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

Lobstah
Explorer
Nov 11, 2011
Can you give a few more details around what you mean by "intermittent"? Do your lights go off completely, then back on?...or do they just dim a bit?

Jim
R2Dillon
Explorer
Nov 11, 2011
Everyone talks about bad grounds. I have intermittent inside lights. Where are the grounds on a 2004 37C pace arrow?
Fyr_guy
Explorer
Nov 06, 2011
MrMudstud wrote:
I am looking for a baggage latch for my RV. Is this the right one that will fit ours? Fleetwood Style #E525 Also, what length and pounds of compression do we need for our luggage door struts. Is it the same for the large and small doors or different compression for each.

Thanks in Advance...........

MrMudstud, most of thr owners here have the newer Pace Arrow that has a different latch system. Maybe someone familiar to your system can help?
MrMudstud
Explorer
Nov 06, 2011
I am looking for a baggage latch for my RV. Is this the right one that will fit ours? Fleetwood Style #E525 Also, what length and pounds of compression do we need for our luggage door struts. Is it the same for the large and small doors or different compression for each.

Thanks in Advance...........

Update....I received the Fleetwood Latch #E525, and it is the correct replacement. For the door baggage struts, mine came with 15" length and 70 lbs. pressure. I would recommend 90 lbs. struts for the large doors on the driver’s side slide, for future reference.
Dennis37
Explorer
Sep 26, 2011
We have a 2004 37C. I installed lamate flooring. Not a hard job if you are a bit handy. The living room slide does mark the floor where it rest on it while in. We use a runner to cover the mark. This slide starts in at floor level so the flooring cannot be placed at the very edge of the slide. I removed the couch and dinnet so I could add runner material to cover the gap that allows the slide to start comming in.
Paul_Turpin
Explorer
Sep 26, 2011
hammer01 wrote:
I have a 2004 pace arrow and we love it, that being said has anyone installed or attempted to install hard wood floors in a similar coach? is it a do it yourself project or better to pay a professional?

Let us know how the new floor works out and how you did it.
hammer01
Explorer
Sep 14, 2011
I have a 2004 pace arrow and we love it, that being said has anyone installed or attempted to install hard wood floors in a similar coach? is it a do it yourself project or better to pay a professional?
Rich___Cheri_
Explorer
Sep 13, 2011
Had 2 problems on my latest trip. Had to spend the night on the road due to being displaced by hurricane Irene. When I started the generator it was very rough and then quit. Found a mouse nest in the generator and one of the plug wires had been gnawed on exposing the carbon fiber core. Removed nest and taped wire. Generator ran OK, but I had the wire replaced when I got home. Required dropping the genset and new wiring harness, about $200. Also my dash AC unit quit, clutch on compressor disintegrated. After discussions with several trusted mechanics I was convinced to replace the AC compressor with a new unit rather than just try to rebuild the clutch. Their experience has been bad with rebuilds. Especially important since getting to the unit is a bit of a nightmare. Seats and large doghouse hump had to come out as well as sections of the under dash. Work was done well and everything fine now. Considering the cost of parts, (AC compressor, serpentine belt, expansion valve, freon, new battery, genset wiring harness, and incidentals), and the extensive labor; the bill was very reasonable, approx. $1500 which includes the $200 for the genset. If you're ever in the Roanoke, Va. area and need service; I can recommend Tony's RV in Salem, Va.
Rich___Cheri_
Explorer
Sep 13, 2011
My motorhome insurer covers road service and provides reference to a local tire service that can provide atire and install it using a mobile unit. I have Progressive insurance.
Jim_Bakker
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've been lucky enough to avoid the need to verify this, but I've asked my road service provider and have been assured that whoever they dispatch would be able to provide a tire (at my expense, of course).