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

Fyr_guy
Explorer
Jun 07, 2012
R2Dillon wrote:
My camera was doing the same thing and I found a good rap on the monitor would fix the loose connection

Try spreading the pins on the connection, worked for me.
R2Dillon
Explorer
Jun 07, 2012
My camera was doing the same thing and I found a good rap on the monitor would fix the loose connection
seatec
Explorer
Jun 07, 2012
ON another note. I tore my dashboard appart to get the archaic backup monitor out. Also pulled the camera from the back out fo the hole. Donot really know how to test if either is working properly beccause the cable they used is si proprietary that you cant hook anything up to either camera or monitor. What happend was that at first the picture stared fading out as if the sunlight was overwhelming the camera but as time wnt on it got progressively worse. Now it will just show a brigth screen regardless of what mode i havw the monitor switched too. I was scouting aroud for a replacement monitor and camera and maybe even a side view Camera but was shocked when i saw the prices.
seatec
Explorer
Jun 07, 2012
Ok ordered the converter and it's on the way. Will let you guys kow when it arrives and how it pans out. Thanks again for all your help.
FreshAir
Explorer
Jun 05, 2012
seatec wrote:
THanks PAceArrow. THats the 55amp one. I have a 75 amp one so i'd have to get the 9875. thanks for all the input guys.

Why do you think you have to have the 75 amp one? I had the same converter you had, a WFCO 75 amp wasn't it? I replaced mine with the Progressive Dynamics 9270 amp. I'm sure a 55 would have been more than I'd ever need. Figure if you turned on every 12volt thing in your motorhome plus charging some batteries that happen to be low and running a decent sized inverter I think off hand, you'ld be hard pressed to require more than 55amps worst case scenario. I might be missing something but this was my quick estimate when I selected the PD70. As I recall there was a big jump in physical size and cost when going above the PD70 with Progressive Dynamics.

Pace Arrow just put the big ones in there because that's what they do. If your Pace is equipped standard as my 36 ft is, you'll never need a 70 or 75 amp. But,I could be wrong!
Pat
Lobstah
Explorer
Jun 05, 2012
Don't have a washer/dryer. But amazon gives the dimensions...

Jim
seatec
Explorer
Jun 05, 2012
Lobstah wrote:
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

Did this one fit where the old one sat? Undeneath the washer dryer?
seatec
Explorer
Jun 05, 2012
THanks PAceArrow. THats the 55amp one. I have a 75 amp one so i'd have to get the 9875. thanks for all the input guys.
dcbrewer
Explorer
Jun 05, 2012
I replaced mine with the 90 amp Boondocker, seems to do good. No more lights going bright and dim.
PaceArow
Explorer
Jun 05, 2012
http://www.bestconverter.com/9800-Series-_c_62.html

I brought the 9855

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