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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Fyr_guy
Explorer
Jun 02, 2009
Jim Bakker wrote:
bricot wrote:

Had a bolt shear off of one of our big slides last weekend when trying to pull it in.

What happened to indicate a problem? Were you able to retract the slide or did it get stuck in an extended position? Inquiring minds want to know all the details!

On mine, I noticed the living room was not coming in evenly, went outside to take a look under the slide, noticed the broken pin on the ground. I actually was able to turn the long metal bar by hand to return the slide to the out position. I then came inside to do the research on Power Gears site and it explained how to "Unlock" and unplug the motor from the bar in order to replace the shear pin. Hope this helps.
Fyr_guy
Explorer
Jun 02, 2009
FreshAir wrote:
Fyr guy wrote:
I had the same issue with the slide. I'll call the bolts shear pins as I believe they were designed to break before any further damage can occur. I was at home when this happened and I fixed it temporarily as Bricot did and then ordered the parts through Power Gear. I also ordered extras just in case.

I think that over time they just give up after years of not quite level operation putting extra strain on the bar. I was surprised that it was a pretty easy fix, even for me.

Fyr or Bricot, when one calls Power Gear for a shear bolt how do you refference or describe the bolt you need? I think a spare might be the way to go.
Pat

While doing thr research on PG site I actually found the part # in the schematics and ordered it that way, sorry I don't have the number.
Jim_Bakker
Explorer
Jun 02, 2009
bricot wrote:

Had a bolt shear off of one of our big slides last weekend when trying to pull it in.

What happened to indicate a problem? Were you able to retract the slide or did it get stuck in an extended position? Inquiring minds want to know all the details!
FreshAir
Explorer
Jun 01, 2009
Fyr guy wrote:
I had the same issue with the slide. I'll call the bolts shear pins as I believe they were designed to break before any further damage can occur. I was at home when this happened and I fixed it temporarily as Bricot did and then ordered the parts through Power Gear. I also ordered extras just in case.

I think that over time they just give up after years of not quite level operation putting extra strain on the bar. I was surprised that it was a pretty easy fix, even for me.

Fyr or Bricot, when one calls Power Gear for a shear bolt how do you refference or describe the bolt you need? I think a spare might be the way to go.
Pat
Fyr_guy
Explorer
Jun 01, 2009
I had the same issue with the slide. I'll call the bolts shear pins as I believe they were designed to break before any further damage can occur. I was at home when this happened and I fixed it temporarily as Bricot did and then ordered the parts through Power Gear. I also ordered extras just in case.

I think that over time they just give up after years of not quite level operation putting extra strain on the bar. I was surprised that it was a pretty easy fix, even for me.
FreshAir
Explorer
Jun 01, 2009
bricot wrote:
Got the pre-recall letter in the mail.

Had a bolt shear off of one of our big slides last weekend when trying to pull it in. Fortunately I had tools and found an autoparts store that had some grade 8 bolts that fit.

May see how much the new drive bar is since the holes were a little mis-shaped after that.

I suppose I should try and think of a parts list and get them now before their Chapter 11 status gets worse... Dang it, I really liked this coach and was looking forward to a new one...if hey ever incorporated bunks...

Any thoughts as to what caused it to shear other than just normal fatigue?
Pat
bricot
Explorer
Jun 01, 2009
Got the pre-recall letter in the mail.

Had a bolt shear off of one of our big slides last weekend when trying to pull it in. Fortunately I had tools and found an autoparts store that had some grade 8 bolts that fit.

May see how much the new drive bar is since the holes were a little mis-shaped after that.

I suppose I should try and think of a parts list and get them now before their Chapter 11 status gets worse... Dang it, I really liked this coach and was looking forward to a new one...if hey ever incorporated bunks...
hammer01
Explorer
May 29, 2009
I am sure that most of you know that you can call fleetwood owner services and ask for the parts department. if you give them your serial number or F.I.N.(fleetwood identification number) they can tell you anything about your M/H. i called the other day about a torn window shade and they told me what color and style shade i had and i purchased one from them. it came in and i installed it, looks perfect. owner services phone number is 800-322-8216.
hammer01
Explorer
May 29, 2009
I have a 2004 pace arrow, we purchased it new in 2004 and so far we have put 28,000 miles on it. we tow a 2008 full size a gmc truck. i think that it would be nice to have an active pace arrow group. from reading the various post, i have a good idea why my mh rides like a tank. contact me anytime. Jeff
rolnhome
Explorer
May 29, 2009
Any one going to the Fleetwood rally june 27th in Gillette,Wy?

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