Walkabout With Wheels Blog

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Our BIG Project in Yuma, Arizona...

Eric and I had one BIG project in Yuma this past winter. We prepped our 2004 Winnebago Vectra 40 AD motorhome to sell it.

After 13 and half years exploring our country, Eric and I decided to return to the "bricks and sticks" lifestyle. It's time for other RVers to climb mountains with our 350 Horsepower Cummins Diesel Engine and enjoy the Allison Transmission's flawless performance.

The Driver's Side

Our Motorhome had 11,000 miles on it when Eric and I bought it in 2011.

The Passenger's Side

During our travels, we picked up a few scratches, a ding or two, drilled holes into the front, and put stickers on our RV, AND the Clear Coat that covers our beautiful exterior paint has started to deteriorate. It's time to refresh our home's paint to increase it's "curb appeal.

Eric drilled holes into the front of our motorhome.

We have traveled our country from East to West Coast; from the headwaters of the Mississippi in Minnesota to New Orleans; from Maine to the Mexican Border south of San Diego; from Cape Flattery, Washington to Key West, Florida. Eric and I drove to Alaska and spent many hours traveling North to the Northwest Territory, above the Artic Circle, in Canada.

Priming the front of the RV for its new look.

Prepping the exterior paint on the Driver's Side Slide Out.

The vent is where the Kitchen is located.

The Clear Coat is "deteriorating on the Driver's Side, at the Bathroom.

The W for Winnebago is in terrible shape!

Work to be done on the Clear Coat on the Bedroom Slide Out.

There's a crack that Eric filled on the lower left.

The front 3/4 of the Passenger Side got new paint after we bought our 2004 Winnebago Vectra in 2011. The previous owners had taken a right hand turn too tight and there was a deep, long scratch on that side that required new paint.

The only section getting new paint on the Passenger's Side is toward

the rear, above the Air Conditioner.

Prep work on the Rear to repaint the areas that had stickers & a few dings.

Our Motorhome is now ready to sell. The Odometer reads 147,000 miles.

The Front of the Motorhome.

The Front End & Driver's Side of the Motorhome.

The entire Driver's Side looks great!

The crack at the bottom left of the Bedroom Slide Out has been filled in & repainted.

The rear of our 2004 Winnebago Vectra looks great!

The rear of the Passenger's Side has been carefully repainted.

This $2,500.00 paint job was worth every penny we spent on it! Doug and Nikki bought our Motorhome and are having adventures in an RV with a great Diesel Engine and Transmission and will climb mountains with ease.

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Midnight @ The Oasis Car Show in Yuma, AZ

Midnight at The Oasis Car Show is is a three day event that hosts over 1,000 cars and trucks. As a repeat attendee, I am looking for rarely seen cars and trucks.

For example, Car Shows always have Model T Cars and Trucks, at least one 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, Fords, Corvettes, Mustangs, Chevy and Ford Trucks. El Caminos are seen at every Car Show.

Here's what I found at this year's Midnight at The Oasis...

1946 GMC Pickup

Rat Rod

It has been modified for

off roading.

1953 Buick Estate Wagon

1947 Plymouth Special Deluxe

Car Shows have many Chevrolet and Ford Cars, making this Plymouth a stand out.

Suicide Doors

The interior is beautiful...

The owner wears his coordinated

Zoot Suit with the Reet Pleat.

1949 Willys Jeepster

Midnight at The Oasis is

the place to see rare cars

& trucks.

1972 De Tomaso Pantera

Oooh... This is the first time I've seen a Pantera.

The engine takes up the

entire back of the car.

There are other Panteras on

display today.

This 1962 Ford Falcon Futura

is a find!

1959 BMW Isetta

This tiny car has just one door, in the front. It gets 60 miles per gallon and is so easy to park.

The owner's sense of whimsy

shows up with the wind up

key attachment on the back.

The BMW Isetta tows this

tiny Teardrop Trailer.

This Minion comfortably

shares space with a tent.

1947 Mercury Pickup

Truck

I thought Mercury only

made cars.

This 1970 Chevy Blazer is

topless & painted pink!

The interior is perfect!

The pink Coleman Cooler

is a great addition to the

themed Truck.

1958 Pontiac Safari Star Chief

Now I know Pontiac also made

Station Wagons.

Lastly...

1979 Chevy C10 Truck

with a Cap.

This is the first time I have ever seen a Pick Up Truck with a Cap. It is a unique find at any Car Show. I hope to see more Trucks with Caps at future events.

Sunday, March 1, 2026

Lunch @ Ninja SUSHI in Yuma, Arizona

Ninja SUSHI is a popular

Japanese Restaurant in

Yuma.

Ozeki Nigori Cloudy Sake

Eric & I love its sweet, full bodied flavor.

Ninja SUSHI has a large menu. With so many choices, we decided to let the Chef decide what our lunch would be...

He is building The Love Boat

for us with the freshest

ingredients.

From the back of the Boat to the Front: Gyoza Dumplings, Nigiri made with White Fish, Shrimp, Salmon, & Tuna; Seaweed Wrapped Temaki, Jalapeno Shrimp Rolls, & Wakame Seaweed Salad

A closeup of the beautifully

prepared Sushi.

Eric and I thanked the Chef for our creative lunch. Our choice of Ozeki Nigori Cloudy Sake was the perfect accompaniment to the many flavors and textures in The Love Boat.