RV Camping IN THE DESERT!? - Our First Time Overnight Backcountry Parking on Public Land!

We're heading out into the New Mexico desert with our vintage camper van for our first ever off-grid RV stay on public land! We found an incredible, FREE campground in Mill's Rim Canyon. And we FINALLY got to take our little tow vehicle on some crazy mountain roads!
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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!

[@x35mmman]

I am 68 and been following you for some time and I so happy for you two that RV is rolling good for you . Never get tired of the drone video. That time lapse of the RV at night was perfect

[@judyteeter1103]

How cool that you came through Gladstone NM! I didn't know that it still existed. My grandfather graduated from Gladstone High School back in the 1930's! Wow!

[@robertrichardson1779]

This episode made me so happy for you both! Clementine and Ruby both behaving themselves and both of you having an awesome time ❤️

[@LetsTurnItUpWorld]

Congrats to be back on the road in Clementine! Mills Rim Canyon looks like a great find, thanks for sharing!

[@katalinas9264]

Such an adorable couple.

[@SMichelle626]

Yay!!! You’re In New Mexico 💜💜💜

[@airenesmiler6624]

Watching the night sky has always made me feel peace.

[@Joe-cu4hi]

We had bought a 1974 Chevrolet Bouville van in 1988 to tow our 25’ Airstream and it was so comfortable and easy for towing and seeing your and hearing how good she sounds brings a smile on my face. Love your adventures!

[@Theendlessadventure]

Awesome! What an amazing combination that must have been 😍

[@travelertrome8449]

Yay! This is what we have all been waiting for. All of the years of hard work to finally get to this point! On the road in Clementine! And wow, you guys are so remote! Didn't look like anyone was nearby for miles! A true test of self sufficiency! Some of my family grew up in Taos. I hope you guys visit there.

[@julieofidaho]

You guys make the BEST videos. I’ve been painting my bathroom cabinets all day and it’s so relaxing watching you guys while I rest my aching back. Thanks for being you.

[@Theendlessadventure]

Best of luck with the painting! Happy to give you a moment of rest 🙌

[@jj-if6it]

Love the new bag Allison! Always nice to support local craftspeople

[@colleenmayes1537]

That mercantile had a set of the primary Pyrex bowls! And a word of advice from a former New Mexican/Arizonan, rattlesnakes aren't the only things that can hurt you in the desert. You might want to invest in some lightweight, loose cargo pants for your hikes. I myself could not get within 10' of a cactus without getting stuck. And you have to try the Hatch green chile while you're there. Life changing.

[@marieneu264]

10:19 loving this vlog! It’s nice to have a video without Clementine issues! As far as the roof, get your some AstroTurf and get some chairs that you can just securely strap up on top. Then you don’t have to drag the chairs up each time.

[@rentedmule569]

This. I was thinking perhaps a small roof-mounted travel box for the balcony kit.

[@venessastabile3153]

Gorgeous views! Ya'all enjoy and have fun. Stay safe out there! Thanks for showing those beautiful views.

[@erikaskjei3995]

That smooth drone shot though???? 🔥🔥Just want to applaud your guys’ ability capture moments. Beautiful

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

So So Happy for you Alison & Eric Clementine & Ruby. Finally on the Road again 🎉🎉🍾🥂 Safe Travels exciting times Adventures 😜Have a Great weekend 🥰

[@Theendlessadventure]

Thank you!! It's feeling amazing and totally surreal to finally be out exploring with our little gals!

[@judithgreen3689]

Finally, all your perseverance has paid off - Clementine is the perfect van for the perfect desert getaway! I don't know when this was filmed but it's snowing here in Colorado; so, envious to see you enjoying the sunshine. Not really, you deserve it & I can live vicariously through you. Enjoy!

[@Theendlessadventure]

Oh my! I'm sure the snow is beautiful, but we are so happy to be in warmer weather now. The month we spent in Colorado was enough winter for us til next year. 😆 Hopefully springs comes soon for you!

[@jonellesandel1066]

Camping in the west it’s a must to have a propane fire pit. Almost never can have a real fire anymore. Enjoy!

