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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wa0mqe
Explorer
Nov 08, 2006
If you use the AC Delco it's part # PF1218, which you can get at most Auto Supply stores.
Fyr_guy
Explorer
Nov 08, 2006
I remember someone previously posted about extending the struts on the basement doors to enable one to open the doors higher, rather than go through all the pages of this thread I thought I'd throw this out to the group, anyone remember?
Papa_Mel
Explorer
Nov 08, 2006
Oil Filter Information:
What is the recommended oil filter for my 2001, Pace Arrow, 37C? I have the 8.1 engine.

Mel
FreshAir
Explorer
Nov 07, 2006
bricot wrote:
Anyone had problems with leaks after having their awning replaced?

bricot, are you talking about the awning you had replaced on your kitchen slide out? I haven't had any problem with my replacement but have not been in any heavy rains since. I don't see how that could cause water where your having the leaks??? Wierd. Keep us updated.
Thanks,
Pat
bricot
Explorer
Nov 07, 2006
Anyone had problems with leaks after having their awning replaced? I had a leak test done earlier in the summer which they reported not finding anything. Took it out this last weekend and we had some pretty big leaks around the skylite between the door and kitchen, the light by the skylite and a couple of the a/c vents in the roof in the same area. Haven't had this problem before in the nasty rain, trying to figure out what may have changed.

I'll take it in monday for another test, if they don't find anything I will have them re-caulk everything on the roof...
seatec
Explorer
Nov 06, 2006
Thats good news Dillon thanx. i think i might just spring for the propane cost and keep the MH from freezing and ready to go. wish there was a way to have one alerted whe the propane is about to run out. Also wonder how much propane is needed to warm the coach and what temp to keep it to stop the line freeze.
R2Dillon
Explorer
Nov 03, 2006
Ltcspec wrote:
We have taken our motorhome at Christmas time to my inlaws, so we can sleep in our own beds and have some down time. Since it may get quite cold during December, we have always just left it winterized.

My question is, if we decided to put water in the tanks and just use it for the 3-5 days and then re-winterize, is the pace arrow built to keep everything from freezing? We obviously will be running both furnaces and keeping the inside around 70 degrees. If the temps get to 10 degrees below zero, the furnaces have always kept us plenty warm inside, but will it keep our water lines open???

thanks,

bob

The Pace Arrow also heats the basement area when the furnaces are running.
wa0mqe
Explorer
Nov 03, 2006
I'd be a little concerned about the water lines going to and coming from the water heater. At least on my '04 36B PA the lines are not in a heated compartment. If you look where your water heater bypass value is located, mine is accessed by the outside bay door just behind the right rear duals. Part of this area only has a thin piece of sheet metal between it and the outside. I would think one would need a small portable electric heater, a heat lamp, or some of that electric wrap around the lines.
Ltcspec
Explorer
Nov 02, 2006
We have taken our motorhome at Christmas time to my inlaws, so we can sleep in our own beds and have some down time. Since it may get quite cold during December, we have always just left it winterized.

My question is, if we decided to put water in the tanks and just use it for the 3-5 days and then re-winterize, is the pace arrow built to keep everything from freezing? We obviously will be running both furnaces and keeping the inside around 70 degrees. If the temps get to 10 degrees below zero, the furnaces have always kept us plenty warm inside, but will it keep our water lines open???

thanks,

bob
Meme_Ray
Explorer
Nov 02, 2006
R2Dillon wrote:
Meme said
We feel your pain with all your PA problems. Sometimes I wonder if PA stands for Pain in the A** instead of Pace Arrow. We also have a problem with the rear jacks never wanting to retract all the way up. Now I spray the rear jacks with a silicone spray just before we retract them. It still takes a little while but they eventually do go all the way up with the assistance of the silicone spray. We've complained to the dealer about this but they can't find anything wrong.

Meme

- There are two zerk fittings on the rear jacks. I used the silicone for years. Once I found the fittings and loaded them with a grease gun, the jacks worked fine.

Thanks for the tip. We will certainly try this in the spring.

Meme

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