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1978 Airstream International Ambassador 28

Brooksville, Florida

Make Airstream International

Model Ambassador 28

Category Travel Trailer

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The condition of the Airstream is certainly not ready for camping. It will take a complete renovation from floor to ceiling to be able to use it again. Of course, we always recommend that any buyer inspect the unit or have it surveyed to confirm the unit's condition before purchase independently. Stock #273293 28' International Airstream project, huge potential upside when completed! Take a look at this project. It is a 1978 International 28 foot Ambassador possibly. There is nothing in the unit to truly provide an accurate assessment of what it once was however the bathroom was definitely in the rear of the camper. This will need a full restoration and possibly need to be towed on a flat-bed to its next location as there are some floorboards not intact. The Airstream on the exterior needs a little less work however there are several items that would be necessary to make it road worthy including the lights. Take a look and feel free to ask questions or make an offer!

1978 Layton Travel trailer

Westminster, Maryland

1978 Layton Travel trailer, 17 feet in good condition. New waste tank & toilet, refrigerator, hot water heater with direct spark ignition, all new plumbing through out the camper and new LED lights outside. Single axle camper with electric brakes. Great starter camper for a small family and it's ready to go. local pick up only.

1978 Airstream Sovereign Travel Trailer

Boulder City, Nevada

1978 Airstream Sovereign 31 foot pull Travel Trailer fully Self contained Sleeps 6 comfortably Roof air Awning in great shape no rips or tears Body in excellent shape with minor dings New carpet 4 gas burner with oven Separate freezer and refrigerator Good tires Good brakes Electric hitch Everything is in working order Full financing, shipping and a warranty may be available. MAKE: Airstream Inc MODEL: Sovereign EXTERIOR COLOR: SIlver

2005 Jayco Jay Flight Travel Trailer

Concord, New Hampshire

2005 jayco jayflight towed less than 400 miles with many extras Lost my job and can no longer afford it AC Central 13500 or 15000 BTU Shirt wardrobe in bedroom Double 30lb LP gas bottles with regulator ABS tub surround Tub and shower skylight Powered attic fan in bathroom Carefree patio awning Quilted bedspread Sink cover cutting board Microwave oven carousel Bi-fold cover for range Water heater bypass system Home theat MAKE: Jayco MODEL: Jayflight TRANSMISSION: Automatic EXTERIOR COLOR: White

1978 Empire 18' Travel Trailer in need of some TLC

Watertown, Wisconsin

If you have any questions please call Pat at 920-988-1848. IT WILL BE SOLD AS IS; THEIR IS NO WARRANTY ON ANY PART OF THIS CAMPER.

1978 Excel 5th wheel travel trailer in good condition

Dolan Springs, Arizona

Looks good, Tows excellent, good tires, good interior, good shower/bath w sliding door, dual tanks, fridge, stove/oven. A/C, clean roof and vents, 3 step up queen bed,  Good windows and cushions. 928-249-0232 or 928-487-2279

RV Travel Trailer

Thomasville, Georgia

1978 Coachman 27' Travel Trailer. Has been remodeled inside but outside needs painting & coolseal on roof. Located at Raymond's Place at 2557 Eufaula Hwy. (Hwy 39) south of Georgetown, Ga. Price is negotiable. Call Diane at 229-886-2246 leave message & I will return call.

Timeless Travel Trailers custom renovation 1978 Avion 9.1 Meter

Durant, Oklahoma

Model 9.1 Meter

Category Travel Trailers

1978 Avion 9.1 Meter trailer - Custom renovation from the frame up with initial work by Texas Vintage Trailers in 2011 and the final work completed in 2012 by the crew at Timeless Travel Trailers in Denver, CO (search for Timeless Travel Trailers online to see examples of the great work this crew puts out every day). More pictures, including pictures taken during the renovation, and information is available upon request. (I apologize in advance for not being a professional photographer.) Almost everything has been updated or replaced (except a few windows that no longer available) including, but not limited to, the following: Plumbing & electrical systems, flooring, tires, rims, axles, solid wood cabinets, microwave, refrigerator, stainless steel shower with bench seat, 30K BTU heater, low profile heat pump/air conditioner, hot water heater, holding tanks, polished chrome propane tanks, Olympic/Expanded Queen size mattress and Winegard Trav'ler roof mounted satellite (Dish Network). Our Avion is currently in covered storage near Lake Texoma however I will be happy to deliver the trailer to any legitimate RV facility of your choice in the Dallas/Fort Worth, TX or Oklahoma City, OK area and/or make the trailer available for a pre-purchase inspection at any reasonable location of your choice. This wonderful custom trailer is fully self-contained, has 30 amp service and has been painted silver due to necessary the replacement of one of the side panels. The trailer is located in SE Oklahoma however delivery beyond 250 miles from Durant, OK could be negotiated for an additional fee. Overseas delivery can be arranged through the Port of Galveston, TX at the buyers expense. All reasonable offers will be considered and all final financial transactions will be handled by a reputable escrow company (no PayPal beyond initial deposit), RV dealer or bank that will be agreeable to both parties.

