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Forum: Airstream Registry Discussions 08-19-2011, 08:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,547
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
"Art Bus" :: 1977 Airstream Argosy

"Art Bus" :: 1977 Airstream Argosy (2010-04-03 11:18:31)
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 04-17-2010, 12:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,325
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
5000 built

5000 built
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 04-17-2010, 09:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,325
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
How many are left?

How many Argosy's do you think still exist?
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 04-10-2010, 09:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,113
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
Good idea! I turned mine into a studio too (I...

Good idea! I turned mine into a studio too (I make art - Art, Fine Crafts, and More | Matt Thomas Designs (https://www.MattThomasDesigns.com)). It is my favorite hangout. I'll try to remember to take...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 04-04-2010, 01:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,572
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
I have quite a bit of experience using Interlux...

I have quite a bit of experience using Interlux Brightside on boats. If I were to paint my rv myself, I would use Brightside.

The pro who is painting my rv consulted with the paint supplier and...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 03-31-2010, 09:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,639
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
Question How well are the power brakes supposed to work?

I took my 1977 Argosy mh on a road trip recently - about 100 miles. I drove through lots of stop signs and stop lights. My foot was tired from pressing on the brake!!!

Are the power brakes...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 03-29-2010, 07:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,436
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
Can you tell me... What brand of paint was it...

Can you tell me... What brand of paint was it painted with? And how has it worked out, especially where the aluminum has flexed a lot (like if you walk on the roof).
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 03-29-2010, 09:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,424
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
Mine is also on a P30 chassis (1977). My owners...

Mine is also on a P30 chassis (1977). My owners manuals specificies 5.4 pints (Chevy) or 7.2 pints (Dana). It also says to change the rear axle lube every 12,000 miles; use GL-5 Gear Lubricant; in...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 03-28-2010, 06:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,572
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
Thanks for the link. That was a very interesting...

Thanks for the link. That was a very interesting thread. Now I have more to think about.

I did some searches for images of stuff painted with Kool Seal. It's not pretty. But it is not intended to...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 03-28-2010, 02:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 998
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
I have a 1977 24ft. It so happens that the post I...

I have a 1977 24ft. It so happens that the post I made a couple of weeks ago contains a photo of the power steering fluid resevoir and directly to the right of it (barely shown in the photo in the...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 03-28-2010, 09:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,572
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
Question New paint on flexible roof

Last summer I was on the roof of my Argosy mh replacing the air conditioner. I was surprised at how flexible the roof is.

Has anyone ever painted their roof and then walked on it? Does the paint...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 03-28-2010, 09:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,387
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
Oh well. So much for a definitive consensus. :lol:

Oh well. So much for a definitive consensus. :lol:
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 03-27-2010, 08:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,387
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
Question Tire pressure specs

My 77 Argosy has a placard on the chassis that calls for 70psi in the front tires and 55psi in the rear. I just recently got new tires and the tire shop guy said all the tires needed the presure...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 03-26-2010, 09:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,085
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
I had a problem with my lock not locking too. I...

I had a problem with my lock not locking too. I just replaced the lock a couple of weeks ago. But for months before that, I came up with a temporary solution for allowing my lock to stay locked.
...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 03-19-2010, 10:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,607
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
I need to do that too. I think its called "fuzzy...

I need to do that too. I think its called "fuzzy seal". You can search the forum for those keywords and see lots of postings about it. I remember one from a while back that said the stuff was...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 03-15-2010, 01:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,432
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
Thanks for the info. It is half full and I was...

Thanks for the info. It is half full and I was worried it would be too low. I let the level get too low once in a Nissan truck and it caused air to get sucked into the system and really messed up the...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 03-15-2010, 12:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,432
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
Thanks....but....did you read my whole post or...

Thanks....but....did you read my whole post or just the title? :D
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 03-15-2010, 12:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,432
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
Question How much power steering fluid?

I have been getting my mh ready to drive, and when I checked the power steering fluid, there was no dipstick. I have the original owners manual and it refers to a dipstick (with level supposed to be...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-14-2010, 12:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,623
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
I have one too that I would like to get rid of....

I have one too that I would like to get rid of. It is from my 1977 Argosy 24. It was still in operation until I replaced it last year with a modern converter that I could run with my 2kw generator....
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 03-10-2010, 07:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,582
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
Wow! That was quick! Thanks for the info. I have...

Wow! That was quick! Thanks for the info. I have the switch but not the pump, so I can get rid of the switch.

I always wondered if my mh had ever been used to tow heavy stuff. Now I know it...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 03-10-2010, 07:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,582
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
Question What is this gadget?

Over 33 years, I can just imagine the various owner(s) of my 1977 Argosy installing various things. I have switches and things that are not original, not labeled, and which I am afraid to flip.
...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 03-10-2010, 07:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,462
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
My Argosy 24 calls for 8.75R16.5. You can get...

My Argosy 24 calls for 8.75R16.5. You can get these tires, and it is not hard. You just have to keep looking until you find a shop that can get them. Always on the quest for the cheapest price, I...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-09-2009, 10:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,205
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
The fix was - sell it and buy a Honda :lol: ...

