My first Argo configuration advice and questions.

[scimanstev]

Ummm, my wife is better, but we both slept a lot today. One of us, namely me, drank beer.
Even though New Hampshire is not Argo friendly, I have not given up my dreams. I will have my Argo. I will just trailer it to where it is acceptable. I am so thankful for every input you have all posted. I learned from every post. I won't stop here either.

Steve

[Mike008]

Even though New Hampshire is not Argo friendly, I have not given up my dreams. I will have my Argo. I will just trailer it to where it is acceptable. Steve

I can relate. I've been into the Jeep/off-road thing for a long time. At one time I could drive to multiple local locations to run my rig. Then it just became too difficult, locations had homes built on them and as I got older I didn't want to run where the legality was questionable. I thought it was done.

Then one of my buddies came into contact with a club. I didn't think it was for me, but I went to a meeting. 17 years later, the club has become a second family to me. We have monthly meetings that are a blast, I really look forward to them. We travel all over the place for multiple day events. I have a slide in camper and put the Jeep on a trailer.

So what happens, you start to run into people at events from other states year after year and they become buddies. Then you have access to events and land they run. The trips become so much more then just riding. If my rig is down I sometimes just drive my car and ride with someone else.

I'm considering an Argo in the near future. I expect to have to travel since there is nowhere local that is legal and will seek out a club. The point I'm trying to make, it's not necessarily a negative.

[Bigred292]

Haven't been here in a bit but definitely have my attention. I have a cabin in southern NH, about 30 minutes from Manchester.
I have 7 acres but am surrounded by hundreds of acres of conservation land- tons of ponds and trails.
I have a Bigfoot and registered it this year. We have an absolute blast on it but I found out recently that the trails are actually Class 6 roads which means that I can't drive on them
I'm taking my chances
Please let me know if you find anything else out about riding in NH
Have a friend in ME and wouldn't mind taking a road trip if there's more riding there

[scimanstev]

I will post more as I learn more. I live about an hour north of Manchester, and have 5 acres myself. There is a dirt road across the street from me, and I may take a chance or two also. Up north there is Ride the Wilds, and over 60" wide OHRV's are allowed. I don't know what conditions I will encounter, but I will find out when I get there, and of course post pictures and videos. I will also be looking at the northern clubs, as that does sound like a good idea. My financial situation should fall into place within a week, but I will definitely wait until at least August 13th, when the new Argo models come out. Then, I will see how fast I can get myself in the driver seat. Even with the limited places I can ride, I am very excited. Maybe I can be instrumental in changing the laws to be more Argo friendly. The way I see it, as long as I'm floating, I'm a boat, and can be in wetlands. As long as my wheels are not spinning in mud, I am a boat. Once my wheels start spinning in mud, we'll then I would be an OHRV and in violation. I will get better clarification but I do plan on visiting the Argo dealer in Vermont this Saturday.

Steve

[mowbizz]

Oh I see what you're saying...as long as wheels are not touching the swamp/pond/wetland etc., for propulsion you feel you're within the law. But how do you get to the wetlands? Good luck with that!
How to DEFINE wetlands and how they differ from ponds and small bodies of water like beaver ponds and such is a huge gray area in NH. There is literally a poster at the town clerk's office proclaiming any "wetlands" OHRV USE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
YMMV

[scimanstev]

Interesting. I just called Barrows Argo to make an appointment for Saturday, as I couldn't make it last Saturday due to my wife's eye surgery, and the business phone was not in service. I guess I need to find another dealer that can deliver the Argo in a trailer. I also need to find someone who can alter the plastic windows like a tent. I guess it's a good thing I am waiting for the 2018 models and didn't put down a deposit.

Steve

[wedge]

That is always the way! You get your hopes up and it rains down !!
Stay positive as it will happen before you know it.

[mowbizz]

Interesting. I just called Barrows Argo to make an appointment for Saturday, as I couldn't make it last Saturday due to my wife's eye surgery, and the business phone was not in service. I guess I need to find another dealer that can deliver the Argo in a trailer. I also need to find someone who can alter the plastic windows like a tent. I guess it's a good thing I am waiting for the 2018 models and didn't put down a deposit.

Steve

I believe I spoke with Barrows a while back when I was looking for an Argo. He had a couple of used ones on Craigslist and he had a contact number there on the ad that he answered when I called (I believe it was his cell phone)
He still has an ad for a 2013 6x6 on Craigslist so I would try the number on that.
As far as the canvas top goes any boat canvas company can do what you want with the windows. I have used Village Canvas in Meredith and he comes highly recommended...not sure how busy he is but worth a call...

[scimanstev]

Thank you. I know I will make this happen one way or another. I didn't watch 3000 Argo videos for nothing. ......

Steve

[mowbizz]

Thank you. I know I will make this happen one way or another. I didn't watch 3000 Argo videos for nothing. ......

Steve

I know...there's never enough video!

[mowbizz]

Thank you. I know I will make this happen one way or another. I didn't watch 3000 Argo videos for nothing. ......

Steve

Did you end up trying to contact Barrows through the Craigslist ad?
I also have done business with a small dealer in New England that seems to want to work with customers.
They have sales going on right now but know you're looking to get an '18 model.
If you want the name of the dealer PM me as I'm not sure I can promote a dealer on this forum if they are not a sponser

[scimanstev]

I just got a call from Barrows. He said he was switching over to his cell phone. I feel better, as he is only 1:45 away from me. I made an appointment to visit him next Saturday, so maybe this will work out just fine. At any rate, I will get a chance to actually see an Argo in person. Up to now, it has only been pictures and videos. I will see what I see. Now, I have to start mowing my 5 acres, and cleaning my snake cages. My excitement is growing as August 13th gets closer, and the new models are released. Once I get my Argo, not much will be able to keep me out of it.

I do have 8 snakes, and have kept them since I was 8 years old, about the same time the Banana Splits first showed me a 6X6.

Steve

[mowbizz]

I just got a call from Barrows. He said he was switching over to his cell phone. I feel better, as he is only 1:45 away from me. I made an appointment to visit him next Saturday, so maybe this will work out just fine. At any rate, I will get a chance to actually see an Argo in person. Up to now, it has only been pictures and videos. I will see what I see. Now, I have to start mowing my 5 acres, and cleaning my snake cages. My excitement is growing as August 13th gets closer, and the new models are released. Once I get my Argo, not much will be able to keep me out of it.

I do have 8 snakes, and have kept them since I was 8 years old, about the same time the Banana Splits first showed me a 6X6.

Steve

Cool beans...what kind of snakes do you keep? I like them but have no desire to keep them...they are fascinating creatures. I have watched a lot of youtubes from "viperkeeper" very interesting how close he gets to his Gaboons and it seems as though they are well within fatal bite distance! I guess he knows how to handle them well enough!
Keep us posted on your Argo purchase adventure!

[scimanstev]

Experience with snakes does allow me to read a snakes body language, and stay safe. None of my snakes are venomous, although I have dealt with venomous species. I have one female albino Burmese python, one regular phase female Burmese python, one male and one female Northern Pine snakes, one male mid-baja rosie boa, one female red tail boa constrictor, one female Dumerials boa, and one one female Taiwan Beauty snake.

Saturday is the day, I see my first Argo!

Steve

[john swenson]

steve, we are all excited for you !!!! have fun.....johnboy va.