Tips for first timers

[Msmoto]

I am a Dodge/cummins fan, my 2008 2500, crew cab, long bed 4 x 4, has 80,000 miles on it and while emission system issues were present on those models, I do not have any problems,

IMO a diesel should be 6 cylinder like the Cummins. Going up any hill is effortless with this model, more than 650 ft lbs of torque. I think anything less may be frustrating, and the Classic is a good 1500 lbs more than my Serenity 30RB.

My suggestion is this a RAM Cummins diesel.


Ms. Tommie Lauer
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[sandlapper]

Of those 2, the Ram diesel, for sure.

John

[ksandra828]

I have just joined this group My husband,son and I have got a 1976 Argosy 28
so excited to get started to redo it I have a question we got a manual for it the only thing is it shows the bath room on the opposite side of the kitchen and ours is on the same side of the kitchen can any tell me why. We have looked all over the internet all so it has twin beds in back
Thank you

[DKB_SATX]

Originally Posted by ksandra828

I have just joined this group My husband,son and I have got a 1976 Argosy 28

so excited to get started to redo it I have a question we got a manual for it the only thing is it shows the bath room on the opposite side of the kitchen and ours is on the same side of the kitchen can any tell me why. We have looked all over the internet all so it has twin beds in back

Thank you

If your bath and kitchen are on the same side your Argosy is probably a '77 model year, at least in plan. My '76 has the, on opposite sides with lots of otherwise unnecessary piping that makes me wish I'd looked longer! There's not much difference other than that, I think.

Our rear-bed center-bath Argosy trailers are a bit rare. I think the rear panorama windows are great! To see if Argosy considered it a '76 or '77 you can check the serial number. It'll be 28A6Vxxxx for a '76, 28A7Vxxxx for a '77.


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[NikiRose]

I wish I could find ANYTHING on this page that says "New Thread" as in the picture. I am not usually this computer illiterate but feel like it today

[sherryzeta]

Hi everyone, Sherry here, just got my 1960s Land Yacht....yeah a total newbie here...I don't even know what year it is exactly. So I'll be haunting this forum absorbing as much info as I can. Thank you to everyone who has come before me to make path much easier to traverse!

[smokebox]

Hi all! I'm actively looking for a 25-31' rear bedroom AS in the west..trying to digest all i can on these forums!!

Thanks for letting me in!

[switz]

After pulling our 2013 25FB home with a Mercedes ML320 CDI and loading the 25FB for camping, the CAT scales reported this was not an adequate tow vehicle. So we acquired a 2012 Dodge 2500HD diesel and pulled the 25FB a few times with no issues.

The 25FB was not a favorite with us and a 2014 31' Classic took it's place. The Dodge and trailer are a perfect combination as we roll down the highway at 19,200 pounds for the rig and making 65 mph at 1,650 rpm, the peak torque point. We have no issues going up the mountains and the engine brake makes descents uneventful with hardly any need to touch the brakes.

[Xicaque]

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[steve102462]

I'm looking at a 1970 over lander that has been sitting for the past 15 years. I could use any advice that anyone can give me about what to look for when inspecting it. I do know that the floor is a bit "spongy" under the windows in the front and rear. Thank you

[cwf]

Originally Posted by steve102462

I'm looking at a 1970 over lander that has been sitting for the past 15 years. I could use any advice that anyone can give me about what to look for when inspecting it. I do know that the floor is a bit "spongy" under the windows in the front and rear. Thank you

On front portal page, on right neat bottom select "inspectors"... Then your area.

Also, open a special thread for your AS search will help rather than bury in here.. Good luck and blessings...

[edgobb]

Good morning all!

I'm Ed from Austin and just came across a 1967 Overlander International that I couldn't pass by. In what I thought was great shape, so as I get deeper I'll learn the reality of it all.

I'm in the process of getting the manual and reading reading reading so that I can develop a plan to check what is working and what isn't. (Tom W's website and blog are a fabulous resource so far. Thanks Tom!)

Since it was in use very recently by the previous owners, I am hoping to get it use-ready by the end of the year and then taking time to restore what I can.

Heading out right now to play with electricity!

If there are any patient mentors in the central Texas area, I could really use an experienced expert to help me learn whatever I can.

All the best!
Ed

[kpetchulat]

New acquisition but not a new trailer. Traded in 2011 35 ' Sunset Reserve with bump out. Classic shorter 31 ' and has it's own personality. We travel with our two small dogs. Husband retired and I am close. We have camped over the years. Started with a Tab. This is our 5th trailer. Prior ownership of trailer helped. Still refer to forums and airstream videos to understand what is going on with the Airstream. Dealer spent Two hours walking us thru it. A lot of differences but principals of operation close enough to our experience to be ok. We are happy with our "new" trailer.

[masseyfarm]

I found the solution to this. Thanks.
On the mobile page, if one goes right to the bottom of page, there is an option to return to the main program display.

Dave

HELP

Janet, or some other moderator, please help.
I set my CP for the App setting, (I think) and now can't even get to the CP settings to reset it to the old display that worked.
Can someone reset my CP settings to the old program? PLEASE.
Mod can email me as I can't get into this.

Dave

[909kenu]

Newbie here to say, hello! I purchased a 78 Argosy 26', a fixer for sure. My 7 year old daughter said, "Daddy what have you brought home? What have you done?". LOL. I have been lurking in the forums for a few weeks but I thought I would join.

[sandlapper]

Originally Posted by 909kenu

Newbie here to say, hello! I purchased a 78 Argosy 26', a fixer for sure. My 7 year old daughter said, "Daddy what have you brought home? What have you done?". LOL. I have been lurking in the forums for a few weeks but I thought I would join.

Well now....from the mouths of babes.

Welcome aboard, you will like it.

[orthopraxist]

Greetings! Just purchased out new project: 1959 Overlander. Lots to learn and I am sure that this forum will be most helpful. Thanks for all you do. John

[Rpatrick16]

....never dreamed a day would come when I became the owner of new AS. If you live long enough ...you get a lot of surprises.
Signed the final papers today but delayed delivery do to the fact that "old man winter" is going thru his last gasp and throwing around a lot of snow. Sunshines one minute...whiteout the next.
The process of finding the "right one for us" was good although it was tedious. When your dropping $50 Grand plus on the line one needs to be cautious. With that said I must admit to being "broadsided" by all the things I needed to "add" after the sale was complete. Such as "it is recommended" you change your battery configuration...the cost is $XXX, followed by a Surge Protector to prevent your electronics getting fried..." warranty won't cover damage" and etc. I understand the well intention of the sales folks but if all these items "are must haves" why aren't they included in the first place? These trailers are not cheap by any means. Anyway...I'm happy to be member of the family and hope my experiences might be beneficial to another member. Oh, one more thing I did agree on the necessity of a Surge Protector....after checking this "forum" first for good advice. Thanks everyone.

[sandlapper]

Welcome to the family, you will love it. John

[switz]

Welcome!

There is a great mixture of truth and opinions here in the forum. The fun part over time is one learns to discern which is which.