The fix was - sell it and buy a Honda :lol:

And I did! I finally had to get rid of it quick so I sold it for $150.

I now have a Honda eu2000ia and it is a challenge to make sure all my loads...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 07-23-2009, 10:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,043
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
I painted the fiberglass floor of my boat shower...

I painted the fiberglass floor of my boat shower once. I used 1-part polyurethane paint with a polymeric non-skid additive. It came out great, and most of it lasted for years. A very tiny area...
Forum: General Interior Topics 07-15-2009, 10:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,050
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
Using Office Chairs

I am thinking of buying a couple of those height adjustable office chairs with wheels. I have bought them before for office use and put them together - the center post sits in a base. I was wondering...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 07-14-2009, 11:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,615
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
Uh Oh...Better Get (a new paint job)

Has anyone had MAACO paint an Argosy 24-ft and what did it cost?
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 07-06-2009, 08:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,616
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
Question Actual Miles

My odometer reads about 38k on the 1977 Argosy 24. It does not have a 100,000 digit so I don't know if the odometer has rolled over. The title listed N.A. for mileage (which dmv said was normal for a...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 07-03-2009, 09:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,255
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
Please keep us posted on your progress. At some...

Please keep us posted on your progress. At some point, I will have to fix or replace my a/c system. It doesn't cool at all.
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 07-01-2009, 10:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,255
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
Photos of AC compressor attached.

Photos of AC compressor attached.
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 06-30-2009, 09:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,491
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
Has anyone heard of or tried Freeze-12? It is...

Has anyone heard of or tried Freeze-12? It is supposed to be able to replace R-12 and be even colder. Also it is compatible with the lubricant used in R-12 systems. With the other stuff you are...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 06-26-2009, 10:14 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,150
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
New Air Conditioner for an Old Rig

Shh...don't tell my Argosy that it's old. But I think it is happy that someone is finally paying some attention to it. I pulled off the old AC and put a new Coleman Polar Cub on. The old one was...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-26-2009, 09:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,603
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
I just installed a Polar Cub 9000 btu unit in my...

I just installed a Polar Cub 9000 btu unit in my 24-ft Argosy and so far it runs great on one Honda eu2000i. It evens run fine with eco throttle which is great because if I set the thermostat...
Forum: On The Road... 06-17-2009, 10:16 AM
Replies: 3,842
Views: 370,933
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
Depends on the hour. News said gas has risen...

Depends on the hour. News said gas has risen every day for the last 49 days. In my driving yesterday I noticed prices ranging from $2.65 to $2.75.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 06-15-2009, 09:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,205
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
Onan smokes under load

I have a 1977 Onan BF model 4kw gas generator which I have been fixing up. I finally got it running smooth. When I hook up a light electrical load, it runs ok. When a bigger load is applie, the...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 06-09-2009, 07:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,451
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
Yay! I finally got the generator out. After I...

Yay! I finally got the generator out. After I have fixed it all up and have it running good, I'll let you know if I am going to sell it and buy that Yamaha 3000w inverter generator I saw for sale...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 06-08-2009, 09:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,276
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
Good to know. I've never heard of a vehicle...

Good to know. I've never heard of a vehicle appraisal before. I can't wait to find out how much mine is worth after I fix it up. Now - I wonder which will increase its value more - painting it bright...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 06-08-2009, 01:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,276
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
Are Argosys worth anything?

I looked up the value of my rig at NADA's web site, and it is only worth about $3K. I hear there were about 5000 of them made. Are Argosy's worth a lot more if they have been nicely restored?
Forum: Tires 06-04-2009, 02:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,075
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
I have found many sources for the 8.75 R 16.5....

I have found many sources for the 8.75 R 16.5. They are plentiful but the 9.5 R 16.5's are fading out. I found a local source tha thas 6 of them left.

I'm just wondering why a previous owner put...
Forum: Tires 06-04-2009, 02:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,075
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
The specs - both in owners manual and on specs...

The specs - both in owners manual and on specs placard in the RV - call for 8.75 R 16.5
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 06-04-2009, 02:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,885
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
Hi Irwin, I have an Onan BF also. I just bought...

Hi Irwin, I have an Onan BF also. I just bought the RV and am working on getting things working. My generator hasn't started yet but that isn't surprising since it hasn't been running for years....
Forum: Tires 06-04-2009, 11:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,075
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
Any good reason for oversize tires?

The specs on my rig call for 8.75 R 16.5 but all of the tires on it now (I just bought it) are 9.5 R 16.5. Is there any good reason to purposely put oversize tires on an RV? (mine is 1977 Argosy 24)
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 06-04-2009, 11:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,438
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
How to remove radiator 1977 Argosy 24'

The day will eventually come when I need to replace the radiator in my 1977 Argosy 24 (maybe next week!). I have two questions about this.

First, I cannot see how it could possible come out...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 06-04-2009, 11:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,451
Posted By Dr.Theopolis
How to access inboard side of generator?

I need to access the far side (the inboard side) of my Onan BF generator in my 1977 Argosy 24 to access the cylinder head for maintenance. Does anyone know if this can be done from inside? Is there a...
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