1978 Fleetwood Wilderness 21

Murray, Utah

Make Fleetwood

Model Wilderness 21

1978 Fleetwood Wilderness 21, 1978 Wilderness 21 used travel trailer for sale, sleeps 6, fully self contained, first $1,800 takes it. Salt Lake RV Dealer, Parris RV, 4360 S. State, Murray, Utah, 801-268-1110 or ,

1978 Airstream Argosy

Hawthorn Woods, Illinois

Make Airstream

Model Argosy

This trailer gets SO much attention! It is a beauty! Please contact us for additional photos and a video. The trailer was gutted down to the outer skin (walls) and frame. Brand new laminate wood flooring, appliances, kitchen (oven, 3 gas burners, double sink, fridge/freezer, microwave), new curtains, sectional (converts into queen bed), 2 new twin beds, tiled mosaic bathroom (with shower, toilet, storage), and new amazing outer paint job! We've only used this trailer for 2 road trips -- we love it, but need something bigger for our growing family. Trailer was stored indoors when not in use. Email for more photos -- it won't last long. We have it posted on several sites as well as locally. New since May 2015 Exterior $5000.00 paint scheme by Morengo Kustoms. Included hand sanding, etching and paint. This was a 3 week process. New emergency trailer brake New power Jack New periods correct ground stabilizers. New 7 pin harness and wiring. New propane tanks and cover. New running lights. New 8-10 ply tires. 1 new standard roof vent 2 new fantastic fans with rain sensors New Coleman roof AC unit with heating strip New Wineguard antenna New entry points for water, electrical and cable New full size spare tire. New skid castors mounted on back of trailer Interior New wall and floor insulation New sub floor New Flat screen TV New sectional couch that converts to a small queen New Standard and LED lights throughout New cabinets New custom counter tops New tile backsplash New floating wood floor New under counter side by side fridge/freezer New kitchen sink and faucet New wedge wood oven and stove top New custom curtains New Atwood 6 gallon water heater with electric start New ABS and PEX plumbing. New interior paint and custom wallpaper New coax cable New 12 volt fuse box with wizard charge converter New 110 fuses New custom time shower and vanity New vessel bathroom sink and faucet Will consider delivery for a transport fee.

1978 Mallard 27CB

Gravois Mills, Missouri

Make Mallard

1978 Mallard 27CB, 'AS IS' wholesale camper Fixer Upper with Potential - 1978 27' Mallard 27CB travel trailer - sleeps 4 - A/C works - newer residential (electric only) water heater - newer 7-way plug & wire - the bed has a bunk above it that can attach to the wall when not in use. This camper is a wholesale unit - hook on & go. $2,450. AOK RVs, 621 N. Main, Laurie, MO (Lake of the Ozarks.) 573-374-8113.

1978 Airstream Sovereign 31

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Model Sovereign 31

Vintage 1978 Airstream 31' Sovereign of the Road Travel Trailer. This vintage Airstream is ready to go hit the open road as it has been semi-restored on the interior with new light sugar maple cabinets, flooring and dinette. Features: Front Oversized Dinette/Queen sleeper with additional bench style couch, Center kitchen with 4 burner stove w/oven, 2-way Norcold refrigerator/freezer, Full-size bed with lots of storage below is followed by a nice sized rear bath to include a tub for relaxing or bathing the kids. It has everything you need for a relaxed weekend in your vintage Airstream Travel Trailer, Plus the larger 24-25' Exterior awning increases your living space outside! Specifications:Length: 31'Height:8'10"Int Height:6'7"Hitch Hght:19.5"GVWR:7,000#Dry Wht:3,000#Sleeps: 4Fresh:45 GalGrey:30 Gal EstWaste:30 Gal EstWater Htr:6 GalLP Gas:2 16# EstTires: 7.00-15LT Thank you for looking! We now offer in-house financing with rates starting at 4.94 WAC. If you have any questions on this or any other unit, please call, email, text or stop-in at your convenience.Hickman RV(719) 227-01991802 E. Pikes Peak AveColorado Springs, CO 9AM - 5PM Monday - Friday9AM - 4PM Saturday

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History of the Airstream Argosy

By: Author The Drivin' & Vibin' Team

Posted on Published: August 20, 2018  - Last updated: April 30, 2023

Today we’re excited to explore the history of the Airstream Argosy!

We’ve been getting to know our Airstream Argosy for about 7 months now. We bought it sight unseen in January, and knew it was a big project. It was completely gutted and had no floors, but we saw the potential to build our very own dream rig.

