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.

We are picking up our new 2004 Pace Arrow this week. We are upgrading from a 35 ft 5th wheel. I am happy, excited, nervous, thrilled, and scared at the same time. I hope we can quickly adjust to the different driving styles required with changing from a towable to a MH. Have you been happy with your Pace Arrow? Which model do you have?K in Texas

I have my 2004 Pace Arrow for 10 months, been across the USA once and put on over 8000 miles. Had some warranty work done, nothing big. Changed a few things inside and outside. Going to Classic Coach Works in Florida this spring to have the lighted mirrored ceiling package put on in the front living/kitchen area. Might have the ceiling fan put on in the bedroom.So far I am very happy with it. This is my 3rd Pace Arrow.email me if you want.

We took delivery of our Pace Arrow on New Year’s Eve, 2003. It’s the 36B floor plan, with cherry stained interior wood. We are very happy with it, and since I’m 6’8” tall, the 7’ ceilings are much appreciated!We’ve put nearly 9,000 miles on it, all here in the West. The powertrain has been solid and impressive. We recently learned that some of the Workhorse chassis built prior to sometime in the spring had been equipped with undersized shocks. Our local Workhorse service center confirmed that our coach had this problem and Workhorse authorized replacement of the front shocks. Have only driven it from the shop to the storage yard, so I don’t yet know how much they have improved the ride and handling.We’ve had some problems, but nothing really serious, although this could have been if I hadn’t noticed it while we were parked. The screws securing many of the storage compartment hinges had been over tightened causing the heads to break off. I noticed that one of the doors was mis-aligned, and when I opened it to see what was wrong, the hinge came completely off. Fortunately this happened when I was holding it and not on the highway at 60MPH.Other problems…Right from day one the automatic leveling system has lost stability, overnight at first, now right away because one of the jacks almost immediately lifts off the ground. It goes into the shop next week and I hope they can fix it this time. Has anyone else had problems with the leveling system? I recently met someone with a 2005 model; it has a different brand of leveling system, not PowerGear. Is this an indication that Fleetwood recognized a problem?When showering, lots of water flows from the backflow prevention valve on the shower faucet hose, regardless of where the shower head is positioned relative to the backflow prevention valve. The dealer has ordered a new hose and faucet, but I’m skeptical that will solve the problem. Anyone else had this problem?The button atop the kitchen faucet, that converts the flow from a stream to a spray, won’t lock in place. The faucet will spray as long as the button is depressed, but once released the flow returns to a stream. Our home faucet doesn’t work this way; once pressed, the button stays depressed and the flow continues as a stream. How does the faucet in your coach work? Will it lock into spray mode?Here’s a funny one that has been fixed. The compass would never read correctly. Turns out the sensor had been installed right next to several of the surround sound speakers, whose magnets were confusing the compass. Now that the sensor has been repositioned, the compass is working fine.

Hi Folks We have a 04 37C. We got it 8 months ago. Only minor problems so fa with 6000 miles. Bent tube for awning when it didnt retract in storm, leveling jacks had a hose leaking, refer blows out running down road and a couple of other things that warranty took care of. All & all we are happy with it. Eddie

Jim,While my Pace Arrow is a 2003, I think we do share some fixtures including faucets and the showerhead. I also started seeing more and more water from the showerhead backflow valve. At the same time, I began to think I wasn't getting the water pressure I had remembered –it wasn’t really bad – just off a bit. While checking the water pump connections I found a kinked line on the suction side of the pump where my dealer had installed a winterizing valve. I straightened that out and the problem was solved.I was going to tell you that my galley faucet did not lock into the spray mode, but then I realized I haven’t tried it since fixing the pressure issue. I tried it last night, and yes, it does lock into spray until I press the smooth part of the rubber switch that is about an inch down the handle from the spray switch. So you might want to look for a restriction in your water system. Good luck.Dave

looking for owners of 2004-2005 Pace Arrows

1,941 Replies

R2Dillon
Explorer
Jun 01, 2010
On the 50 amp service, I was not aware that the 2004 had a 50 amp service model.

On the glare, I used smoke lexan, a hinge and rubber suction cups to make a movable screen to block the light from the front window. It removed the glare on the side windows. There was some discussion of fixes on the IRV website.
Lobstah
Explorer
Jun 01, 2010
Does anyone else have trouble with the two trays on the passenger's side of the dash opening up on bumpy roads?...in the Northeast, particularly in Mass, every single bridge seam will bang the heck out of anything riding over it, and my trays ALWAYS open up on rough roads. Tried looking inside to see if there was a way to tighten the detent to hold them closed, didn't see anyting.
Seems kinda wrong to have to put a piece of duct tape on the edge of the drawers as part of the checklist ;)

Jim
Lobstah
Explorer
Jun 01, 2010
Yes, the reflections can be bad on occasion, especially at night, I find. I wonder if some anti-glare film would help. That's the problem with straight glass for windows.

Jim
sawellman
Explorer
May 31, 2010
Has anyone else experienced significant glare/reflection in the side windows adjacent to the rear view mirrors? When looking out the windows to see the rear view mirrors the glare and reflections are so bad I almost cant see my rear view mirrors. It is really wierd, almost like a mirror reflection of anything next to me. Has anyone else experienced this and found a way to fix it?

