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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MrMudstud
Explorer
Sep 14, 2006
I have a 03 PA and on my doghouse it has an opening on top of approximately 18x22” attached by 3 stainless screws to service the engine. If I would ever need to remove the whole doghouse, how do you remove it? As I can detect, there are no hinges or latches around the edges of the shell. The carpet feels smooth as no lumps or high spots to indicate any mechanical gear. Did anyone ever removed theirs or can it be removed without tearing up the carpet? This is my 2nd PA, and my other one was made the same way.

I spoke to a friend who has a 02 Southwind, and he states his has latches on the edge of the doghouse that you can see. The whole cover comes off to service the engine. Any ideas...........
plodder
Explorer
Sep 14, 2006
plodder wrote:
Paul Turpin wrote:
plodder wrote:
Paul Turpin wrote:
Has anyone removed the ice maker? I never used the ice maker and would like to have more freezer room. I looked at it but was not too sure what I am getting into. Can the ice maker be removed without removing the refrig?

Paul

My ice maker worked itself loose and fell to the bottom of the freezer, so yes it can be removed without removing the refrig. You will need to close the valve on the water supply line. You can find that in the back of the refrig ... you'll need to remove the outside vent cover. Hope this helps.

Thanks, also can you remember what screws had to be removed? This is life, your ice maker just fell off and you had to have it replaced. Knowing my luck, my ice maker will fight me to the last screw before I can remove it.
Thanks

I will take a look at mine and get back to you on what screws to remove. If I recall there are only a couple, but I will check to make sure.

After looking at my ice maker tonight, there are three machine screws underneath going through a bracket into the ice maker. Removing the three machine screws will allow you to remove the ice maker ... when you pull it out there will be a wiring harness to unplug as well. Unfortunately the bracket will remain. I have not removed it, but there are ony another 2 or 3 screws holding it in.

Good luck.
plodder
Explorer
Sep 14, 2006
Paul Turpin wrote:
plodder wrote:
Paul Turpin wrote:
Has anyone removed the ice maker? I never used the ice maker and would like to have more freezer room. I looked at it but was not too sure what I am getting into. Can the ice maker be removed without removing the refrig?

Paul

My ice maker worked itself loose and fell to the bottom of the freezer, so yes it can be removed without removing the refrig. You will need to close the valve on the water supply line. You can find that in the back of the refrig ... you'll need to remove the outside vent cover. Hope this helps.

Thanks, also can you remember what screws had to be removed? This is life, your ice maker just fell off and you had to have it replaced. Knowing my luck, my ice maker will fight me to the last screw before I can remove it.
Thanks

I will take a look at mine and get back to you on what screws to remove. If I recall there are only a couple, but I will check to make sure.
Paul_Turpin
Explorer
Sep 13, 2006
This is a heads up on the Atwood hot water heater. I got back from a trip and was doing some work on the rig. I removed the plastic drain plug and a lot of stuff came out with the water, so it really needed draining. When I put the drain plug back in, it broke off leaving most of the plastic plug inside the treaded drain. It took me over an hour to get the plastic out of the drain without messing up the treads.

I went to the rv parts and they related that they see that a lot because the plastic plug is hollow and gets brittle due to the heat over time. They related the plastic plug needs to be replaced every few years.
Paul_Turpin
Explorer
Sep 13, 2006
plodder wrote:
Paul Turpin wrote:
Has anyone removed the ice maker? I never used the ice maker and would like to have more freezer room. I looked at it but was not too sure what I am getting into. Can the ice maker be removed without removing the refrig?

Paul

My ice maker worked itself loose and fell to the bottom of the freezer, so yes it can be removed without removing the refrig. You will need to close the valve on the water supply line. You can find that in the back of the refrig ... you'll need to remove the outside vent cover. Hope this helps.

Thanks, also can you remember what screws had to be removed? This is life, your ice maker just fell off and you had to have it replaced. Knowing my luck, my ice maker will fight me to the last screw before I can remove it.
Thanks
plodder
Explorer
Sep 13, 2006
Paul Turpin wrote:
Has anyone removed the ice maker? I never used the ice maker and would like to have more freezer room. I looked at it but was not too sure what I am getting into. Can the ice maker be removed without removing the refrig?

Paul

My ice maker worked itself loose and fell to the bottom of the freezer, so yes it can be removed without removing the refrig. You will need to close the valve on the water supply line. You can find that in the back of the refrig ... you'll need to remove the outside vent cover. Hope this helps.
Paul_Turpin
Explorer
Sep 12, 2006
Has anyone removed the ice maker? I never used the ice maker and would like to have more freezer room. I looked at it but was not too sure what I am getting into. Can the ice maker be removed without removing the refrig?

Paul
Parrotguy
Explorer
Sep 03, 2006
Re: Fleetwood Solar Charger

The red light lights if its charging. But more to the point its only 5 watts which is next to nothing. It wouldn't pay to have it repaired by someone other than yourself. If you want measurable solar charging you will have to add a panel to the roof. I put up a 100 Watt panel - it works great but they are not cheap.
MrMudstud
Explorer
Sep 03, 2006
Cathy Johansen wrote:
SOLAR CHARGING SYSTEM - NEEED SOME HELP I own a 2004 Pace Arrow, 37C, and it has a solar charging system mounted to the forward AC. I bought the motor home used. My question is how do I know if the solar charge is working? The little red indicator light inside the coach does not light up at all. Can I put a meter across the wires? Mel

Yes, check to see if any current is coming from the solar panel, your light may be burnt or a bad connection. But, other owners had to replace there panel only after a few years.
Cathy_Johansen
Explorer
Sep 03, 2006
SOLAR CHARGING SYSTEM - NEEED SOME HELP

I own a 2004 Pace Arrow, 37C, and it has a solar charging system mounted to the forward AC. I bought the motor home used. My question is how do I know if the solar charge is working? The little red indicator light inside the coach does not light up at all. Can I put a meter across the wires?

Mel

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