wait for episode two.
I subscribed right away and Im hooked. Enthusiastic presentation and great music. I'm living vicariously through you. Freddie, you've got a great presentation style.
Thank you so much Nick!🙂
Morning gang, sound is still excellent. 177,000 miles on a Fix It Again Tomorrow you must be mad, but with both of your amount of enthusiasm you will get there in one piece. Hopefully safe journey take care
So glad the sound quality’s good!! I can’t believe how solid the Fiat is- not even a hint of a problem- I can’t believe a Fiat is the most reliable, highest mileage car I’ve owned!😆
Thanks Richard!🙌🏻
I think you and Monika would make perfect b&b hosts/guides for biking holidays....on top of everything else you guys do!
My absolute heaven driving to Spain with my new converted Campervan
Great seeing you wanting to embrace the Spanish language and culture. It will make your time in Spain much more enjoyable.
Came across your channel while searching for the mutt motorcycle a few weeks back and can't get enough of your videos! You and Monika are great, you should have your own TV show! Good luck with the move and can't wait for part 2!
The sound quality has risen off the scale my friend . Super good investment for the channel.
I stumbled across this video when I got myself stuck in a UA-cam hole last year!
And this was the exact series of videos that inspired my roadtrip because I couldn’t believe the little Fiat made it with no issues!
So I came up with the idea to drive a little Peugeot 206, that I bought for literally driving to work and back and nothing else, to Gibraltar!
During planning the trip, it soon grew arms and legs, so in may this year we set off….and bounced our way through 10 countries, hitting autobahns, racetracks, Swiss passes, coast roads, camp sites….allsorts!
Nearly 4000 miles we did altogether, without a single issue, and it was honestly the best thing I’ve ever done!👌🏼
If it hadn’t of been for this video, I would NEVER have thought of doing something like that!👌🏼
Another great tour you take us on. Absolutely love these trips. Makes time on stepper at the gym less painful. Thanks to both of you.
Really enjoying this Freddie, thanks to you both for sharing this wonderful adventure 😊
Perfect Sunday morning watch 🙌 Kudos to you and Monika for still providing great content on what must be a pretty stressful (yet exciting!) journey.
Very envious of your move, must be completely reinvigorating and very rewarding. Looking forward to watching you both tearing up that lovely Tenerife tarmac!
Good luck Freddie & Monika, best wishes and keep the great videos coming with more exciting adventures!! 👍👍
Another great vid, love seeing the detail of service stations and accommodation. 'I'm so excited'
Your enthusiasm is so infectious. I can see your channel growing exponentially. Good luck on this new adventure and looking forward to the next installment.
Sure you´ll make it - small italian and french cars have one thing in common. As soon as all the bits meant to fall off has fallen off, the rest will go on forever. 👍🎅☀
I LOVE this!!! I’ve never heard of this, but I agree with it completely and will remember it!😃
You’ll make it, great adventure. Keep it coming both of you love the channel, good luck with everything 👍🏼
Love it. You are a perfect team. Your enthusiasm and excitement is infectious. Did Italy pre Covid in an Audi TT Mk1 solo with camping gear from Southport NW England. You have inspired me to plan for next year.
I envy you and your trip more. I was hoping to do the same but the dreaded C word got in the way
Great video guys, I’m getting a proper excited buzz watching your adventure. Safe journey for the rest of the way and I look forward to part 2.
I wish I had half of this guy’s excitement and energy with simple things. Inspiring video.
Looking forward to following your road trip to Tenerife, audio is great!!
Footage fantastic as always!!
I have full faith in the little fiat it shall deliver you and Monika safe and sound!!
Keep safe the both of you!!
You guys are an inspiration. So looking forward to seeing the rest of your Tenerife adventures.
Great video and very well presented, really enjoyed it!
Looking forwards to pt2
Very enjoyable adventure so far!
