The oldest Argosy?

[love vintage]

Argosys were only produced during a specific time-frame in the 70s. Perhaps we (Argosy owners) should register them on our Argosy forum to see how many still exist.

Just an idea, looking for comments.

[Gypsy1]

Hi, I am new, however, I had to respond to this thread. The vin # on my 20' Argosy is 20D2VO244.

[BIGED52]

Gypsy1, You have one of the older ones by serial number. I'm not sure if congratulations or condolences apply. Anyway... welcome to the forums. Ed

[Janet]

Originally Posted by Gypsy1

Hi, I am new, however, I had to respond to this thread. The vin # on my 20' Argosy is 20D2VO244.

20 = 20 ft
D = rear bath double bed
2 - the year, 1972
V = versailles - location of build
0244 = sequential serial number

[Gypsy1]

Thank you BIGED52 ,,,I would suppose congratulations rather than a condolences would be nice

[airfoil]

VIN#: 20D2V0252

1972 20' # 252


I have the original warranty and manual showing the original owners names at another location. I'll update this thread if anyone is interested

btw, there is a new paint job. See if you can pick it out from the Fall Vintage Camper Rally photos at Misty River Resort and Campgrounds. Here's a link:

http://www.mistyriverrv.com/vintagefallrally2009.html

[biggoofball]

Originally Posted by airfoil

VIN#: 20D2V0252

1972 20' # 252


I have the original warranty and manual showing the original owners names at another location. I'll update this thread if anyone is interested

btw, there is a new paint job. See if you can pick it out from the Fall Vintage Camper Rally photos at Misty River Resort and Campgrounds. Here's a link:

http://www.mistyriverrv.com/vintagefallrally2009.html

You have a 1972 Manual? I'd heard they did not exist! very cool

[overlander63]

Originally Posted by biggoofball

You have a 1972 Manual? I'd heard they did not exist! very cool

Owner's manuals were available, service manuals were not. The closest service manual I could find for our '72 was a '74 Airstream service manual.

[nynick52]

24D3V2145
In the interest of keeping this going:

24'
Double
1973
Versailles
2145

[nynick52]

Just found an airstream link that says that Versailles first production was in 1974:

Airstream, Inc :: Timeline

24D3V214524'
Double
1973
Versailles
2145

[Al's cousin]

Believe that should read - Argosy motorhome production started in 1974.

[overlander63]

Originally Posted by nynick52

Just found an airstream link that says that Versailles first production was in 1974:

Airstream, Inc :: Timeline

24D3V214524'
Double
1973
Versailles
2145

Originally Posted by Al's cousin

Believe that should read - Argosy motorhome production started in 1974.

1974
The 1st Argosy motorhome is built in Versailles, OH.

[nynick52]

I'm confused; how do I have a 73 with a V in the title and others have 72's with the same designation?

[overlander63]

Originally Posted by nynick52

I'm confused; how do I have a 73 with a V in the title and others have 72's with the same designation?

The "V" stands for Versailles, Ohio, assembly plant. Most Argosy travel trailers of the 1970's, and all Argosy motor homes, were constructed there, along with some of the original Airstream motor homes. There are some later 1970's model Argosy trailers built in California, their serial numbers contain an "S" instead of "V".
Also, since Argosy trailers began production in 1972, and Argosy motor homes didn't start until 1974, "oldest Argosy" by definition would be a trailer.