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

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Lobstah
Explorer
Jul 18, 2010
Paul and Sue,
Just googled them. There was a post from here that came up, not exactly a glowing recommendation. More and more, it looks like replacement is the only solution?

Jim
Paul_Turpin
Explorer
Jul 18, 2010
Lobstah wrote:
Gary,
Glad you posted that. I'm having the same issue...started with passenger front, and I saw the rear bedroom "escape hatch" doing the same thing on our last trip out. I posted in the main forum but never received a response from anyone. We CAN'T be the only ones experiencing this? And there has to be a way to get in there with something...can't see replacing the whole window.

Jim

Jim,
we also are having the same problem with seven of our windows. Have been reading a lot of good things about www.suncoastdesigners.com fixing the problem. They are in Florida and we are in Ohio now and might go down that way to get them repaired.
Lobstah
Explorer
Jul 17, 2010
Well...there you go. Another reason not to try it.

Jim
Fyr_guy
Explorer
Jul 17, 2010
The warning at the bottom of the link says not to use on tempered glass? Automotive glass is tempered.
Lobstah
Explorer
Jul 17, 2010
Well...it's definitely NOT "...all over the web." lol, and I'd be amazed if Fleetwood actually made their own windows. I'm sure they were made by a company that supplies many RVs and other types of vehicles. I did fine some references to "Defogging" procedures. Mine isn't exactly a fog, it's just that the inside of the windows between the two panes appears to have some sort of film inside. I thought about taking it out, drilling a small hole, and partially filling with a window cleaner, then draining, but I'm not convinced that would get it out/off.

In fact...just found this procedure on the web:
Cleaning inside dual pane windows

Jim
deeleo
Explorer
Jul 17, 2010
Lobstah wrote:
Gary,
Glad you posted that. I'm having the same issue...started with passenger front, and I saw the rear bedroom "escape hatch" doing the same thing on our last trip out. I posted in the main forum but never received a response from anyone. We CAN'T be the only ones experiencing this? And there has to be a way to get in there with something...can't see replacing the whole window.

Jim

We have had the same problem. I have a friend at work who has a 2005PA who said they are experience it as well. She also mentioned that it is a global issue with the PA and there is some sort of class action lawsuit going on (??. Not sure, as I havent investigated it on the web.... she said if you do a search its all over the web.

Anyway she said she found a fix for it. Her husband bought it online... she said you drill a small hole and put this stuff from the kit. Ill have to find out whats its called and Ill post it.
Christy
Parrotguy
Explorer
Jul 17, 2010
Regarding the loud scrapping noise when closing the large slide out, I had the same problem. The slide moves in evenly and without hesitation, so no problem mechanically. Just a loud noise.

I lifted up the carpet when the slide was open and lubricated every place I was able to get access to.with silicone spray (using the red straw) then went underneath and did the same thing, concentrating on the area where the slide out and coach meet. This eliminated about 95% of the noise - the remaining sound is benign.

Hope this helps.
Lobstah
Explorer
Jul 17, 2010
Gary,
Glad you posted that. I'm having the same issue...started with passenger front, and I saw the rear bedroom "escape hatch" doing the same thing on our last trip out. I posted in the main forum but never received a response from anyone. We CAN'T be the only ones experiencing this? And there has to be a way to get in there with something...can't see replacing the whole window.

Jim
Parrotguy
Explorer
Jul 17, 2010
Re: the long slide out topper support bracket - If you read my previous post its a long story but I ended up ordering the whole assembly from Fleetwood (thank God they are still around). The part was actually shipped from Dometic - $145.

Window problem - My dual pane windows are starting to fog up between the panes. It started with the two front windows on each side ( the ones you look through to see the mirrors) but now several other windows are starting to fog. I have been putting up with this but now its getting worse. Obviously they have leaks.
Does anyone know if there is a fix for this?
bricot
Explorer
Jul 15, 2010
FrontRangeRVer wrote:

Banks is the tried and true improvement apparently.

I just don't like the premium price just be cause it has that name on it, so I will always look for equivalent or better options. The Ultrapower has worked for most, but if not for you then Banks may be your best option. Stinks you had to mess with it so long, this is the first I've heard of one not working. If you go with one of the Banks kits post your results.

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