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06-22-2010, 10:47 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1976 Argosy 26
Valley City
, North Dakota
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 8
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Hooked!!!
My wife and I finaly got our Argosy last week and couldn't be more happy. We had been looking a our nieghbors 76 Argosy 24 for the last month or so and after trying to get him down ( he thought it is worth $2500 ) we happend to find a 76 Argosy 26 in much better condition for $2400. This one we knew had been camped in in the last 2 years. we got it cleaned up last week and went camping in it last weekend. So now comes the fun part of getting it all fixed up! I will be tearing out the carpet and installing laminate flooring, caulking all the seams with Sikaflex 721, installing new window and door gaskets, repacking the bearings and fixing the breaks to start with. the floor is in good shape ( even in battery box) and all appliances work (need to check furnace for recall). Just wondering if there is anything else that I should do right away? I will post some pictures when I figure out how. we like to boondock and the holding capacity is not verry large. Is there anyone who boondocks with a 76 argosy 26? how do you do it?
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06-22-2010, 11:59 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 Argosy 20
Middletown
, New Jersey
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 589
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Originally Posted by huntcrazy_1
My wife and I finaly got our Argosy last week and couldn't be more happy. We had been looking a our nieghbors 76 Argosy 24 for the last month or so and after trying to get him down ( he thought it is worth $2500 ) we happend to find a 76 Argosy 26 in much better condition for $2400. This one we knew had been camped in in the last 2 years. we got it cleaned up last week and went camping in it last weekend. So now comes the fun part of getting it all fixed up! I will be tearing out the carpet and installing laminate flooring, caulking all the seams with Sikaflex 721, installing new window and door gaskets, repacking the bearings and fixing the breaks to start with. the floor is in good shape ( even in battery box) and all appliances work (need to check furnace for recall). Just wondering if there is anything else that I should do right away? I will post some pictures when I figure out how. we like to boondock and the holding capacity is not verry large. Is there anyone who boondocks with a 76 argosy 26? how do you do it?
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Not a 26', but we have a 20'. You'll want to check the axles. Read Andy's article here. There are a lot of other things (safety wise) you should check before you start taking any long trips: brakes, tires, wheel bearings, break-away switch - these things are critical to your safety and to those with who you share the road. Also, if you haven't done so already, get a good weight distributing hitch with sway control. There are dozens of threads here on the forums about these issues, so grab a cup of coffee and start reading!
Something I almost forgot... sanitize the fresh water system before you use it. There are threads on the forums about that as well.
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Some people are like Slinkies. They're really good for nothing, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.
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06-22-2010, 11:59 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 Argosy 20
Middletown
, New Jersey
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 589
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Oh yes...
... Welcome to the forums!
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Bob Fowler
Some people are like Slinkies. They're really good for nothing, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.
TAC - NJ-007
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06-22-2010, 02:53 PM
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Moderator
2006 19' International CCD
Olathe
, Kansas
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 4,224
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Have a blast! You will find everything you need on AIR! Best group ever! I'm a newbi and have received tons of help on here. Post your progress.
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06-22-2010, 03:03 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.7 Metre
1989 29' Excella
Lorain County
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,246
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sounds fun
Welcome and congratulations on your "new" AS. Sounds like a great find. Be sure to check out all of the water lines. Get on the roof and check all of the cracks and crevices and vent seals. By that age they are usually shot and need replacing. Check the top of the bathroom vent and make sure the cap is in good shape. Make sure to seal around where the radio antenna came through the skin, if it had one. Ours had a leak there and sent water in under the front gaucho. A PITA to find!!! Luckily, our Argosy, Minuet has the aluminum floors. Most of all, get out there camping and have fun!
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CP: Water/30 amp/waste dump/WIFI & Room for 2-3 units; PM us if you are headed our direction!
Air #2695
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07-15-2010, 08:39 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1976 Argosy 26
Valley City
, North Dakota
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 8
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Pictures
I finaly got some pictures, now if I can upload them! The first two are before the new flooring and the second two....well after the the new flooring. I am in the process of caulking the seams with Sikaflex and my wife is making new curtins. I still need to replace the seals on the windows and doors. they should get done in the next couple of weeks. we really love this camper. We have named it " The Happy Camper".
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07-15-2010, 09:34 AM
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Rivet Master
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.7 Metre
Lorain County
, Ohio
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 715
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Very nice!
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07-15-2010, 12:21 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1977 28' Argosy 28
Bullhead City
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 393
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Nice camper and nice flooring also.Hope you have many years of enjoyment with" The Happy Camper".
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07-15-2010, 06:19 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1975 Argosy 24
West Linn
, Oregon
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 241
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Beautiful! It looks like you'll be able to have some great camping trips this summer. We've had our Argosy for a few years now and LOVE it!!! As blmich5 said, the people you'll meet here on the Forums are amazing, and so helpful! Welcome to the forums, and happy camping!
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Sean & Sharon
AIR #: 27389
TAC #: OR-3
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07-15-2010, 09:16 PM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 11,219
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Howdy and welcome to airforums,com!
Say, that new flooring not only lightened up the look of your TT, but also took about 20 or 30 years off its age!
Keep it up, and let us know what you do with it.
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07-15-2010, 09:28 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
Chicago
, Illinois
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 530
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OMG! What a difference flooring makes huh! Thats my next project after seeing your pics!
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Happy Trails!
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07-16-2010, 09:12 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1976 Argosy 26
Valley City
, North Dakota
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 8
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Thanks! It was fun to do. It really made it look brighter inside. Now for the outside.
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08-02-2010, 12:15 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1976 Argosy 26
Valley City
, North Dakota
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 8
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Curtins
Well we finally go our curtains made and put up.
I refinished the bathroom doors because the vinyl was peeling off.
The more we do to this camper the more we love it.
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08-03-2010, 07:06 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1975 Argosy 24
West Linn
, Oregon
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 241
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Looks great! How did you refinish the doors? Did you just peel off the vinyl & clean up the wood underneath? It really warms up the bathroom.
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Sean & Sharon
AIR #: 27389
TAC #: OR-3
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08-04-2010, 05:54 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1976 Argosy 26
Valley City
, North Dakota
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 8
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I used a chemical striper to get all the glue off before I varnished them. lots of work but well worth the effort.
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08-04-2010, 07:55 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1993 30' Excella
Lakeland
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 343
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A Camping We Will Go
Quote:
Originally Posted by huntcrazy_1
I used a chemical striper to get all the glue off before I varnished them. lots of work but well worth the effort.
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Welcome to the forums, lots of help here.
This is a great find, with a nice layout, looks good. We can see your smile from here
Take lots of pictures, we love them, and someone may spot something and make a suggestion to help you.
Happy Camping.
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08-04-2010, 08:17 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
Chicago
, Illinois
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 530
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Looks really amazing with your new fabrics!
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