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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Parrotguy
Explorer
Jul 19, 2009
Pat, What does the sensor you mention look like? Do you remove the shield to get at it?
Gary
FreshAir
Explorer
Jul 19, 2009
Jim, I have an 05 PA 36B. I had the persistent problem of flame out and restarts with mine. With door open it worked fine. I adjusted inside vent covers, shields and everything else I could think of and was considering modifying the door vents. I would sit in front of it with a Brew and stare at it as I didn't know what else to do? The last time while staring at it I reached in with a screwdriver and repostioned, pushed, the sensor into the flame a tiny bit. I think I also scraped and cleaned the sensor tip with the screwdriver at the same time. At that time, it was the only thing I did and I have not had any problem with it since, more than a year. ??
I would not modify your door. My .02 worth. Hope your as lucky.
Pat
Jim_Bakker
Explorer
Jul 18, 2009
FreshAir wrote:
What fixed my on going problem was moving the heat sensor to what I thought was a more direct inline position with the flame. It looked OK but I moved it anyway as I had tried most everything I could think of. Dealer was of no help. Good luck to you.
Pat

Has anyone modified the door so more air gets inside? Whenever I've had this problem opening the door solved the problem. Once the flame was established I could close the door without further problem.
FreshAir
Explorer
Jul 18, 2009
What fixed my on going problem was moving the heat sensor to what I thought was a more direct inline position with the flame. It looked OK but I moved it anyway as I had tried most everything I could think of. Dealer was of no help. Good luck to you.
Pat
FreshAir
Explorer
Jul 18, 2009
Parrotguy wrote:
Water Heater won't stay on

I wrote Atwood the following concerning my water heater
I have an Atwood 10 gallon water heater model GC10 spark ignition, Literature number 93755 which was OEM in my 2005 Fleetwood Pace Arrow 36D. I have had problems for years where the unit shuts itself down and has to keep re-starting over and over again. It stays on for about 5-15 seconds and then shuts down and re-starts. I read in Motorhome magazine that these models shut down due to an overly sensitive thermal cut off and so I replaced that part. It helped for a while but now it has gotten worse. Can you recommend a solution?
Here's Chantels reply
Thank you for visiting the Atwood website. I would recommend that you change the spark probe. I don't think it has anything to do with your thermal cut off.

Just a Thought, based on experience. Open your hot water heater door and leave it open and see if it still shuts off as before. If it works better you may have an air flow/exhaust problen or flame sensing problem. Try it and let us know. If you haven't already done that it's worth a try.
Pat

I thinks she's wrong, as opening the door reduces the problem (heat). Anyone solve this problem?
Gary
Parrotguy
Explorer
Jul 18, 2009
Water Heater won't stay on

I wrote Atwood the following concerning my water heater
I have an Atwood 10 gallon water heater model GC10 spark ignition, Literature number 93755 which was OEM in my 2005 Fleetwood Pace Arrow 36D. I have had problems for years where the unit shuts itself down and has to keep re-starting over and over again. It stays on for about 5-15 seconds and then shuts down and re-starts. I read in Motorhome magazine that these models shut down due to an overly sensitive thermal cut off and so I replaced that part. It helped for a while but now it has gotten worse. Can you recommend a solution?
Here's Chantels reply
Thank you for visiting the Atwood website. I would recommend that you change the spark probe. I don't think it has anything to do with your thermal cut off.

I thinks she's wrong, as opening the door reduces the problem (heat). Anyone solve this problem?
Gary
bricot
Explorer
Jul 13, 2009
Fyr guy wrote:
On the 37C we have 2 arms to control the living room slide. The bolts attach the square tubular metal bar to the motor mounted in the middle and turns to push in/out the slide. In visiting the powergearus.com site, it no longer has schematics to show the part number.

Exactly the metal drive bar bolts to the connector on the gear mechanism, which has a cotter pin release in case you need to manually pull the slide in. I've got the local place looking for part numbers and to see if the bars are universal between my two larger slides. Each side of the drive bar has an inner and outer piece that slide in/out to create the correct length.
Fyr_guy
Explorer
Jul 13, 2009
On the 37C we have 2 arms to control the living room slide. The bolts attach the square tubular metal bar to the motor mounted in the middle and turns to push in/out the slide. In visiting the powergearus.com site, it no longer has schematics to show the part number.
Parrotguy
Explorer
Jul 12, 2009
Slide out cotter pin/bolt failure
I went out and looked at my slide out mechanism and now I'm thinking my unit is different from those of you who had this problem.
My 36D, with the 23 foot slide, has two power beams, one near each end, with gear teeth on one side. Not at all like the descriptions I read relating to the failed bolt/ cotter pin issue.

Is it correct to assume you guys were talking about the 12' slide which has just one power beam, and not the 36D full wall slide?

Gary
Parrotguy
Explorer
Jul 12, 2009
Cotter Pin/ bolt problem on slideout.

You guys spooked me when I read about this issue so I want to order some spare parts in case it happens to me.

Do I order the bolts and the cotter pins?
Anyone note the part numbers?
On the Power Gear site what product do I navigate to?

Thanks for you help!
Gary

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