Our 50 State Camper Van Road Trip BEGINS!! First State: Oklahoma! | RV Life USA

We’re hitting the road in our vintage camper van RV and traveling to all 50 states in 50 weeks! 🌎 We successfully made it out of Texas and to our first state: Oklahoma. We stayed at an amazing camp site in Talimena State Park, drove the Talimena Scenic drive and didn’t break down at all in the process! We’re so excited to finally be on the road in the RV and see everything our country has to offer 😍
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We're Eric & Allison and we're on a journey to find the most interesting places and unique foods this planet has to offer! We've traded in our steady paychecks and permanent home for a life of travel and adventure. Come along and see the world with us!

[@AngelaBrinker]

A bear on practically the first day! That's awesome - so nice of the bear to come back around so you could film it.

[@debbiewynne8108]

So good to see Clementine in her natural environment! She's a beautiful gal...Ruby too. Much love from the UK

[@Theendlessadventure]

Thank you! We're so happy to finally be at this point 🙌

[@LisaEicholtz]

I am so glad that somebody is doing a trip across the US and going to all 50 states. I know Kara & Nate had started one and then they stopped it I imagine they’re overseas instead. But I’d love to see all the things there are to do in our own country. Thanks again for doing this series!!😁

[@worldtraveler84]

Love how Eric waited for Allison to eat the chicken first and was like “You alright?” 🤣

[@genacostello5896]

I do appreciate that you discuss that this was not a real look at Oklahoma. Missing the American Indian and cowboy history is a real shame. I did like that you showed a part of the state that not many, including myself, have seen. I realize that it is impossible to do all 50 states justice but when I saw you were starting in Oklahoma I got super excited and am sort of sad that your viewers are not getting to learn and see more.

[@Liz11679]

Yes! Oklahoma is steep in Indian history no doubt! I'm from Kansas but live in Nebraska now! I've only been in the panhandle of OK! Nice to see another part of it tho!

[@rickm5271]

Guys, I am so addicted to your vlog. It's mainly due to your personalities but the travel experiences you show are the icing on a delicious cake. Thank you so much for this and I look forward to your coming travels and vlogs.

[@nicolasbertin8552]

Looks like a fun albeit hot trip. I think a good idea to "tick" each state, is to have at least one restaurant/food experience, one museum, and more importantly one "nature" camping spot at a state park or national park or national forest... Coz the point of this trip (I'm guessing) is to discover states, for you and for us. And I'm super curious what natural beauties there is to see in states that we don't associate with nature at all, like Oklahoma, Nebraska or New Jersey.

[@Skittl1321]

New Jersey is named the garden state. There is plenty of nature to be found there. Just get off the turnpike!

[@ahhitskatie9094]

Love it! Oklahoma has mountains and Nebraska has a neat natural pillar

[@Theendlessadventure]

Great suggestions. Trying local foods is definitely going to be a top priority from now on. Museums are great too, but we find that a lot of times they don't want you filming so it gets a bit tricky. Either way, here's to discovering hidden treasures together 😍

[@danielzhang1916]

Yeah just got back from Georgia, a lot of nature and parks

[@hailey0917]

I agree. Oklahoma is so much more than Tulsa and Oklahoma City. We have beautiful lakes, mountains, State Parks, and museums.

[@lisacussatti6129]

I’ve been so happy watching you renovate Clementine. I had the same RV growing up. I am really concerned about one thing- the lock on the back door. After putting the original door back in, you have the easiest lock to pick. My father was a photographer and had all of his photography equipment stolen while we were on a hike. Please put a deadbolt on that door and maybe even some slide bolts on the front doors. I would hate to see someone ruin all of your hard work. Sending you lots of positive vibes and incredible adventures ahead!

[@genesiesky3756]

Here is a tip to help cool down the cab and engine. When you stop for the night, or a rest, open the hood so heat can escape from the engine. Also, get camping fire starter sticks at Walmart to help start your fires.

[@JourneywithJenandDrew]

Omg I love y’all😂 I smile the whole way through your videos I hope we run into y’all at some point in our journeys 😊

[@Pamela-Captain-Peeps]

Love your channel! You might want to consider getting a good surge protector that plugs into the camp site pedestal. Surges are very common and can "zap" your system.