Suggestion fot anyone with humming sound: I have only been drivin my coach a couple of times but originally noticed this humming noise coming from the front. I found out that it was the grill catching air while going down the road. I plugged the ends with some silicone and that made a significant improvement.
wa0mqe
Explorer
May 21, 2010
I too have the Ultrapower. It has not helped my mileage at all. If anything the mileage is less then it was before Ultrapower. However, the is a definite difference in power from before. It doesn't shift down nearly as often as it did. I can run up a grade much longer and in many cases over the top of some moderate hills without downshifting.

A reminder on my question above about electrical schematics. Any comments, please? QUOTE: "Does anyone have any schematics for their 2004/05 36B/37C which is 50-Amp service? Mostly I'm interested in something showing the AC Distribution (Breaker Panel) and also the Transfer Switch."
FrontRangeRVer
Explorer
May 20, 2010
sawellman wrote:
Seperate point on UltraPower upgrade: I have read all of the posts and am considering this for mine. For those of you that have had the upgrade for over a year now are you still happy with it, did you see any additional strain or wear on the coach/engine/transmission? For those of you with it in California - what is the deal with the upgrade relative to CA emission standards...does it still qualify for SMOG?

;)
Took us a year to get a refund on our Ultrapower....glad to have our engine back to stock!!!!

And if the Ultrapower gets you 2-3 mpg increase....I have some swamp land in Colorado for sale.
bricot
Explorer
May 20, 2010
Fyr guy wrote:
sawellman wrote:
Seperate point on UltraPower upgrade: I have read all of the posts and am considering this for mine. For those of you that have had the upgrade for over a year now are you still happy with it, did you see any additional strain or wear on the coach/engine/transmission? For those of you with it in California - what is the deal with the upgrade relative to CA emission standards...does it still qualify for SMOG?

As for Ultrapower, I've had mine for 30K miles and it remains the best improvement I've had done on the rig. Climbed the Grapevine 2 weeks ago, with toad, and climbed it at 50-55 the whole way. You'll notice the power as soon as you drive off the lot. The MPG increase has been on the 2-3 range. Can't speak to the smog yet but I'm sure if you call and talk to Keith at Redlands Truck Center, he can advise/explain.

+1
Fyr_guy
Explorer
May 20, 2010
sawellman wrote:
Seperate point on UltraPower upgrade: I have read all of the posts and am considering this for mine. For those of you that have had the upgrade for over a year now are you still happy with it, did you see any additional strain or wear on the coach/engine/transmission? For those of you with it in California - what is the deal with the upgrade relative to CA emission standards...does it still qualify for SMOG?

As for Ultrapower, I've had mine for 30K miles and it remains the best improvement I've had done on the rig. Climbed the Grapevine 2 weeks ago, with toad, and climbed it at 50-55 the whole way. You'll notice the power as soon as you drive off the lot. The MPG increase has been on the 2-3 range. Can't speak to the smog yet but I'm sure if you call and talk to Keith at Redlands Truck Center, he can advise/explain.
sawellman
Explorer
May 19, 2010
On the Power Gear jacks: I took my RV into my mechanic and while it was there discussed my experience with my jacks. They informed me that the jacks are in fact too small for the weight of the coach (only rated for 5,000lbs ea). So, when trying to level side to side (which is done by only one jack...left rear or right rear respectively) the jacks do not have enough power to lift the RV more than a little bit. Seems like the Power Gear jacks on the 2004 PA are more for stabalizing and not leveling. Frustrating as most camping I do is not on level ground. If anyone has any solutions or if anyone has replaced/upgraded their jacks on a 2004 PA I would love to hear what you did and/or your experience.

Seperate point on UltraPower upgrade: I have read all of the posts and am considering this for mine. For those of you that have had the upgrade for over a year now are you still happy with it, did you see any additional strain or wear on the coach/engine/transmission? For those of you with it in California - what is the deal with the upgrade relative to CA emission standards...does it still qualify for SMOG?
wa0mqe
Explorer
May 19, 2010
I was also reading the posts on the Power Gear jacks. I agree with the analogy that the jacks are not correct for this coach. The jacks are too small for the distance they must lift the coach to level it. They are also not big enough (pistons not large enough in diameter) for these coaches. As mentioned they are usually all the way out when getting close to leveling and this makes them wobble because the piston is extended so far, (hence the jacks being to small).

Someone mentioned the rear jacks lifting first. This is not what the instruction manual, nor Power Gear says. The two front jacks are supposed to lift first. They raise just a little, 1 or 2 inches, and then stop. The rear then will raise. The two front jacks operate as one jack. They are connected to each other with a hydraulic hose that allows them to work together. The left and right jacks on the rear are the ones that level the coach side to side. The front jacks will release pressure on the side that needs to drop and send the fluid over to the opposite front jack. If you look at the jacks you will see this extra hose that interconnects between the two front jacks. The rear jacks do not have this hose.

Forum Discussion

looking for owners of 2004-2005 Pace Arrows

1,941 Replies

About Motorhome Group

Related Content

Looking for owners manual 2007 Sonoma

Just looking for info.

2004, 2005, 2006 Bounder Owners Experiences w/ Your Rig

2004/2005 Dynamax Isata

Looking for owners manual- '97 Shasta 245