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Forum: All Argosy Trailers 01-21-2019, 05:29 PM
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Posted By my3sonsdad
I’ve put the ‘75 26’ Argosy rear bath / twin for...

I’ve put the ‘75 26’ Argosy rear bath / twin for sale in the classifieds.

https://www.airstreamclassifieds.com/ads/1975-airstream-argosy-26-virginia/
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 05-30-2018, 10:22 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,696
Posted By my3sonsdad
Yes, I feel very lucky to have found one so close...

Yes, I feel very lucky to have found one so close to what I was looking for and so quickly...it must have been meant to be!

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The rear end sat a bit low, but I think the hitch height was...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 05-30-2018, 10:17 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,696
Posted By my3sonsdad
Yes, I feel very lucky to have found one so close...

Yes, I feel very lucky to have found one so close to what I was looking for and so quickly...it must have been meant to be!

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The rear end sat a bit low, but I think the hitch height was...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 05-30-2018, 07:58 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,696
Posted By my3sonsdad
A few weeks ago I had done a couple searches here...

A few weeks ago I had done a couple searches here on the forum for 30’ Argosy owners (VIN registry & posts) and reached out to a few of them via PM. Just happened that the owner of this one had it...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 05-29-2018, 12:14 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,696
Posted By my3sonsdad
Acquired a 79 30’ Argosy with a layout close to...

Acquired a 79 30’ Argosy with a layout close to what I was looking for (rear twin, center bath and plenty of room up front for a large dinette).

Now I can simply the 26’ refresh.312349312350312351
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 05-21-2018, 05:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,696
Posted By my3sonsdad
Make that 2 outriggers to be addressed the one...

Make that 2 outriggers to be addressed the one under the refrigerator compartment needs to be touched up.

Even with all the insulation out from the underside I can still smell the stench of mice. ...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 05-21-2018, 05:23 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,696
Posted By my3sonsdad
Nevermind about the fresh angle, the bellypan is...

Nevermind about the fresh angle, the bellypan is revitted to it. 311608
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 05-21-2018, 04:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,696
Posted By my3sonsdad
Good to know! I’m still going to build a gantry...

Good to know! I’m still going to build a gantry to help lift and hold the axles in place from above as I mount them....among other uses.

The last outrigger before the bumper appears to triangular...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 05-20-2018, 09:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,696
Posted By my3sonsdad
This outrigger is right underneath the last rib...

This outrigger is right underneath the last rib of the rear end so I’m assuming there’s a fair bit of support to the overall structure occurring here and this needs to be addressed.

So thinking...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 05-20-2018, 07:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,696
Posted By my3sonsdad
Treasures from late 1974: 2 pencils, one...

Treasures from late 1974:
2 pencils, one freshly sharpened
And a pair of nylon footies

What’s in your bellypan?

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Forum: All Argosy Trailers 05-20-2018, 07:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,696
Posted By my3sonsdad
I was able to take down the remainder of my belly...

I was able to take down the remainder of my belly pan in the rear of the axles. Fortunately I was able to pull the insulation under the axles and wouldn’t you know it ... the mouse penthouse was...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 05-19-2018, 03:56 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,696
Posted By my3sonsdad
I grew up traveling with my parents as a early...

I grew up traveling with my parents as a early teen in a 20’ Travco motorhome (not too different in style from an Argosy). I spent many hours with my dad fixing,rebuilding or replacing many of its...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 05-18-2018, 07:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,696
Posted By my3sonsdad
Thanks, So far the subfloor looks to only require...

Thanks, So far the subfloor looks to only require patching in the usual areas, so the Coosa will likely come off the list. I chose the refrigerator for its 12v performance but as you said might be...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 05-18-2018, 09:05 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,696
Posted By my3sonsdad
Here’s a link to my estimate. Feel free to leave...

Here’s a link to my estimate. Feel free to leave comments in the sheet as well. Especially if I’ve missed items or significantly under/over estimated.

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Forum: All Argosy Trailers 05-18-2018, 09:01 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,696
Posted By my3sonsdad
I’ve done an initial estimate of major expense...

I’ve done an initial estimate of major expense items and excluding an optional solar system I got myself close to $20k excluding any labor/time on my part. I’m generally considering a “refresh” to...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 05-13-2018, 01:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,696
Posted By my3sonsdad
I’m paying close attention to both the overall...

I’m paying close attention to both the overall weight as well as the distribution. One of the benefits I can see from the layout and tank locations I’m considering is that it shifts weight to be...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 05-13-2018, 01:02 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,696
Posted By my3sonsdad
Apparently others here have considered the same ...

Apparently others here have considered the same trapless shower drain approach, but not sure anyone has actually attempted it.

Here’s a link to the product’s video:
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Forum: All Argosy Trailers 05-12-2018, 09:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,696
Posted By my3sonsdad
tank vent question : if I design the shower to...

tank vent question : if I design the shower to drain directly into a grey tank from above and the grey tank is separately vented I won’t need to vent the shower drain, correct? If I were to have...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 04-23-2018, 01:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,696
Posted By my3sonsdad
That area has a 3rd twin bed (former front...

That area has a 3rd twin bed (former front gaucho) with storage closets above and in the corners.
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 04-23-2018, 08:54 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,696
Posted By my3sonsdad
This the floorplan concept I’m working on. Still...

This the floorplan concept I’m working on. Still working on the shower layout. Next step will be to layout the major electrical/plumbing elements. I’m planning to permanently remove the furnace...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 04-21-2018, 02:02 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,696
Posted By my3sonsdad
I’m starting to settle on a nonbunk solution that...

I’m starting to settle on a nonbunk solution that has a twin (actually the former front gaucho) replacing the rear bath area as part of a larger floor plan mod to move the rear bath to the center and...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 04-18-2018, 05:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,696
Posted By my3sonsdad
I am exploring the idea of removing the front...

I am exploring the idea of removing the front interior plastic endcap and building a front bunk. I’ve seen it done in the rear of a 60s AS but not seen this done by anyone else in the front so I’m...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 04-15-2018, 05:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,696
Posted By my3sonsdad
75 Argosy “Refresh”

I’ve had my Argosy for several years without doing any major work as life always seems to get in the way. I finally have the time, resources, motivation and insights (thanks to the many here who...
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