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Hello All
My name is Jeff Houpe from Gravette AR. Short story long. I lost my home in a fire a week ago. Total loss. Roof over my head, cars, guns, motorcycles, everything. Has been pretty devastating. But God is good and nobody was hurt.
My “snow bird” parents started heading home in their Prevost from FL when this happened. I went to visit with them a couple hours ago where the most amazing thing to ever happen, happened. They gifted me their beloved Newell. #504 Magnolia. Needless to say, I’m the proud owner of Newell (pipe dream until now). And, the best part, I have a roof over my head again. Looking forward to this forum. I heard it’s a wealth of knowledge. Fortunately for me, I call my wealth of knowledge, Dad.
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Jhoupe.)
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I'd like to welcome my son to the Newell group, I'm sure he can drive the beast better than I can. He's a chip off the old block but better.
1999 45' #504 "Magnolia"
Gravette, Arkansas
1996 40 XL Prevost Marathon
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Jeff - Welcome. Glad you are okay. We missed seeing your Dad in Vidalia, but always family first! Having a Newell during your rebuild is a great gift. Maybe we’ll see you both at a future get together.
Russ and my daughter Cynthia
Russ White
2016 Winnebago Vista LX 30T
#530 ( Sold )
1999 45' Double Slide - Factory upgrade 2004
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Welcome Jeff,
Truly sad for your loss, you had quite the nice setup, I know you will have your home back up and going again soon.You seem as resourceful as your father. Jack is an amazing man, typical for him to help in a big way. Great family, hope for the best for you guys.
Johnny
Former 1987 Newell series 60
Former 1986 Newell -92-
Wichita,Ks
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Jeff, we are all sorry for your tragedy.
We are happy to have you join our family. We are willing to help in any way we can. Don’t hesitate to ask.
Richard and Rhonda Entrekin
95 Newell, 390 Ex caretaker
99 Newell, 512 Ex caretaker
07 Prevost Marathon, 1025
Maverick Hybrid Toad
Inverness, FL (when we're home
)
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Welcome Jeff! Lots of great guys here that can help you out and I am sure your dad is able to help you a bunch. Lots of info on here, start reading threads and digging in when you have questions.
Jeff LoGiudice
Temple Terrace, Fl & Loudon & Monterey, TN
1984 Bluebird Wanderlodge PT40
1998 Newell 2000 #490
1986 MCI/TMC 102A3 (sold)
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Hi Jeff, sorry to hear about your loss. Glad no one was hurt. Sounds like your bouncing back strong. Congrats on the new Newell!
Thanks!
Mark Kitchens
Athens TX
2003 Newell #676
2016 ERA 70C
1995 Wanderlodge WB
1979 Wanderlodge XV
1973 GMC
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jeff, sorry about your challenges. great to have a dad like that....it is a great rig
tom
Former Owner 2002 45'8" Newell Coach 608 Series 60 DDEC4/Allison World 6 Speed HD4000MH
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Welcome Jeff! I drove by your place last fall when we were visiting for the car show. It is a beautiful location. I'm praying that you will have clear vision and good guidance as you move forward from this major set-back.
1993 Newell (316) 45' 8V92,towing an Imperial open trailer or RnR custom built enclosed trailer. FMCA#232958 '67 Airstream Overlander 27' '67GTO,'76TransAm,'52Chevy panel, 2000 Corvette "Lingenfelter"modified, '23 Grand Cherokee.