[@kevinhsu8184]

New Mexico is gorgeous. Glad you guys had a good time.

[@LorraineG123]

Been watching you a long time, just wanted to say its great to see you both just get better and better each time ye get on the road. What a beautiful overnight ye had, icing on the cake, it was free.

[@Theendlessadventure]

Thank you, Lorraine! We both keep having to stop and just take in the fact that we're finally living our dream life with little Clementine and Ruby 🥰

[@andystreet1479]

its great to see you both in Clementine finally having an Endless Adventure cool place to stay free and with awesome views and history to boot happy travels as you progress with Clementine across the states.

[@olbird7647]

OW! you need to defend yourselves against such aggressive doors! Ruins are surprisingly interesting...we have ruined castles, stately homes, abbeys etc lying about all over the place!😂

[@jarekweckwerth1390]

The opening shot was CINEMATIC.

[@DIJONh100]

I would actually love it if you guys had a dog you travelled with in the RV😍 it would be the cutest thing🥺

[@fbr65]

Amazing campsite! Congratulations on your first visit to the desert in Clementine! So awesome!

[@redsmom6]

Yes!! EA is back! What a great video! Can’t wait for MORE, More, More!❤️👏🏻🎉

[@pocketdimes1048]

I love New Mexico. I just took a 4200 mile road trip with my 13 year old son and taught him to drive my truck on a remote New Mexico dirt road.

[@ejcastro9518]

I'm pretty sure that when no grilling/no campfires is posted, it means open flames. You have a gas grill so you can use that. Also, if you had a portable gas campfire set up, you can use that as well. Love your rooftop deck option and glad Clementine is performing well!

[@bpalpha]

Y'all look like you're having a lot of fun. I'm happy for you! Enjoy! Peace.

[@MillaExplores]

Yeey! I'm so happy to see Clementine being used for the purpose you got her - camping at cool spots around the country! Awesome that the roof holds weight so well, it makes an awesome place to enjoy the scenery. 😍

[@Theendlessadventure]

Right?! It took an insanely long time to get here, but it's finally happening. And we have a feeling the roof is going to be our new favorite spot on the RV 😍

[@alisonmuckert572]

Happy to see that all your plans with Clementine are finally coming to fruition, it’s been a ride

[@Theendlessadventure]

Same! 😭🥰

[@vonheise]

Based on experience in the military, the jeep in low range (or granny gear) probably has the power to pull the camper, but maybe not the weight or traction to do it. If you don't carry a shotgun with slugs in it, I would keep a can or two of bear spray. When I was in Alaska I got a walking stick with a couple of bells on it which is supposed to keep bears away. It worked I suppose because all but one we saw were not to close, but we walked up on one in a campground that seemed rather tame, which can be the worst kinds. We have a propane valve and quick connect on the outside of the camper and have a propane "campfire" for marshmallows, hotdogs etc and a portable gas grill for where charcoal or campfires are not allowed, both work great.

[@colinpettet3434]

You two are amazing, imagine all the people in the USA and you are completely on your own, happened to me a few times over the years, as I was a Truck driver in Australia(now retired) and it was such a great feeling, like you are the only people on the planet. Love your videos, also follow the Travel Beans and their new baby Noah xx

[@Theendlessadventure]

Glad you get as excited about being alone in nature as much as we do! It's such a cool experience - like the park was kept up just for us 😊 And love that you're following along with the Beans and their little fella! 😍 Hopefully we can get over to see them soon enough.

[@colinpettet3434]

@@Theendlessadventure Thanks for the reply much appreciated xx

[@mmhdata]

Fantastic drone shot of you relaxing on the roof. It's so good to see you finally enjoying the fruits of all your labour with Ruby & Clementine, and what a majestic landscape.

[@thechristaft]

Love that you guys are heading out in Clementine, love it!

[@AyeeeItsCam]

Since you guys are into ruins, make sure to check out the ruins of ancient Pueblo peoples cliffside dwellings while you're in the Southwest. Incredible! Really should not be skipped.

