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.
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Had a very interesting event yesterday. When I opened the side door on my 2004 PA 37C, the door almost fell off. If it wasn't for the hydraulic cylinder at the top the door would have fallen completely off. The rivets in the top and middle hinges snapped off and the hinges separated completely. The bottom hinge had 2 snapped rivets and was bent. The hydraulic cylinder was straight out keeping the door from dropping to the ground.
I believe that what happened was due to a recent snow fall followed by melting and a follow-up freeze. I had to temporarily move the coach while I had some work done on my home's roof. This resulted in the coach being tilted down on the passenger side. Snow on the roof melted causing water to stream down the side and infiltrate the gap between the door and coach wall. During the subsequent freeze the water between the hinge and jam must have expanded and stretched the rivets to the point of failure. In order for this to happen there must have been a space where the water collected. When I reattach the hinges I will use some silicone sealant to fill any potential gap and prevent recurrence.
I would recommend that other owners check their hinges and use some silicone to seal the hinge.
I believe that what happened was due to a recent snow fall followed by melting and a follow-up freeze. I had to temporarily move the coach while I had some work done on my home's roof. This resulted in the coach being tilted down on the passenger side. Snow on the roof melted causing water to stream down the side and infiltrate the gap between the door and coach wall. During the subsequent freeze the water between the hinge and jam must have expanded and stretched the rivets to the point of failure. In order for this to happen there must have been a space where the water collected. When I reattach the hinges I will use some silicone sealant to fill any potential gap and prevent recurrence.
I would recommend that other owners check their hinges and use some silicone to seal the hinge.
