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

R2Dillon
Explorer
Mar 04, 2014
Doing upgrades of the pace arrow
dkingdoe
Explorer
Mar 04, 2014
It's been a long time since any Pace Arrow owners have posted here. Where is everyone? OH, Happy New Year to everyone ... I know it's March & a little late. ;)
FreshAir
Explorer
Dec 03, 2013
I went with the Remco, 55Aquajet ARV.
Lobstah
Explorer
Dec 03, 2013
Paul Turpin wrote:
Has anyone replaced their fresh water pump? If so, what pump did you get.

I have not, but have thought about doing it just because mine seems to be very LOUD, even though it's mounted on rubber isolators.
There are tons of threads on here regarding water pumps...some good, some not so much.

Jim
Paul_Turpin
Explorer
Dec 02, 2013
Has anyone replaced their fresh water pump? If so, what pump did you get.
Paul_Turpin
Explorer
Oct 16, 2013
saber wrote:
Well, after reading about everyone's electrical problems, I am starting to have a few too. Suspect my converter is shot. Got down low with a flashlight and read the spec sticker and it says 40 amps. Seems low to me based upon what I read on this forum, the year of the coach, and what is available at Camping World---45, 55,65,75 amp. Assume there is no problem with jumping up to higher amps. Any comments on an upper practical amp limit? Any tricks to removing and replacing?

Can't say much on what size amps to get, but if your converter is on the floor under the washer/dryer like ours, if can be replace without removing the washer/dryer but it was fun. My replacing the converter turned a 20 min job into a 1 hour job just to remove the 4 screws to the floor and the three wires and the electric plug. Why would anyone with a electric design degree put any electric device under a washer/dryer. It is not if the washer leaks water the answer is when the washer leaks water all over the electric converter and other electric things under there. There is a big black plastic box with numerous electric wires going in and out that I have no idea what it is but I know it will not like water running over it.

Funny part of the replace, well not too funny to me just my wife. AS I was trying to get a good angle laying on the floor in the bathroom trying to get my big mitts under the washer, I had my legs laying behind the toilet. After a few minutes laying like this working on the converter, I got a Charlie Horse in my leg. I almost ripped that toilet apart trying to get my legs out of there.
FreshAir
Explorer
Oct 16, 2013
saber wrote:
Well, after reading about everyone's electrical problems, I am starting to have a few too. Suspect my converter is shot. Got down low with a flashlight and read the spec sticker and it says 40 amps. Seems low to me based upon what I read on this forum, the year of the coach, and what is available at Camping World---45, 55,65,75 amp. Assume there is no problem with jumping up to higher amps. Any comments on an upper practical amp limit? Any tricks to removing and replacing?

Seems low to me too. I suspect upon further investigation you'll find it to be a 65 or 75 amp converter. Probably a WFCO 8875, {75 Amp}, as they were the ones Fleetwood was using on the PA and some other models about that time. They were not that great of a converter and not even comparable to todays converter technology.

If it were me I would look at and read about Progressives Intell Power with Smart Charger 9200 series. I went with the PD9270, {70 amp}.

On my 05 PA the Progressive was very easy to swap. Basically same size, no wires to add or cut. If you know which end of a screwdriver does what, You don't need Camping World.

pat
Lobstah
Explorer
Oct 15, 2013
Ok...back to my porch light problem, which I still haven't had time to troubleshoot.
Yesterday I got home after dark, and needed to stop to disconnect my TOAD before pulling into the driveway. I hit the "utility light" switch on the dash, and that light doesn't work either.
I'm wondering if since this is a dash switch, the fuse is under the hood, and maybe the fuse controls both lights.

Jim
Lobstah
Explorer
Oct 15, 2013
PaceArow wrote:
I brought my converter from this guy... he was very helpful..
http://www.bestconverter.com/PowerMax-PM3B-75-75-Amp-3-Stage-ConverterCharger_p_414.html

I bought mine from Amazon...forget the brand, but it's the most popular...Power Industries maybe? I believe I went with an 80amp.

Only problem you MAY have is making sure that if you go to a bigger capacity, it will still fit in the space of the old one.

Jim
Lobstah
Explorer
Oct 15, 2013
AHRMA1 wrote:
Water leak in bedroom. I can't figure out how or where it's getting in. It drips off the ledge in the picture into the pan. We only have this happen when the slide is in. Anybody else have this happen?
http://s364.photobucket.com/user/speedway75/media/IMG_2255.jpg.html

Make certain that when your slide is in, it's closed up tight all the way around and the gasket is seated/sealed properly.
If the slide isn't sitting completely square, on side may not seal as well as it should. Also, the gaskets get banged up over time, so have a good look at that, especially over the top of the slide.

Jim

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