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02-19-2007, 06:50 AM
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Rivet Master 
1966 17' Caravel
Currently Looking...
Las Cruces
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 577
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20 foot Argosy - My Goodness!
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1966 Airstream Caravel
2006 Toyota Tacoma
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02-19-2007, 07:01 AM
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Rivet Monster
1975 31' Sovereign
1980 31' Excella II
Sprung Leak
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 7,172
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That is a very nice "looking" unit, but I would want to know more about some of the mechanicals like the axle, brakes etc....having spent many an hour working on those aspects of mine. Pet Peeve...units with a nice shiny paint job, new carpet and drapes, but they completely over look the infastructure  Price was not out of line for what was presented. More than I, personally would have paid, but not out of line for a decent small trailer.
Aaron 
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Why are we in this basket...and where are we going 
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02-19-2007, 07:05 AM
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Rivet Master
1979 30' Argosy
Havelock
, where we park it
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,652
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That is one sweet Argosy... worth every cent it is getting... miss our 26' and really excited about redoing our 30' one.. 
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Marvin & Annie
Niki (fur baby)
1979 Argosy 30 (Costalotta)
WBCCI 10103
"Happiness is a warm Puppy" Charles Schulz
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02-19-2007, 05:52 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
Thorn Hill
, Tennessee
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 50
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I was watching that one.....10K....wow! It's nice, but like Wahoo said, who knows what is from the floor down. My 20 footer interior is almost done. I noticed that the outriggers were in bad shape under the shower floor rot....makes me wants to pull the belly pan and see EVERYTHING.....
RD
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02-26-2007, 08:34 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1972 Argosy 20
Winter Haven
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 34
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Hi....Thank you for the nice comments on my 1972, 20' Argosy. This camper has surpassed my expectations. I understand the price, however, after restoring a 66 mustang and an early 70's VW camper van, I wanted the basics completed...Anyway, we trekked from NC. to Fla. without any problems (besides the 18 wheelers speeding by). The axle and brakes are fine. I will try to keep posted
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02-26-2007, 09:50 PM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,183
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The big drawback I see is the fact that the replacement fridge is not an RV fridge. It really goes a long way, (at least for me), when the resto is done 100% correct.
The mini-fridges designed for home use are not made to handle life on the road. I know because my first Argosy that I restored had a residential fridge in it that had shaken apart by the time I bought the trailer.
Usually once something like that has been replaced the trim and the mechanicals that were used with the RV fridge are long since altered and/or gone.
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02-27-2007, 05:42 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1972 Argosy 20
Winter Haven
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2007
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This unit still has its mechanics for a gas fridge. I will probably change out the electric (only) to a gas/electric so it will work when we are moving.tks
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02-27-2007, 05:11 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Thorn Hill
, Tennessee
Join Date: Oct 2006
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Hey congrats Gyp, bought ours in the FL Keys, and on the 11th we head to E TN...RETIRING!. The interior is almost done and i will post some new pics soon.
RD
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02-27-2007, 09:12 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1972 Argosy 20
Winter Haven
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 34
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Hi...I am looking forward to your interior work...If you are close to Winter Haven (central), Fla..I will run to a highway to see your renovations. I think the sky is the limit to the possibilities of arrangements in my Argosy. I am just not sure which way to go????
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02-27-2007, 10:19 PM
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Tom, the Uber Disney Fan
2006 30' Safari
Orlando
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,693
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Yes, that one is a sweet Argosy. Congratulations on your new baby. Argosies are really great trailers. I always liked them and wished they still made them.
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2006 30' Safari - "Changes in Latitudes"
2008 F-250 Lariat Power Stroke Diesel Crew Cab SWB
Family of Disney Fanatics
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https://streaminacrossamerica.com/
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02-28-2007, 02:14 AM
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Rivet Master
1976 31' Sovereign
Currently Looking...
Chandler
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,770
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Argosys rule. But, I'm a little partial. Welcome to the family. I still have a working original LP/Elect frig in my Argosy; however, I rarely use it and have installed a small electric frig that I use all the time. Cools faster and I can replace it about 12 times for what the original one would cost to replace. Of course I have a longer trailer that just the two of us use, so we don't make up the front bed and it fits nicely in up there. Have fun with your Argosy.
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02-28-2007, 06:42 AM
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Old Paint, rolling again.
1973 Argosy 20
Lorain County
, Ohio
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 556
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Welcome to the secret ultra exclusive Argosy 20 club. By the looks of it you're our new president! Very nice trailer
Best wishes,
Steve
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02-28-2007, 09:53 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1972 Argosy 20
Winter Haven
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 34
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Ok, yes, yes, yes....How about a cool Argosy rally (everyone invited though an emphasis on the Argosies). I would love to compare and get some advice.
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03-01-2007, 05:53 AM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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How about former Argosy 20 owners? Are we invited too?
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Originally Posted by Gypsy1
Ok, yes, yes, yes....How about a cool Argosy rally (everyone invited though an emphasis on the Argosies). I would love to compare and get some advice.
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03-01-2007, 06:22 AM
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Old Paint, rolling again.
1973 Argosy 20
Lorain County
, Ohio
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 556
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Argosy rally
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Originally Posted by overlander63
How about former Argosy 20 owners? Are we invited too? |
Yes, of course. And if your TT was made in a factory where Argosys were once made, or if you've ever had lunch in or next, or near an Argosy. Everybody else is a potential future Argosy owner too so they are welcome as well
Steve
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