rangerbait wrote:
Lantley wrote:
While I agree for the most part both hitches are identical. I do prefer the smaller stinger of the HA.
When I used the Hensley I really disliked moving the stinger just because it was so heavy.One of the great things about the HA and PP is there are not a lot of bars and things to carry and move around. Unfortunately you must still handle the stinger
I really would not like a heavier larger stinger. Since most of us don't change vehicles regularly the adjustable stinger is really not beneficial. The fact hat it is heavier and bulkier makes it a deal breaker.
I've seen the weight comparison several times in various threads, but the weight of the 8" drop Hensley stinger is within 6lbs (42 vs 48) of the PP stinger assembly. My current WD hitch is 49lbs, and while it IS a PITA to carry around, I don't do it frequently enough for it to be a factor in my decision making process.
Lantley wrote:
I would not however pay a $500-$700 premium for a HA over a PP. If HA would not reduce there price, I would take the savings and go with the PP.
Yeah, they did both price match each other, and made offers that were significantly below MSRP. Competition is good for the consumer, and these guys are in a cage death match it seems.
AS to weight your comparing 8" drop to PP adjustable. I imagine 8" is the largest HA stinger available and the PP is still heavier. Compare 2" drop or even a straight stinger and the weight disparity will be even greater.
Bottom line is the HA stinger is a heavy PIA to carry , but the PP adjustable is even heavier.
Not sure about others but I handled the stinger at least twice each trip. Sometimes more if I took it off at the CG. I do see the larger heavier PP adjustable stinger as a deal breaker simply because once set there is no need to having a larger stinger. Adjust-ability has minimal benefit to 95% of users because they tow with the same truck every time.
