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Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-24-2014, 04:24 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 29,848
Posted By gmehal
Got a leather wrap for the nasty sticky steering...

Got a leather wrap for the nasty sticky steering wheel this week. After cleaning the steering wheel numerous times only to have it last for a few months I decided to go with the wheelskins leather...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-20-2014, 10:40 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 29,848
Posted By gmehal
Just bought my first Argosy for $120!

Best buy for $37


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Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-20-2014, 10:36 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 29,848
Posted By gmehal
New sound in the ass end

A few years ago I changed out the factory stereo and speakers up front. Never touched the 2 rear speakers though so tonight I installed 2 pioneer 5 1/4 inch speakers. Fit easily in the factory spots...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-16-2014, 09:45 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 29,848
Posted By gmehal
Thule rack with riveted in rails. 100% thule

Thule rack with riveted in rails. 100% thule
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-13-2014, 08:21 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 29,848
Posted By gmehal
I used headman headers Sent from my iPad...

I used headman headers


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Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-12-2014, 06:52 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 29,848
Posted By gmehal
Also last year we removed the generator which had...

Also last year we removed the generator which had a massive oil leak. Not worth repairing so I built a battery bank in its place. After running wires to the back I welded on some brackets to hold up...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-12-2014, 06:44 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 29,848
Posted By gmehal
Worked on Moho a bit this summer. Added some...

Worked on Moho a bit this summer. Added some thermal jackets to the spark plug wires by header. I like these one in particular because you can bend them into the position you want. 218949

Also...
Forum: Windows & Screens 06-08-2014, 08:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,657
Posted By gmehal
Here's my problem, these seals keep coming off. I...

Here's my problem, these seals keep coming off. I have used the 3m 8002 but from what I see here most use the 8008 adhesive. Is there really that much difference or am I doing it wrong
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Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-19-2013, 08:38 AM
Replies: 2,112
Views: 544,320
Posted By gmehal
Roomy is right!

Roomy is right!
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-17-2013, 07:25 PM
Replies: 2,112
Views: 544,320
Posted By gmehal
Your as bad as me! My count is 2 air streams, 1...

Your as bad as me! My count is 2 air streams, 1 Argosy and 1 spartan
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-17-2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 2,112
Views: 544,320
Posted By gmehal
Maybe some black domed rubber plugs. Try McMaster...

Maybe some black domed rubber plugs. Try McMaster Carr
https://www.mcmaster.com/#sundry-plugs/=o3y8c9
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 08-17-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,292
Posted By gmehal
Agreed

Agreed
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-17-2013, 09:39 AM
Replies: 2,112
Views: 544,320
Posted By gmehal
Can you see those holes from the inside? Do the...

Can you see those holes from the inside? Do the go all the way through? If not some olympic rivets would be nice and clean
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-17-2013, 09:34 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 29,848
Posted By gmehal
I hear ya on the mileage. M toying with...

I hear ya on the mileage. M toying with upgradeing to an MSD throttle body injection system.
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 08-17-2013, 09:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,292
Posted By gmehal
It has nothing to do with the iPad. In my case it...

It has nothing to do with the iPad. In my case it was a limit set on my account when I signed up. Unfortunately the app isn't smart enough to tell you that you have to upgrade your account t for...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-16-2013, 05:39 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 29,848
Posted By gmehal
I think about 3000lbs

I think about 3000lbs
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-16-2013, 05:39 PM
Replies: 2,112
Views: 544,320
Posted By gmehal
Not yet but I'll give that a try, thx. Hey did...

Not yet but I'll give that a try, thx. Hey did you se my posts on towing my Spartan trailer with the Argosy?
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-15-2013, 08:57 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 29,848
Posted By gmehal
Yes folks the argosy really can pull a trailer. ...

Yes folks the argosy really can pull a trailer. Here I am pulling my 1946 Spartan Manor 25ft. Drove it from Portland to long beach WA up and down hills with no issues. I think it averaged 3.5mpg...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 08-15-2013, 08:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,292
Posted By gmehal
Issues uploading images from an iPad?

Issue solved.
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-15-2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 2,112
Views: 544,320
Posted By gmehal
Yes that is the kick down switch. I replaced mine...

Yes that is the kick down switch. I replaced mine because the trans never seems to downshift by pedal position. Still doesn't work so I manually downshift when going up hills.
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 06-29-2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 13,720
Posted By gmehal
Are you going to keep the stock cooling fan? I...

Are you going to keep the stock cooling fan? I upgraded to a twin Maradyne unit, love it. More power an a lot less noise. Just a thought. Also what carb are you running?
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 06-29-2013, 08:41 PM
Replies: 2,112
Views: 544,320
Posted By gmehal
Looks like a gas/electric 10 gallon? That's what...

Looks like a gas/electric 10 gallon? That's what I upgraded mine to, very pleased and I almost run it exclusively on electric.
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 03-14-2013, 07:11 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 29,848
Posted By gmehal
Another upgrade I did end of last summer was to...

Another upgrade I did end of last summer was to install dual electric cooling fans. They are temperature controlled with a probe that inserts into the radiator fins. Significantly quieter than the...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 03-14-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 29,848
Posted By gmehal
Looks like a pretty solid idea you have, curious...

Looks like a pretty solid idea you have, curious to hear your results
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 03-13-2013, 08:23 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 29,848
Posted By gmehal
Yes the mirrors do wiggle a bit but they are...

Yes the mirrors do wiggle a bit but they are still way more useful and safe than what was there previously especially the convex portion. I'll look at your post today, thx
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 03-10-2013, 06:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,041
Posted By gmehal
Mine has that scoop, no mesh though

Mine has that scoop, no mesh though
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 03-10-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 29,848
Posted By gmehal
Ok so my orange molding faded yet again but I...

