looking for owners of 2004-2005 Pace Arrows

[Jim_Bakker]

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.

[Fyr_guy]

I would think blowing out your water lines would be more than adequate for winterizing. Here in the high desert we get occasional freezes that occur in the early mornings and I just turn the furnace on to 55 for those few hours. We use out rig durning winter so I always have water in my lines.

I drain my water tank 2 times a year and flush the water heater at the same time.

[bricot]

Is blowing out your water lines enough or do you still use antifreeze?

How often do you clean your fresh water tank?

[wa0mqe]

Lobstah wrote:
Bob,
Was this fix referring to your basement doors, or your main entry door?
My weather stripping has now "rolled in" all the way around the door, and it's very difficult to close, so it's moved up to the top of my list now.

Jim

Jim, the weather stripping I referred to was for the outside compartment basement doors.

Speaking of the main entry door, it started catching as we closed the door. Ends up the heads on some of the rivets that holds the door to the frame had come off. Mostly up toward the top. This caused the door to sag and catch on the bottom. I drilled the bad rivets out and used some good stainless steel sheet metal screws to pull them back to the frame. So far so good.

Not sure if this will help but take a look at this web site for some weather stripping. They appear to have some good choices for stick-on weather strip. Much better then what you can get at Home Depot/Lowes, etc. When you get to the web page click on the "Peel-n-Stick" logo towards the center. Weather Stip

[bricot]

dkingdoe wrote:

Hey Gary - did you get your bathroom faucet leak fixed??? 🙂
WIND SENSOR ... we had ours replaced a few years back, and have yet to see it go in by itself, we've even seen it billow up and it still doesn't go in. Before then it was so sensitive that if it were a windy day it would constantly go in. We've told our service center that it's not working right, and they keep telling us that they've tested it and it works. So, now if we leave - in goes the awning, regardless if it's a windy day or not ... so frustrating!!! :M

Happy Trails to All!! :W

Ours didn't used to work very well until we had the awning replaced (the wrong size from the factory fiasco mentioned way back in this thread), works pretty good now, if anything it is a little on the sensitive side. We'll see if that changes with the new one, still need to call back to the dealer and find out about the control box being a matched set to the sensor someone mentioned.

[dkingdoe]

dkingdoe wrote:

Parrotguy wrote:
I have a slow leak in the bathroom sink faucet. Its the 2 knob 4" type with the inverted U shaped faucet. When I remove the covers on the knobs I do not see anything I could tighten. Anyone figure this one out?
Thanks, Gary

Gary - we had this same leak with the bathroom sink faucet and I thought the same thing until I was talking to my brother in law and he looked at ours. You gotta keep going - there's a seal that you need to replace. We got a replacement at Lowe's - it worked. Good Luck!!

Hey Gary - did you get your bathroom faucet leak fixed??? 🙂
WIND SENSOR ... we had ours replaced a few years back, and have yet to see it go in by itself, we've even seen it billow up and it still doesn't go in. Before then it was so sensitive that if it were a windy day it would constantly go in. We've told our service center that it's not working right, and they keep telling us that they've tested it and it works. So, now if we leave - in goes the awning, regardless if it's a windy day or not ... so frustrating!!! :M

Happy Trails to All!! :W

[bricot]

FreshAir wrote:

bricot wrote:

FreshAir wrote:

bricot wrote:
Are you replacing it because it doesn't open all the time when you open the outer door?

May be putting our PA up for sale...gonna be hard to do.

Hi bricot, long time since we chatted. Sorry to hear you may be turning your Pace loose as I've watched you put a lot of goodies in it. I'm sure you've got it runing really sweet. Hope all is well.

Yea I'v had that problem you discribed on not opening but was able to fix it. The inside handle has worn on the pivot to where it flops around and sometimes binds. Like a previous poster said they are fairly common and of all things Fleetwood Parts stocks them and beats the dealers and others price including shipping.

Ps. thanks Fry guy

Pat

Ya, in the process of buying a farm, will wind up getting a truck again, at the point I have that, probably be smart to look at 5th wheel. Of course we'll see how the market is, not going to give it away.

Just got it back from the shop, having a few little things done, but holy cow have you had to replace your wind sensor for the awning? There goes $530...

Had my wind sensor replaced 3 times under warranty. I still don't trust it and have not relied on the thing since last time it was replaced. Second time was dealers fault as they only replaced the top wind sensor and both the control box and the sensor are a matchd pair and need replaced together. According to A&E.

Hey! haven't you heard, a farms a lot of hard work and most want you there 24/7. Anyway that's the way I remember it growing up on one.
Good luck, take care.
Pat

I only use the sensor as a safety, if we head to the lake and its calm, i have the sensor on in case it starts blowing before we get back. If its windy, I just roll it up. Interesting info on the control box, I'll have to check to see if they replaced both!

