Hi:
I need to do a sanity check. I need to relocate to Denver ASAP. It's going to take too long to wait for my house to sell. Renting and hotel is too expensive while I pay mortgage.
I'm thinking that I could pick up mid to late 70's Argosy 454 in drivable condition and park it at my friends farm or pay small monthly fee to rent. I'd really like to use it after I sell the house too, so it won't be a throwaway.
My questions:
1. Is there anything I should watch out for in an Argosy of this vintage?
2. I'm looking at one that is cheap, supposedly drivable, looks decent, but needs a fridge, and needs engine AC work, (motorhome AC itself seems to work).
3. It's recently had it's motor rebuilt.
4. Seller doesn't know whether LP/gas system works or not. This makes me wonder since it should be easy enough to check out.
5. Denver winters are low humidity but can get pretty cold. Could you sleep overnight during the dead of winter?
6. If so, what sort of heating system does it have and what should I watch out for?
7. It has a small to medium dent in it's left rear quarter. Any reason a normal body shop wouldn't be able to fix this?
8. How do they handle? Any steering problems?
9. Any suspension issues I should be aware of?
10. Any general 'living with a 70's Argosy' tips would be very helpful.
Any and all help greatly appreciated.
Thx,
Jim Burnes
jvburnes@yahoo.com