Thanks so much for your info, I will check that link to inspectors. I know, I know, there will be some more coming up, maybe closer to home! And I am sure we will be MUCH more informed after the Branson rally, I can't wait to go there! Just really getting axious to find one. Got rivets in my britches, lol! Does anyone know anything about The Airstream Guy in Herington, KS? We are going to drive up to see him tomorrow.
We have been to Colaw's, they just sort of laughed at us. Got nothing olderthan a 2000 anything on their lot. Tried to sell us something else. I used to camp in a Spartan, for a while, and an assortment of other trailers and moblie homes, so I am not a stranger to them. And we have two brothers who have 5th wheels, so we have been innundated with trailers for a while now. I have always wanted an Airstream, and I have gotten my husband infected with aluminum fever now too! But we will keep looking. I like the floor plan of that one in the classifieds, it would fit us perfectly.
Actually we have looked at several of them, a couple locally but not the right one yet. We looked at a few dealerships on our way home from Arizona last mont. Not exactly a new idea, been kicking it around for a couple of years now, since we decided to retire this year.
The big wrap around windows are not limited to the Argosy. Our '86 Sovereign has them and they are great -- lots of light, great view (usually).
The big thing in purchasing used is to look beyond the cosmetics. New curtains - easy. New flooring - less so but doable at home (but rotten subfloor is a big problem). Appliances - reasonable (mostly). Frame corrosion or sag - run away, run away!
Search the Forums, get inspection tips and, if possible, get one of the volunteer inspectors to look at any potential purchase.
Hi! I also bought my vintage trailer from Richard T in Bat Cave. He is sometimes a little slow to respond - but he is reliable - so keep trying.
And I checked the classifieds and did not see a "sold" on that unit. If you decide to go to Bat Cave, NC - it's a drive from any airport - but a beautiful and scenic ride. Don't give up!
We are definitely not interested in a project, we have plenty of those to do around home! I have been studying the forums for a while now, learned a lot about what and what we don't want. All the "project" we are interested is cosmetic. So we need a solid trailer with most everything working on it. I know what there will always be something to do, but we don't need anything major to replace, and most assuredly don't want to be taking anything down to it's skins! But as for trailering, we camp a lot, and I have been trailering before. My huband was a landscaper for years, so he has hauled a lot of trailers of one kind or another, no newbie at that.
Richard seems to be a very honest person. If you get to talk to him he will tell you about what he has and may be able to send you pictures. Keep trying to reach him or PM him from this site. I love my little Argosy, 1978 - 24ft. They are great trailers. We now have a 31ft Sovereign too, so be careful. The addiction is strong and you already seem to have an addictive personality.
I love yours! That is the kind of set up we want, with the back gaucho and front dinette. We looked at one up by Springfield, Mo but it had the curbside dinette, and the back door with the front dinette also. It wasn't the right floor plan for just the two of us. Also needed a bit too much work for us. We will keep looking, maybe the one Richard has is the right one. We'll see. Thanks everybody for your input.
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what the heck, hitch up and go to the bat cave n buy the 'gosy 
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