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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Meme_Ray
Explorer
Sep 11, 2010
FLEETWOOD BRAKE RECALL
Just got a call from our dealer that parts are now available for the brake recall. Dealers are able to order enough parts to fix 5 coaches at a time.
dkingdoe
Explorer
Sep 10, 2010
sawellman wrote:
has anyone tried the Sumo Springs recently featured in Motorhome Magazine? Any insight, reviews or feedback would be appreciated.

Will this stop the rockin' n rollin' when you go over a bump? We've had our Pace for 5 years, and it seems that here lately the rockin' is worse.
Fyr_guy
Explorer
Sep 08, 2010
bricot, I switched my shocks over to the Koni and love them. You'll really notice a big difference. I'm interested in the Sumo Shocks to deal with the pot holes here in CA. It feels like the dash board is about to shake loose.
bricot
Explorer
Sep 08, 2010
Interesting product - have those considering these replaced their shocks yet... like with Koni FSD's or the like? I've been considering doing the shocks when I get the brake recall done.
Fyr_guy
Explorer
Sep 07, 2010
Read the article as well and would like to try the fronts first to see how the rig behaves.
sawellman
Explorer
Sep 07, 2010
has anyone tried the Sumo Springs recently featured in Motorhome Magazine? Any insight, reviews or feedback would be appreciated.
Rich___Cheri_
Explorer
Jul 22, 2010
I installed the cooling kit myself. The only difficult part was figuring out a path for the air tubes that didn't come in contact with a pulley or belt.
Parrotguy
Explorer
Jul 22, 2010
Regarding the Workhorse engine cooling kit, # W 8005026, can you order it and install it yourself or must you have the dealer install? Cost of part? labor?
Thanks, Gary
Jim_Bakker
Explorer
Jul 19, 2010
Paul Turpin wrote:

we also are having the same problem with seven of our windows. Have been reading a lot of good things about www.suncoastdesigners.com fixing the problem. They are in Florida and we are in Ohio now and might go down that way to get them repaired.

The recent FMCA Magazine had an ad for RV Fog Dr. I don't know anything about them, other than what I read in their ad. The web site address is RVFogDr.com
FreshAir
Explorer
Jul 18, 2010
I have a 2005 Pace I ordered. Ist year, 2005, the louvered window in BR above vanity foged and Fleetwood replaced. No other problems with any windows untill this year. Same window as before started fogging. All others are good. Knock on wood. Go figure?

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