SUPER CUTE | The Worlds SMALLEST Vintage Class A Motorhome! Airstream Argosy
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This is a FULL TOUR of The CUTEST LITTLE Vintage Class A Motor Home RV, the Size of Class B Camper Van.
Airstream built the Argosy line of motor homes form 1974 to 1979 and they are a true American classic. This 20' RV is small but very cute and sometime they get confused with the GMC motorhomes or a class b camper van. In this video Patrick gives a full walk through tour with mentions of the Airstream history with these motorhomes featuring funeral coaches and NASA Astro van.
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Check out the seller of this 1975 Airstream Argosy on Instagram instagram.com/cardiffca/ really cool stuff.
It must be sold...no sign of it... :(
Is this still for sale? Where can I get info on buying this?
@@thomasgage5777 is the rig still for sale? How much is it listed for? I don't do Facebook or Instagram. I couldn't find it elsewhere.
Is this unit from Oklahoma?
I seen it there
Q
With so many folks downsizing and living full time RV, it's the perfect time for Airstream to re-introduce the smaller Class A. I would love to have one. Perfect size for one old woman and her dog.
Thank you for checking this one out
Yes, Vicky...I'm 89 and fascinated. What a great adventure for "the last one!"
*Recliner Babe"
Sadly, smaller RVs are not cheaper RVs. You can get a decent amount of ~5 meter long RV here in germany, but they cost a fortune and are far from a bargain compaired to a 6 or 7 meter one. We were looking for an Oasi 540 and the range from 55.000 to 70.0000€, which is just ridiculus for a two-person-rv.
@@ReclinerBabe Are you still alive old lady?
@@craddocraddoc Schau dir mal die Kanäle Camperklatsch und Die Ahlfis an. Die stellen immer wieder Wohnmobile vor, z.T. unter 50.000
The Argosys were built in my hometown Versailles Ohio. Had many friends that worked there.
Oh wow, cool
I’ve got a 74 Argosy from Versailles! Great vintage interior still. A ‘73 Sovereign from California too. Would be awesome the meet someone who built them.
So you had 3 friends?
No just two.
Had one of those back in the day. Loved it. Wish they still made them.
Even though I'm 81 I would buy another one.
Blessings
The things we could have kept, if we only knew.
YOUR NOT ALONE
Man the stories you must have
I so enjoy your enthusiasm for the Airstream/Argosy products. You've toured and filmed dozens and dozens of the Airstream products for years and you still sound so excited about them. Thanks for these wonderful videos!
Glad you like them!
I loved to hear the excitement in your voice when showing this unit. It is lovely and so well preserved. Nice to see so many of the original items still remaining. Thank you for the tour.
Awesome! Wish they were back in production, it’s the perfect size.
It really is
I agree!!!
I COULD LIVE IN IT NO PROBLEM
Yes, perfect size for me to do solo full timing. I wish these were in production again too.
I just bought a 1995 Dodge Roadtrek 190 V, and that front swing around seat conversion to dining room and bed is almost exactly the same. Even my front table has those extensions on each side. Mine is also completely original , (even the original shower curtain!) and I just purchased it from the original owner. Thank you so much! Very cool to see this🥰🚙💚
I'm digging that 70's look, I think that color was called burnt orange.. Back then we had harvest gold, avocado green and burnt orange, those were pretty much the colors of the 70's...reminds me of my youth
Such a cool piece of Airstream history! Best person in the business giving the tour too. Loved this!!
Thank you. This one was fun to totally geek out on.
What a piece of history! I can see how much you love these vintage vans. This was well built. I'm surprised it does not have a built-in vacuum cleaner and blender! Such a piece of history. Thank you for the detailed tour, marvelous!
This was fascinating and loved the slice of history. Your knowledge and enthusiasm is exceptional.
Thank you kindly!
We could tell that you were really excited to tour this! This thing is pure awesome.
Yes, been waiting a long time to tour one of these
@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures We SHARE your excitement 🎊🎉 & we're IMPRESSED by your knowledge.💡 Thx a bunch for the HISTORY lesson!
I hope this sweetheart of a classic, finds a LOVING worthy new owner who with RESTORE it to its original glory and NOT RENOVATE it to CURRENT decor.
God Bless!💙
Thank you, for such a great demo! Those rigs made into hearses were definitely unique. Back in the mid-70s, when the GMC Class 'A' was around, a company named Hess & Eisenhardt, custom-built an ambulance, which was designed for long transports, in comfort.
1975! The year I got married! I think I could even get passed the burnt orange interior. Beautiful coach! I’d have that in s heartbeat!! Thanks for sharing it Patrick. It’s truly a piece of American history.
