How do I tell what model of RV I have?

[mrlightrail]

I have a 1991 Pace Arrow 30' on the Chevy P30 Chassis with the 454 engine. The model information was on the outside of the coach,and has faded to nothingness. Is there another location that I can determine which model I have?

[wny_pat1]

mrlightrail wrote:
Title shows it to be a P30. Fleetwood is no help. They told me to look at the faded out decal.

Just what state do you live in. Fleetwood would be the end manufacturer and have assigned the final VIN number.

Your Fleetwood model should be a 1991 "Pace Arrow M-E (CHEV)" if NADA information is correct. http://www.nadaguides.com/RVs/1991/Used/Pace-Arrow. That is provided it is considered the 30'6" model. Now if Pace-Arrow designated it as a 32'6" it would be the M-K model. Measuring the bumper does not give you the 30'6" or 32'6" measurement. A brakedown on the Fleetwood vin should give you that info. The Fleetwood VIN plate should be in the drivers area somewhere. You might be able to find out more over at Fleetwood Products Owner's Forum.

As to how your motorhome is titled - "What information is used by the state DMV offices to register motorhomes?
When a consumer has a new motorhome registered for the first time, the state DMV will use both the VIN
assigned by the incomplete vehicle manufacturer and the model year and make assigned by the final stage
motorhome manufacturer for the vehicle registration. All states should title motorhomes using the model year
assigned by the final stage motorhome manufacturer.
What should I do if a state DMV registers a new motorhome with the chassis model year?
If a DMV employee insists on using the incomplete chassis model year, please call the Recreation Vehicle
Industry Association at 703-620-6003 for assistance. Ask for the Government Affairs Department" This should apply to your motorhome. the title should be a Fleetwood Pace Arrow and not a Chevy P30. You can find further information at: ANSWERS FROM RVIA: SPLIT MODEL YEARS

[GrampaR123]

In almost all cases, Fleetwood puts a piece of paper on the inside wall of the wardrobe closet with all of the important info you'll ever need including model, serial numbers, fabric colors and curtain color info, weight carrying info, etc. They have done this since sometime in the eighties on every Fleetwood rig that we've ever owned. As a matter of fact, they still do it today. Lots of people have had something hanging in front of it, or have looked at it so many times they've become numb to the fact that it's there. I'm guilty of that, myself. Hope yours is still intact. Good luck.

[fulltime55]

Canadian Rainbirds wrote:

fulltime55 wrote:
I don't understand why a lot of people come here first before going to the manufacturer of their rig...huh?

Probably because they will get and answer much faster here--often within the hour. Many manufacturers you are luck to hear beck from in a few days.

yes..they will get an answer..but the correct one?...I don't know....call the Winnebago owners line and you are taken care of immediately.Manufacturers have data bases and they know their product.

[bsinmich]

There were several weight limits within the P-30 classification. You will have to read specs to really determine what your weight limits are. Wheelbase will give you a possible way to help on that. You should have air bags in the front springs with the air valve on the bottom. I ran a line from each and had a gauge so I could tell at a glance what my air pressure was at a glance under the hood. When you go to order parts for anything on the chassis you will eventually figure the specifics of your chassis.

[tatest]

Francesca Knowles wrote:
Don't know if this is any help at all, but here's a link to a service manual for the P-30 chassis. It was published in the early-to-mid-nineties so should cover that portion of your rig.
Service manual: P-30 Chevy

Most individual systems inside the rig have/had manuals put out by their various manufacturers, and many are accessible online by searching for specific name/model number of the component (fridge, furnace, whatever).

Not sure about the rest of the moho, but these resources ought to give some help when it comes to most of the moving parts.

Link to the service manual is a tremendous gift to us all. Thank you!

[tatest]

mrlightrail wrote:
Title shows it to be a P30. Fleetwood is no help. They told me to look at the faded out decal.

Then the title likely has the chassis VIN, rather than Fleetwood's number. For chassis parts, the VIN is better than a generic model number like P30 (that is a model family). With the VIN, the whole build sheet can likely be pulled from Chevrolet's computers, or a copy reproduced.

Model number for the house, may not be much help getting parts, as there are likely not any parts to be had. Parts for each piece of installed equipment (furnace, water heater, fridge, range, air conditioner, electrical box and convertor or inverter) you will get on the basis of model and serial number for the particular piece of equipment, which will have a plate or tag. Those items are usually generically replaceable with newer equivalents, if they can't be repaired.

[mchero]

Canadian Rainbirds wrote:

fulltime55 wrote:
I don't understand why a lot of people come here first before going to the manufacturer of their rig...huh?

Probably because they will get and answer much faster here--often within the hour. Many manufacturers you are luck to hear beck from in a few days.

X2

[Canadian_Rainbi]

fulltime55 wrote:
I don't understand why a lot of people come here first before going to the manufacturer of their rig...huh?

Probably because they will get and answer much faster here--often within the hour. Many manufacturers you are luck to hear beck from in a few days.

[mrlightrail]

Title shows it to be a P30. Fleetwood is no help. They told me to look at the faded out decal.

[1995brave]

Did you look on your title or registration? Most states require the model number for registration.

[tatest]

There should be an end manufacturer's identification tag somewhere around the drivers position, with model and serial numbers, and vehicle and axle weight ratings, as this was a DOT requirement. I've found this tag in motorhomes back to the '80s. If there is a driver's door, it can be on the door or door jamb. If no door, it could be over where a door might be installed.

The model number may not be the model designation used for sales, or decorating the vehicle, but you might be able to relate the two names. E.G. my Itasca Spirit 29B (sales literature) is by manufacturer's tag a Winnebago IT329B.

Chassis model information is encoded in the chassis VIN, which by 1991 had to be a metal tag installed in one or more locations.

[fulltime55]

I don't understand why a lot of people come here first before going to the manufacturer of their rig...huh?

[RLS7201]

You may contact Fleetwood here and they will answer your question.

Richard

[Francesca_Knowl]

Don't know if this is any help at all, but here's a link to a service manual for the P-30 chassis. It was published in the early-to-mid-nineties so should cover that portion of your rig.
Service manual: P-30 Chevy

Most individual systems inside the rig have/had manuals put out by their various manufacturers, and many are accessible online by searching for specific name/model number of the component (fridge, furnace, whatever).

Not sure about the rest of the moho, but these resources ought to give some help when it comes to most of the moving parts.