Gonna put in Filberts (hazelnuts), mostly just let them grow, don't want to be strapped to farm with animals or a crop that's picked in the summer and your told when to pick.

[Parrotguy]

I don't use the wind sensor because it is too sensitive. If its windy I roll it up.

Speaking of repairs, I had to replace the electric step module - not the steps themselves - just the motor, gear box, and control unit. $525. Camping World is starting to get outrageous on the labor charges.

My windows are really bad and getting worse daily. I can't let it go any longer and the coach would be unsaleable as is anyway. Anyone priced replacements?

[FreshAir]

bricot wrote:

FreshAir wrote:

bricot wrote:
Are you replacing it because it doesn't open all the time when you open the outer door?

May be putting our PA up for sale...gonna be hard to do.

Hi bricot, long time since we chatted. Sorry to hear you may be turning your Pace loose as I've watched you put a lot of goodies in it. I'm sure you've got it runing really sweet. Hope all is well.

Yea I'v had that problem you discribed on not opening but was able to fix it. The inside handle has worn on the pivot to where it flops around and sometimes binds. Like a previous poster said they are fairly common and of all things Fleetwood Parts stocks them and beats the dealers and others price including shipping.

Ps. thanks Fry guy

Pat

Ya, in the process of buying a farm, will wind up getting a truck again, at the point I have that, probably be smart to look at 5th wheel. Of course we'll see how the market is, not going to give it away.

Just got it back from the shop, having a few little things done, but holy cow have you had to replace your wind sensor for the awning? There goes $530...

Had my wind sensor replaced 3 times under warranty. I still don't trust it and have not relied on the thing since last time it was replaced. Second time was dealers fault as they only replaced the top wind sensor and both the control box and the sensor are a matchd pair and need replaced together. According to A&E.

Hey! haven't you heard, a farms a lot of hard work and most want you there 24/7. Anyway that's the way I remember it growing up on one.
Good luck, take care.
Pat

[bricot]

FreshAir wrote:

bricot wrote:
Are you replacing it because it doesn't open all the time when you open the outer door?

May be putting our PA up for sale...gonna be hard to do.

Hi bricot, long time since we chatted. Sorry to hear you may be turning your Pace loose as I've watched you put a lot of goodies in it. I'm sure you've got it runing really sweet. Hope all is well.

Yea I'v had that problem you discribed on not opening but was able to fix it. The inside handle has worn on the pivot to where it flops around and sometimes binds. Like a previous poster said they are fairly common and of all things Fleetwood Parts stocks them and beats the dealers and others price including shipping.

Ps. thanks Fry guy

Pat

Ya, in the process of buying a farm, will wind up getting a truck again, at the point I have that, probably be smart to look at 5th wheel. Of course we'll see how the market is, not going to give it away.

Just got it back from the shop, having a few little things done, but holy cow have you had to replace your wind sensor for the awning? There goes $530...

[Lobstah]

Only problem with mine in that regard is just the rolled over weather stripping around the entire door.
That's almost next on my list...right after my Kingdome issues are resolved 🙂

[FreshAir]

bricot wrote:
Are you replacing it because it doesn't open all the time when you open the outer door?

May be putting our PA up for sale...gonna be hard to do.

Hi bricot, long time since we chatted. Sorry to hear you may be turning your Pace loose as I've watched you put a lot of goodies in it. I'm sure you've got it runing really sweet. Hope all is well.

Yea I'v had that problem you discribed on not opening but was able to fix it. The inside handle has worn on the pivot to where it flops around and sometimes binds. Like a previous poster said they are fairly common and of all things Fleetwood Parts stocks them and beats the dealers and others price including shipping.

Ps. thanks Fry guy

Pat

[bricot]

Are you replacing it because it doesn't open all the time when you open the outer door?

May be putting our PA up for sale...gonna be hard to do.

[Fyr_guy]

FreshAir wrote:
Screen door latch needs replaced. I have an 05 Pace that has a black screen door latch with lever on inside and keyed push button on outside. Anyone know if their still available and if so where can I get one. Been doing some searching but no can find. I'd like to stay with original style.
Thanks,
Pat

The latch is pretty standard and can be found at most RV supply houses. We found one at the place in town.

[FreshAir]

Screen door latch needs replaced. I have an 05 Pace that has a black screen door latch with lever on inside and keyed push button on outside. Anyone know if their still available and if so where can I get one. Been doing some searching but no can find. I'd like to stay with original style.
Thanks,
Pat

[dkingdoe]

Parrotguy wrote:
I have a slow leak in the bathroom sink faucet. Its the 2 knob 4" type with the inverted U shaped faucet. When I remove the covers on the knobs I do not see anything I could tighten. Anyone figure this one out?
Thanks, Gary

Gary - we had this same leak with the bathroom sink faucet and I thought the same thing until I was talking to my brother in law and he looked at ours. You gotta keep going - there's a seal that you need to replace. We got a replacement at Lowe's - it worked. Good Luck!!