looking for owners of 2004-2005 Pace Arrows
I'd like to make contact with others who own one of the new (2004, 2005) Pace Arrows so we can share experiences, problems, good things, etc.
Forum Discussion
Struts on Compartment Doors
I hated the bending over I had to do to get in my compartments. I got the name of the strut supplier Fleetwood uses from the dealer. I took measurements and then called them, as I recall somewhere in the mid-west. There were great. I ordered about 20 struts and the prices were unbelievably cheap - like $7 each. When I installed them I realized if you go too long, the collapsed length is too long to allow the door to close. In those cases I solved the problem by relocating the strut brackets mounted on the sides of the compartment. Easy, mark the spot, drill undersized holes, use power drill to re-sink sheet metal screws. The length is measured with the shock pushed out. The amount of force it exerts is measured in pounds and corresponds to the diameter. Use the same weight as on the door you're replacing. I was very happy with the results. Be careful not to let the door become damaged from the slideout, furnace vent, or hot water vent.
Hope this helps.
I hated the bending over I had to do to get in my compartments. I got the name of the strut supplier Fleetwood uses from the dealer. I took measurements and then called them, as I recall somewhere in the mid-west. There were great. I ordered about 20 struts and the prices were unbelievably cheap - like $7 each. When I installed them I realized if you go too long, the collapsed length is too long to allow the door to close. In those cases I solved the problem by relocating the strut brackets mounted on the sides of the compartment. Easy, mark the spot, drill undersized holes, use power drill to re-sink sheet metal screws. The length is measured with the shock pushed out. The amount of force it exerts is measured in pounds and corresponds to the diameter. Use the same weight as on the door you're replacing. I was very happy with the results. Be careful not to let the door become damaged from the slideout, furnace vent, or hot water vent.
Hope this helps.