We love all things vintage and currently live and travel in our vintage Fiber Stream travel trailer . When we started considering a larger space, this unique travel trailer came right to us! We had loved the style and look of the Argosy, ever since we found out about them, so we jumped at the opportunity to own and renovate one!

So what is an Airstream Argosy exactly? We’re going to tell you all about the airstreams long lost cousin.

What Inspired the Airstream Argosy?

In the 1970’s Airstream wanted to create a mid-price option for buyers, with the same great design and features of the classic airstream. They opened a plant in Versailles, OH and the first Argosy’s were released in April 1971. Argosy’s were almost identical to airstreams, but with some twists. They were painted, the endcaps were made of steel (because it was more cost effective) and it was the first experiment with the front wrap around windows. They had many layout options to choose from, ours was originally had a rear bath and two twin beds. In our new layout, it will more closely resemble the Argosy 28 double bed model with the center bath.

The Airstream Argosy also experimented with “Minuet” models, which were much lighter an designed to be towed by cars. The Minuets were a foot narrower and the first years even had aluminum floors and partitions. They were made from 1977-1979 and had 3 different sizes –  the 6.0 Metre (20′), 6.7 Metre (22′), and 7.4 Metre (24′) Minuet. We have the 7.4 Minuet and its unique size makes it easy to tow, but does present some challenges in trying to re-arrange the original layout because of the width.

In 1973 they released a class a Motorhome branded with Argosy which eventually led to the classic shiny airstream motorhome.

The Airstream Argosy plant closed in 79′ due to the economy during the fuel crisis. It reopened in 1986 with some wild new designs with fiberglass end caps and a square design. These models were nicknamed the “squarestream.”

At first, the Argosy’s were not welcomed in  Wally Byam Caravan Club  or allowed to participate in their activities, due to their “almost airstream” status. Today, Argosy trailers are recognized as rare and unique part of the airstream history. They are welcome at Airstream events and rallies across the country.

Why are They Painted?

Some say that the Argosy was painted because they used imperfect, lower grade aluminum or discards from the Airstream factory and the paint may have hidden scratches, dents or discoloration. Other folks would disagree because many have been stripped and polished and showed no imperfections. The end caps are steel though, so they won’t polish up and would have to be painted anyways. I personally think this was probably one of the biggest reasons to paint the whole trailer.

We will be stripping the paint off our Argosy soon, to prepare for a new paint job. We may leave some shiny aluminum exposed, depending on the quality of the aluminum. We’ve removed the vinyl stripe and so far so good, but we’ll let you know what else we find under there!

Our Airstream Argosy  Renovation Journey

Its been a difficult journey tackling a project this big and essentially rebuilding a trailer from the floor up, with no experience whatsoever. We’ve learned a lot of skills and start each day willing to work hard and do our best. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished and theres still a long way to go, but we’re getting there.

If you want to see what we’ve done so far, check out our post –  Vintage Airstream Renovation: Subfloor, Frame & Axels  This process took much longer than expected, but we have a solid foundation and we’re ready to start wiring, insulation and plumbing soon!

If you want to read more about the history of the Airstream Argosy, these are the articles I referenced for info – by  Airstream and Tin Can Tourists

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We have a Argosy 28 motorhome. Its a blast to drive around. It is a big hit at car shows, with it’s orange shag carpet and orange velour seats. The orange rounded countertop pulls it all together. Now it is a big hit at Countryside Motel and RV sites in Door County Wi. .

very cool did not know such a rv existed good to know, seems they are being pulled by cars is it because they are a lot lighter than the regular airstreams? I think they look like a fiberglass airstream, best of both worlds would be cool.

Yes, they are much lighter than typical Airstreams. They did experiment with Fiberglass end caps later on down the line.

[…] If you want to learn about the History of the Airstream Argosy and why its painted, check out this article. […]

You forgot to mention Argosies were also made in Cerritos, CA. As the ‘outside paint shop’, we painted probably hundreds of these neat trailers. Indeed, we thought that Airstream decided to build the Argosy to use up some water marked aluminum panels because when they got to us, there were many skins that had minor water corrosion from being stacked. That couldn’t ever be buffed out perfectly, so voila, the Argosy! Prior to this,1971 – 1974, I was a very early employee at Revcon, a motorhome company that was a direct descendant of Airstream. John Hall, Wally Byam’s stepson, designed Revcons. Heck we stole many of our workers from the Cerritos plant because they had experience in riveting and such. The difference between Argosy/Airstream/Revcon is that the riveted skins pretty much never go away as do all of today’s RVs Great coaches all.

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Welcome to our passion project! The restoration of our tiny, Canadian-made, fiberglass Boler. A 13' trailer with a total of 66 square feet and enough sleeping room for 4.  

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