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Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-28-2007, 07:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,300
Posted By w/oapaddle
Welcome aboard! Much help and humor here. Brian

Welcome aboard! Much help and humor here.
Brian
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-28-2007, 07:37 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,833
Posted By w/oapaddle
Roflmao!!! :lol::lol::lol::D

Roflmao!!! :lol::lol::lol::D
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-09-2007, 09:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,205
Posted By w/oapaddle
Thanks to all. The trailer hitch is a DrawTite...

Thanks to all.
The trailer hitch is a DrawTite with 10,000lb distribution bars. The truck tows so stable no need for sway bar.
The TideLands is on Copalis beach on the Washington coast. Here's a...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-03-2007, 07:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,205
Posted By w/oapaddle
Labor day at the beach w/new TV

After 25plus years of dependable service the old tug is worn out. Bought a new 07 chev silverado 2500hd LT Duramax/Alisson 6spd trans(I'm sooooo spoiled now). The trip was sublime, no problems and...
Forum: On The Road... 08-26-2007, 10:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,074
Posted By w/oapaddle
My husband and I are natives of Seattle. Both...

My husband and I are natives of Seattle. Both born and raised as were our parents, siblings and children. Wouldn't live anywhere else. Even as natives we still have adventures pretending we're...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 08-07-2007, 09:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,301
Posted By w/oapaddle
No worries Barry. The more the merrier! We...

No worries Barry. The more the merrier! We usaully go with friends who own a 77 6mtr minuet. we hit the beach about the last week of july or the first week of august. the weather is up and down...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 08-07-2007, 06:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,301
Posted By w/oapaddle
Pacific Ocean Resorts

Barry,

Here is a string we use when looking for places on the coast.

Washington Coast Chamber of Commerce (https://washingtoncoastchamber.org/copalisbeach.html)


This site gives you a great...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 08-07-2007, 06:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,301
Posted By w/oapaddle
Thanks to all. Barry. We stayed at the...

Thanks to all.
Barry. We stayed at the Tidelands resort in Copalis beach WA. There's a stream that runs the shore line and you have to wade through but it's only knee deep or less where you can...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 08-07-2007, 12:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,301
Posted By w/oapaddle
Thanks for the invite but I'll be back at work. ...

Thanks for the invite but I'll be back at work. Oh yea! I forgot to put a yell out to the guy in the 26ft argosy we saw in Aberdean. We also saw a 73-24 twin for sale at an RV lot in Ocean shores....
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 08-07-2007, 10:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,301
Posted By w/oapaddle
Maiden voyage of SlipStream Queen

Well we took our first trip in our 77-24ft argosy. We went to Copalis beach on the Washington coast. The trailer worked like a dream. The adventure started just outside Satsop when we blew a seam...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 07-20-2007, 06:10 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,833
Posted By w/oapaddle
We are leaning more toward "The Slip Stream...

We are leaning more toward "The Slip Stream Queen" as appossed to "Buddy's Love Shack". Named after our new rescue dog, Buddy Love. ...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-02-2007, 05:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,807
Posted By w/oapaddle
Cooking on wheels

just thought you all might be interested in this. Got this as a trailer warming present for my Argosy. Hope you enjoy. look at the cover and the photo of the writer.
Brian...
Forum: Windows & Screens 05-18-2007, 12:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,147
Posted By w/oapaddle
care and feeding of my Herculite windows?

I'm a newbie and I didn't see this anywhere. I have a 77 argosy. It has Herculite windows. The curved front windows have no brand and appear to be plexiglass. Are the Herculite windows glass or...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 05-08-2007, 11:44 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,833
Posted By w/oapaddle
What did you name your Argosy?

Some friends and I were talking about names for our vehicles(my daughter calls her car homer) This brought us to names for our trailers. His is a 78 6mtr minuet, mine is a 77 24ft. I think he has...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 05-06-2007, 05:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,527
Posted By w/oapaddle
I've jacked hundereds of vehicles from the shock...

I've jacked hundereds of vehicles from the shock point as it is a stressed member and supports the frame/body. So am I safe in assuming that it is safe to jack from this point Between the wheels>...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 05-06-2007, 09:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,527
Posted By w/oapaddle
Yet another jacking question

First I read all the threads and then looked at my 77 argosy 24t. My axle mount plates are just vertical plates and I see now C channel for the frame. The shock mounts are also bolted to this...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 05-02-2007, 09:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,884
Posted By w/oapaddle
Hi guys. This mat be a bit off but I own a 78...

Hi guys. This mat be a bit off but I own a 78 Ford F-250 pick up. It has a 1980 Isuzu 6bb1 deisel in it with a New Process 5spd trans. This truck has been around the country twice and back and...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 04-29-2007, 09:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,175
Posted By w/oapaddle
Did some interior work over the last week and...

Did some interior work over the last week and laid new carpet. To many pics to post so here's my photobucket.
Bomech1 - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 04-26-2007, 02:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,175
Posted By w/oapaddle
Bernie Got your pm and I'll be in touch. Got...

Bernie
Got your pm and I'll be in touch. Got the cofee and went with a fine french roast with a great aroma and full body:D I'll be trying other methods also. Thanks to all!
Brian
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 04-26-2007, 08:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,175
Posted By w/oapaddle
Janet: ROFLMAO! If all else fails I'll try the...

Janet: ROFLMAO! If all else fails I'll try the lutefisk. Thanks for all the help! This place is great!
Brian
Forum: Refrigerators 04-26-2007, 08:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,192
Posted By w/oapaddle
I didn't think of charcoal or coffee. I will try...

I didn't think of charcoal or coffee. I will try these next. I tried viniger, bleach, citris(orange and lemon). The more I visit this site the more I like it! A lot of my questions have been...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 04-26-2007, 08:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,175
Posted By w/oapaddle
The more I visit this site the more I like it! ...

The more I visit this site the more I like it! Most of my questions are answered before I ask them. I picked up my hitch and weight distributor set up yesterday. I will wire in the plug for the...
Forum: Refrigerators 04-26-2007, 08:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,192
Posted By w/oapaddle
food left in freezer (ugh the smell)

I own a 77 argosy. the refer is only 2trs old but the former owner didn't believe in cleaning after trips and left some meat in the frezzer for some time.
I have tried everything I know but can't...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 04-23-2007, 01:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,175
Posted By w/oapaddle
The plastic stips are inserts. Oh, the heaters...

The plastic stips are inserts. Oh, the heaters are add ons and propane. The original was a force air unit i believe. I think the truck and trailer are a good match and era correct also:). Thanks...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 04-23-2007, 11:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,175
Posted By w/oapaddle
Thanks again all. I bought this from a friend...

Thanks again all. I bought this from a friend who also has a 6metre minuet, 76 I think. He bought this 2yrs ago used it twice and decided he like the minuet better. It sat for a year. The wife...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 04-23-2007, 07:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,175
Posted By w/oapaddle
Thanks all for the welcome! I haven't got a name...

Thanks all for the welcome! I haven't got a name for it yet(to busy cleaning it up). I will be towing it with an Isuzu but it's a 6bb1 industial diesel in a 78 Ford F-250 pick up with a 1ton...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 04-22-2007, 10:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,175
Posted By w/oapaddle
Total newbie w/'77 24' Argosy

Hi Guys
As stated total newbie. just bought a 77 24ft t7 argosy tailer. I have no idea what I have but it's tight and I've seen it on the road and in use. Here's some pics. Critisim and comments...
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