01-08-2013, 08:19 AM
I know that Newell was using AquaHot in 1994 (coach 353). I know Primus was still being used in 1992 and I others I am aware of had regular LP heaters in 1992. There was a Newell Recall of AquaHot in September of 1998 Service Bulletin Number: 98V167007 (mid 1999 models) that included 119 Newells. They removed the fiberglass insulation under the burner head on the floor of the enclosure and behind the control thermostat and air-conditioning heating element access covers. The issue was leaking ethylene glycol and/or diesel fuel could saturate the insulation and catch fire. One reference to the recall http://vehicle-recalls.findthedata.org/l/9196/Newell references 1994 Newells.
I will watch out for that but right now I would suspect a 1994 model Newell would be the first AquaHot.
I will watch out for that but right now I would suspect a 1994 model Newell would be the first AquaHot.