SUPER CUTE | The Worlds SMALLEST Vintage Class A Motorhome! Airstream Argosy 

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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.

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.

The Argosys were built in my hometown Versailles Ohio. Had many friends that worked there.

Awesome! Wish they were back in production, it’s the perfect size.

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

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 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.

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!

Such a cool piece of Airstream history! Best person in the business giving the tour too. Loved this!!

When Patrick gives tour he gives pin to pin information and tour awesome 😁😀😅😎😃😉👍👍👍

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.

In ALL my years of camping, I have never seen this particular little class A. Wow 🤩

This thing is a GEM! Really cool lines on this cute little blimp! Plus a 350 Chevy and TH400 doesn't disappoint....

This was fascinating and loved the slice of history. Your knowledge and enthusiasm is exceptional.

We could tell that you were really excited to tour this! This thing is pure awesome.

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.

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, 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.

Supper funky, love the dual pass. Chair, My short lil Winnie brave had a awesome dual pass. seat..

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.

I like it so rare and in good shape. I hope someone will appreciate and enjoy it. You sound so happy there explaining . 🥰👍🏻

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!

Wow Patrick, what an awesome tour. Very though. If I were younger, I'd be buying this baby! Thanks so much.

Amazing!!! Well cared for and a piece of history.

I towed this to its current location. It was an incredibly beautiful unit!

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 )

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. 🇨🇦❤️

Orange is a great vacation color ! 👌 makes ya happy !

Great video, I Don´t know how you get all those details without hesitation and not a single cut as far I can tell

That is awesome, didn't know they had a 20 footer.. perfect

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What a great piece of Americana history.

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.

You did a fantastic job showing this rig. Surely it will sell fast.

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!😊

Flash from the past, I remember these and the astro vans. Great find a true gem!

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. ;)

I love how excited you get Patrick - and your knowledge is incredible!! Thank you for sharing this beauty.

This, is a great video breakdown that you did! I, didn’t even know this was out there! It looks more practical and bigger than todays RV’s🤞🎉💪

Just watched the video in the UK this morning what a great van .So advanced for a van for that age .Excellent.

Like a time capsule tour. Great to hear it start. Looks well cared for.

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!

I friggin love these short boys .. this is great

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.

Holy crap bro. I think that looks like the RV from Ben 10. Dude, you are a living legend in my book bro.

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

I think I'm in love. 😍 This beauty is _gorgeously_ designed, and that multi-fold table blew me away. I adore this little darling.

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 love these old classics.

You look like a kid in a toy store :D

Did he say how much he wanted ? I absolutely love it 😀

I love the vintage motorhomes, I own a 1977 GMC Palm Beach, all original

this is a PERFECT size.

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. 👌

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

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.

It's like I'm hearing Ray Romano do a review of an RV. So odd, yet pleasing lmao 🤣

What an awesome home... love to own one!!

That tour was awesome. Your enthusiasm was tangible and really made it very enjoyable. Thank you for sharing!

Beautiful vehicle. Thanks for the great tour!

I was expecting Mike, Carol, Alice and the kids to pile out when you opened the door!

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!

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.

Wow I love this it's amazing never saw it before so beautiful 😍😍😍

Wow, as always GREAT video, could feel your excitement, what a great camper, a real time capsule, thanks Patrick

I think if they make some new ones like that, it will be a hit,, Just a suggestion, 😉😉😉

Your explanation of the RV was to the point and professional. Thank you, refreshing.

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.

Sooo damn cool! I share your enthusiasm, Patrick! Thank you for sharing this vintage beauty.

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 😎

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'.

I love this RV.

This video is very informative educational I didn't even know that they had models back then for Airstream.

Got one of these we've been trying to sell!

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.🙏

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

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.

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. .

Heck of a walk through man! What a camper!

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!

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 :-)

The “after market stereo” at 7:21 is obviously a small portable Television

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.

I am so excited over this motorhome. It needs cosmetics but it's a class A, 20 foot. How amazing !!!

Nice find! History :)

What a fabulous time capsule! Super Groovalistic! I wonder how much they are asking? Does it have an 8 track?

it's in AMAZING condition!

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.

Great video! Thanks for the tour. Very interesting to see one of these and compare to our GMC.

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!!😖

Absolutely Gorgeous!!!! Would Love to buy the travel camper you're showing. What a Gem!!!

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

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

It’s perfect

Thank you for sharing.

I just did a quick search and there are still a few out there - so neat!

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!

That is awesome I would update the engine and make it fuel injected.. and get rid of the carburetor..

I have a 24’ one, they are so cool, I’m rebuilding mine, it has a 454 T400 trans with 52,000 miles