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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jdwhittaker wrote:
Please note that with the HA for a left turn the front end of the TT moves to the left of the centerline created between the TV/TT combo.(opposite to that motion that is a result of sway) while driving straight, as my video and Tim's fig. 3 represent. Also note that with a conventional hitch for the same left turn the front end of the TT moves to the right of the same centerline created between the TV/TT combo(the same direction as the forces caused in sway).
The linkage in the HA is what causes turns to move in this way, and at the same time prevents sway.
Dave
Dave,
I'm not sure what your frame of reference is, but I think both TTs will move to the left in a left hand turn (unless you have an extremely long overhang). Since the HA's VPP is farther forward than is the conventional ball coupler, the HA's trailer will shift more toward the left than will the trailer with the conventional hitch.
Ron
