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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"Cannot" is a pretty strong way to put it. One specific situation -- downhill entering a curve particularly if slippery or with a faulty brake controller is a hazardous condition for the Hensley. The same situation would be hazardous for any other hitch, only more so.
The hockey puck scenario is interesting but somewhat unrealistic to the extent that each wheel in a typical TT is seeing about a ton of weight. That times any nominal friction coefficient yields at least 100# of friction (per wheel) to resist any reactions at the hitch. As we have seen in the calculations, the actual disruptive loads are probably going to be less than this.
As long as the TV itself is not sliding or until it starts to lose traction, whether aggravated by the TT or not, the TT will remain under control of the TV. I would not want to trust my life or my rig to any other arrangement.
Beyond that, I'm in substantial agreement with Will.
The hockey puck scenario is interesting but somewhat unrealistic to the extent that each wheel in a typical TT is seeing about a ton of weight. That times any nominal friction coefficient yields at least 100# of friction (per wheel) to resist any reactions at the hitch. As we have seen in the calculations, the actual disruptive loads are probably going to be less than this.
As long as the TV itself is not sliding or until it starts to lose traction, whether aggravated by the TT or not, the TT will remain under control of the TV. I would not want to trust my life or my rig to any other arrangement.
Beyond that, I'm in substantial agreement with Will.