[@robindikos8937]

And water pressure guage . Don't blow your water system

[@Pamela-Captain-Peeps]

@@robindikos8937 agreed 👍🏻

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

Allison you crack us up, between the spiders and the bugs you’ve got it down! Excellent video SO happy to see that Ruby & Clementine are healthy! Safe journeys thanks for taking us along! ~Cara 😊

[@Theendlessadventure]

The bugs were definitely out in full force in the video. 🤣 We're so excited to have our girls finally on the road!

[@shelleywalker6225]

@@Theendlessadventure , I live along the coast in NC. Years ago, my previous home was next to a forest and coastal wetland where I walked my dog. At both ends of the trail, I kept "spider sticks" to clear the spiders from the trail. I had to laugh; your video brought back memories. Mine were bigger than Allison's stick though. I'm so excited to follow y'all on this adventure across the USA.

[@lboddie3]

Allison, you're beautiful, cheerful, a real supportive mate, 💖 love it. Eric, you are a confident, regardless of the situations, you come through, putting Allison at ease!! Allison you remind of a hippie, with a huge loving, personality, it's infectious!! Always stay true partners!! Looking forward to seeing 👀 your endless adventures !!

[@spacecoastsurffishing1726]

My wife and I did 26 states in 3 months 26 days. However, we drove it in a new Winabago Vita towing a chev Spark. It was a great trip, we had zero problems during the trip. Good luck and safe travels!

[@EileensBoy]

I’m just doing my periodic binge watching of all your vlogs start to finish. Just watched your camper van trip in Canada. You mused what it would be like to have a ‘van life’! I’ll sad your overseas trips are paused,you’ll always get a warm welcome in the UK!, but looking forward to riding along on 50 states trip with my favourite KZbin couple. You’re no frills and down to earth.

[@deecee9051]

Oh yeah. 😀😀😀 Going back to do the Clementine build binge watch.

[@Theendlessadventure]

Oh boy. That Canadian van trip is one we talk about all the time. Sadly I don't know that Clementine would be up for it, but we definitely need another Banff road trip in our lives. 😍 And don't worry too much, we'll be putting the trip on pause and doing a bit of international travel in the fall. Not sure if we'll get to the UK during that stint, but maybe that'll be our next road trip destination after the US!?!! We'll go crash with the Travel Beans in their van for a bit. 😊 Thanks so much for the comment. So glad you're enjoying the adventures 🙌

[@nickgooderham2389]

@@Theendlessadventure There's also eastern Canada: Toronto (4th largest city in North America), Ottawa (museums), Montreal (likely the best food city in NA), Quebec City (most European looking city in NA), etc.

[@KristenandSam]

Yay!! Glad you are finally on the road! Beautiful part of Oklahoma!

[@martinbsmith3]

I think you can do it! Can't wait to see what you learn and experience and watch what you share with us.

[@theathjr]

I have a gut feeling this adventure will be an epic one. Strap in folks for the wildest ride in the wilderness. “Name the origin of that qoute” haha

[@jolineantheajammer]

My great-grandmother married in Antlers. I have a lot of family from Oklahoma. I’ve not been back in over a decade but I do recall we always had a fifth wheel or RV at my grandfather’s house. Nice that you made it your first state! “You’ll be fine Oklahoma… O-K-L-A-H-O-M-A! Oklahoma, OKAY!”

[@dmbixby]

Besides opening your hood when you stop to help cool the engine, adding Reflectix to your cabinets/closets will keep some of the heat out. We also have pieces cut for the windows if/when needed to keep out extra heat/cold. (Sold at most home improvement stores and online)

[@rentedmule569]

Fast-forward footage to show Clementine flying down the road. 18-wheeler passes like she's sitting still. Great stuff!

[@Theendlessadventure]

Hahaha it was definitely a weird experience getting passed by semis. 🙈 We'd never experienced it before!