Ok so my orange molding faded yet again but I found the solution and its a kooky one. Another argosy owner actually turned me onto this and I was skeptical but a year or so later his advise has made...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 03-10-2013, 06:25 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 29,848
Posted By gmehal
Some have asked about my window molding...

Some have asked about my window molding adventure. I'll post what I can remember when I replaced all the moldings on the argosy.


This image is the molding that is by far the hardest to replace....
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 03-10-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 29,848
Posted By gmehal
Never did get a new generator. Seeing as the old...

Never did get a new generator. Seeing as the old one was welded in I would have had to make a new tray or sling for a new generator. I have decided to get a battery tray that fits the old generator...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 03-10-2013, 05:56 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 29,848
Posted By gmehal
Sorry it's been a while, the Armco mirrors went...

Sorry it's been a while, the Armco mirrors went on pretty easy. Used a couple of the existing holes on driver side and had to move passenger mirror back a bit seeing as it was blocked by the window...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 02-21-2012, 09:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,901
Posted By gmehal
Check inland rv, I think they have the glass and...

Check inland rv, I think they have the glass and moulding you need
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 12-12-2011, 09:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,901
Posted By gmehal
Is the argosy still available? You can reach me...

Is the argosy still available? You can reach me at 503-449-4745. Thanks
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 10-10-2011, 09:05 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 29,848
Posted By gmehal
Had our Moho to burning man again this year along...

Had our Moho to burning man again this year along with our airstream. Check out the mini argosy 10
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 10-10-2011, 09:03 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,065
Posted By gmehal
Had our Moho to burning man again this year along...

Had our Moho to burning man again this year along with our airstream. Check out the mini argosy 10
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 10-10-2011, 08:59 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,065
Posted By gmehal
Also best place to find suspension parts is mills...

Also best place to find suspension parts is mills supply in Ohio. They seem to have it all. I have purchased airbags, springs, ball joints, sway bar bushings etc from them
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 10-10-2011, 08:54 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,065
Posted By gmehal
I just replaced ALL of my copper this summer for...

I just replaced ALL of my copper this summer for the same reason. My pipes burst because my 2 drain valves were clogged shut. What a nightmare. I replaced with pex and the shark bite fittings from...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 10-10-2011, 08:50 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 29,848
Posted By gmehal
The shop I took the Moho to had nothing to sell...

The shop I took the Moho to had nothing to sell me, I tend to believe them seeing as they specialize in generators. I also decided that I did not want the generator to be welded in place like the...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 07-23-2011, 08:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,089
Posted By gmehal
If the lower angle iron is gone you will have to...

If the lower angle iron is gone you will have to replace it with another piece. That piece is critical as the door is figured to it. Most hardware stores sell this material.
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 07-19-2011, 08:42 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 29,848
Posted By gmehal
Well the generator has finally been removed. It...

Well the generator has finally been removed. It had a nasty oil leak for some time but ran just fine so I decided to have it removed and fixed. Unfortunately the generator was WELDED in place! ...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 07-08-2011, 11:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,251
Posted By gmehal
Argosy generator removal

Anyone removed the generac generator from their argosy for service? Mine has a nasty oil leak I want to repair so just wondering how tough it might be to remove
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 05-16-2011, 11:11 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 29,848
Posted By gmehal
Well my plumbing nightmare is finally over!! I...

Well my plumbing nightmare is finally over!! I had to redo the entire plumbing system from scratch. As many of you know a rare freeze burst the copper pipes everywhere. New to the Moho I did not...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 04-25-2011, 12:40 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 29,848
Posted By gmehal
Thanks! I am currently replacing most of the...

Thanks! I am currently replacing most of the copper plumbing, a freeze burst most of it much to my dismay. Chalk it up to new Moho owner stupidity. Is that serpentine belt conversion a kit you...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 04-02-2011, 10:57 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,065
Posted By gmehal
Holy craw daddy!!! That is a lot of work

Holy craw daddy!!! That is a lot of work
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 02-13-2011, 11:12 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 29,848
Posted By gmehal
I own and automotive related business, let me...

I own and automotive related business, let me know if you need me to get the headers for you. Just send me a pm
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 02-12-2011, 10:09 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 29,848
Posted By gmehal
Ok I just got this cool digital meter for the...

Ok I just got this cool digital meter for the generator, you simply attach a ground wire anywhere and then attach the just wrap the positive wire around the spark plug wire, it's that simple. Now I...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 02-12-2011, 10:01 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 29,848
Posted By gmehal
https://www.hedman.com/products/Default.asp?id=3461...

https://www.hedman.com/products/Default.asp?id=3461&iset=4572&rsku=

Here ya go, I believe it's the 69820
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 02-08-2011, 06:24 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 29,848
Posted By gmehal
Anybody know how to get the hours counter to...

Anybody know how to get the hours counter to work? Seems like the wiring is wrong per PO. Wondering where the + wire goes
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 02-08-2011, 04:13 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 29,848
Posted By gmehal
Generic generator fun!!! Carb cleaning, removal...

Generic generator fun!!! Carb cleaning, removal of old fuel filter and replacing with an online filter, new fuel lines from carb, new run time meter and oil change
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 02-02-2011, 06:43 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 29,848
Posted By gmehal
Just got the long tube headers installed on the...

Just got the long tube headers installed on the Moho today and boy what a difference! Way better sound and easily another 15-20hp seat of the pants. Also had a new generator exhaust installed
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 01-30-2011, 08:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,586
Posted By gmehal
Were you ever able to tow your race car trailer...

Were you ever able to tow your race car trailer with your argosy? I had similar ideas to pull my 30ft airstream trailer with my argosy
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