looking for owners of 2004-2005 Pace Arrows

SWM wrote:
I have 2008 Pace Arrow 38P and have a few questions. I tried to run my heat pump on the electric setting on the thermostat and the gas and heat pump came on. I thought the heat pump only should have kicked on.

When I turn on my heat pump on the electric setting ... the only time the gas will kick on at the same time as the electric is when the inside temperature is several degrees lower than the temperature at which you are setting the electric. (i.e, 68 desired temp. vs. 60 inside temperature.) The electricity needs help to get it up to the higher temperature quickly. Then the gas will shut off.

I hope you understand what I've written. DH & I have an agreement that only one of us controls the thermostat, and I'm usually the one (unless I'm not around). My explanation is from usage, and what I've experienced. You should have - in your suitcase of manuals - a manual for Operation & Maintenance Instructions for Heat Pumps.

The only time I have had an issue with the steps is when I cycled them by turning the ignition on with the switch in the "locked" position. The switch keeps them in the locked position they were last in. The ignition overrides and moves them in.

I have 2008 Pace Arrow 38P and have a few questions. I tried to run my heat pump on the electric setting on the thermostat and the gas and heat pump came on. I thought the heat pump only should have kicked on. I also filled my fresh water tank and tried to drain it and when I cracked open the valve nothing. My last question is what does the red and green light do on the tolet, do I have to run that suction all of the time or not.

Thanks,

Shawn

Retractable steps. Has anyone had a problem with the steps not going down when the screen door is opened? I went out last night in the dark to turn off some lights, stepped ouy and no stairs. I broke a toe as I fell all the way down. I was fortunate to have hold of the bar as I went down. The switch was off in order to keep the stairs in the down position. This is a dangerous situation.

Mel

The last time I stored my unit, I left my hot water heater switch on. I just overlooked the switch. To remedy that, I took the switch apart and drilled a small hole in the cover plate. I installed a small red LED light I bought at Radio Shack. Now, when the switch is on, the red light is on. While I was at it, I also put one in for my microwave wall switch.

In my bathroom, I installed a small night light to use when you get up in the middle of the night. Instead of putting on the big light and blinding you, the small light is just enough to use and not bother anyone else when they are sleeping. I used a small light like the one near the inside steps or the ones that are on the license plate.

I installed it on the inside hallway wall flush to the top of the commode. I just tap it to the bathroom wall switch wires. But, I did buy a bathroom 3 switch fixture at Lowe’s for a little over $12.00. To keep someone from turning it on during the day, I installed a small red light in the hallway to let me know the small light is on. Hey, don’t laugh, it already worked, as I caught a guess turned it on during the day.

If you've already found the switch in the bathroom cabinet above the washer/dryer, then the other switch is at the top of the pantry cabinet to the left of the sink under the counter. There are 2 switches there. One has a flame on it and the other has a lightning bolt, the 110v supply.

unionman wrote:
04 how do get the water to work on 110? I flip the switch but that does not turn it on,there must be another switch somewhere?

We have a 37C with a combo washer/dryer in the bathroom. The cabinet above the washer/dryer has a switch you must also flip to use the electric waterheater. Because these units are only 30amps you must make a choice between being able to use the microwave, washer/dryer or electric waterheater. If you don't have a 37C I'm sure you have a similar switch tucked away in some storage closet or cabinet.

Hope this helps.

04 how do get the water to work on 110? I flip the switch but that does not turn it on,there must be another switch somewhere?

Paul Turpin wrote:

saber wrote:
Electrical Question
The two kitchen 110 outlets are putting out low power--around 92 volts. I have fiddled around with the electrical system for a couple of days and have concluded that the circuit breaker is not the problem, and interestingly enough, the bathroom 110 GFI outlet, which is on the same circuit, reads 112 volts. I have dropped all power off of the coach; checked every fuse, and followed the wiring as much as I can with nothing unusual found. Anyone had a similar problem, or any good ideas before I schedule our PA into the dealer?

Had the same problem and it almost caused a fire, it did melt the outlet. If your wiring is the same as my 37C, the circuit runs from the breaker to the GFI outlet in the bathroom, then goes to the outlet inside your water/electric basement compartment outside. Then it runs to a junction box in the kitchen slideout wall then to the kitchens outlets. (As you can see I had fun tracing this)

My problem was the outlet in the water/electric basement compartment. The hot wire came loose and was shorting out inside the outlet box. I would check there, Fleetwood used a cheap outlet and the wire just came out. Then I would check inside the junction box behind the slideout wall. I had to remove the wood inspection plate then started bring in the slideout until you see the junction box.

saber,
Sorry, I am on the road and just re-read my post. After the wires goes to the metal junction box in the wall, there it splits with one wire going to the kitchen outlet and the other wire goes to the outlet in the basement compartment under the kitchen.

Let us know how this works out.
Paul

Got back from my service appointment for the rear springs. According to Workhorse service shop at Cummins Atlantic in Greensboro, NC there is nothing obviously wrong with my suspension. Leaf springs are just contacting the yellow accordion bumpers and I still get a good ride. I guess I'll just keep an eye on it. If anyone gets additional info I'd like to hear.