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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I towed a 31' 7300 lb TT with a 2010 F150 Max Tow. I used an Eq 4pt sway WDH. It was marginal on normal days. Great in the mountains where holding a straight line is not important. On moderate windy day (5-10 mph) I had to pay attention when out on wide open roads.
Found a used HA for $950. Made all the difference.
However depending on where you hitch or unhitch it can be a PITA.
When I parked my TT in the driveway the truck and TT were in a 'V' shaped. So it took about 5 times hitching up. I could back up about 1-2", then I'd have to get out and raise the HA, get back in the truck and back up another 1-2". Rinse repeat. One time I pulled into a perfectly level RV spot and couldn't get the truck and TT disconnected. The HA was stuck on the stinger. 10 cuss words later it finally came loose. And yes it was greased.
We dry camp a lot. Hitching up on a slanted both ways gravel/dirt spur can test your patients.
If I were to tow a long (32'-36') TT again I MAY consider one. More than likely not though. I would give the Blue OX a try 1st.
The other thing I would make sure I have are TT axles that are more towards the rear and not close to the center of the TT. Some TT's just flat out handle better than others. Proper axle placement, stiffer suspension and frame, and correct loading, etc.
Found a used HA for $950. Made all the difference.
However depending on where you hitch or unhitch it can be a PITA.
When I parked my TT in the driveway the truck and TT were in a 'V' shaped. So it took about 5 times hitching up. I could back up about 1-2", then I'd have to get out and raise the HA, get back in the truck and back up another 1-2". Rinse repeat. One time I pulled into a perfectly level RV spot and couldn't get the truck and TT disconnected. The HA was stuck on the stinger. 10 cuss words later it finally came loose. And yes it was greased.
We dry camp a lot. Hitching up on a slanted both ways gravel/dirt spur can test your patients.
If I were to tow a long (32'-36') TT again I MAY consider one. More than likely not though. I would give the Blue OX a try 1st.
The other thing I would make sure I have are TT axles that are more towards the rear and not close to the center of the TT. Some TT's just flat out handle better than others. Proper axle placement, stiffer suspension and frame, and correct loading, etc.
