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

rolnhome
Explorer
Jun 05, 2012
Paul have repaired. Should be an easy job any body shop. Just need to rebuild/reinforce with some fiberglass .... simple job.
JimGo
Explorer
Jun 05, 2012
Buy a replacement from a wrecker? Sounds like a lot of work :)
Paul_Turpin
Explorer
Jun 05, 2012
I might have to go on a diet. I stepped on the corner of my dog house and cracked the corner of the fiberglass. Now you can not even step on it. Has anyone seen or made a cover that fit over the doghouse??? I could make one out of wood but I want it to look nice.
seatec
Explorer
Jun 04, 2012
rolnhome wrote:
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.

THanks for this tip. It saved me from a lot of knuckle busting.
seatec
Explorer
Jun 04, 2012
Thanks Lobstah. I also found that one and sae it hard great reviews. I'll hold off pulling the trigger until PaceArrow has give me his model and then ill do a comparison.
Lobstah
Explorer
Jun 04, 2012
I bought this replacement from Amazon:

Progressive Dynamics PD9270V Inteli-Power 9200 Series 70 Amp Converter/Charger with Built-in Charge Wizard

$180. There were cheaper ones, but this got the best reviews, and it's worked flawlessly since installation. It fit in the same space my old one came out of, which was a plus.

Jim
PaceArow
Explorer
Jun 04, 2012
Sounds identical to the problem I had about 2 months ago. When I get home this evening I will get you the info on the replacement.
seatec
Explorer
Jun 04, 2012
Pace arrow, THe funny thing is that if i have the converter plugged in but not connected ot the leads to go to the battery/Panel it seems like it has 13.4 V but as soon as i connect the charging leads the voltage drops to 4.5 or something
Which converter did you get as a recplacement.
PaceArow
Explorer
Jun 04, 2012
I had the exact scenario, no fan, very little output, but is did jump around a little. Had to replace the unit. When I called to buy the new one the guy sold me a different brand. He said the one the that was in the RV had the highest failure rate in the industry. If it is plugged into a working outlet and is not generating the 13.6 (or whatever the number is supposed to be) the unit is bad. I purchased mine on ebay for about $125.00 and all systems are working.
Lobstah
Explorer
Jun 04, 2012
Then it sounds like you need a new converter. I was just trying to eliminate as many other things as possible. Go from the converter straight to the batteries, that eliminates the battery control center, AND tests the converter under load.
If you buy a converter from Amazon, they have an excellent return policy, if it turns out to be something else.

Jim

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