1977 airstream argosy motorhome specifications

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Page 1: 1977 Airstream Argosy Motorhome Specifications

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STANDARDSPECIFICATIONS

CHASSIS• Chevrolet Motorhome chassis, 350 or454 V8 engine (454 standard on 28'model).

• New front suspension providing pas-senger-car type handling with rein-forced control arms, crossmember,stronger control arm shaft and auxiliaryair springs.

• Front disc brakes and rear drum brakeswith improved brake lining material.

• High ratio brake pedal for reducedpedal effort.

• Frame-mounted master cylinder.• Hydro-Boost brake system usinghydraulic pressure from power steeringpump providing passenger-car typeperformance.

• In-line cannister-type fuel filter.• Front access fill, remote reservoir, forpower steering pump.

• Gauge-type instrument cluster.• Turbo Hydramatic 3-speed transmis-sion.

• Power steering with tilt column.• 72 amp hour battery.• 61 amp Delcotron generator.• Dual rear wheels, all models.• Hydraulic jack.and tire tools.• Insulated wheel wells with sound-retardant covering.

• Tinted Windshield.• Recirculating air heater, separateblower, separate passenger control.

• Outside access to engine water fill,oil fill, windshield washer fluid andbatteries.

• Electric windshield wipers andwashers.

• Blade-mounted windshield washers.• Fire Extinguisher.

DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT• Contoured, padded A.B.S. dash.• Arm rests, both sides, both seats.• Built-in headrests.• Cigarette lighter.• Ash tray.• Inside rear-view mirror.• Twin outside rear-view mirrors.• Wrap-around windshield.• Deluxe contoured swivel seats fordriver and passenger; extra back andseat cushioning on driver's seat.

• Glove compartment and tilt-outbeverage holder.

• Dash-mounted step, aisle, map, andtrunk light controls.

BASIC SHELL CONSTRUCTIONPatented monocoque air flow aero-dynamic shape.Extruded aluminum bumpers.Rectangular dual headlights.Hand-riveted monocoque shell ofstructural alloy aluminum.Exterior painting of Centauri Dupontenamel.Ribs of stretch-formed structural alloyaluminum.Cab frame of structural alloy aluminumwith heavy-duty aluminum extrudedroll bar.Interior walls of wear-resistant vinyllaminated to aluminum.Roomy wardrobes in all models.Spacious storage lockers.Color-coordinated interiors.Multiple roof fresh air vents.Easy roll-up tambour doors on allcabinets.Converta-Lux lounge (standard on 20'and 24' side-bath models).New Mark IV lounge (standard on 20'and 28' models).

• One-piece stretch-formed extrudedaluminum window frames riveted tobody.

• Exclusive contoured sliding and fixedwindows of Herculite safety glass.

• Exclusive touch control aluminumfold-away entrance step.

• Awning rail.• 2% -inch aircraft-type fiberglassinsulation.

• Adjustable no-draft aluminum roofvents.

• Outside storage areas.• Super Panoramic laminated safetyglass tinted Windshield.

• Super Panoramic rear windows ofHerculite safety glass (side-bathmodels).

ELECTRIC EOUIPMENT• A.N.S.1. ("R.V.IA") D.O.H. and C.SAcode approved wiring system.

• Built-in 11 OV service line extends20 feet.

• 72 amp hour battery for living area withautomotive charging when driving orUnivolt charging when plugged into120V city power or when 120V optionalpower plant is in operation.

• Univolt ceiling lights.• Ferro resonant Univolt to convert 11 OVcity power to 12V direct current power.

• Overload safety fuse cartridges onUnivolt wiring system.

• Circuit breakers on 11 OV wiring system.• Sealed and vented battery compart-ment.

PLUMBING• A.N.S.1. ("R.V.IA") D.O.H. and C.SAcode approved plumbing system.

• Lockable water fill.• Univolt marine pump.

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OPTIONS

• Water tank capacity: 35 gallons for20' models; 44 gallons for 24' and 28'models.

• City water inlet hook-up.• Swing faucet and double galley sinks.• Stainless steel galley sinks.• Exclusive all thermo-formed bathroomwith stall shower.

• Built-in medicine chest and mirror.• Panoramic roof lockers.• Water saver "telephone" shower head.• Mechanically sealed flush toilet.• Drainage drop-out cover cap with all-plastic drain valve for each tank.