Keep up the excellent work guys.
the second viewing, I find this trip inspirational
Excellent. Well done and a very pleasant presentation. Looks like you two are living your lives skilfully. Good luck…
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Brilliant way to travel
Done this route 6 time s
London to Casablanca
Thank you for all the work you both DO so we all can enjoy your v logs
Jamal 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
UA-cam recommended this to me, great job UA-cam. Excellent video, Freddie. Subscribed 👌
Just got round to finishing watching the rest. You two are great entertainment and I love how enthusiastic you are all the time. Keep em coming 😎
Awesome video and awesome content can’t wait for the next video Thanks Freddie and Monica
Loving this Freddie, and your enthusiaism is infectious
Amazing. I am loving this series a lot ❤️❤️❤️
What a terrific journey, spectacular views !
Usually skip through longer videos- didn't for this! Great video 👌🏻
I took a Piper Warrior out of Dublin and flew myself. Stopped off in Bristol, Bournemouth, Jersey, Nantes, Biarritz, Madrid, Badajoz, Jerez, Drove to Cadiz and got a Ferry to Lanzarote. Picked up another Piper Warrior there and flew to Tenerife South. Took me 3 weeks in total and really enjoyed it
I really enjoyed that. It is so interesting and very helpful. Have a great time. I'm a bit excited waiting for part 2.
Very impressive 👏 👌 👍
Halcyon days … a foreign road trip with the one you love, AND your motorbike! Well done, Freddie. And thanks for taking us with you.
Nice to get an update on your epic journey,some fab accommodation,bet you can't wait to get on the bike again Freddie when you arrive in Tenerife,look forward to part 2,safe travels👊🙂
Really enjoyed watching this video. Love the music choices which compliments the mood at the time and heightens the viewing experience. One of the things I enjoyed most is I imagine that for most people watching this, your budgets (prices you are willing to pay), food choices & britishisms (if that is a word/term) are totally relatable.
such a watchable easy manner u have, ur enthusiasm was absolutely infectious, i was grinning like an idiot throughout.
Most definitely I believe in the power of positivity 😀👍🏍🚙
What a fantastic video - thanks so much for sharing both.
All this fun and you’ve not unpacked the bike yet…
Let the adventures continue….
Wow so interesting. Well done. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Very good video, as usual, excellent sound and very professional edition. Of course the Fiat will do very well. Enjoy the trip safely and welcome to Tenerife.
Fiat 500 👌.. good sound and video quality. Keep going. Love from India
Thanks Jose!🙌🏻🙌🏻
this video has me so hyped for what's in store, nothing like a long journey with the person you love to inspire new creativities. Makes me want to get out on the road today. Hope youre surviving the 38 hour boat. thanks guys!!
What an adventure. Very impressed by that little Fiat. Thanks guys.
Exciting times.Great film,can’t wait for next instalment.
Awesome, good luck to you both. Fantastic journey
Hell YES !!!! Freddie; Talent/Driver Monika; Production/Accomidation Scout.
Will the little Fiat 500 make it? Well if it's fuelled by your enthusiasm Freddie, there's no way can fail! What a lovely couple you and Monika make. Enjoy the trip and stay safe both. Looking forward to watching your adventure unfold!
Great production on your videos, really nice to watch a channel which doesn't just put videos out for the sake of it, well done, and keep up the good work👍
Excellent!
Starting to become my favorit channel. Keep up the good work and good luck on your journey.
No problem Freddie, Fiat, Monica, bike. Plenty of good food, gallons of coffee. Perfect planning. Piece of cake.
stumbled on your channel. This is the 1st video iv watched. Got to say your enthusiasm is amazing.
After a long knackering week at work i feel energised by the content and pure enthusiasm better than strong coffee
Great coverage and a joy to watch... 👍
You really cant beat a road trip - spot on guys
Found your channel last week, Freddie, and I have to say, it's an instant hit for me! Love your video style, editing and easy flow. You and Monica make a fantastic couple and great content.
Thanks for channel, dude.
