Author Archives: Jim@HiTek

What to do now?

Posted on November 12, 2004 by Jim@HiTek

Well, I’ve gotten the license plate mess cleaned up and they are on their way to my drop mail box, but I still don’t physically have them…all I’ve got is the temp tags, good until Dec. 10th. Lately I seem … Continue reading →

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Waiting for my RV plates.

Posted on October 24, 2004 by Jim@HiTek

I’m still here in Gresham waiting for my license plates for the RV. Oh, and my title! My temp tags expire in 2 days. Getting a little nervous about getting a ticket. Meanwhile, here in Gresham it’s cool and last … Continue reading →

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A little bit cooler and I’m gone…

Posted on October 12, 2004 by Jim@HiTek

I got my Merc sold for $175, after I put almost $200 into it in the previous week, it wouldn’t pass DEQ and I didn’t want to bother anymore. It’s only worth $400-$500 and a friend really wanted it, otherwise … Continue reading →

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Just a little cooler…

Posted on September 30, 2004 by Jim@HiTek

I’m basically waiting for winter so I can go south. I think I’ve got my car sold, I’ll know later today. It’s having problems so I’ve offered it for $175 (down from $400) since it didn’t pass DEQ yesterday. In … Continue reading →

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Hit the Road – Easy

Posted on August 31, 2004 by Jim@HiTek

Got every thing sold or given away at the house by the 21st of August and got on the road around noon. Went down to Flying J and filled up the tank, headed east on I-84. Four hours later I’m … Continue reading →

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Nearly Ready

Posted on August 19, 2004 by Jim@HiTek

Today I have lots of people coming over to pick up all the stuff that hasn’t sold at the yard/garage sales. I’m giving some of it to Salvation Army and the rest is listed at ‘Freecycle’. Portland has the nations … Continue reading →

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I won’t get as much

Posted on August 17, 2004 by Jim@HiTek

I won’t get as much from the sale of the house as I’d hoped but…it did sell fast and that’s important too. So, I guess I will have to work on the road after the first year of bumming around. … Continue reading →

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Getting it fixed…

Posted on August 13, 2004 by Jim@HiTek

1994 Fleetwood Bounder 36.5′ 190HP Cummins Diesel Engine 96,000 miles Previous owner was a RV rental place in Alaska Home has had many miles from Florida through states that use salt on the roads in winter or it tended to … Continue reading →

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My new Diesel Pusher

Posted on August 1, 2004 by Jim@HiTek

Here’s what it looks like… This is the best pix I could find, it is a 36′ with a 190hp-diesel Cummins engine. It does have some problems, like it won’t start today though it did several times the day I … Continue reading →

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Found an RV?

Posted on July 27, 2004 by Jim@HiTek

After spending 100’s of hours on the internet gathering info about RVs, I’ve decided that a Fleetwood Bounder of around 34′ would be best for me. Then the choice is engines and I’ve heard that the diesels are the most … Continue reading →

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