[@jessicathomas4672]

I totally agree! They are amazing.

[@jojoinrancho320]

Do you mean at Mesa Verde? That was on our planned summer RV trip, but had to cancel due to family matters. 😁

[@AyeeeItsCam]

@@jojoinrancho320 That's definitely the main site! But there are actually ancient Anasazi/Puebloan ruins all over the Four Corners region

[@fbksfrank4]

Saw the easy one in Tonto National Monument! In Arizona in December, I want to go back to see the upper ruins during the bloom or spring!

[@jasonrueschman1590]

Hope you guys are having an amazing day love watching your videos all the time you guys rock I'm in love with this girl named Tiffany I hope she comes back soon miss her so much

[@AmericanOutbackAmazing]

So glad you made it out west! 😀

[@jerrihadding2534]

Welcome to the South West! It is pure delight traveling with you. I grew up in Southern California and I can tell you that rattlesnakes are hard to see - they blend into the environment. Once my family went on a picnic with friends to a desert park. The friends sat their three year old daughter on a large boulder to get a “great” photo. This was in the days when you left your film off to be developed. When they picked up their photos they found two copies of the photo of their daughter on the rock. The first one was what they were expecting. The second one was marked with a bright red circle around the rattlesnake stretched out next to their daughter about one inch away! The other personal experience I had with a rattlesnake was when our family returned from visiting friends. As we got out of the car in the garage and my father opened the door to let our dog greet us, my eight year old brother casually reached into his back pocket and proudly pulled out a small snake, announcing with joy, “Look what I found! I brought it home to be my pet.” At which moment our dog began to fiercely bark, my father took a closer look and grabbed the snake out of my brother’s hand as it began to rattle and hiss. Then it bit my father’s hand - which immediately began to swell. But he grabbed a hammer and killed it. Yup. My brother sat for nearly two hours in the backseat of our car (between my sister and I) with a rattlesnake sleeping in his warm back pocket!!

[@Theendlessadventure]

😳😳😳 we have no words for any of that, except: how absolutely terrifying!

[@Amanda-yv4dl]

You should get that photo turned into coasters for Clem! It’s fantastic!

[@grayeagleswolves]

Hi Eric and Allison (what's going on adventures ) this was great loved seeing you both get to the camp and off the beaten path

[@makemoneywben]

It’s so nice to see ya’lls hard work payoff. Love that y’all are traveling with Clementine 😊

[@LiveTomorrowNow]

We enjoy your episodes!! We are loyal subscribers and enjoy all your tips and seeing your lives on the road!! Happy travels and hope to meet you guys!!❤

[@michielmeijer5653]

So cool! We took our 35ft airstream class A to Morocco and have been rocking it for almost 3 months now. She’s doing great! Great adventures ahead of you ;)

[@ewern]

Allison: "Holy bananas" :) Never heard that expression before.

[@chrisraven2229]

So nice to see you travelling the way you envisioned.. enjoy 😊

[@TheJacobFamily]

Hey guys! We loved watching you guys get back to camping in Clementine and Ruby in New Mexico. It's so cool that you're able to just drive off into the desert and have such an awesome experience without having to worry about anything. Your planning is on point. The Mercantile stop looked like so much fun! It's great that you got some goodies to decorate Clementine and even found a hat that looked perfect on you. Keep up the awesome adventures, and I can't wait to see more videos!

[@Theendlessadventure]

Thanks you guys!! We're having so much fun finally being on the road with our gals. It's been amazing seeing what Clementine's capable of now that her engine is properly working 🙌 Here's to tons more goofy stops and amazing stays! 😍

[@philw4625]

It all finally comes together! Happy travels!

[@lowellpollock4696]

Good show today. Enjoyed it so much. Thanks for sharing.

[@betsybrennan7101]

It’s so great watching you out there living your dream, after your hard-fought battles!! 😂Congratulations and cheers!! You did it 🎉PS you can cover those sharp spots with duck tape😊

[@girliedog]

I would say the two of you are now ready for Burning Man.

[@melissamoeller9608]

So happy for you guys to finally be living your dream 🎉.

