Hensley/Propride experience in snow or ice
I have an opportunity to purchase a used Hensley Arrow hitch for a good price. It seemed like a no-brainer until I started reading about the Hensley/ProPride "bump" that occurs at times when the trail...
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I've not towed in those extreme cold conditions, but I think your assessment is correct and advice here so far is solid. CarringB and Blt2ski have lots of experience towing TTs in the conditions you mention.
I wouldn't hesitate to grab the Hensley, but would also consider studded tires on the TT to improve braking traction.
Even in balmy temps, I find that the TT brakes take a while to grab. It's not the temps per se, it's that when the TT sits between trips, surface rust forms on the drums and magnets, and it takes some usage to rub that rust off. What I do is activate the TT brakes manually (while at low speed, before the highway) until I feel them start to grab like they should.
If you don't like the Hensley, you can put a coat of paint on it and sell it for more than you paid for it.
I wouldn't hesitate to grab the Hensley, but would also consider studded tires on the TT to improve braking traction.
Even in balmy temps, I find that the TT brakes take a while to grab. It's not the temps per se, it's that when the TT sits between trips, surface rust forms on the drums and magnets, and it takes some usage to rub that rust off. What I do is activate the TT brakes manually (while at low speed, before the highway) until I feel them start to grab like they should.
If you don't like the Hensley, you can put a coat of paint on it and sell it for more than you paid for it.