Glad you enjoyed it
I absolutely love that rv. So vintage. I love vintage because that’s when family vacations where so old school. Brings back so many good memories. I would so buy that rv if i could. It’s amazing.
Thank you very much for checking it out
In ALL my years of camping, I have never seen this particular little class A. Wow 🤩
When Patrick gives tour he gives pin to pin information and tour awesome 😁😀😅😎😃😉👍👍👍
Thank you 🙏🏼
He is a fantastic salesman. He really knows his product. Love listening to him.
I agree. So knowledgeable!! The tours are a bit longer but I'm learning a lot more about these vehicles!!
Patrick, you give the best tours. This unit is a great size, and it's built with quality and durability in mind. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to see it.
Thank you Suzanne
You know your RV, appreciate your excitement and the tour of this perfect size caravan! Thanks so much for knowing this existed from air stream!
Thank you Betty
I like it so rare and in good shape. I hope someone will appreciate and enjoy it. You sound so happy there explaining . 🥰👍🏻
This was so much fun
Wow. What a find! Nice to see your excitement. You understand and appreciate the design and history. Great of you to document this model. (Kudos to your camera person who seamlessly followed your demonstration and kept everything in the frame )
Thank you very much Jackie
I would love to see a modern take on this. Its the perfect size. I hope Airstream is in the comments and listening to the people. I love this.
Great video, I Don´t know how you get all those details without hesitation and not a single cut as far I can tell
Thank you 🙏🏼 years of RV experience
I towed this to its current location. It was an incredibly beautiful unit!
Oh wow cool
Where is it? How can I contact? Would like to perchase
@@tdhawk167 look up ida automotive in Morganville, NJ
Obviously the owners took good care of it and kept the seals good a lot of airstreams interiors rot out because the seals go bad on the seams, windows, and other penetration areas.
This thing is a GEM! Really cool lines on this cute little blimp! Plus a 350 Chevy and TH400 doesn't disappoint....
Thank you for checking this one out Frank
Absolutely awesome! Love seeing these old motor homes. I hope it finds someone to care for it and preserve its history. I have to take exception to the description of it being the smallest class A though since I own a 1970 Starcraft Starliner 19 ft. ;)
Thank you for checking this out. Oh wow, nice I am not familiar with that one
Where is this argosy located at?
Supper funky, love the dual pass. Chair, My short lil Winnie brave had a awesome dual pass. seat..
Glad you enjoyed it
I love how excited you get Patrick - and your knowledge is incredible!! Thank you for sharing this beauty.
Thank you Debbie. Super cool motorhome
Flash from the past, I remember these and the astro vans. Great find a true gem!
Thank you Lucy
Thanks for showing this MH! I have always loved these! A fellow WBCCI friend of mine had one of these - It was quite the party mobile! Loved it! Later, someone else in our chapter bought a 20' Airstream version with the rear twins. Both were great!!! We had a 345 that we adored. We have an Interstate now and love it also (bought in NJ - wink), but I still miss the 345! Loved driving and hanging out in the 345 and love the 20 footers! That dinette is wicked cool!
Thank you Katy. WBCCI #75 Patrick
Thanks Patrick. WBCCI #5939
Just Wow!! the workmanship and style and charm of this vehicle is outstanding. Really appreciate your hard work in covering this and going through each and every detail. I am really happy watching this. Any modern camping van is no match to the quality, style and detail on this one. Really look forward for more of classic builds.
Thank you for checking this out
Like a time capsule tour. Great to hear it start. Looks well cared for.
Thank you Jesse
Just watched the video in the UK this morning what a great van .So advanced for a van for that age .Excellent.
Glad you enjoyed it
Finally! I’ve been looking for an in depth Argosy 20 video. Thank you! I like the version without the dinette up front and with the pub chair and fold out table instead.
I have a 1976 dodge chinook 18 plus. Rear door entry, the twin 6 foot sofa model where one sofa can become a dinette. It runs great, all original and in good shape, and all systems work.
Dimensions of rear interior living space behind cab/driver’s seat:
The interior width measurements is 85 in = 7ft 1 in
Rear length inside from back of driver’s seat to inside of rear entry door is 12 ft 5 in
Inside height is 6’2”
RV overall length bumper to bumper in 19ft
It has the same Dometic fridge. Mine is missing the far left front pull knob (striker?) so I manually start the pilot light from the rear of fridge and outside. It works great! Very cold.
