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

FreshAir
Explorer
Oct 26, 2012
Lobstah, I just noticed You have the 36D. Still should be very similar. Good luck.
Pat
Lobstah
Explorer
Oct 26, 2012
So THAT'S what that is!... ;) Knew it had to be something high-current, due to size of the cables, but never bothered to figure out where they went.

Thanks for the info!

Jim
FreshAir
Explorer
Oct 26, 2012
Lobstah wrote:
<-- raising hand.

I don't know where mine is located. I supposed I could climb underneath and chase wires...

Jim

I'm sure it'e the same location as mine. Open up the front hood and standing looking at the radiator it will be to your right, driver side. There will be a large pannel about 10"x10". Now attached to the right,driver side, side of that pannnel is another box about 3" wide by 12" high with 4 screws on the cover and a cluge of large cables comming in the bottom. Slide Relay Ctl. box

Pat
Lobstah
Explorer
Oct 26, 2012
<-- raising hand.

I don't know where mine is located. I supposed I could climb underneath and chase wires...

Jim
FreshAir
Explorer
Oct 26, 2012
I have a 2005 36B and have on occasion my main slide would not go out or come in. In my case it was the ctl. relay for that slide. I could tap on it and it would work. Reseated it a few times and no more problems.

If all three of your slides are not working then I suspect your not getting voltage thru the Slide controller box. You have a relay for each slide. If you have a meter, that's the first thing I would check. Should be pretty straight forward as I recall there is a good diagram on inside of the box cover.

Let us know if you don't know where the control box is located.

Pat

ps; you know, if the park brake is not on, the slides won't work. Just a thought as I have forgot about it before.
Lobstah
Explorer
Oct 26, 2012
Great to hear from you folks, sounds like you've been having a great time, at least until now.
Let us know what the outcome is. Definitely sounds like a fuse issue.
Not familiar with the 36B...but I'm assuming it has the long wall slide on the driver's side.
Is the problem with both slides, or just one? On our 36D, they are two separate circuits. The bedroom slide goes through an interlock sensor circuit that checks the parking brake. Not so with the wall slide.

Jim
dkingdoe
Explorer
Oct 26, 2012
First of all == to Meme & Ray == congratulations on your new rig. What are you upgrading to? Enjoy your new home & come back & let us know how you're doing.

YES, it's me!! LOL!! We've been MIA for a longtime. Lot has been happening. The last thing that happened is we became 1st time grandparents in August & we stayed in Tulsa for 2 1/2 months. Before that DH retired the first of April & we've been traveling to see family. We decided that the 1st year of retirement was going to be spent visiting families that live in Texas, Kansas, Kentucky, and Arkansas & there's been 5 'new' babies born since Sept. of 2011.

I've been lurking & reading everyone's posts. We've not had too much happen to our Pace but what has happened came with a hefty $$$. Had to replace the cooling unit in the fridge last spring. << :M grrr!!>>

And, as of today we are sitting at Tom Sawyer RV Park in West Memphis, AR & can't get the slides out. When we first arrived yesterday afternoon the rear camera monitor went out, then the electric sun shade quit working & then once we got setup the slides wouldn't come out. We're thinking & "hoping" it just a blown fuse somewhere. Got a RV repairman coming out today to look. I'll report back with the verdict.

~~ Anyone have this problem?

Until then, have a good day!
Paul_Turpin
Explorer
Oct 18, 2012
Enjoy your new rig.

Paul

Meme&Ray wrote:
Just wanted to say bye to everyone. We are trading in our Pace Arrow next weekend and upgrading to diesel. It's been very helpful being a part of this forum since 2004. Glad we could all help each other.

Happy Camping,

Meme & Ray
Lobstah
Explorer
Oct 16, 2012
Good luck, folks!...enjoy your new (to you at least) rig :)
We've talked about it for years, but just can't justify the cost diff yet :)

Jim
Meme_Ray
Explorer
Oct 16, 2012
Just wanted to say bye to everyone. We are trading in our Pace Arrow next weekend and upgrading to diesel. It's been very helpful being a part of this forum since 2004. Glad we could all help each other.

Happy Camping,

Meme & Ray

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