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
Jun 03, 2012
Your fan is most likely thermostatically controlled, so likely not an indication of trouble at this point. If the converter is putting out 13.6 volts that's a good sign.
I think your next stop might be your battery control center. Not sure where it is on the 37C, mine is in my propane compartment. There are fuses and relays there that control the charging circuits. You can download a copy of the manual from the net...I don't have the link or I'd post it. I searched on the name that was on the controller.
I forget...you said your switches were both turned on, right? Mine are located in the cabinet above the door...disconnects for both chassis and house.

Jim
seatec
Explorer
Jun 03, 2012
NOw im really confused. JUst before i pulled the converter i putt he meter on the terminals and i read something like 4.6 and fluctuated rapidly. I pulled the converter put and disconnected the charding and ground wires and plugged the converter in again. Put the meter on the terminals and its reading 13.6. ??????? whats going on here? ONe thing though. The colling fan doesnt come on. DOn;t know if that has any bearing on the case or maybe the fan only comes on under load. THis si where im at. I dont want to plunk down money to get a new converter if i dont have to. Where can i find the fuse for the charging circuit? Any mor ehelpful tips maybe?
Thanks averyone.

PS. Side question. My solar panel charging light is on but obviously not doing anything. Anything i can check why?.
seatec
Explorer
Jun 01, 2012
THanks guys. i will definately check all of the above this weekend and report back. I know for sure that the converter coolng fan is not working ergo the converter isnt working unless i have a bad fan. The conoverter did have to work overtime when i had bad batteries for a while so i wouldnt be suprised if the converter went bad. I will also check all the fuses. Where can i find the fuse for the charging station?
Lobstah
Explorer
May 29, 2012
There is one other possibility.
Before you deinstall the converter, put a meter on it, or on the terminals of your battery control center. On my 36D, the converter feeds the control center, and the control center feeds the batts. I had a situation where after I replaced the converter, my house batts were charging, but not the chassis batt. Turned out that in addition to the bad converter, I had a blown fuse on the control center that controlled the relay for charging the chassis battery. There is also a fuse/relay for charging your house batteries.
If you check the output of the converter, and it's not 13.5-14.5 volts, then it's dead. If it IS good, then you've likely got a fuse problem in the control center.

Jim

p.s. Keep us posted :)
Lobstah
Explorer
May 29, 2012
Not much loss...they're thick cables. Bad batts, especially ones that won't take a charge, cause the converter to run nonstop trying to get them charged. My electric bill on my campsite that month was $148. Converter still worked, buy barely, and then gave up the ghost about 3mos later.

Jim
rolnhome
Explorer
May 29, 2012
Take the 6 (?) screws out of the front of the cabinet the washer dryer sits in. This will remove the entire front including doors and allows easier access.
seatec
Explorer
May 29, 2012
I didnt know that bad batteries could killa converter. Good to know. I can get to the converter via a side vent in the hall way. Darn tight though and i have coal shovels for hands. lol.

Thanks guys. will report back.

PS. Why the heck did they place the converter so far away from the house batteries? Isn;t there a lot of loss this way?
PaceArow
Explorer
May 29, 2012
I agree... sounds like the converter. Just had to replace mine on an 05 - 37C. Mine was under the washer/dryer. Was able to get it out from the front without removing to much stuff and lots of patience. Take a look at it and see if it is working.
Lobstah
Explorer
May 29, 2012
Definitely sounds like your converter breakers/fuse has tripped. My bad batteries killed my converter, so I feel your pain. Bought a converter from Amazon and everything has been fine since.

Jim
seatec
Explorer
May 29, 2012
My apologies for not getting back on here after posting about my power problems. Initially the issue was that i had two bad house batteries. I replaced them in the mean time and all was wel for a while. Turns out for some reason the GFI that powers the house battery chargers tripped a while ago so my house batteries wherent charging. THey are down to 3-4 volts when i press the volt button on my panel. It is so low that once again my Amp level gauge and even my ac unit panel are not coming on. I reset the gfi switch and reset all breakers but it doesnt seem that the house batteries are charging. I guess i open the panel under the washer/dryer up and see if the fuses for the charger are still good because i dont hear the familiar whine of the coolng fan. Nothing but trouble with these darn batteries.

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