Here are some specs of mine. 56,000 miles
1976 Chinook 18 Plus Motorhome
TrailWagons Chinook M-18 PLUS
1976 Dodge Chinook M-18 Plus 2 or
18P/MH
1976 Dodge B300 360cubic engine
5.9L V8 motor 1 ton dually
Dodge tradesman chassis
Dodge MB300 chassis
It came form the factory with no catalytic
Length 19’2”
Weight 6500 pounds dry
Max GVW is 9000
GVW= driver, passengers and payload
Engine 360 V8
Tire size: single front
Dual rear
800 R-16.5
Purchased Tires
8.00R16.5LT. Light truck
Wildcat h/t
Radial tire
All 6 are the same
When using full to 60psi
When not using to 70 psi
Propane tank
Size: 10 gal LPG ?
RV refrigerator
Dometic Model RM66E
LP-Gas and Electric 110v/12v
Stove and oven aka Range or cooktop
Brand: Suburban
Model: SR-40 SB
Liquid Propane only
Furnace
Brand:Suburban
Model: Dyna-Trail
Model #: NT-12FC
12v only
Hot water heater
6 gallon ?
Models 6 ARV & 6 ARVM
Models 8 ARB & ARVM
Made by: American Appliance
MFG. CORP.
a Subsidiary of not-FLO
Industries , Inc
Outside manual light, liquid
propane only
Tank sizes
Fresh water tank 23 gal
18.5 wide x 41 long x 8 in high
Black water
Grey water
Gas tank is 35 gal
Uses regular gas, twin exhaust
Water pump
SHURflo
Model Series 2088
12v electric demand water.
system
Converter
Brand: Phillips power converter
and battery charger
Model: PC-301-A-1
Converts shore power to 12
power to be stored in the 12v
house battery
Maxxair Fans x 2. 12v
New A/C
No generator
Oh wow thank you for the excellent information. Sounds like a nice coach
@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures thank you for the well made content and the smart questions to ask
That thing was mint, just needed upholstery and a service tune up and it's ready to go. I was kinda hoping you would buy this one. I could tell you loved it. Those swivel bench seats were amazing. I wish they still did that
Wow Patrick, what an awesome tour. Very though. If I were younger, I'd be buying this baby! Thanks so much.
Glad you enjoyed the tour
That is awesome, didn't know they had a 20 footer.. perfect
I love that model
I couldn't find it on Ebay... probably my fault as I was excited.
Your explanation of the RV was to the point and professional. Thank you, refreshing.
Thank you very much Alek
You did a fantastic job showing this rig. Surely it will sell fast.
Thank you Michelle
Thank you for the tour. Rare to see functioning original interiors. Just started my renovation of a 78 28ft Argosy that came with no interior at all. Seeing the tamber doors is cool.
Wow, as always GREAT video, could feel your excitement, what a great camper, a real time capsule, thanks Patrick
Glad you enjoyed it
That tour was awesome. Your enthusiasm was tangible and really made it very enjoyable. Thank you for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love these old classics.
Me too
Wicked cool
The refrigerator being an absorption unit is wild
Being in HVAC I’ve only seen the small ones once in person kid who worked with me for a summer had it as his A/C
Definitely a company that took pride in seeing that their products Would last the test of time
Not a disposable society
Thanks for being us along
I think if they make some new ones like that, it will be a hit,,
Just a suggestion, 😉😉😉
True
If they built those today it would have to be about a half million $.
It's all junk these days.😮
We have a 24' 1976. That booth makes a very comfortable bed. It also can be put side by side against the wall to make a sofa.
I originally thought Fleetwood modeled my Pace Arrow Eleganza after the 70's GMC motor homes but after seeing this video they may have also been competing with Airstream for the aero body RV market. This Argosy definitely scores high in the Classic RV spotlight. 👌
Thank you for checking this one out
This has such space age ingenuity and care in its construction. Fantastic! I wish there were more of them available or more in this size from other manufacturers.
Glad you enjoyed it
You look like a kid in a toy store :D
Yes, it was a lot for fun.
Awsome motorhome and review! As a life-long funeral director, I am familar with the 1980's Airstream coaches in which you used the term 'coffin'. Coffin is an antiquated term. The containers we use today are referred to as a 'casket'.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the great information
Holy crap bro. I think that looks like the RV from Ben 10. Dude, you are a living legend in my book bro.
Agreed!
I have a ‘77 28ft argosy and one of my favorite feature is the vista windows above the sofa/dinette. One of many neat things.
I was expecting Mike, Carol, Alice and the kids to pile out when you opened the door!
😂
Hahahahaha
She is just stunning. We just bought a 1976 24' Triple E Algonquin. She's all original and she will stay that way. Cigarette lighters everywhere lol. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful vehicle. 🇨🇦❤️
This video is very informative educational I didn't even know that they had models back then for Airstream.