[@cjs1440]

When our family went on long trips in the car, Mom would always keep up front a Tupperware container of wet washcloths and ice cubes, to hand out to her 6 kids to freshen up every so often, to cool down and not get cranky. Might be a good idea for u since u hav no AC in the front.

[@Catlady768]

I totally, totally love your life. How I wish I could do a trip like yours. Great job living your life to the fullest.

[@johnlemay5040]

For improved charcoal lighting experience, but a charcoal chimney you can get them at most anti hardware store. It will get you coming in 15 minutes or less

[@mistermister2085]

Had no idea Oklahoma had trees. Looked pretty dead, but it also looked very hot. If you guys get too warm you could strip down and drive your camper naked.

[@buildanadventure]

We've only ever been through the flat parts of Oklahoma so the hills look absolutely beautiful to us! And we LOVE the scratch off map, what a cute idea! We may have to get one! Safe travels, y'all! -Ben and Ang

[@ericasarat1834]

I would say 60. Even though you plan 50. You'll find some places you simply love and want to explore a bit more, some places you'll find a 'secret mission' that you want to finish/find/discover, and some experiences of breakdowns and traffic and weather affecting your plans. I estimate about 58-62 weeks when it's all said and done. And THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THAT. Take the time you need and the time you feel it deserves. Undoubtedly you will find yourself in places you want to dedicate more time to in the future and some places you never wish to return to again. I look forward to your travels and wish you both the best of luck.

[@claudiaberger9639]

I would stick to the truckers here on KZbin if I have any questions. They drive around the clock all over North America.

[@geekburger11]

For grilling you should look into a chimney starter. They're wonderful.

[@cruisingwithcarrie2677]

Without a doubt, you guys are my absolute favorite KZbinrs! I am really into cruising vlogs and travel KZbin channels, but every time, I will choose your channel first above all others. Thank you for being so positive, so fun, and just great people! Yes, I think you can make it to all of the states! If you find yourself in Colorado greater Denver/Colorado Springs/Fort Collins area before school starts (mid august), I hope you'd do some kind of meet and greet. I'd be there! And if you go to Alaska (GO! My favorite place on the planet), I'd HIGHLY recommend going to Icy Strait Point to whale watch with Glacier Wind Charters...not affiliated, just had an amazing time with them a couple of weeks ago. My daughter and I are beginning our own travel channel, too.

[@jacc9311]

My husband’s favorite tool to use when cooking any type of meat…..thermometer! His chicken, steak or pork is always cooked perfectly and very juicy! Love your videos!

[@JoPerry-by3wd]

I just discovered you. I backtracked to see your adventure from the beginning. You are an adorable young couple. I will be sharing this video a bunch. I look forward to seeing more. 😊

[@badgerpa9]

When you get to Wisconsin if you travel between Madison and LaCrosse take Highway 14 instead of the Interstate. The south west corner of Wisconsin was missed in the last glacier and you get to see bluffs and valleys and the road is good it is a state highway. There are many places to camp also if you need to stay a night.

[@LoneTraveler-nc6rf]

Extremely delighted that the adventure has finally begun. Wishing you safety and success.

[@Naedlj]

Yay! So exciting! I’m living vicariously through y’all!

[@franziagirl]

Loving this!! Yay for you guys!!! Watch your channel grow!!!!

[@JoeandEmmaLee]

This is exciting y’all. Looking forward to your plans in California! If you need ideas on what to see or do, we got you covered!

[@AndeePandCompany]

Woohooo!!! The adventure has finally begun! ❤️ Safe travels Eric and Allison!

[@ynys_mon6928]

Great to see you on the road at long last. Have a wonderful trip!

[@AmericanOutbackAmazing]

OMG, so glad you are on the road! You can do it. May this trip last for several years. 🤩🌎🏕🏖

[@WanderwithAwe]

I am so excited that this adventure is finally taking off! Can not wait to see all the adventures you two will be having, planned and unplanned! Be safe and have a lot of fun! xx

[@dean4558]

Shoutout to the KZbin algorithm for suggesting this vid😃😃. Luv from 🇨🇦

[@randaldunn1642]

Been ups and down that road a bunch of time! And yes! Fall is the best time! Every fall we do a Mini Cooper run! It’s pretty cool to see 50 mini coopers in a row screamin through the hills lol!

