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.

[seatec]

i used to rap the monitor but after a while that didnt do it anymore.

To get back to my battery problem. GOt my converter in yesterday. Everything looked fine. I had output 13.7v and my panels all worked great. It looked like it was charging the batteries but when i check this monring and unplugged the coach. the lighst would flicker fo a sec and then go out. So, i open the battery compartement and both my nearly new batteries are bulging on the top. Can it be that a bacd converter can ruin your batteries?

Guess ill have to dump more money into it. It just never ends.

[Fyr_guy]

R2Dillon wrote:
My camera was doing the same thing and I found a good rap on the monitor would fix the loose connection

Try spreading the pins on the connection, worked for me.

[R2Dillon]

My camera was doing the same thing and I found a good rap on the monitor would fix the loose connection

[seatec]

ON another note. I tore my dashboard appart to get the archaic backup monitor out. Also pulled the camera from the back out fo the hole. Donot really know how to test if either is working properly beccause the cable they used is si proprietary that you cant hook anything up to either camera or monitor. What happend was that at first the picture stared fading out as if the sunlight was overwhelming the camera but as time wnt on it got progressively worse. Now it will just show a brigth screen regardless of what mode i havw the monitor switched too. I was scouting aroud for a replacement monitor and camera and maybe even a side view Camera but was shocked when i saw the prices.

[seatec]

Ok ordered the converter and it's on the way. Will let you guys kow when it arrives and how it pans out. Thanks again for all your help.

[FreshAir]

seatec wrote:
THanks PAceArrow. THats the 55amp one. I have a 75 amp one so i'd have to get the 9875. thanks for all the input guys.

Why do you think you have to have the 75 amp one? I had the same converter you had, a WFCO 75 amp wasn't it? I replaced mine with the Progressive Dynamics 9270 amp. I'm sure a 55 would have been more than I'd ever need. Figure if you turned on every 12volt thing in your motorhome plus charging some batteries that happen to be low and running a decent sized inverter I think off hand, you'ld be hard pressed to require more than 55amps worst case scenario. I might be missing something but this was my quick estimate when I selected the PD70. As I recall there was a big jump in physical size and cost when going above the PD70 with Progressive Dynamics.

Pace Arrow just put the big ones in there because that's what they do. If your Pace is equipped standard as my 36 ft is, you'll never need a 70 or 75 amp. But,I could be wrong!
Pat

[Lobstah]

Don't have a washer/dryer. But amazon gives the dimensions...

Jim

[seatec]

Lobstah wrote:
I bought this replacement from Amazon:

Progressive Dynamics PD9270V Inteli-Power 9200 Series 70 Amp Converter/Charger with Built-in Charge Wizard

$180. There were cheaper ones, but this got the best reviews, and it's worked flawlessly since installation. It fit in the same space my old one came out of, which was a plus.

Jim

Did this one fit where the old one sat? Undeneath the washer dryer?

[seatec]

THanks PAceArrow. THats the 55amp one. I have a 75 amp one so i'd have to get the 9875. thanks for all the input guys.

[dcbrewer]

I replaced mine with the 90 amp Boondocker, seems to do good. No more lights going bright and dim.

[PaceArow]

http://www.bestconverter.com/9800-Series-_c_62.html

I brought the 9855

[rolnhome]

Paul have repaired. Should be an easy job any body shop. Just need to rebuild/reinforce with some fiberglass .... simple job.

[JimGo]

Buy a replacement from a wrecker? Sounds like a lot of work 🙂

[Paul_Turpin]

I might have to go on a diet. I stepped on the corner of my dog house and cracked the corner of the fiberglass. Now you can not even step on it. Has anyone seen or made a cover that fit over the doghouse??? I could make one out of wood but I want it to look nice.

[seatec]

rolnhome wrote:
Take the 6 (?) screws out of the front of the cabinet the washer dryer sits in. This will remove the entire front including doors and allows easier access.

THanks for this tip. It saved me from a lot of knuckle busting.