Thank you for checking this out
I am totally impressed with the build quality and its condiition. The engine and transmission are pretty much bullet proof if properly maintained. Thanks for the review Patrick!
Thank you Larry
YesSiRr! Awesome stuff! Dat looks Real slick!! I'm diggiN the colours too! Mayb jst me! Lol!! Thanks for sharing mate! Stay Bless and Stay Safe!
Thank you very much
Fell on one of your videos again - your really good at what you do, and I can tell it’s a passion - plus your handsome & it’s a pleasure to watch you and hear your soothing voice, your choice of clothing and the different styles you choose makes a complete package - your thorough walks throughs & knowledge of RVs is top notch and really informs the RV enthusiast!😊
Great video and motor home! Unrelated, I’ve been wondering about the camper that you picked up and was working on. Would love to see a progress video on it sometime. Thanks for the videos you make. With your knowledge you are able to ask questions that others would not think of.
Thank you Terry. The 61 Bambi is still a work in process. Doing interior paint prep now
Great to see your passion and enthusiasm for this vintage Airstream. Fun to watch, and your excitement is contagious! Thanks for another top-notch video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Sooo damn cool! I share your enthusiasm, Patrick! Thank you for sharing this vintage beauty.
Thank you very much Tracy
Patrick has got to be the MOST KNOWLEDGEABLE AIRSTREAM GUY IN the WORLD! I have met him personally and what a great person to talk to and listen to, he treats every single person with respect and takes his time with them, NEVER rushing them. There is a reason why he is sooooo successful as an AIRSTREAM salesman, THE BEST in the business. Great Video here Patrick.
It's like I'm hearing Ray Romano do a review of an RV. So odd, yet pleasing lmao 🤣
Thank you for checking in 👍🏽
Orange is a great vacation color ! 👌 makes ya happy !
You got that right!
Woowwww 😱 I would have been as excited as you to tour this rig in such good condition!! I can smell the nicotine and the powdered Tang oj just looking at that orange shag carpet 😛
I wonder how much it sold for, the lucky buyer got himself a rare piece of history! 🤗 thank you for the detailed tour 🤗
Edit: the very next day after watching this video, I spotted another Argosy downtown Vancouver on Hastings street! 😱 since you said there’s only 200, what are the odds?? It was white with blue lines and a tad beat up, but clearly driveable, with a cool-looking older hippie gent with grey long hair driving it 😎
Dude! I absolutely love the vintage 70s look of the interior! I think that’s one of the biggest appeals to buying an old school motor home like this 1974 Airstream. I would hate for someone to buy this vehicle and delete the 1970s out of it only to modernize the interior. If that’s the case than they should just buy a new motor home. But man oh man am I in love with this rig! Growing up my uncle had one of the 70s GMC models and our family had a total blast every time we went camping with him. Looking at this vehicle brings back so many great memories! Thanks to everyone who shared this. As always this has been a great video and I look forward to seeing the next one! Cheers!
It would be BLASPHEMY to "modernize" that BEAUTIFUL thing❗
A little gentle on opening or closing things in there please
You will rarely find a spare part if you broke something
And that's a piece of history that you touch
Sorry 😞
Yep freaked me out how rough he was with someone else's vintage motorhome and I doubt the owner would be pleased 🧐 probably going over the video with their attorney 🤣 no really 😟
Agree, this bozo shouldn’t be let near anything old. What a jerk.
I just did a quick search and there are still a few out there - so neat!
Yes, a few
What a fabulous time capsule! Super Groovalistic! I wonder how much they are asking? Does it have an 8 track?
Thank you Ginger. I didn’t find one
I think I'm in love. 😍
This beauty is _gorgeously_ designed, and that multi-fold table blew me away. I adore this little darling.
this is a PERFECT size.
It really is.
Hi Patrick, my Father and Mother had an RV while I was growing up. I watch RV videos a lot! I also watch the TV Show "Going RV" on cable.
I was seriously impressed with your narrated tour. You didn't miss a thing. Your explanations were concise.
Probably the best that I've seen! short of Dan of the "Leisure Travel Vans" channel who does tours of new RV and who is just as good.
I thoroughly enjoyed watching!
That is awesome!
What an awesome home... love to own one!!
Yes, goals 👍🏽
These were exceptional RV's & it's profoundly too bad they aren't still made today
They had one on Longmire tv show, co-staring characters bought it & lived in it
It would be nice if they came back out, I couldn’t imagine the price tag
Got one of these we've been trying to sell!
