[A/S] Re: I pulled the Arogsy home today!

["Lou & Candie" <patterson48314@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thank you! I am now in the process of trying to obtain the old '63 
Bambi that i sold over ten years ago. Wish me luck.

> Since I am not sure which Vintage or Model your Argosy is, I can't 
> say with great certainty whether the water line may not be 
> original.

Mine is a 1977 Argosy 22. It is a hard to find one here because it 
is a tandem axle 22 footer. I have the couch along the front, an L-
shaped dinette on the curbside and the galley is along the 
streetside.

> In some of the Argosy coaches, the water line ran along 
> an interior wall and was hidden by an angled wood or composite 
> molding.

The Argosy model I have is not a Minuet. It is the Argosy 22 with 
tandem axles. It is approximately one foot from the front of the 
front couch. I have an L-shaped dinette on the curbside. The fridge 
is on the streetside and is sitting on the floor. The water line 
runs out where the floor meets the wall and runs right up to the 
edge of the paneling covering the side of the fridge. It then turns 
to run parallel along that panel. It then turns again and around the 
front of the fridge until it meets the area where the undersink 
storage is at. It then turns and runs under the sink and beside the 
fridge. It is a really strang way to run the plumbing from the tank.

> While you don't need the battery for your trailer brakes to 
> function as a prior response indicated, you will need a 
> functioning battery to provide for operation of your breakaway 
> switch that is required safety equipment in most if not all states.

I think I have found a reason as to why the brakes were not 
functional. There is a blown fuse for the brakes located in the fuse 
panel in the trailer. I am pretty sure that the problem with the 
wiring not matching the wiring on the two vehicle may be the culprit 
as to why this fuse blew in the first place.

> Using this information the Argosy matches up with the modern 
> standard as follows:
> 
>      Modern White (Common Ground) = Argosy White
>      Modern Blue (Brakes) = Argosy Yellow
>      Modern Green (Tail & Running Lights) = Argosy Green
>      Modern Black (Charge Line) = Argosy Blue
>      Modern Red (Left Turn & Stop) = Argosy Red
>      Modern Brown (Right Turn & Stop) = Argosy Brown
>      Modern Yellow (Backup Lights) = Argosy Black

Thanks, I am sure this will come in handy for more than just myself. 
I think it warrants leaving it in my cropping.

> ZipDee is one of the most Vintage Friendly Vendors out there. 
> They seem to happily support their products regardless of age.  I 
> am sure that you will have no problem purchasing any fabric or 
> repair parts for your awnings.

Unfortunately, I have discovered that I have Carefree awnings on it. 
Has anyone out here had any luck with Carefree for replacement 
fabric?

> Good luck with your Argosy!

Thanks, I am going to need it. I just found that I am going to be 
replacing a small portion of the plywood near the door. It was 
rotted from some form of water damage. My brother-in-law suspects it 
is from leaking between the outer and inner skins. I have my doubts 
about this as I think it was from the burst water line running the 
water into that area. Not sure on this yet though.
Any other suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Your friend,
Lou