[@SMichelle626]

I can’t wait guys!!!! 💜💜💜💜💜 very excited for this next year

[@donstravelsandrants.]

So delighted for both of you, to finally start the epic road trip. I know it's going to be great.👍😊💙🇮🇪🇺🇲

[@RoxRM11]

It's amazing how after 2 years this became true. Can't wait to check out on every week's video. Love u guys

[@MapManLK]

BIG grin on my face through this. Good to see you two on the road again! 😎

[@trippyghostHG]

Praying for safe travels!

[@jt.s.7418]

I'm so excited for you both to finally begin your adventure 💗. It's going to be memorable and fun.

[@bekind3931]

Congratulations on ticking off the 1st state on your year-long trip! I, too, didn’t think there was much to Oklahoma, but it is beautiful. One thing I hope you can add is maybe eating the state food or sandwich or dessert or something, whatever that state is known for. Would be a nice touch in showing off the state. Also, you can get those little fans that plug into a USB port for Ruby so you’re more comfortable driving around or one of those small, portable a/c units for about $50 that cool an area really fast (also USB powered). Good start though.

[@debmarie55]

Fun start to your adventures! Can't wait to see more!

[@alej8902]

Hi Alison and Eric! Yay! Happy and safe travels 🚌🚗

[@ahhitskatie9094]

How exciting!!! Woot woot!!!

[@BrittneyLee1]

Did you guys explore Hugo? It's a town where circus performers used to spend their winters....and it's got a rich circus history. There's an elephant refuge we went to there once- you can pet and feed the elephants! And the town cemetery has the neatest circus headstones. The area is called Showman's Rest, and while it may seem strange to visit a cemetery, the headstones are a work of art!

[@alohatvj]

Great to see you start the endless adventure. Oklahoma is very beautiful.

[@annesoper911]

Recently I got a disposable charcoal barbecue for 4 dollars at a Canadian dollar store. Peel off the wrapping and light. It is contained in a tin foil pan and has a metal stand. We placed it in an on sight grill at our cottage rental. I cooked sausages and 2 striploined steaks, it worked very well. I am sure you will find them in the U.S.A.There was plenty of heat to do veggies in foil.

[@the_purple_mage]

Good luck, you guys!!

[@marilynalspachtoth5635]

Welcome to Oklahoma. What ever you are looking for, Oklahoma has it. Prairie, Forrest, Mountains, flat plains, even sand dunes for buggies. Very diverse nature.

[@nicolemyshrall423]

really love Clementine’s new look..and can’t wait to follow her and you two on your 52 state adventure!

[@americathebeautifulforever9746]

Oklahoma is Beautiful, food looked great, love the bear, free the bees! ♥️♥️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@sharonholding5982]

I know you can do it 🥰 Have a wonderful trip. Safe travels. 🚙 🙏

[@susandibble3525]

Great first vlog guys, looking forward to all the adventures 😁

[@laruedouglas1064]

Thank You for sharing your travels with us. It is so beautiful and enjoy 😍.

[@bohemianqueen_]

Yay!!! First state down!

[@Mandolynn86]

I lived in Oklahoma for 4 years and explored much of the state, y'all were definitely in the greenest part! I also used to go down to Texas all the time, several of my friends lived there and I have quite a few pictures at that very same "Welcome to Texas" sign. Can't wait to see what's next.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Glad to see y’all on the road officially! And yes… Y’all can do this! After doing all 50 states last year, we’re excited to see what y’all decide to do in each state! Safe travels!😊

[@stevenannett1739]

Great first video guys ! Keep them coming

[@grahamclayton1445]

Just love watching you guy's. Good luck with everything 😊

[@fangsbites]

Love this video and the lovely drone shots! Good to see Clementine finally on the road. I feel your pain driving without the AC. That’s no fun. Hopefully that’ll get rectified soon. The mountains look so great and it was even better that you had them all to yourselves. Looking forward to more of the road trip.

[@OffbeatLiteracy]

This series is going to be so much fun

[@IrCheryl]

The Endless Adventure 2.0 begins!!

