Classic MoHos For Sale?

[ViewRVs]

Let me clarify a few things on the Argosy 20 units.

Underneath the raised floor is the 4k generator. The frame for the generator box is a steel frame.

Both of the Roto-Dinette seats have (lap) seat belts that bolt down into the steel frame. Each bench has two seat belts. There is a slot in the fold of the bench where the belts slide through.

Here is a blog post I did with the Roto-Dinette arrangements.
The Airstream Argosy Roto-Dinette! | ViewRVs.com RV Blog

Each Roto-dinette seat has a very heavy steel frame and drops into a steel post also bolted to that steel frame.

The main disadvantage to the Roto-Dinette is the lack of head and neck support in the event of an accident.

Yes, the Roto-Dinette is a factory creation and not a custom solution.

Like every RV model and floorplan, each person has their own needs/preferences and thus a favorite. While some may not like it, this floorplan gives you lots of options in a very small space. The Argosy 20 can also go just about anywhere.

[Punch]

Originally Posted by ViewRVs

Let me clarify a few things on the Argosy 20 units.

Underneath the raised floor is the 4k generator. The frame for the generator box is a steel frame.

Both of the Roto-Dinette seats have (lap) seat belts that bolt down into the steel frame. Each bench has two seat belts. There is a slot in the fold of the bench where the belts slide through.

Here is a blog post I did with the Roto-Dinette arrangements.
The Airstream Argosy Roto-Dinette! | ViewRVs.com RV Blog

Each Roto-dinette seat has a very heavy steel frame and drops into a steel post also bolted to that steel frame.

The main disadvantage to the Roto-Dinette is the lack of head and neck support in the event of an accident.

Yes, the Roto-Dinette is a factory creation and not a custom solution.

Like every RV model and floorplan, each person has their own needs/preferences and thus a favorite. While some may not like it, this floorplan gives you lots of options in a very small space. The Argosy 20 can also go just about anywhere.

Fred... thanks for that. That's a great set of photos in your link, and you've just about changed my mind! Now I see the logic behind the floorplan.

The only thing that would still give me some reservations is the big drop alongside that raised floor on the right side. If the raised floor continued across the unit to just for'ard of the door, then that would make more sense, but then I suppose there would be a very low ceiling.

If I found one in that kind of shape it would be hard to resist though.

[bkahler]

Originally Posted by Isuzusweet

I think Martin's hanging around the Appalachian Mountains a bit too much as is a bit more redneck than he's letting on, as I could see him saying, "Dang it! I juss not building a bigger chicken coop to put it in.".

Cheers
Tony

Hey, I live right on the western edge of the Appalachian plateau! However I'm not a native of Kentucky but I DO like the people and the area

And yes there are some backwoods rednecks out there and they all have their ATVs.

[martin300662]

....I was in BassPro looking at ATVs at the weekend; seems I have been rumbled!

[bkahler]

Well, after living in the United States for a while it was bound to happen

[ViewRVs]

Originally Posted by Punch

Fred... thanks for that. That's a great set of photos in your link, and you've just about changed my mind! Now I see the logic behind the floorplan.

The only thing that would still give me some reservations is the big drop alongside that raised floor on the right side. If the raised floor continued across the unit to just for'ard of the door, then that would make more sense, but then I suppose there would be a very low ceiling.

If I found one in that kind of shape it would be hard to resist though.

What you are missing is that there is also storage UNDER the couch (three large pull out trays) and under the Roto-Dinette (since the generator box does not take up the entire space. If you built the floor straight across, you'd lose both valuable storage spaces. Airstream used almost every square inch of the Argosy 20. Every space has a purpose!

[Punch]

Originally Posted by ViewRVs

What you are missing is that there is also storage UNDER the couch (three large pull out trays) and under the Roto-Dinette (since the generator box does not take up the entire space. If you built the floor straight across, you'd lose both valuable storage spaces. Airstream used almost every square inch of the Argosy 20. Every space has a purpose!

Is the access to the generator on the inside or the outside of the vehicle? I have seen pictures of this configuration, I believe, but not noticed an outside door or drawer.

Was it only the 24' Argosies that had the generator in the rear on sliders?

[martin300662]

Originally Posted by Punch

Is the access to the generator on the inside or the outside of the vehicle? I have seen pictures of this configuration, I believe, but not noticed an outside door or drawer.

Was it only the 24' Argosies that had the generator in the rear on sliders?

It's more down to layout than size....rear-baths have generators to the side, rear-beds tend to have generators in the rear; and later models have slides.

[Gregsch]

I love that roto dinette, where can I get one?

[bkahler]

Originally Posted by martin300662

There appears to be half a dozen or so 345 up for sale at the moment; and with the Giants not playing until tomorrow I couldn't help but let my imagination wander for 5mins...

So "what would I do with a 345 if I bought one?"

5mins of Paintshop, moving stuff around, and guess what I came up with.



Sorry guys....couldn't help myself!

Martin, this sure looks like how your little Argosy looked before all of your window mods!

[martin300662]

Originally Posted by bkahler

Martin, this sure looks like how your little Argosy looked before all of your window mods!

You got me Brad....actually apart from the vistaviews and the fact I still have the door window in my shed to install. They are pretty much the same.



But then so is yours!

[bkahler]

Actually other than the awning it does look just like mine. Mine came from the factory with the window in the door.

I've got 4 or 5 vista view windows laying around so I might have to install one or two.

[Ryker]

1994 Land Yacht diesel for $6,000?! Cheap cheap cheap, if this is real.

94 Airstream Landyacht

[Isuzusweet]

Originally Posted by Ryker

1994 Land Yacht diesel for $6,000?! Cheap cheap cheap, if this is real.

94 Airstream Landyacht

Probably very real, and so is the roof problem, which no doubt has also migrated into walls.

This could be a good deal for Kota or someone with a 95-96 pusher Classic who has a rear engine Cummins/Allison set up for parts.

Everyone else.....run
Cheers
Tony

[Punch]

That's going for the price of the drivetrain I would think. Not nice those LY roofs once failed.

[Isuzusweet]

By comparison

AIRSTREAM CUTTER 35 DIESEL PUSHER * FALL SPECIAL* | RVs, motorhomes | London | Kijiji

Cheers
Tony

[Kota]

Originally Posted by Isuzusweet

Probably very real, and so is the roof problem, which no doubt has also migrated into walls.



This could be a good deal for Kota or someone with a 95-96 pusher Classic who has a rear engine Cummins/Allison set up for parts.



Everyone else.....run

Cheers

Tony

I see deals like that pop up quite often. Be a good donor for someone wanting to convert a front engine. I would grab something like that if it was local. Getting it home and recycling the rest of it would be a lot of effort and expense.

The leveling system would be worth a bit also in parting it out. Generator, ac units, heaters...

Might be reyco granning air ride.

And you never know! You might've able to drive it home.

[bkahler]

Originally Posted by Kota

...Getting it home and recycling the rest of it would be a lot of effort and expense.

I guarantee beyond a shadow of a doubt that there would be a lot of effort and expense. Been there, done that....twice

I don't plan on doing it again either

[martin300662]

It's only about twenty miles from me, but I can't think of a reason to even go have a look.

[SebasSF]

Man, I would love some parts off that!