Etalis
Our home and office on wheels: Winnebago Vista 21B
👇 Check out its specifications and upgrades 👇
General Specifications
Year: 2002
Chasis: Volkswagen Eurovan
· Engine: V6 2.8L / 201 HP / 24 valves
· Fuel: Gasoline
· Transmission: 4-speed automatic
· Drive: Front-wheel drive (FWD)
· Length: 21’4’’ (6.5 m)
· Outside height: 10’2’’ (3.1 m)
· Interior height: 6’5’’ (1.95 m)
· Weight: 7,275 lb (3,299 kg)
· Cruise Control
· Brakes: 4-wheel disc brakes
Capabilities and Autonomy
· Fresh water capacity: 20 gallons (76 L)
· Gray water capacity: 16 gal (60 L)
· Black water capacity: 16 gal (60 L)
· LP gas capacity: 5.9 gal (22 L)
· Gasoline capacity: 21 gal (79 L)
· Generator: Onan MicroLite™ 2.8 kW
Comfort
· Queen bed
· Couch
· Dinette that converts into a bed
· Refrigerator with freezer
· Stoves
· Extractor fan
· Hot and cold water
· Bathroom with shower
· Radio / TV
· A/C
👇 👇 See the purchasing and transformation process 👇 👇
Buying a motorhome in the US as a foreigner 🚐🇺🇸 (part 1)
December 2024
Pre-purchase phase
We dreamed of traveling in our motorhome, but first came the hard part: figuring out how, where, and if we could buy a motorhome with a work visa.
Buying a motorhome in the US as a foreigner 🚐🇺🇸 (part 2)
December 2024
Nos decidimos… ¿y ahora qué?
We rented a car, drove 14 hours in one day, and arrived in Daytona, Florida (USA) in pursuit of a dream: our future home on wheels!
Buying a motorhome in the US as a foreigner 🚐🇺🇸 (part 3)
December 2024
Back home: mechanical and weather problems
After completing paperwork in Florida and experiencing a few setbacks along the way that made us question whether it had been a good decision... we finally arrived HOME!
Buying a motorhome in the US as a foreigner 🚐🇺🇸 (part 4)
January 2025
Registering the Motorhome in Washington, D.C.
Before registering the vehicle, it is necessary to have it inspected by the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles). Although we did not pass on the first attempt, which caused us some headaches, we finally completed the paperwork.
Preparing a motorhome to travel around America 🚐🌎 (part 1)
January to July 2025
Initial checks and mechanical repairs
After going through some bad experiences, which caused us headaches and large expenses, we found our great mechanic. We solved the details, confirmed the most important thing—that Etalis has a motor that will last for a while—and began to put in hours of work and learning.
Preparing a motorhome to travel around America 🚐🌎 (part 2)
January to July 2025
Starting to make changes to the interior
We began designing the interior of what will be our little house and office on wheels. We thought about colors, functionality, and many, many adventures. During long work days we sanded, painted, cooked, cut, and more!