• Built-in sewer hose carrier.

L.P. GAS EQUIPMENT• A.N.S.1. ("RVIA") D.O.H. and C.SAcode approved gas system.

• All gas equipment UA, AGA and/orC.S.A. approved.

• 50 lb. frame-mounted LPG gas bottlewith Safety Overfill Valve.

EXECUTIVE GROUP50 gallon fuel tank (standard on 28'model).**Rear end stabilizer.

• Hitch platform.• Tinted windows.• Screen door.• Automotive air conditioner.

CONVENIENCE GROUPUnivolt ceiling fan.Univolt stove exhaust fan.Entrance light.Central control system.Compartment lights.Combination sink covers and cuttingboards.Toilet water saver spray. *

SAFETY GROUPOutside floodlight.Headlight warning system.Emergecy warning triangleAuxiliary main step extension.Four-wheel disc brakes.

• Sealed outside vent, with forced air,gas furnace with heat ducts. Inputratio: 25,000 BTU 20'; 30,000 BTU 24'and 28'

• Automatic heater wall thermostat.• Built-in igniter for space heater.• Univolt blower and circulating ductsfor space heater.

• Gas/electric combination refrigerator.• Gas range with oven and broiler.• Range vent exhaust hood.• Fast-recovery six-gallon water heater.

FURNISHINGSExclusive furniture construction ofscratch-resistant vinyl and color-anodized aluminum extrusions.

• Lightweight, warp-free hollow coredoors.

• PosiLock latches on all cabinet doors.• Under-bed storage with drawers oflightweight high-impact styrene.

• Silverware drawer.

DELUXE GROUP• Solardome. *• Deluxe wheel covers.• Cruise control.

ENTERTAINMENT GROUP• Built-in stereo AM/FM radio,4 speakers, w/8 track stereo tapedeck, with or without CB radio.

• TV antenna, UHF, VHF, and coloradapter, includes TV jack with 12Voutlet.

• Telescoping radio antenna.

ROAD GROUP• 10' Plasiflex sewer hose and clamps.• 25' 5/a" water hose.• Water "Y" for rally hook-up.

GENERAL OPTIONS• Bolster bunk beds - 72".• 10 cu. ft. gas/electric refrigerator. * **• Pillow covers (2).• Bedspreads (2).

• Foam mattresses for all upholsterywith zipped covers.

• All upholstery is nylon material withScotchGard repeller to resist soiling.Shag nylon carpeting with pad in allareas.

• All draperies fade-resistant and pre-shrunk.

• All draperies lined.• Decorator style washable vinyl windowshades at galley and bathroomwindows.

• All materials meet applicable flamma-bility specifications.

• Twin bed bolster backs upholstered (2).

DIMENSIONS• Outside height (with air conditioner):20' and 24' models, 10'; 28' model,10'2".

• Inside height, floor to ceiling: 6'7".• Ground clearance: 20' and 24' models,13" to underbelly, 7" to differential lowpoint; 28' model, 14%" to underbelly,9" to differential low point.

• Wall comfort covers.• New Mark IV lounge. * *• Roof air conditioner.• Fuel vapor emission controls (requiredon Calif. motorhomes).

• Spare wheel, tire, carrier, and cover.• Nutone food center. * *• Water purifier.• Central vacuum cleaner.• Adjustable towel rack.• 120V generator, 4000W (Onan).• 454 engine (standard on 28' model).**• Travel table.• 65 lb. propane tank. * * *• Front and rear bumper guards.

* Denotes exchange for standard equip-ment. All specifications and pricesare based on the latest product infor-mation available at the time of publi-cation. The right is reserved to makechanges at any time in prices, colors,material, equipment, specifications,and models, and also to discontinueor add models.

* * Not available on some models.

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Versailles. Ohio 45380Cerritos. California

ARGOSY MOTORHOME

ARGOSY 20

ARGOSY 24 TWIN

ARGOSY 24 DOUBLE

ARGOSY 24 REAR BATH

ARGOSY 28 TWIN

ARGOSY 28 DOUBLE

ARGOSYSTANDARD EQUIPMENT

1977 PRICE SCHEDULEEFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 1977

SUGGESTED RETAil PRICE

$17,225.

