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1978 Argosy Motorhome

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History: Argosy Motorhomes by Airstream

Beginning in 1974, parent company "Airstream" began manufacturing a Class A motorhome, badged “Argosy”. These began as painted aluminum 20 and 24-foot models, and later added 26 and 28-foot models.

Argosy motorhomes utilized the same body construction as the trailers, but were built to be mounted on a Chevrolet P32 Truck Chassis. Additionally, the original Argosy motorhomes had steel front and rear roof end caps vs the aluminum fanned and riveted panels that were used on newer Airstream models.

In 1979 the Argosy name (the nameplate that Airstream used for their successful test into the motorhome market) was dropped, and the new motorhome line revealed the first of their classic unpainted aluminum body motorhomes baring the Airstream name plate.

Argosy Motorhome VIN Decoder

Argosy motorhomes have two vehicle identification numbers on them:

1) The Chevrolet chassis VIN is located in the engine compartment. Open the front hood and the Chevy chassis VIN should be at about eye level. Here is a link to the Chevy Chassis VIN Decoder. Note: The Chevy chassis year is often one year ahead of the coach model year.

2) The Argosy motorhome serial number is usually on the side of the dashboard. To see it, stand outside the coach by the driver's side window and look on the side of the dashboard. The number can also be found behind the front engine access cover either stamped directly on one of the steel posts running vertically on each side of the radiator or on a plate riveted to the post (normally the roadside post).

Argosy Motorhome Serial Numbers follow this format: M28A8V1234, broken down as follows: M-28-A-8-V-1234

  • M = Motorhome
  • 28 = Length (20, 24, 26, or 28)
  • A = Floor Plan Layout
    • A = Center bath twin beds
    • B = Center bath double bed
    • D = Rear bath double bed
    • T = Rear bath twin beds
  • 8 = Year (last digit or 1978)
  • V = Production Facility
    • J = Jackson Center, OH
    • S = Cerritos, CA
    • V = Versailles, OH (Argosy)
  • 1234 = Production Number Sequence - 1235, 1236 etc.

Production Models / Specifications 1974-1978

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1974 Argosy Motorhome Models

  • 1974 Argosy Motor Home Floor Plans pdf
    • 20' Rear Bed Motorhome (front bath)
    • 24' Rear Twins Motorhome (center bath)
    • 24' Rear Double Motorhome (center bath)
  • 1974 Argosy Motor Home Specifications pdf
  • 1974 Argosy Motorhome Price List pdf

1975 Argosy Motorhome Models

1976 Argosy Motorhome Models

  • 1976 Argosy Motor Home Floor Plans pdf
    • 20' Motorhome (rear bath)
    • 24' Rear Twins Motorhome (center bath)
    • 24' Rear Double Motorhome (center bath)
    • 26' Rear Twins Motorhome (center bath)
    • 26' Rear Double Motorhome (center bath)
    • 28' Center Twins Motorhome (rear bath)
    • 28' Center Double Motorhome (rear bath)
  • 1976 Argosy 28 Motor Home Specifications pdf
  • 1976 Argosy Motorhome Price List pdf

1977 Argosy Motorhome Models

1978 Argosy Motorhome Models

  • 1978 Argosy Motor Home Floor Plans pdf
    • 20' Salon Motorhome (rear bath)
    • 20' Dinette Motorhome (rear bath)
    • 24' Sofa Beds Motorhome (rear bath)
    • 28' Rear Twins Motorhome (center bath)
    • 28' Rear Double Motorhome (center bath)
    • 28' Center Twins Motorhome (rear bath)
    • 28' 5th Ave. Lounges Motorhome (rear bath)
  • 1978 Argosy Motor Home Specifications pdf
  • 1978 Argosy Motorhome Price List pdf

Argosy Motorhome Manual Listings

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Owner's Manuals

Service Manuals

Chassis Manuals

Argosy motorhomes are built on a Chevrolet P-32 Chassis (which is a P-30 Forward Control Type Modified for Motorhomes) Chevy Truck Chassis Manuals Below Apply

1974 Argosy Motorhome Chevy Chassis Manuals and Supplements:

1975 Argosy Motorhome Chevy Chassis Manuals and Supplements:

1976 Argosy Motorhome Chevy Chassis Manuals and Supplements:

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1978 Argosy Motorhome Chevy Chassis Manuals and Supplements:

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