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
Mar 31, 2015
Jim Bakker wrote:
Has anyone replaced the under-cabinet halogen bulbs with LEDs? Did you have to remove the reflector? If so, how? My reflector is a bulky piece of pot metal so the tabs that clip into the plastic housing cannot be flexed. If you have been able to remove this type of reflector, please tell me how to do it. Thanks!

Jim, I replaced all my indoor halogens with LEDs. The replacements do protrude a bit so the reflector will not seat flush against the wood but for me the trade off was acceptable. I just left the existing reflector in place. Hope this helps.
Jim_Bakker
Explorer
Mar 31, 2015
Has anyone replaced the under-cabinet halogen bulbs with LEDs? Did you have to remove the reflector? If so, how? My reflector is a bulky piece of pot metal so the tabs that clip into the plastic housing cannot be flexed. If you have been able to remove this type of reflector, please tell me how to do it. Thanks!
Jim_Bakker
Explorer
Oct 02, 2014
Subject: where can I get this part?

The cover on the Battery Control Center under the hood of my 2004 PA is held with a couple of lever-type clips. I've lost one. Does anyone know where I can purchase a replacement? I've been unable to reach RV Custom Parts (maker of the BCC).
MrMudstud
Explorer
Jul 07, 2014
Paul Turpin wrote:
UPDATE

richardc4 wrote:
I have a 35g, the bedroom would come in fine. When we went to extend the slide out it would start and stop or more like it would hit a snag and go again. I took it to CW and the slide was ok, it was the topper, it had become bent some how. New topper took care of problem.
I will admit I thought they were BS ing me. Not so.

Thanks, I checked the sideout topper and found that it WAS the topper. The arm was loose that the anti-billow arm was connected to and as the slideout was going out the anti-billow arm was hitting the topper bar. I fixed the topper arm and all is good. Thanks for that info it saved me a lot of time getting into the slideout gears and motor looking for the problem.

Mine did the same a few years ago, and since then I always check both my anti-billow arms occasional to be sure it doesn't happened again. With time the topper will stretch and the angle of the arm will change and my hit again. Just something to keep an eye on when making a walk around the coach. Glad it was a simple fix for you.
Paul_Turpin
Explorer
May 18, 2014
UPDATE

richardc4 wrote:
I have a 35g, the bedroom would come in fine. When we went to
extend the slide out it would start and stop or more like it would hit a snag and go again. I took it to CW and the slide was ok, it was the topper, it had become bent some how. New topper took care of problem.
I will admit I thought they were BS ing me. Not so.

Thanks, I checked the sideout topper and found that it WAS the topper. The arm was loose that the anti-billow arm was connected to and as the slideout was going out the anti-billow arm was hitting the topper bar. I fixed the topper arm and all is good. Thanks for that info it saved me a lot of time getting into the slideout gears and motor looking for the problem.
dcbrewer
Explorer
May 13, 2014
I have a Pace 36D, both of the disconnect switches quit working. the ones for the house and coach batteries, they will not cut off power, and they do not click when switched. is there one fuse for both???
Thanks H.B.
Paul_Turpin
Explorer
May 13, 2014
richardc4 wrote:
I have a 35g, the bedroom would come in fine. When we went to
extend the slide out it would start and stop or more like it would hit a snag and go again. I took it to CW and the slide was ok, it was the topper, it had become bent some how. New topper took care of problem.
I will admit I thought they were BS ing me. Not so.

Good tip, I will check that tomorrow
richardc4
Explorer
May 12, 2014
I have a 35g, the bedroom would come in fine. When we went to
extend the slide out it would start and stop or more like it would hit a snag and go again. I took it to CW and the slide was ok, it was the topper, it had become bent some how. New topper took care of problem.
I will admit I thought they were BS ing me. Not so.
Paul_Turpin
Explorer
May 12, 2014
FreshAir wrote:
I have the 2005 36B. I lift the bottom end of the bed, pivots up to access storage, then remove all my junk, I then lift up the end of the thin slab of plywood that my stuff was sitting on, I don't remove it. I now have access to the motor and slide assembly. I don'tneed to remove any carpet Hopefully a lube job will fix it.

Pat

Thanks , I will get to it tomorrow.

Paul
FreshAir
Explorer
May 11, 2014
I have the 2005 36B. I lift the bottom end of the bed, pivots up to access storage, then remove all my junk, I then lift up the end of the thin slab of plywood that my stuff was sitting on, I don't remove it. I now have access to the motor and slide assembly. I don'tneed to remove any carpet Hopefully a lube job will fix it.

Pat