How much and where??♥️??
I seen the really long one that airstream made recently. It was amazing. And it was spotless. Just a beautiful camper. The outside was gleaming in the sun with the alloy shinning. The interior had been updated a bit and was done to an amazingly high standard. It was huge ,and if I had the money I would snap one up in a second. Just so over fabrication and nice little touches all around . No wonder airstream is so iconic and fetching big money now for a good one.🙏
Great video! Thanks for the tour. Very interesting to see one of these and compare to our GMC.
Thank you 🙏🏼
A very informative history lesson delivered in a very entertaining manner. Thank you, Patrick!
Thank you very much
The “after market stereo” at 7:21 is obviously a small portable Television
Its a stereo.
Hi Gloria again. I just wish i had the money to buy this Home love love love this Home on Wheel's I really do . Gloria.Saving on a budget lol but very true.It is so special and so awesome and amazing. Thank you Patrick for showing all of us this Beautiful Mobile Home.
Hello Gloria
Back then they made him strong today they made with fiberglass and cheap material.. I usually will not buy a RV of the day they made very cheap for that crap.. but I do love your Ford Van is awesome. .
Thanks man.
@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures you'll definitely more than welcome my friend by the way I'll be ready by the end of summer..
I have a 24’ one, they are so cool, I’m rebuilding mine, it has a 454 T400 trans with 52,000 miles
Great video! I’ve never seen the inside of one of these in such great shape. I hope whomever buys it doesnt gut it. Thanks for the walk through :-)
Thank you 🙏🏼
Anyone that would alter that would be INSANE ❗
Never knew that Air Stream made things like this very interesting . Being that is a 350 motor , it could be converted to fuel injection with not too much work :(retaining the original equipment of course ),
Damn, wish I could afford it, he'll make a small fortune on it, that's for sure, we just bought a small, very small, aliner, we haven't been able to use it yet, looking forward it. But that looks more like us!!😖
Thank you for checking this out Susan
@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures how much is he asking, I know you said it's on ebay, and people bid on it, but how high do you think? Maybe in a future video you could say? I really like that, it's so groovy!!
I hope whoever is lucky enough to buy this respects its history and doesnt gut and modernize it but restores it to its 70's rightousness.
I’m on board with you
I love old camper/airstream vehicles. But you had me flinching every time you randomly banged on things. lol Thankful the current owner allowed you to give it a showoff!
Thank you for checking this out
Haha you are like me...he was really ROUGH on stuff...i was wincing too!😮
Old vintage rare things you treat gently!
Engineered well ahead of its time. Durable, simple, and NO computer crap to spoil the adventure. Modern day engineers could learn a lot. A true time capsule. It's going to make someone a great tiny home.
Easy to see the General Motors engineering influence...2 piece panoramic windshield and bus (Greyhound) type mirrors, and rounded aluminum body. Both these features were used on the GMC Astro and Chevrolet Titan cab over class 8 over-the-road trucks of the same era. The bus type mirrors were only used a year or two and they went back to using the traditional west-coast mirrors on the trucks.
Thank you for the useful information
I remember my grand parents used their friends motor home exactly like this one to go to Arizona one winter, but they didn't stay because they said it was too cold for their "Florida bones", as they said. But they were intrigued by the idea that they could travel in their own home.
Oh wow awesome feedback
Really cool camper/ RV.
+ Surprisingly large shower for the time & size of vehicle.
* The current need for usb charging ports could easily be reminded by putting an adapter in the cigarette lighter and use the outlets to charge devices when not in use.
Thank you for checking this out Patty
It’s perfect
I agree
I am so excited over this motorhome. It needs cosmetics but it's a class A, 20 foot. How amazing !!!
That is awesome I would update the engine and make it fuel injected.. and get rid of the carburetor..
Good call
@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures definitely my friend love the video awesome I'll definitely living that but your van is nicer though...
I would drop a LS in it
@@MAGA-kw3ol what is an Ls my friend
@@skapunkoialternativeliving6522 the LS is the engine that they have been putting in chevy trucks for the last 20 years. Incredibly reliable engines that can make gobs of power with little effort. I put one in a vintage rv and its been amazing. Look up LS swap on you tube.
Wow I love this it's amazing never saw it before so beautiful 😍😍😍
Thank you so much 😀
Nice find! History :)
Thank you 🙏🏼
Patrick, you give thee best tours! Thanks so much.
Thank you Nora
Your jean jacket fits well with the van. Did you plan on that?
Thanks. I didn’t but now I get it
Wish I could buy one now for what they were selling for back when it was new. Very nice.
True with most vintage cars and trucks