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

Paul_Turpin
Explorer
Mar 07, 2011
kemdignam wrote:
I'm trying to replace the struts on a few of the basement doors and the part number that I pulled was Master Lift ML35-80. I cannot find that part sold anywhere. Has anyone replace the struts on their PA? Mine is a '06/36D model.

On a side note, I did pull out both TVs and replaced them with new flat panels. I just LOVE how they turned out!

Thanks,
Karen

Karen,

Go to www.rvpartstore.com on their home page upper right hand corner the search our store, put in ml 35-80. The luggage door struts are $13.21. I have used this parts store for years and always go there first for my Fleetwood parts. While you are there search their site, they buy up a lot of Fleetwood parts from Fleetwood at the end of a model year. On their stie go to Products,then slide over to and click on Featured and you will get about 15 pages of Fleetwood parts.

Paul
kemdignam
Explorer
Mar 07, 2011
I'm trying to replace the struts on a few of the basement doors and the part number that I pulled was Master Lift ML35-80. I cannot find that part sold anywhere. Has anyone replace the struts on their PA? Mine is a '06/36D model.

On a side note, I did pull out both TVs and replaced them with new flat panels. I just LOVE how they turned out!

Thanks,
Karen
FreshAir
Explorer
Mar 07, 2011
Lobstah wrote:
I'm still looking for the part of the door handle that locks the screen door in place. It has the little lever that latches over the edge of the screen door so the two doors travel together. I had an internal piece break off, and now I can't find a replacement.

Jim

Jim, The PN from Fleetwood is 354852, at least it was a year or so ago. Black flat plastic with 3 elongated screw holes and the lever mounted to it.
Lobstah
Explorer
Mar 06, 2011
That's the way ours came, presumably from the factory.

Another mod I'm considering on our 36D is to mount our 37" flat-panel directly under the cabinet that sits over the recliner. That's the cabinet that has our EMS mounted in it, and there is a window underneath. The widtch of the valence is 2" wider than our 37" TV. I can use a ceiling mount to go between the two lights, and use 2 clevis pins to disconnect the "pipe" from the mount and place the TV on the bed when we travel, which is where it goes now.

Jim
Rich___Cheri_
Explorer
Mar 06, 2011
When I see a PA for sale at RV dealers I always check it out for price and any mods. I recently saw a great idea. On the 04 37C there is a dead space above the refrig. Someone had popped out the thin filler piece above the refrig and put in a fold down cabinet door made of cherry using comparable hardware. This gives access to a space 35" wide by 26" deep and 5 1/2" high. The bottom of this space has a structural grid of 3/4" wood. A thin piece of luann plywood can be installed to give a smooth "floor". A number of plastic storage bins can then be used to hold all kinds of "stuff". Just need to install a positive catch to ensure stuff doesn't slide out on sharp turns.
R2Dillon
Explorer
Mar 06, 2011
On the amber lens, I just went to the local RV shop and found it in a bin. You could also search online.
Lobstah
Explorer
Mar 05, 2011
dkingdoe wrote:
Jim – I had the same ‘latch’ break. I went to our local dealer & they ordered me one from Fleetwood.

I have an issue that I need to resolve. The amber lens cover for the porch light has faded & is becoming brittle. Yes, we store our MH outside. A few years ago, when this happened, we were able to order ‘just’ the replacement lens. Now, I’m told that they are no longer available & I would have to buy the complete light fixture in order to get the lens cover.

We also have used MH all winter & the main reason we don’t winterize. We’ve made 2 trips in Nov.; 2 in Dec.; 1 in Jan.; 1 in Feb. & have one planned this month. Then, we have to put other travel plans on hold for ‘hopefully’ a very short time while DH recovers from radical prostatectomy (Prostate Cancer). It’s in the early stage & contained within the prostate. The outcome is promising!!
Keep us in your prayers!!

Thanks, I'll certainly give that route a shot!
I'm in the same situation with the lense. I had to replace the bulb a few weeks ago, and found that the lense has started to decay on the very top, right where it would be the hotest, and have the most moisture dripping on it...lol
Seems silly that we'd have to buy the fixture just to get a $.15 lense.
I took a different approach to winterizing this year. I think I posted it elsewhere, but essentially, I drained my fresh water tank, and then disconnected the pump from it. I placed a 38gal clear plastic tote like you see in wally world or lowes in the belly pan to the left of the stairs, where my pump is located. I then ran a piece of hose into the "tub", and put about 10gals of rv antifreeze in the tub. Bypassed the water heater, and then winterized as normal, opening all the taps until they flowed pink.
When that was done, I added about 10gals of water to the tote, and we continue to use it to flush the toilet with. This has the advantage of also pumping antifreeze into the black tank every time we flush, so no worries about freezing up. Each time I replenish the tote, I do it with about a 50/50 mix, and it's held up fine.

Good luck with the recovery!...medicine has made some very significant advancements in this area, and I'm glad it was discovered early!

Jim
dkingdoe
Explorer
Mar 05, 2011
Jim – I had the same ‘latch’ break. I went to our local dealer & they ordered me one from Fleetwood.

I have an issue that I need to resolve. The amber lens cover for the porch light has faded & is becoming brittle. Yes, we store our MH outside. A few years ago, when this happened, we were able to order ‘just’ the replacement lens. Now, I’m told that they are no longer available & I would have to buy the complete light fixture in order to get the lens cover.

We also have used MH all winter & the main reason we don’t winterize. We’ve made 2 trips in Nov.; 2 in Dec.; 1 in Jan.; 1 in Feb. & have one planned this month. Then, we have to put other travel plans on hold for ‘hopefully’ a very short time while DH recovers from radical prostatectomy (Prostate Cancer). It’s in the early stage & contained within the prostate. The outcome is promising!!
Keep us in your prayers!!
Lobstah
Explorer
Mar 05, 2011
I'm still looking for the part of the door handle that locks the screen door in place. It has the little lever that latches over the edge of the screen door so the two doors travel together. I had an internal piece break off, and now I can't find a replacement.

Jim
rag-ftw
Explorer
Mar 05, 2011
Paul, I think these are the guys that make the handles on our coaches.
They appear to be very friendly with good customer service.

http://www.itc-rv.com/handles.html