We've decided that for us, its worth spending the extra dollars for either a Hensely or ProPride hitch. I know that are both basically using the same Hensley design and that the ProPride has a few upgrades, such as an adjustable hitch bar. Where as the Hensley uses fixed hitch bars that are available in 2" increments up to 8". Is that a huge issue? My truck seems rather high, I measured 26" from the ground to the top inside edge of the hitch mount (the square bracket that the hitch slides into) and that has me leaning towards ProPride.I'm planning to tow with my 2018 RAM 2500 CTD and we hope to purchase a Grand Design 2600.

About eight years ago I was looking hard at both and was thinking the newer version.I decided to try a weight distribution with sway control, first.If it didn't work for me, then I would get the propride.I have been pleased with the weight distribution with sway control and have stayed with it.Hope this is helpful!Pat

Sounds like a Ford vs Chevy question . . ;)

Before I bought a 5th wheel, I had a Pro pride 3P hitch. They work as advertised. They're expensive but I had a real bad sway problem and almost rolled which is why I bought it. If I still had a Travel Trailer, I'd still be using the hitch. The resale on them wasn't as good as I had hoped though so keep that in mind. The best I could get was a third of what I paid for it new after 4 years of use. The issues are if you have to take your camper to the dealer, you have to leave the stinger so they can move it. The other issue is it can be finicky when hitching/unhitching if the trailer and tow vehicle aren't aligned really good. (Like when the camper is level but the truck is on an angle)

Once upon a time I towed a 36' 11K GVW TT with a Hensley.THe HEnsley worked like a champ. PP did not exist when I purchased my Hensley.In terms of performance I think the HA and PP hitches are equal.I sort of preferred the HA stinger simply because it was a bit smaller and lighter vs. the adjustable PP stinger. Adjustment is a nice feature if you need it however 90% of users do not need to adjust the stinger height once the trailer is set up.

I can't decide between a Hensley or ProPride Hitch.

Flapper
Explorer
Feb 16, 2019
At the time I bought my PP, there weren't many "deals" to be had for pre-owned, etc. So cost differences weren't much.
furballs
Explorer
Feb 16, 2019
HA user here. The word on the stinger is right on... They weigh a ton. It takes both my SO and myself to put it in place. Yes, I could do it myself, but after 3 back surgeries I won't try. The word about not using adaptors is news to me and I will call the factory on Tues. The 2017 Ford F-350 comes with a 3" hitch so adapters are a must. I also need two stingers as the truck rides at two different heights depending on whether there are two ATVs on or not. Never had a problem hitching. Plenty pricey.
mkirsch
Nomad II
Feb 18, 2019
Flip a coin. Seriously. That's what your decision is down to.
furballs
Explorer
Feb 18, 2019
pullin2 wrote:
..."The Hensley stinger that fits a 2.5 inch receiver is really heavy (Hensley recommends not using an adapter for the rcvr)...

I just hung up the phone to Hensley's tech line. Hensley does not frown on adapters. I told the tech person I have a 3" receiver and use two adapters. He told me that was fine and happy trails. His only suggestion was to line up the 2" to 2.5" adapters and tack weld them together so as not to hassle with so many pin holes at hitch time. Good tip... Fire up the welder...
pullin2
Explorer
Feb 28, 2019
That's strange. When I bought the new truck with the 2.5 inch receiver, I asked Hensley about using the adapter. Whoever answered the phone said they recommend getting the stinger that fits the larger receiver. I was getting a new one anyway due to the new truck being higher, so it wasn't a big deal. I was just surprised at how heavy it was.

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