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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Will, exactly correct (until Ron proves me wrong....).
The visual of the suspended truck with the dangling trailer was brought up early in the thread. The pivot arc created by the HA only allows the TT to move laterally if it also moves closer to the TV, which, as you pointed out, is almost impossible in normal driving due to wind resistance and rolling friction.
The struts "lock" the HA to the trailer for purposes of eliminating any possible rotation around the ball, forcing all rotation to occur through the arc you describe.
FYI, just came back from a week in VA Beach, and was thinking about this thread while cruising at 70 mph with one finger on the wheel. Pouring rain on the way back, I never had to worry about what the TT was doing, because it only does what the truck tells it to.
I LOVE this hitch.....if every TT had one, 5er sales would be in the toilet.
The visual of the suspended truck with the dangling trailer was brought up early in the thread. The pivot arc created by the HA only allows the TT to move laterally if it also moves closer to the TV, which, as you pointed out, is almost impossible in normal driving due to wind resistance and rolling friction.
The struts "lock" the HA to the trailer for purposes of eliminating any possible rotation around the ball, forcing all rotation to occur through the arc you describe.
FYI, just came back from a week in VA Beach, and was thinking about this thread while cruising at 70 mph with one finger on the wheel. Pouring rain on the way back, I never had to worry about what the TT was doing, because it only does what the truck tells it to.
I LOVE this hitch.....if every TT had one, 5er sales would be in the toilet.