Best of luck in Tenerife.
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Really appreciate it, thank you!🙌🏻
Absolutely hooked ... unbelievably we've just watched the episode of u getting the boat from Tenerife to Spain fully loaded then realised its a series so gonna settle down and binge watch 👍👍👍
Shaun and Faye
Amazing follow your jorney!!!!!!
Wellcome to my country!! I hope you really enjoy your trip and life here as much as we enjoy your videos.
Don't ever sell the Fiat, that car is amazing. Best of luck to the both of you in your new venture.👍 can't wait to see the new videos from Tenerife.
I’m thinking exactly that Phil- I now have a strange emotional attachment to the Fiat and I won’t be able to sell it!
Looking good guys! Well packed and I am confident you will make it OK
Thanks also for the Mics, a great improvement.
£65 a night for that place! Fantastic! Good health and good luck to you both, look forward to seeing more ✌
Yeah I think you will get there no problems have a great time guys and stay safe
Loving the road trip, safe travels
Such an awesome video! Makes me feel like coming back to Europe...
I like watching your clip very much, the content, narrative, musics. I will become your fan from now on! from Thai viewer😃
Hello over in Thailand!!🙂. Thank you for the support!👋🏻🇹🇭
Good luck to you and Monika, Fiat all the way, what an excellent adventure. 😀
I have to agree with previous comments… Watching this update on a Sunday morning is bliss and of course the Fiat will make it. I’m am jealous though that you’ve managed to break free from England haha. Love your music choices 😃.
Thanks!!!🙂
Somehow popped up in my feed, so here I am and subscribed already! Very interesting, easy listening, fantastic enthusiasm, appreciate it 😃👍🏻 I’ll be into part 2 next……….
So fun to follow you guys on your trip! God speed 🤙🏻
Thanks!!🙂
Just found your channel! loved this video now about to check out part 2
Superb video. Fun and interesting to watch. Feel like I’m actually travelling.
Brings back happy memories of many years of travel. I knew you were over optimistic to think you would make it from Calais to Spanish border in a day. France is a massive country. So much traffic passing through. The French always impress with their different types of accommodation. Light years ahead of us in the UK. I suspected you were around Burgos. Done those trips so many times and Burgos seems to be point when fatigue sets in and overnight stop required.
You sum it up really well. The excitement of travel. The variations in the regions.
Your narration and music and photography is excellent. Better than anything on TV.
Thanks.
Awesome video thanks guys
Thx for taking us with you 🤙🏻🤙🏻
Absolutely captivating, friend. I'm completely hooked.......well done! I think we are going to need a national holiday added to the calendar to celebrate when your little fiat makes it to your doorstep in Tenerife! How you manage to keep your excitement and positivity so full-on for such long arduous hours is an example to us all. Enjoy your travels friend, we're along for the ride. Safe journey, both....
Thanks so much George! Nothing I love more than a road trip- every second of it!😃🖤🚗
Have to say really enjoy your videos. Production excellent, great videography tightly edited, great balance of Ride, interest topics, bike stuff kit and food. Rock on Ed and Monica.
Thank you!🙌🏻🙌🏻
Love it! Can’t wait to see your place in tenners
Great video. Enjoy. Oh, you already are. All the the best.
Brilliant journey, you are a natural in front of the camera, Love the Fiat, my daughters first car, great little motor so cute, it has done superbly to get that mileage, keep safe , really into your travels. That place in Spain was exceptional, so bright and modern, beautiful
Stumbled across this channel and I love it. My wife has a Fiat 500 and it is a great little car…nothing flash about it just turn the key and go 👍 Really looking forward to Part 2…safe travels from Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire 👍🏴😎
The adventure continues with “The little car that could”
What a great video! Keep up the good work!
High on Life eh Freddie -- two thumbs up!
safe journey, looking forward to your new adventures
Hiya Ed, been watching your vids for awhile now, your a great team and very inspirational.