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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Meme_Ray
Explorer
Apr 06, 2009
I looked through our service records and we replaced our plug wires with AC Delco with life time warranty - part number 88984269 Wire Kit 2.239. You will also want to get the Workhorse air flow kit W8005026 to eliminate any future burnt plugs and wires.
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Meme&Ray wrote:
Paul Turpin wrote:
Just wondering, did you replace the plug wires? I was thinking on replacing the plugs and wires after this season and wondering what plug wires some are going with.

Rich & Cheri' wrote:
Was having misfires and rough running at high speeds and when accelerating at higher speeds. Checked spark plugs and they were very bad. Gaps were about .065 and tips were eroded. There was evidence of spark jumping to plug collar. Installed new plugs and engine now runs great. Plugs were supposed to be good for 100,000 miles but I only had 37,000 miles.

We had some discussions with Workhorse about our plugs and wires when we needed to replace them for the 3rd time even after we had replaced them once with better lifetime quality parts. Workhorse told us that Fleetwood did not allow enough room for proper airflow around the wires and plugs and that overheating was prone to occur and burn the plugs and wires prematurely. Workhorse has an air flow kit that is basically two flexible plastic 2" diameter hoses that attach to the grill area with cable ties and route additional air flow over the plugs and wires. After installation of the air flow kit in Nov 2007 we have been trouble free from misfires and burnt plugs and wires. The Workhorse part number for the kit is W8005026. Ours was installed at the dealer as a warranty repair but the installation looks simple enough for a do it yourself project.
Papa_Mel
Explorer
Apr 05, 2009
Water Heater

I own a 2004 Pace Arrow, 37C. My water heater works great with propane but doesn't do well with electric. It just keeps the water luke warm. What can I do to trouble shoot the problem? What can I look for?

Thanks,

Mel
Rich___Cheri_
Explorer
Apr 01, 2009
Paul Turpin wrote:
Saber,
I see you are towing a Malibu. I just got a 2009 Malibu and been working on getting it ready for this summer towing. How does the Malibu tow behind the P/A? I have always towed a small, lighter Saturn and the Malibu is about 900 pounds more.

I tow a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited with the 8 cylinder engine. I use the Blue Ox Aventa flat towed with the Blue Ox surge brake. The car weighs in about 4700 lbs. I don't even notice it back there. No problems at all.
Paul_Turpin
Explorer
Mar 11, 2009
Saber,
I see you are towing a Malibu. I just got a 2009 Malibu and been working on getting it ready for this summer towing. How does the Malibu tow behind the P/A? I have always towed a small, lighter Saturn and the Malibu is about 900 pounds more.
saber
Explorer
Mar 11, 2009
Yes, Camping World removed the dome (and I did not keep it or any of the parts). The new dish was installed by them but in a slightly different location. I can't remember why they used a different location, but it make good sense at the time they explained it. They sealed the old location and I have had no problems with any leaks.

As to the other topics currently on the thread: I too changed to the Taylor wires and the cooling kit when I did the Banks mod. No problems whatsoever. If fact our coach is running better than when it was new. We spent last spring/summer doing skylights, all the engine mods, gen service, etc. and it is had to find something to tinker with know. The year before, we converted the AV system to HD and installed fiber optic to thenew rear HD tv. works great.

Still holding off on swith to Alcoa wheels lookiing for a good deal which I hope results from the economic downturn. Plus we have relocated to San Antonio and things are cheaper in Texas than Florida.
Jim_Bakker
Explorer
Mar 11, 2009
Meme&Ray wrote:

We had some discussions with Workhorse about our plugs and wires when we needed to replace them for the 3rd time even after we had replaced them once with better lifetime quality parts. Workhorse told us that Fleetwood did not allow enough room for proper airflow around the wires and plugs and that overheating was prone to occur and burn the plugs and wires prematurely. Workhorse has an air flow kit that is basically two flexible plastic 2" diameter hoses that attach to the grill area with cable ties and route additional air flow over the plugs and wires. After installation of the air flow kit in Nov 2007 we have been trouble free from misfires and burnt plugs and wires. The Workhorse part number for the kit is W8005026. Ours was installed at the dealer as a warranty repair but the installation looks simple enough for a do it yourself project.

My experience has been exactly the same--several plug wire replacements under warranty followed by installation of the air-flow kit (also under warranty). No more burned plug wires since the air-flow kit was installed.
Meme_Ray
Explorer
Mar 10, 2009
Paul Turpin wrote:
Just wondering, did you replace the plug wires? I was thinking on replacing the plugs and wires after this season and wondering what plug wires some are going with.

Rich & Cheri' wrote:
Was having misfires and rough running at high speeds and when accelerating at higher speeds. Checked spark plugs and they were very bad. Gaps were about .065 and tips were eroded. There was evidence of spark jumping to plug collar. Installed new plugs and engine now runs great. Plugs were supposed to be good for 100,000 miles but I only had 37,000 miles.

We had some discussions with Workhorse about our plugs and wires when we needed to replace them for the 3rd time even after we had replaced them once with better lifetime quality parts. Workhorse told us that Fleetwood did not allow enough room for proper airflow around the wires and plugs and that overheating was prone to occur and burn the plugs and wires prematurely. Workhorse has an air flow kit that is basically two flexible plastic 2" diameter hoses that attach to the grill area with cable ties and route additional air flow over the plugs and wires. After installation of the air flow kit in Nov 2007 we have been trouble free from misfires and burnt plugs and wires. The Workhorse part number for the kit is W8005026. Ours was installed at the dealer as a warranty repair but the installation looks simple enough for a do it yourself project.
Fyr_guy
Explorer
Mar 10, 2009
Saber, How did you handle the dome issue? Did they remove the dome and replace it with the Winegard? That's what I'm hoping they'll do so it will be interesting to see if that's how they did yours. I also will be going to Camping World to have it done.
Sandy
saber
Explorer
Mar 10, 2009
Had Camping World install 5 LNB last summer and couldn't be more pleased. I don't think it has ever taken longer than about 4 minutes to erect and find the sats. A wonderful system and miles ahead of the dome we had before.
Fyr_guy
Explorer
Mar 10, 2009
I changed mine several thousand miles ago when the originals were getting cooked. I had mine changed to the Taylor High Temp wires installed when I did the Ultrapower upgrade.

Seperate question, has anyone installed the Winegard TRAV'LER 5 LNB or the Motosat HD-SL5 ?

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