Hensley Arrow: How does it REALLY work?
There have been several discussions on this hitch that have become somewhat 'controversial'. I am NOT trying to stir this controversy/bashing back up. Instead, I'd like to see a good, intelligent di...
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This is a very interesting discussion and I am beginning to understand more cleraly why the Hensley is often referred to as a "sway prevention" hitch instead of a "sway control" hitch. If I understand correctly, when driving in a straight line, the hitch essentially locks the trailer in column behind the TV as if they were a single, non-articulated unit. (I think the Dual Cam sway control cams provide some of this locking action, though from an entirely different approach.) When the TV and TT move out of column, for whatever reason, the hitch geometry projects the point of articulation forward toward the rear axle, in the manner of a fifth wheel, reducing or eliminating the tendancy of the two units to get out of phase with each other. Very clever.
My hitch, which is a straight forward "sway control" hitch simply dampens, but does not prevent, oscillations before they can become a problem. I works very well, but admire the genius of the Hensley hitch. I wish they were cheaper.
TC
My hitch, which is a straight forward "sway control" hitch simply dampens, but does not prevent, oscillations before they can become a problem. I works very well, but admire the genius of the Hensley hitch. I wish they were cheaper.
TC
