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 11, 2012
Seatec,
I think the inline ones that plug into the pedestal range from $100-$300.

For the batts, 6V are better generally if you're dry camping. But certainly not required. 12V are not usually "true" deep cycle. That being said, tons use them with no issues. 6V are wired in series, 12V are in parallel.

Also, you can usually buy the 6V batts at Sam's club or Costco for about $75/ea.

Jim
seatec
Explorer
Jun 11, 2012
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seatec
Explorer
Jun 11, 2012
Lobstah wrote:
So far it's impacted 4 units. One brand new Winnie had 2 VCRs go up in smoke, not sure what else yet.

I put up a separate post about the ordeal. Took out my A/V receiver too.

Not fun.

Jim

Man, I am sorry to hear that. Are there surge protectors for this kind of event? I think they are pricey though, right?
seatec
Explorer
Jun 11, 2012
PS. What would it take to go 12v instead of the 6v batteries. Is it even advisable?
Lobstah
Explorer
Jun 11, 2012
So far it's impacted 4 units. One brand new Winnie had 2 VCRs go up in smoke, not sure what else yet.

I put up a separate post about the ordeal. Took out my A/V receiver too.

Not fun.

Jim
seatec
Explorer
Jun 11, 2012
Holy crap. Are you serious.
Lobstah
Explorer
Jun 11, 2012
Yup...that blows.

Yesterday a guy plugged into the other outlet on the power post I'm plugged into. Somehow managed to get 230V onto the line...took out my microwave and coffee maker.

One of these days my "todo" mh list will be clean.

Jim
seatec
Explorer
Jun 11, 2012
yeah but i just spent 200 on those batteries not 6 months ago. bummer.
Lobstah
Explorer
Jun 10, 2012
Yes, a bad converter can overcharge batts. Only time I saw bulging was when mine froze, which is what took out my converter.
At this point, the converter is new, and the batts are obviously bad now. Are they 6 or 12V? either way, I'd replace batts and hopefully you're all set, as long as the battery control center is working properly.

Jim
seatec
Explorer
Jun 10, 2012
i used to rap the monitor but after a while that didnt do it anymore.

To get back to my battery problem. GOt my converter in yesterday. Everything looked fine. I had output 13.7v and my panels all worked great. It looked like it was charging the batteries but when i check this monring and unplugged the coach. the lighst would flicker fo a sec and then go out. So, i open the battery compartement and both my nearly new batteries are bulging on the top. Can it be that a bacd converter can ruin your batteries?

Guess ill have to dump more money into it. It just never ends.

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