[@dianebaker5243]

Lovely video thanks for sharing 👍🥰

[@vickyrun8796]

I'm so excited for you guys and getting to see it all on here.

[@heiditurner6180]

so happy to see usa with the endless aventure!!!!!!

[@claudiav4416]

Thank you for changing my mind about Oklahoma. I thought it was flat, too. So nice to see the beautiful vistas in the mountains. Looking forward to more adventures. Love your map ☺️ Happy safe travels!

[@paul-norsemgr9263]

It’s awesome your 50 state adventure has finally started. Great video I hope KZbin sends you all the money and the algorithm works in your favor

[@rowandrake9030]

I drove through those mountains today on my way to Houston and had to keep stopping to enjoy it. Oklahoma definitely has some beautiful landscapes, at least on the eastern side.

[@FloridaandBeyond]

The scatch off map is a good idea! You should write the date on the state when you visit. Yay you guys are finally on the road again! The scenic drive in Oklahoma looks amazing. I did not know they have mountains there. The bugs are crazy right now. My husband was stung by a wasp on our road trip. On the next stop in GA I got stung by a wasp. It was crazy and more painful than I remembered.

[@angcam42]

Oklahoma is awesome I love it... Congrats on getting on the road... 1 down.. 49 more to go 🏆👏

[@marytapioca]

I'm having so much fun watching you two! I'm so jelly!

[@anitatroyer2066]

Loved it. Beautiful sunset! Safe travels.

[@margaretr.4427]

You both are so entertaining and your videos are amazing!! Love the idea of this trip and so glad you're on the way. That map is so great, I'd love one if I was doing a trip like yours!!

[@beckymiller128]

Love your videos.

[@robertdragoff6909]

Have a good trip. Enjoy your tour of the USA. And have fun while you’re at it.

[@garulusglandarius6126]

A great start to your trip, already looking like this will be a really good series. Best of luck and stay safe 👍 best wishes from Britain 🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@ShayTayVentures]

We’re so excited to see you guys, Clementine, and Ruby venture off to the next 49 states! And that opening drone shot was epic 😬 can’t wait to see where else you guys go!

[@ladymc-ly8zm]

Glad you guys have finally hit the open road!!!! Woo hoo!

[@deestanley9836]

My home state, Oklahoma!! Talihina, Oklahoma, home of the Choctaw Indians, one of the five civilized tribes, and Talimena Drive. My husband is 1/4 Choctaw.

[@nicoletrout6069]

The moment we've been waiting for!

[@Theendlessadventure]

🙌🥳

[@mattwaller8959]

You guys always have a deft touch with music, but the bit you picked for the intro when you hit the road is just sublime -- it captured the whole triumphant feeling of all the time spent preparing. Off and running --

[@peblojack9267]

I'm looking forward to this adventure. I enjoy seeing the places less travelled in your own country. What a vast and varied place it is. Hope we get a Christmas special of the out takes of this trip - like the ending on here! Happy travels.

[@ogaddcb]

love the spring loaded radio antenna

[@roelyhofman7288]

Yeeha! You are off! I am so looking forward to all there is to come. Happy travels!

[@Theendlessadventure]

Thanks! We can't wait for all the adventures to come!

[@shazzylynne]

Congratulations!! And I love that map!!! ❤

[@trevp1861]

Big point. Just enjoy the trip regardless of the time

[@ColinBarrett001]

I had no idea Oklahoma was so beautiful! Thanks for sharing, Allison and Eric. You're the best! More love from little ole' England.

[@Theendlessadventure]

It totally blew us away! We've driven through plenty of the flat bits of Oklahoma and never realized it had beautiful mountains and forests 😍

[@americanberran2527]

I feel you girl. Hugs not bugs!

[@andystreet1479]

Great start for state 1 enjoy you guys

[@TheAverageTourist]

You guys will definitely do it!! I love the slow travel days... that's what our motto is for our travel trailer.

[@julietwilliams5183]

Woo-hoo... doing it 😃👍 getting snacks and buckling up for the adventures ahead.... wishing you both safe, epic and outrageous travels and people and food in the weeks ahead