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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Stressor wrote:The VPP moves only as a result of a change in geometry. The lateral forces may or may not result in a change in geometry. With the Hensley, the vast majority of lateral force is reacted to by the tires of both vehicles due to the nature of the leverage of the linkage.
...How does the lateral force get transferred through the linkage from the travel trailer end to cause the VPP to move? And the answer is apparently that it does not, because the VPP does not move as a result of forces applied to the travel trailer. Where do the forces go? And how do they get there?
Stressor wrote:Not necessarily. The Hensley moves the point of leverage a certain distance forward of the trailer coupler, while the Pullrite moves the point of leverage to a point relative to the TV's rear axle. These points may - but most likely won't - be moved to the same location with each hitch.
If I replaced the Hensley Arrow with a rigid linkage, call it a Pullrite, would the forces be distributed to the same places in the same manner?
Tim
