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

bricot
Explorer
Sep 12, 2011
Deputy Chief P.O. wrote:
We have a 2003 Pace Arrow 36B Chevy and it does not appear to have a spare tire (just purchased the rig last June). We have AAA, Good Sams and Coachnet roadside service, (I know, overkill, but had an incident a couple of years ago where AAA did not respond to change a tire on our other rig and Good Sam came to our rescue). If we had a flat, would our road side service be able to provide us with a tire? Where do others with our same rig store their spare? I know this seems like a stupid question, but my husband and I are technical tards.

I think storage (where to put it) and the size/weight make it more than most people can/want to handle. I seem to recall that there were a few that figured out a place to store one, but most will rely on a road side assistance/tire shop to come out and replace.
Deputy_Chief_P_
Explorer
Sep 12, 2011
We have a 2003 Pace Arrow 36B Chevy and it does not appear to have a spare tire (just purchased the rig last June). We have AAA, Good Sams and Coachnet roadside service, (I know, overkill, but had an incident a couple of years ago where AAA did not respond to change a tire on our other rig and Good Sam came to our rescue). If we had a flat, would our road side service be able to provide us with a tire? Where do others with our same rig store their spare? I know this seems like a stupid question, but my husband and I are technical tards.
Paul_Turpin
Explorer
Sep 12, 2011
This year I am going to store my PA in cold country. I am going to have a RV Shop to winterize my PA. My question is there anything extra I can do to help getting the PA through the cold winter in Ohio. It will be out in the open with no electric so I was thinking about a RV cover, is a cover needed to keep snow off the top? What about gas treatment?
bricot
Explorer
Sep 09, 2011
Fyr guy wrote:
Here's the pics from my recent project to replace the faded and cracking vinyl graphics and lettering on my coach. I uploaded them ass backwards so the begining is at the end. Remember, I went with the original design and colors so nothing new there. Trust me when I say that the vinyl looked like******6 years later and now the rig looks like new again. The pics of the front end cap don't come out as good as it looks as the sun was not out high enough to see well. It sparkles like glass. No more streaks on the windshield and hopefully easier to clean the bugs off. Enjoy!
Graphics link

Turned out great! If I was going to keep ours I'd do this too ! Enjoy.
Deputy_Chief_P_
Explorer
Sep 09, 2011
Fyr guy wrote:
Here's the pics from my recent project to replace the faded and cracking vinyl graphics and lettering on my coach. I uploaded them ass backwards so the begining is at the end. Remember, I went with the original design and colors so nothing new there. Trust me when I say that the vinyl looked like******6 years later and now the rig looks like new again. The pics of the front end cap don't come out as good as it looks as the sun was not out high enough to see well. It sparkles like glass. No more streaks on the windshield and hopefully easier to clean the bugs off. Enjoy!
Graphics link

Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!
kemdignam
Explorer
Sep 09, 2011
Nice job! It looks brand new!
Fyr_guy
Explorer
Sep 09, 2011
Here's the pics from my recent project to replace the faded and cracking vinyl graphics and lettering on my coach. I uploaded them ass backwards so the begining is at the end. Remember, I went with the original design and colors so nothing new there. Trust me when I say that the vinyl looked like******6 years later and now the rig looks like new again. The pics of the front end cap don't come out as good as it looks as the sun was not out high enough to see well. It sparkles like glass. No more streaks on the windshield and hopefully easier to clean the bugs off. Enjoy!
Graphics link
Paul_Turpin
Explorer
Aug 29, 2011
tom3249 wrote:
I have a 2004 Pace Arrow,Model 36B. My drivers side power window just decided to quit working. I've tried looking for a fuse, but can't find one. Any help?????????????

The fuse should be in the fuse box under the dash or the box under the hood. My window stopped, I checked all fuses (dont remember finding one marked power window), I have a fuse tester and it is faster to check each fuse without looking or removing each fuse to test.

I opened up the door and tested electic going to the window motor but the motor was bad. Did not see any in line fuse inside the door. One day I will look for a new window motor.
tom3249
Explorer
Aug 26, 2011
I have a 2004 Pace Arrow,Model 36B. My drivers side power window just decided to quit working. I've tried looking for a fuse, but can't find one. Any help?????????????
bricot
Explorer
Aug 24, 2011
Fyr guy wrote:
bricot, thats why we're taking this plunge. We will run the wheels off this rig so we want to keep it looking as nice as possible. We have maintained it pretty darn good but exterior graphics are totally out of our control. This paint job should go a long way towards that goal.

Make sure you post, or send me pics. Love to see what you pick and how it turns out.