Switching From Hensley To SwayPro
Has anyone switched from a Hensley design hitch (Hensley Arrow or ProPride) to a Blue Ox SwayPro or other non-Hensley design hitch in order to simplify hitching and unhitching. I understand that the s...
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busterbrown73 wrote:
When I bought my 35 foot Keystone TT 2 years ago, I purchased a mid-grade Blue Ox Sway Pro. We used it for about 5 trips in the first 2 months of summer. Most camping trips were short and under 150 miles each way. The last time I used it was on a trip back to the Detroit area from western Michigan. We hit 30 mph cross winds on some of the prairies off the interstate. A white knuckle, "brown my shorts" trip to say the least. I researched and found Hensley (coincidently located just 20 miles north of my home).
It was a huge investment but worth every penny. It took several trips to get the approach angles correct. Adding a little grease to the 3" hitch box receiver opening helped too.
Now, I can hitch up and go in just about 2 minutes. The hitch already saved my family several times, including on a trip down in Florida on the turnpike when I attempted to avoid a run-a-way carcass of a big rig tire. The Hensley saved the trailer from a catastrophic event as it kept it inline with my tow vehicle at 65 mph on the shoulder of the road. Again, worth every cent.
And as previously stated, you own the best sway "elimination" equipment for a travel trailer. Anything else will provide less control and comfort.
What tow vehicle are you using to tow your 35 foot trailer?
