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 12, 2007
plodder-

I LOVE it! In 2 cross coutry trips this past year I have averaged 7.8 MPG and thats towing our dinghy and fully loaded for a 2 month trip. I never have to worry about having enough power when we hit the mountains. All in all it is the best upgrade and improvement I've done to our rig.
plodder
Explorer
Jun 12, 2007
Fyr guy -

I noticed in your signature that you have the Ultrapower upgrade. I have been considering this upgrade for a while now and have been doing the research (reading the Workhorse forum on IRV2.com, etc.) but wanted get an opinion from a Pace Arrow owner.

How do you like the upgrade? Did it meet your expectations? Any info you're willing to share is appreciated. Thanks.
Fyr_guy
Explorer
Jun 12, 2007
Hi all! The thread has started slowing down as of late and I hope it's a result of eveyone getting ready or actually being out on the road.
Just wanted to share a small issue. As my PA is an early '05, and not full paint, it has started to oxidize very slightly on the side that catches the most sun out here in the high desert. For me it's the drivers side. I wanted to catch this early before it becomes a real problem. I just want to recommend the "Meguire's oxidation remover heavy duty gel coat cleaner". I used it this morning to do the whole side and it came out beautiful! It takes a light application to a small area and you need to buff it off before it dries. I did have to go over small areas especially around the large "Pace Arrow" logo with the still wet application cloth and immediatly buff off. Thank God it was the drivers side with all the windows and such as it will probably take a bit more time to do the passenger side. I found this product at my local RV dealer in town so it should be readily available online or in your local stores. A few weeks back I did the front end cap which had oxidized and will redo tomorrow morning as I can see swirl marks were I didn't get all the polish off.
Best wishes to all and have fun this summer.
Sandy
wa0mqe
Explorer
Jun 11, 2007
Paul Turpin wrote wrote:

I finally was able to get the moho in to a Michelin Dealer and get the tires inspected for the cracking. The Dealer looked at them and said, "no problem, Michelin will Warranty them." He also stated he'd seen a few tires come in with my same problem. Repeating the description of my problem, this is apparently not normal weather/ozone cracking. The cracking is right along the lettering that is close to the rim.

The quote I got was Michelin will warranty $318 per tire. This is based on the amount of tread left. The new price for this tire is $365 at this particular dealer, so my payout will be $47 per tire plus I have to pay for the mounting and balancing. Dealer said he thought balancing was a waste. On large truck and moho type tires it supposedly doesn't do any good. At a minimum he said only balance the fronts.

In any case it's going to cost a little under $500 to replace all six tires including the tax and labor. Needless to say, I told him to order the tires.
Paul_Turpin
Explorer
Jun 10, 2007
Cathy Johansen wrote:
Dual Pane Windows

We purchased our MH used. How do I determine if we have dual pane windows?

Cathy

Being a 2004 more than likely it has dual pane windows. There might be a easier way to tell, but I look in the corner of the window where the manufacturer's mark is. If it is a dual pane, you can see the double markings, one on each pane of glass. When I first seen those marks I thought I need glasses seeing double.

I also remembered that I saw that warning on the window tint kit box at Wal-Mart when I was going to tint my windows. You might want to ask a window tint company.
Cathy_Johansen
Explorer
Jun 10, 2007
Dual Pane Windows

We purchased our MH used. How do I determine if we have dual pane windows?

Cathy
Paul_Turpin
Explorer
Jun 09, 2007
tuff lyf wrote:
Paul Turpin... Maybe you or someone with the same make and model as me can tell me... Are there any cb hookups that come standard under the dash... Thanks

Not on the P/A I have. I didn't want to drill a hole in my rig so I got an antenna that sticks on the window and I ran the wire to under the dash. Again with the dual pane glass, I had to put the antenna on the little window on top of the driver door because the window antenna will not work thru dual pane windows. I don't use the CB very much only when there is a traffic backup to find out what lane to be in. I have found the window antenna does not have a long range.
tuff_lyf
Explorer
Jun 09, 2007
Paul Turpin... Maybe you or someone with the same make and model as me can tell me... Are there any cb hookups that come standard under the dash... Thanks
Paul_Turpin
Explorer
Jun 08, 2007
Cathy Johansen wrote:
Our PA does not have tinted windows. Has anyone had their windows tinted after market? If so, how much and where. We are located in Glendale AZ.

This forum sure does help a newbie with a MH!

Thanks again.

Cathy,
I am not an expert on this but I was told once that if you tint dual pane windows it could harm them. I never went any further with it and never check any window experts on this info. Maybe, send email question to the glass company that makes dual pane windows.

good luck
Cathy_Johansen
Explorer
Jun 08, 2007
Our PA does not have tinted windows. Has anyone had their windows tinted after market? If so, how much and where. We are located in Glendale AZ.

This forum sure does help a newbie with a MH!

Thanks again.

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