[@journeywithserenity5655]

So excited to see what is in store now that Clementine and Ruby are on the road!!! Don’t forget to scratch the states off your map!!!

[@sarah-phillips]

That evening picture turned out so amazing! Ms. Clementine looks so perfect out in New Mexico. I'm so stoked you guys are on the road and getting to finally live out the road trip dream! Safe travels, eat all the food, and have so much fun!

[@Theendlessadventure]

We couldn't get over how great Clementine and Ruby looked out in the desert (and honestly anywhere we've been that isn't a garage or parking lot 😆). Here's to tons more food and fun!

[@alohatvj]

Very entertaining video 📹 👏. See 👀 you on the next one 😀.

[@user-hb7ps1gv9x]

That shop is amazing I would be in there for hours!

[@Banagal]

Clementine has certainly left her mark on you two! Something like butterfly kisses or maybe she branded you as keepers. That adventure was historical as well as beautiful for sure. Thanks for the heightened desert views!

[@audeai4021]

I love that you showed that this could be done on public land where it's free ... But, was wondering what happened to your states map? Did you already scratch off NM?

[@Theendlessadventure]

We keep meaning to talk about that... We accidentally left it back in Missouri. 🤦‍♀️ We'll have to get another one soon so we can get back to scratching!

[@jackmeyers40]

When we want to get out of the excruciating Texas summer heat we head just a bit past you to Eagle Nest , NM. Enjoyed the video and RV's looking legit.

[@sammystephens7823]

Great video. Enjoy watching y’all’s adventures

[@branchsnapper2228]

Man, talk about production values. Just awesome

[@vickyrun8796]

So happy for you guys to be back on the road. Great views!

[@Twogirlsabroad]

Wow!! Love that place!! I’m jealous!!

[@JustinBrehm]

It is good to see you both back again giving us another great video in your travel to New Mexico

[@beverlypoirier705]

So good to see your smiling faces and back on the road with Clementine. Can't wait for your Nevada journey!! I wonder who you are meeting up with there? 🤔 could it be who I think it is! Well don't leave us in suspense to long!! ❤ you guys and safe travels!!

[@elvira4962]

Hi I've been binge watching The Endless Adventure for the last 7 days I love you guys❤ you are both amazing. You make my days(and nights). Thank you. Okay gotta go to watch more. 😊

[@MyBackyardScience]

It's so nice to see you guys out exploring in Clementine again! 😊

[@blessedveteran]

I'm so happy for both of you. I have been waiting for this moment as well. Thank you for sharing this awesome place with all of us. Can't wait to see what's next 💜

[@MadMalandHobbes]

Loved that opening shot! 👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥

[@lrfox49]

You guys earned it, happy for you!

[@davidsmith3263]

Yay! An all good news video!

[@AngelaBrinker]

So glad to see you getting to enjoy Clementine and Ruby on the road! Those evening drone shots were really nice too.

[@trevdevadventures]

Awesome thanks for sharing. Great videos. Very inspiring 😊

[@heatherisobell]

I’m so happy for you guys finally getting to use your rigs how they were intended to be used!!! ❤🎉 enjoy!!

[@miaraqquel]

Such an awesome video! I'm taking a road trip to New Mexico soon and it's nice to see a little bit in this video. Happy trails y'all!

[@unboundbuckleys]

We can't wait to get out and do things like this!

[@bt5080]

Nice Job! It's been three years since COVID and you've really made good use of the downtime and withered all the storms in life. I know this sounds cheesy but you've been a great inspiration to all of us who just feel like giving up. It's almost like you've skipped all the years and you are right where you wanted to be. Look forward to your next Endless Adventures! Take Care and stay safe.

[@Theendlessadventure]

Thanks, Chris! Y'all definitely inspired us to keep going, so thanks for sticking it out with us. It does feel like we're finally living the life we planned 3 years ago... It makes all the craziness of the last few years worth it to finally be on the road with Clementine 😊

[@genacostello5896]

So happy for you guys!

