Chad Heiser Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 So I was poking around on YouTube and found this. It's not the most exciting video, but it gives me hope. This is the first Argosy glider I have come across. I figured they had to be out there, but there isn't a huge cab over market in North America so they are few and far between. This would make a great RV hauler, although I would prefer it was paired with an Ultrashift instead of the manual it has. I would love to have an Argosy to keep my overal length manageable. I could single it to a similar wheelbase to what I have now (short) and still have room for a Smart or ATV or similar on the bed and stay under 65' overall. Dream big, I say. One of these days! 2000 Kenworth T2000 w/ Cummins N14 and autoshift 2017 DRV Mobile Suite 40KSSB4 with factory mods, dealer mods and personal mods - now in the RV graveyard 2022 DRV Full House MX450 with customized floor plan 2018 Polaris RZR Turbo S (fits in the garage) 2016 Smart Car (fits in the garage or gets flat towed behind the DRV when the RZR is in the garage)My First Solar Install ThreadMy Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the buildMy MX450's solar, battery and inverter system - my biggest system yet! chadheiser.com West Coast HDT Rally Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 Love it. We would want the Ultrashifts or new DD trans but not sure if that would still make it a glider. 2005 Freightliner Century S/T, Singled, Air ride ET Jr. hitch 2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler Owner of the 1978 Custom Van "Star Dreamer" which might be seen at a local car show near you! Check out http://www.hhrvresource.com/ for much more info on HDT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdickinson Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 I like the swing out steps. There has been more than one person trying to come up with alternative method to the vertical climb. What about cab noise? How would it compare to the Volvo which is reputed to be relatively quiet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyerjf Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 There have been many of these built for the US and Canadian market. I don't have a total number but I have seen and taken pictures of at least a dozen in the last year. I started a thread about 2 of them sitting for sale in Tulsa. The cab noise is probably not as good as a Volvo, but as good as most conventional tractors on the market. All cabs have to make a maximum noise level of 80db or less when under full power. Cabovers have always been a creature created by arcane regulations, usually associated with overall length laws. The EU's 54' over all length and Australia's various regulations about axle spreads, wheelbases and axle weights cause them to be used there. The Argosy, as good as it looks is a 20 year old platform. Relative to what the Europeans have it downright primitive. If you want a sexy cabover try looking at the videos that Paccar has showcasing it's DAF trucks made in the Netherlands like this: Jeff Beyer temporarily retired from Trailer Transit 2000 Freightliner Argosy Cabover 2008 Work and Play 34FK Homebase NW Indiana, no longer full time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDirectionHome Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 I have quote on my desk for a 2017 Argosy Glider from Tulsa Freightliner. It was a leftover for Tulsa Energy I believe. "There are No Experts, Do the Math!" 2014 Freightliner Cascadia DD16 600hp 1850ft-lb 18spd 3.31 260"wb SpaceCraft S-470 SKP #131740 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Now compare those DAF concepts to the Walmart concept truck.... "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted January 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 I have quote on my desk for a 2017 Argosy Glider from Tulsa Freightliner. It was a leftover for Tulsa Energy I believe. Do you mind if I ask how much he quote is for? 2000 Kenworth T2000 w/ Cummins N14 and autoshift 2017 DRV Mobile Suite 40KSSB4 with factory mods, dealer mods and personal mods - now in the RV graveyard 2022 DRV Full House MX450 with customized floor plan 2018 Polaris RZR Turbo S (fits in the garage) 2016 Smart Car (fits in the garage or gets flat towed behind the DRV when the RZR is in the garage)My First Solar Install ThreadMy Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the buildMy MX450's solar, battery and inverter system - my biggest system yet! chadheiser.com West Coast HDT Rally Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyerjf Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 I believe this is what Stekay is referring to : http://www.truckpaper.com/listings/trucks/for-sale/16970575/2014-freightliner-argosy There are 2 trucks involved. 1 is completed glider, running and ready to go . The other has the reman engine installed at the factory, the rest is up you. Both of them are set up for heavy haul, double frames, 240" inch wheelbase and extended frame beyond where the rears are to be mounted. Jeff Beyer temporarily retired from Trailer Transit 2000 Freightliner Argosy Cabover 2008 Work and Play 34FK Homebase NW Indiana, no longer full time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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