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.

[Lobstah]

I just drained my fresh tank into a 29gal plastic bin which is in my belly box just to the left of my entry door. I disconnected the inlet from my fresh tank to the pump. I took a garden hose "Y" splitter, and plumbed the single end into the water pump. I then took the right side of the "Y" and plumbed that to a 4' peice of 5/8" hose that goes to the bottom of the plastic bin. I poured 6 gals of antifreeze in there and winterized all of my water lines by starting with the shower.
Now everything is winterized, AND...we can continue to flush, as we're camping for the entire winter. Nice to be able to use the our own bathroom when we really need to, like when you wake up at 2am and really have to go 🙂
I'm going to use a second bin on the other end of the "Y" and partially fill it with fresh water, so we can feed the water heater if we're going to be there for a longer period of time, so we can wash dishes. Then just hit the bypass and take the plug out to drain it when we leave.

Jim

[bricot]

Does blowing out your lines via the city water connection clear your pump? Guessing probably not...

[Papa_Mel]

Regarding the water heater in my 2004 Pace Arrow:

Thanks Paul for the info on the trap door. I removed the plastic cover and found a rats nest of wires. Fortunately, there were only two wires to the heating element. I replaced the element and all is good again.

Thanks again,
Papa Mel

[rag-ftw]

Had my brake recall completed last Friday. If anyone is in the DFW area I would recommend Lynn Smith Chevrolet in Burleson. They have been completing an average of 5 per day since parts became available. No charge for parts or new brake fluid.
They are a Workhorse Service Center and have the room to handle 12 - 15 large motorhomes. I did set an appointment and a tech was waiting on me when I arrived. Completed the entie job in just under 4 hrs.
Talk to Esther in the WH Service Center.

[Paul_Turpin]

If you have a breeze that comes from under the dash like I had and could never find where it was coming from, I found mine. I was doing some rewiring up front and I took off the inside plastic cover that goes up the inside driverside of the winshield where most of your inside wiring goes up to the overhead. AS I was working, I looked down and seen the ground through a 2 inch opening that runs down the side of the M/H and dash. Not only air coming in it looks like a good way for a mouse to get in.

[Lobstah]

tdebbie wrote:
Had ours done in OKC Workhorse dealer on Friday. Got 4 miles from the workhorse dealer and we lost the brakes and then the transmission. We safely got to the side of I44 (don't know how) in OKC and policeman screaming get out of the motorhome for it was on fire. We had no problems before the recall now we have no motorhome. Fire inspector said fire started at the brakes. So please be careful with the recall.

Voyage '05 Winn.

Thank goodness you got out of the coach and nobody was hurt.
I see a new motorhome in your future...paid for by your good friends at that service center. Will probably be somewhat of a legal battle, but one I'd gladly engage in if it were me.

Jim

[tdebbie]

Had ours done in OKC Workhorse dealer on Friday. Got 4 miles from the workhorse dealer and we lost the brakes and then the transmission. We safely got to the side of I44 (don't know how) in OKC and policeman screaming get out of the motorhome for it was on fire. We had no problems before the recall now we have no motorhome. Fire inspector said fire started at the brakes. So please be careful with the recall.

Voyage '05 Winn.

[Paul_Turpin]

They replace the four calipers under the recall, I did not want to try and get Workhorse to pay, from what I hear, it is a long road and most of the time Workhorse decline to pay. I wanted to get in, get it done and get out on the road. I would have to prove that the heating of the rear brakes was the caliper and not my driving.

If you go to a Workhorse RECALL service center, you can check on the Workhorse web site, they give a discount on the parts. I had all four wheels done, four calipers, new brake pads, new rotors, all four wheel seals, front axle caps, the brake fluid system flushed, engine oil and filter changed, chassis lubed for $1609. $750 parts and $760 labor and the rest in tax and shop supplies.

Paul

[rag-ftw]

Paul Turpin wrote:
Just got my Pace back from the brake recall,had the complete brake job done. The rear brakes showed signs of over heating so I am happy I had this done before I did the mountains on I-8 going on my trip to San Diego.

The speaker covers pop right out, thanks for the info.

Paul

Paul,
Did they do the rear brakes as part of the recall too? I'm scheduled for next week to take mine in for the recall.
bob g

[Paul_Turpin]

Just got my Pace back from the brake recall,had the complete brake job done. The rear brakes showed signs of over heating so I am happy I had this done before I did the mountains on I-8 going on my trip to San Diego.

The speaker covers pop right out, thanks for the info.

Paul

[rag-ftw]

Paul Turpin wrote:

Papa Mel wrote:
My 2004 Pace Arrow, 37C has a problem with the water heater. It works fine on propane, but not on electric. I had the switches checked and they are working. It was suggested that the heating element went bad. Do I have to pull the whole unit out to check the heating element?

Papa Mel

Mel,
I am not at my 37C Pace right now, but last year I was under the pace working on it and I saw this trap door right under the water heater. There was a few screws holding it up. I took the screws out and the door opened up to the back of the water heater. I looked around in there and I believe there was wiring and the electric heating element back there.
Paul

Mel, While you have the trap door open check the water hoses for chaffing. I had to install some anti-chaffing hose on mine as they were starting to show signs of chaffing.
bob g

[rag-ftw]

Papa Mel wrote:
More problems on my 2004 Pace Arrow, 37C. I haven't even checked the water heater suggestions and find my generator has varnish troubles. I was quoted $350+ to replace the carburetor and new fuel filter that is an upgrade along with the carb. Can I replace it myself? Can I clean the carb with a spray? Do I add a cleaner to the gas tank?

Please advise,

Mel

Mell, I have had very good luck disolving varnish on outboard motor carbs with Berryman's. If you can get it off, fill it full and let it soak for a couple of days. It helps to remove the jets but make sure you count the turns when you remove the screw or you will have additional problems! If you cana't remove it but can spray Berryman's into the carb that will sometimes help also. I wouldn't worry about the small amount that could drain into the tank as a few ounces of Berryman's won't hurt the big engine. If the generator will run at all yo can spray it directly into the air intake of the carb.
bob g

[Paul_Turpin]

Papa Mel wrote:
More problems on my 2004 Pace Arrow, 37C. I haven't even checked the water heater suggestions and find my generator has varnish troubles. I was quoted $350+ to replace the carburetor and new fuel filter that is an upgrade along with the carb. Can I replace it myself? Can I clean the carb with a spray? Do I add a cleaner to the gas tank?

Please advise,

Mel

First, I would not add cleaner to the gas tank, remember that gas also goes to your engine (just my feelings on this). I replaced all of fuel filters to the generator, there are two and the fuel line( it was cracking). Look at the carburetor and see if you think you are able to do it. When I was in there last year it did not look like a big deal. Just check to see what the cost would be for the carb and filter, if it not a big savings then let them do it.

Paul

[seatec]

hello everyone,
When my 2006 37c was in storage one of the sky lights (above kitchen)cracked and water seeped in. Long story short. i had some water damage to the head liner and after drying up it shrunk and is no longer wide enough to be tucked under the plastic strips that run across the roof hiding the seams of the head liner. is it hard to replace the head liner and has anybody ever done this to their coach? i presume i can just buy a roll of the head liner directly from fleewood.

Thank you

[Papa_Mel]

More problems on my 2004 Pace Arrow, 37C. I haven't even checked the water heater suggestions and find my generator has varnish troubles. I was quoted $350+ to replace the carburetor and new fuel filter that is an upgrade along with the carb. Can I replace it myself? Can I clean the carb with a spray? Do I add a cleaner to the gas tank?

Please advise,

Mel