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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init6
Explorer
Nov 17, 2007
Paul Turpin wrote:
Has anyone out there replace their day/night shades? I have been looking at new shades at Lowe's and Home Depot. I had to restring several of my old Day/nights and was thinking new shades would dress the PA up inside.

Are you thinking of using stick house style shades? Won't they rattle around?
Phelangroovy
Explorer
Nov 17, 2007
I bought my pace arrow 37c in 2006 and covered 10,000 miles in the USA and 4500 miles around Europe all without any difficulties. The pace arrow drew a lot of attention in Europe.

It is now parked at my house in Ireland. Have I taken a pace arrow the furthest??
tuff_lyf
Explorer
Nov 17, 2007
THE RALLY 2008" in Perry GA in March 2008..
Anyone planning to go? It would be great to meet up and compare ideas and see each others M/H...
Paul_Turpin
Explorer
Nov 16, 2007
Has anyone out there replace their day/night shades? I have been looking at new shades at Lowe's and Home Depot. I had to restring several of my old Day/nights and was thinking new shades would dress the PA up inside.
Fyr_guy
Explorer
Nov 16, 2007
Bird Freak wrote:
Fyr guy
How do you like the Ultrapower upgrade. I am planning on doing it in a couple of weeks.
Eddie

Bird Freak, I've said it here before and I'll say it again... "The best investment I've made on my motorhome". I did it in steps with the ECM reprogram first to see what difference it would make and it was incredible so I went back later to have the plug wires, cold air intake and finally the flow through exhaust and I couldn't be more pleased with it. I had mine done at Redlands Truck Service here in SoCal so if your in the neighborhood stop by and see Keith, he'll take good care of you.
Bird_Freak
Explorer II
Nov 16, 2007
Fyr guy
How do you like the Ultrapower upgrade. I am planning on doing it in a couple of weeks.
Eddie
Fyr_guy
Explorer
Nov 16, 2007
I'm glad someone posted, it has been awhile, I guess all the bugs have been worked out! Happy Thanksgiving to all!
dkingdoe
Explorer
Nov 16, 2007
Just wanted to bump this topic. Guess everyone is doing great - no one has posted here in a few months. Also want to wish all a "HAPPY THANKSGIVING".

Safe travels to all!!
runaground
Explorer
Sep 19, 2007
Yep, pretty good rig. Looked at new rigs, diesel rigs, smaller, and bigger but don't know why.
Taken us to Cabo, Cancun, and most of the US including 20+ National Parks. Going to get us to New England and Alaska. Headed to Alcapulco in late Jan early Feb anyone want to come along?
Ltcspec
Explorer
Sep 17, 2007
Well, my Pace Arrow is in the shop again. I have put on 24,000 miles during the past three summers and it is being serviced for the 8th time. The first time was for a new fuel pump as the factory installed fuel pump was determined to be too small. The next seven times it has been for oil changes. A lot of people bash Fleetwood, but I sure love my Pace Arrow. Every so often, I get the itch to look at diesels, but my Pace sure serves my family well. Since the PDI, the Pace has never been back to the dealership, just the local Chevy dealer for the routine oil changes. Gotta love it!

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