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

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Paul_Turpin
Explorer
Mar 04, 2011
We are also getting ready to head east next month. Getting oil changed and this time we are getting the rear end oil changed, it's time.

Has anyone replaced the long door handle that is mounted next to the entry door, grab bar (not sure what you call it). The long plastic handle part is still good but on each end the metal mounting brakets are looking real bad.
Lobstah
Explorer
Mar 04, 2011
dkingdoe wrote:
HELLO :)

It’s been ‘quiet’ so I thought I’d “BUMP” our thread. Don’t know about y’all but I’m ready for Spring – March 20th. Hope everyone’s doing well & ready to get the MHs out on the road - I am!!

Have a ‘BLESSED’/’BEAUTIFUL’ day!!
“Life is what’s coming, not what was.”

We've been using ours all winter, although it's been parked in the same spot since Nov 1st. Our site doesn't have a sewer hookup, so every now and then I disconnect, pick up the feet, put in the slides, and back up 50' so I can use a sewer connection on the site that's behind me. I did that this past weekend, and was actually excited to be driving back and forth a grand total of 100'...LOL
Really got the juices flowing, the coaches AND mine! :)

Jim
dkingdoe
Explorer
Mar 04, 2011
HELLO :)

It’s been ‘quiet’ so I thought I’d “BUMP” our thread. Don’t know about y’all but I’m ready for Spring – March 20th. Hope everyone’s doing well & ready to get the MHs out on the road - I am!!

Have a ‘BLESSED’/’BEAUTIFUL’ day!!
“Life is what’s coming, not what was.”
Paul_Turpin
Explorer
Feb 07, 2011
It worked out very well. I found a TV mount at www.mountsandmore.com that the TV was easy to clip on and off the mount. The cabinet side was real wood (sometime hard to find) and I braced behind the mount wall(only had to remove a draw to get to the back of the wall) with a 2x4 for the brace to bolt through the cabinet wall into the 2x4.
Lobstah
Explorer
Feb 07, 2011
Paul Turpin wrote:
On my 37C I just removed the bedroom LCD TV from the cabinet and mounted it on the side of the cabinet in front of the Bedroom window. All the wiring needed is right there and when we travel I just pop the TV off the mount, lay it on the bed. My wife just love the new cabinet space where the TV had been after I put a cabinet door on the opening.

That's an interesting idea, Paul. Right now I have a new 37" tv that goes outside sometimes in the belly box, or sits on a tray table over the doghouse. I've been trying to figure out what to do with the old TVs, and the 37" only weighs about 25lbs, so it's pretty portable.
Paul_Turpin
Explorer
Feb 07, 2011
On my 37C I just removed the bedroom LCD TV from the cabinet and mounted it on the side of the cabinet in front of the Bedroom window. All the wiring needed is right there and when we travel I just pop the TV off the mount, lay it on the bed. My wife just love the new cabinet space where the TV had been after I put a cabinet door on the opening.
dkingdoe
Explorer
Jan 29, 2011
dkingdoe wrote:
Cathy Johansen wrote:
Spa by Oxygenics -- we purchased one about a year ago.
The best shower ever. Again, worth every penny. Nice Christmas gift too!

Cathy

We bought one a few weeks ago, but haven't had the chance to install it. We've heard so much about it!! Can't wait to try it!!

UPDATE: we finally installed the Oxygenics we purchased @ Camping World. And, I agree with Cathy...THE BEST SHOWER EVER - WORTH EVERY PENNY. DH says it's GREAT, even using the water pump.
sawellman
Explorer
Jan 22, 2011
If you have the power gear jacks, check your fluid level. Mine did not function correctly when low. If you have Atwood, I would have a tech look at them as they are electrical.
mtollin
Explorer
Jan 22, 2011
rolnhome wrote:
Your maybe 5+yrs out of warranty. I'd be careful with the awning you have. Too bad it was noticed sooner. Rain is the big problem because it will not dump. Good luck.

5 Year Warranty? Please let me know more! My coach just went in for the sensor/alarm problem and I'm being told 3 years, which is what they now list on the site.
I'm outside of 3, inside of 5yrs.

While there, doing the "final" brake recall. Already been in twice for temporary fix.
Paul_Turpin
Explorer
Jan 22, 2011
Also go to www.powergearus.com they have a great tech trouble shoot site.

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