Posts: 36
Threads: 4
Joined: Jan 2026
Hi all,
Allow myself to introduce myself...
2003 Newell #676
Previous Wanderlodge owner, 1979 XV and a 1995 Widebody, long time WOG member. Still restoring a 1973 GMC motorhome (may take a while). About to sell our 2016 sprinter WB ERA.
I'll have questions, like to contribute when possible.
Thanks!
mark
Thanks!
Mark Kitchens
Athens TX
2003 Newell #676
2016 ERA 70C
1995 Wanderlodge WB
1979 Wanderlodge XV
1973 GMC
Posts: 542
Threads: 11
Joined: Mar 2013
Welcome Mark. Be sure to run the Aqua Hot diesel burner for a few minutes once per month, or more, every month year round. Keeps fresh diesel on the nozzle allowing the exhaust to be clean and clear.
If you see vapor coming from the exhaust, service the burner as you can. If you see white or blue smoke, service it real soon. If you see black smoke, turn off and service now.
Enjoy your coach
Rudy Legett
2003 Foretravel U320 4010
ISM11 450 hp Allison 4000R
Factory Authorized Aqua Hot Repair Center
Southeast Texas Area
Posts: 718
Threads: 35
Joined: Jun 2023
(01-31-2026, 09:04 AM)markkitch Wrote: Hi all,
Allow myself to introduce myself...
2003 Newell #676
Previous Wanderlodge owner, 1979 XV and a 1995 Widebody, long time WOG member. Still restoring a 1973 GMC motorhome (may take a while). About to sell our 2016 sprinter WB ERA.
I'll have questions, like to contribute when possible.
Thanks!
mark
Welcome to the fold Mark, seems like you have a very similar history as mine. I started with a MCI bus I was converting, then got the bird and now a Newell.
The folks here are super helpful, ask questions. Do searches for lots of already covered topics, just like WOG.
When searching here its good to know that when doing a search add a capital AND between your search terms, it helps with finding what you are looking for. Another tip I have used is actually just going outside of the forum to google and just use Newell or Newell Gurus and whatever you are searching for and it seems to do a bit better than the internal search engine for some reason.
Check out we are having a gathering in May in Tennessee if you able to attend:
https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?t...5#pid70735
Jeff LoGiudice
Temple Terrace, Fl & Loudon & Monterey, TN
1984 Bluebird Wanderlodge PT40
1998 Newell 2000 #490
1986 MCI/TMC 102A3 (sold)
Posts: 1,816
Threads: 130
Joined: Aug 2012
Welcome Mark!!
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.
Posts: 5,908
Threads: 266
Joined: Jul 2012
Welcome Mark.
You are amongst the dirty fingernail crowd now.
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
)
Posts: 4,217
Threads: 637
Joined: Jul 2012
Mark, good to have you onboard.
Michael Day
1992 Newell 43.5' #281
NewellOwner.com
Posts: 36
Threads: 4
Joined: Jan 2026
Thanks All!
Rudy, excellent advice on the Aquahot.
Thanks!!!
Thanks!
Mark Kitchens
Athens TX
2003 Newell #676
2016 ERA 70C
1995 Wanderlodge WB
1979 Wanderlodge XV
1973 GMC
Posts: 186
Threads: 10
Joined: Oct 2016
Good morning Mark.
Ernie Ekberg
Prevost Liberty-sold
Foretravel
https://groups.io/g/ErnieEkbergFlooring
Ernie Ekbergs Flooring on Facebook
[email protected]
Posts: 36
Threads: 4
Joined: Jan 2026
Good Morning Ernie! great to hear from you, hope your doing well. I was through Weatherford in transit to Stephenville a few weeks ago, you guys just keep on growing over there.
Thanks!
Mark Kitchens
Athens TX
2003 Newell #676
2016 ERA 70C
1995 Wanderlodge WB
1979 Wanderlodge XV
1973 GMC
Posts: 186
Threads: 10
Joined: Oct 2016
Growing too fast that we moved to Haskell, Tx
Ernie Ekberg
Prevost Liberty-sold
Foretravel
https://groups.io/g/ErnieEkbergFlooring
Ernie Ekbergs Flooring on Facebook
[email protected]