20,560.

20,560.

20,560.

24,245.

24,245.

• Forced Air Furnace • Fresh Water Tank • Gas Hot Water Heater

• Nylon Carpeting • Univolt Water Pump • Propane Storage Tank

• Lined Window Drapes • Marine Type Toilet • Battery Charger &Voltage Regulator

• Kitchen Range Hood • Sanitary Holding Tank• Univolt Interior

• Gas Range w/ Oven & Broiler • Gas/Electric Refrigerator Lighting System

• Deluxe Molded Vanity • Wash Water Holding Tank • 2 Built-in 12 VoltBathroom Batteries

• Safety Glass Windows• 12 Volt Outlets • Back-up Lights

• Panoramic Windows• 110 Volt Outlets • 3-Speed Automatic

• Magazine Rack Transmission• Perma-Tech Type Furniture

• Locking Water Filler • Power Brakes, 2 Front• S.S. Gaily Sink Disc Brakes

• Built-In Sewer Hose• Fire Extinguisher Compartment • Power Steering• Spice Rack • Awning Rail • Automotive Heater• 350 CID V-8 engine • 454 CID V-8 Engine(20', 24' models) (28' model) • Tilt Steering Wheel

Electrical, Plumbing. and Gas Equipment A.N.S.L., D.C.H. and C.S.A. code approved.

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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT LIST· 1977 MODEL YEAR

OPTIONAL GROUPS OPTIONAL GROUPSRETAIL RETAIL

EXECUTIVE GROUP: $1005.90 ROAD GROUP: $10.75"50 Gal. Tank (10' Plastiflex SewerM24, std. M28 85.00 Hose & Clamps, 25' 5/8"

Rear End Stabliizer 72.00Water Hose, Water "Y"for Rally Hook-up)

Hitch Platform 27.25"Tinted Windows 133.95 GENERAL OPTIONSScreen Door 55.00 RETAILAutomotive Air Conditioner 632.70 Built-in Stereo AM/FM

Radio, 23 Channel CB wi

CONVENIENCE GROUP: 325.55 Antenna, 4 Speakers, w/8Track Stereo Tape Deck $ 546.70

Univolt Bath Ceiling Bolster Bunk Beds (each) 177.75Exhaust Fan 74.70Univolt Stove Exhaust Fan 20.95 Nutone Food Center

(M24, M28 only) 195.50Entrance Light 11.85 Vacuum Cleaner 155.50Central Control System 140.90 Roof Air ConditionerCompartment Lights 33.00 14,000 BTU - M28 Models 595.00Combination Sink Covers 12,000 BTU - M20, M24 581.00and Cutting Boards 14.40 Models*Toilet Water Saver Spray 9.00 Fuel Vapor EmissionUnivolt Ceiling Exhaust Fan 20.75 Controls (Required on

Calif. Motorhomes) 114.35

SAFETY GROUP: 61.65 Spare Tire Carrier 76.25

Outside Flood Light 8.90 Tire Cover 9.45

Emergency Warn. Triangle 26.75 Spare Tire & Wheel 136.10

Aux. Main Step Exten. 26.00 *Radial Tires (M28) (each) 51.75Bumper Guards (4) 131.25

DELUXE GROUP: 145.95Water Purifier 75.65

*Solardome 16.65 Adjust. Towel Rack 16.70

Deluxe Wheel Covers (4) 47.10 120 V Generator,4000 Watt (Onan) 1488.70

Cruise Control 82.20 GeneratorlAlternatorPreparation Kit 250.00

ENTERTAINMENT GROUP: 324.25 *454 CID Engine Std.Built-in Stereo AM/FM 28' T & D 419.50Radio, 4 Speakers, w/8 Radio Speakers OnlyTrack Stereo Tape Deck 231.35 (4 each) 44.85Color Adapter TV Antenna TV Jack & 12 V Outlet 25.00incl. TV Jack w/12 V Outlet 77.15 *65 lb. Propane TankTelescoping Radio Antenna 15.75 (M24, M28 only) 17.25

*Denotes exchange for standard equipment.All specifications and prices are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved tomake changes at any time in prices, colors, materials, equipment, specifications and models, and also to discontinue or add models