[@Audri_at_Auds-and-Ends]

I am in Henderson, if you end up needing anything when you are here, let me know. Enjoy. It’s beautiful right now.

[@kevinwheat390]

Enjoy your travels. Looks fun.

[@super10nano1]

I'm so happy for this video! So great to see this come true

[@mikeogle3183]

I am so glad you guys are back on the road with no issues. I love your videos

[@TheEliocristiano]

So nice to see you travel with Clementine and Ruby 😊 love it 😍

[@mrcurtisdavissr]

Just saw you all for the first time....love you guys already!!!🎉

[@venessastabile3153]

I think Clementine and Ruby are in very very good shape. Looks to me like ya'all won't have any issues for a very long time.

[@ExpatNatt]

Brilliant video and editing (as always)! Sending love to you both (and Clementine)❤

[@Theendlessadventure]

Thank you!

[@buyerclub2]

You should take the shot of Clementine in the night sky, make a laser print and you have some artwork for the baby

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

So good to see Clementine & Ruby out and about! Looking forward to your visit with Anna & Trevor too! Fun video~Cara 😊

[@rachelsirett8809]

You just go from one thing to another no definite plans.

[@corysgarage3928]

My first off-road rig, a green Suzuki Samari and it was an amazing off-road vehicle!

[@Theendlessadventure]

Awesome!! I don't know that we've ever come across a green one 💚

[@larisaschreiber3146]

Ahhhh, finally livin the life you guys always dreamed!! Proof that perseverance pays off!! Great vid 💖

[@digitaldrifter4288]

Can't imagine that such a dry and deserted place actually got flooded enough to destroy a whole ranch and leaving it in ruins 😮 I'm not from the US (I live in a tropical country) and it is so cool to watch this tour of an environment that's uncommon to me. First time in this channel and love watching you guys and your RV. Love both of your sunny and carefree personalities. Subscribed! ❤

[@kkuni491]

Wow, I want to buy a cowboy hat. It is surprising that people lived in that canyon in the past. And I'm sad about the tragic ending. I envy you for towing a small car. You gained a Korean subscriber today.❤❤❤

[@jobarnes5683]

Love watching how you wild camp in the U S. we also enjoy what we call free camping ( totally off grid) in Australia. Similar issues, water supply important, solar power with an inverter to convert power to mains to use microwave, air con etc, gas (propane) supply etc. Keep on enjoying the great outdoors!

[@johnc3225]

Great job, great video guys!

[@nancyhaynes4459]

It is great to see you two on the road and having a great time.

[@tm8747]

if maybe you bought a carrier to put in the 2" square tube you could carry extra 5 gal cans to fill up the camper somewhat instead of paying 5.00 a gal. esipcially in new mexico

[@wilderjess]

ahhh finally! The boys are back in town! The boys are back in town! 😆 as I spent a lot of time on BLM land in the SW, I feel your "No Fire" pain. I plan on getting cubic mini stove in my next rig mainly for that, plus I wana go to cold climates! WOW the roof deck in full effect!!!! I think come summer you may reconsider your no turf/decking as the blinding white light might even get hot! SO HAPPY TO SEE CLEMENTINE AGAIN 🧡 as much as I have enjoyed your other vehicles, my heart still hung heavy waitin just a waitin for her to be free as a bird again! YAY LOVE YA'LL!!!

[@crystalgolden9492]

Roosevelt Lake in Arizona there are a few free camping spots, incredible views, great off roading, wildflowers, saguaros you will absolutely love it! We loved it so much we stayed for most of a week!

[@ewern]

Eric & Allison" Good tip about using Street view and satellite images to check out how dirt roads are to drive on. Allison's opening remarks about everything fine with RV got me scared without her knocking on wood. Wonder how she likes Eric with his beard? IMHO it is a good look.

[@darrelljohnson7052]

Rattlesnakes hang out at dried streambeds; especially, with a lot of rocks... also what are you guys think about adding some area search lights on top of your RV... and also, next time you guys stop at a town, pick up some masking tape for those sharp edges on the door... 😉😁👍 oh, one more thing... please consider giving a lift kit on Clementine.👍