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10-10-2009, 07:17 PM
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Rivet Master 
1997 30' Excella
1961 26' Overlander
1954 22' Flying Cloud
1981 28' Airstream 280
San Antonio
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,436
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New Argosy Owners
Today my wifr and I brought home two "new" treasures. One is a '73 20 footer and the other is a '75 24 footer. Both were absolutely (aren't they all) filthy. Lots of 409 and they are starting to look pretty good. The 20' has all electrical systems working, even the univolt but has a water leak under the sink. The 24' has no water leaks, but the electrical has a bad master breaker. Will replace all of those tomorrow and I am highly optimistic. I had always wanted a 25' tradewind from the 60's because of the layout. Now I have have my wish with the 24' Argosy.
These will go well with our other two. Will post progress as it occurs.
Bruce
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10-10-2009, 08:15 PM
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Rivet Master
1993 34' Limited
Melbourne Florida
, Springfield Ohio
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 759
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Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the forum. Do you have any pictures?
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10-10-2009, 09:03 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1978 Argosy Minuet 7.3 Metre
Dayton
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 313
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Congrats on your new treasures! Sounds like they aren't too bad! You going to post pics soon?
Al
....I'm passing by you in the morning headin west !
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10-10-2009, 11:13 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2010 23' FB Flying Cloud
McMinnville
, Oregon
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 186
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new owners
Congratulations on your purchases. We bought our '78 minuet 6 meter about 3 weeks ago, and mostly had to get our Honda Pilot ready to tow. We just got back from 3 days/nights on the Oregon Coast spending each restful night in the trailer. It worked like a champ and we were proud to have other envious trailer owners and wanabees checking us out.
Just one question-why two Argosys?
Cameron 
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10-11-2009, 06:57 AM
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Rivet Master
1997 30' Excella
1961 26' Overlander
1954 22' Flying Cloud
1981 28' Airstream 280
San Antonio
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,436
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Because I got them unbelieveably cheap. They belonged to a gentleman whose mother had passed away and he wanted no part of them. " I just want them gone" Got both of them for $2400.00.
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10-11-2009, 06:26 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2010 23' FB Flying Cloud
McMinnville
, Oregon
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 186
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Wow, twice the fun at half the price. Enjoy!
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10-11-2009, 06:50 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 23' Safari SE
Central
, Connecticut
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,652
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Congrats on the new trailers! After two months with our Minuet 6.0 Metre, we can't imagine owning a trailer without the panaromic front windows.
Can't wait to see pictures!
Tom
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10-11-2009, 07:36 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
1973 21' Globetrotter
1975 26' Argosy 26
Vista
, California
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 589
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Just picked up my new,6 metre Minuet yesterday, glad I got one, there can't too many out there. I plan to tow it with the Argosy26' MH. I brought it home with my work van,and it was a dream to tow.Now I might just get a comfy van and just use that.
Bibbs
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10-11-2009, 10:18 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2010 23' FB Flying Cloud
McMinnville
, Oregon
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 186
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Did you say tow a 6 meter with a 26' motor home? Can you actually do that? I haven't even seen another Argosy on the road, I don't know what I would think if I saw two hooked together. Best of luck and enjoy your new 6 meter, we think ours is just about the coolest thing on wheels.
Cameron
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10-13-2009, 06:15 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
1976 Argosy 26
Lynchburg
, Tennessee
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 11
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We usually stay at a small local campground. This past weekend, we had to go to Cartersville, GA, we stayed at the KOA. There was probably not a unit over 5yrs. old on the lot till we pulled up. I assure you, you will be checked out. btw, I put in a switch for my running lights so I could turn them on at night, of course I had them on too, right in the middle of all the new units.
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"The best part of the trip is the journey."
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10-20-2009, 12:34 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1978 Argosy 27
Fenton
, Michigan
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 58
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Congratulations!
Your next pleasure will be the renovations you do to customize your Argosy to complement your own personality. Something only Argosy owners are allowed to do without reservation or retribution.
Enjoy your Argosy it is a wonderful thing.
Regards,
Argy 78
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10-23-2009, 04:48 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1986 Argosy
Denver
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 118
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I've just purchased an 86 Argosy 33FK. I really like it so farl The cats have picked out their favorite spots & hiding pkaces already LOLIt's been a good experience so far, but figuring out whrre everything is hidden is a chore *rolls his eyes*I do like how well it pulls.. On the short runs I've made with it I've averaged 12.2 - 12.4 MPG running 67 MPH with it. I'm looking forward to some longer trips/stays.So tell me, what was it like bringing a pink elephant to the KOA zoo? LOL
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10-24-2009, 09:44 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1976 Argosy 26
Lynchburg
, Tennessee
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 11
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Well, we knew we would be a little late getting there so we made reservations and prepaid. I've also read that some campgrounds have an age limit and I figured if I get there late and prepaid they would wake up the next morning and we would just be there. I have questioned a few campgrounds about this and the answer I hear most is that age is not a real factor as long as the unit is "well Kept". Anyway, the next morning we fixed breakfast as normal, several folks were already stirring around and were looking at our trailer pretty close. Nobody talked to us, as they usually do, but they sure were looking. As always, I welcome any conversation.
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"The best part of the trip is the journey."
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10-24-2009, 09:53 PM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 11,219
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Quote:
Originally Posted by curnes
Did you say tow a 6 meter with a 26' motor home? Can you actually do that? I haven't even seen another Argosy on the road, I don't know what I would think if I saw two hooked together.
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Cameron,
I think they call that a "granny flat" type of arrangement. 
Which is also handy for mothers-in-law, a mutually satisfactory arrangement!
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“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.” ...John Wayne...........................
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02-19-2010, 10:00 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1976 Argosy 20
Peralta
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 62
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Argy 78
Congratulations!
Your next pleasure will be the renovations you do to customize your Argosy to complement your own personality. Something only Argosy owners are allowed to do without reservation or retribution.
Enjoy your Argosy it is a wonderful thing.
Regards,
Argy 78
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what do you mean "only argosy owners"
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02-20-2010, 04:33 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1978 Argosy 27
Fenton
, Michigan
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 58
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Why we do it our way.
What I was referring to is that Argosy owners most often renovate their Argosy any way that suites their lifestyles, Airstream owners are encouraged to keep their trailers in the original decor and time period of their trailers. We just have more fun doing what we like and want to do with our Argosy trailers.
Have fun with you renovation and enjoy the ride.
Regards,
Argy 78 
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