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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Hensley, on a new page in their website, under the heading "More Details," provides the following paragraph:
This says what I have been saying, and I have provided an illustrated explanation of how a converging linkage works in this thread.
"Side-to-side movement is forced to go through the linkage system which is one directional. From the trailer side, the linkage is solid."
I am always happy to be quoted by a manufacturer.
The foregoing is a wonderful description of the Ron Gratz Imaginary Hitch. The RGIH has little in common with a Hensley Arrow, which works through a simple mechanical linkage, explainable by a clinical psychologist with a come-a-long.
Do you think a wooden stake through the heart will be necessary? :B
Hensley Website wrote:
The secret of the Hensley Arrow rests in its patented converging linkage design. The Arrow allows movement on the ball in every direction except side-to-side. Side-to-side movement is forced to go through the linkage system which is one directional. From the trailer side, the linkage is solid. Pivoting by the linkage must be initiated through the tow vehicle. The system's design is inherently stable. Best of all, it functions mechanically, without the use of friction so it exhibits consistent and predictable behavior regardless of changes in weather or road conditions.
This says what I have been saying, and I have provided an illustrated explanation of how a converging linkage works in this thread.
"Side-to-side movement is forced to go through the linkage system which is one directional. From the trailer side, the linkage is solid."
I am always happy to be quoted by a manufacturer.
Ron Gratz wrote:
The HA does not "lock up".
The HA does not prevent the trailer from swinging.
Lateral forces on the TT's tires control the swinging.
The HA works by reducing the magnitude of lateral force and by moving the effective point of application closer to the TV's rear axle. This significantly reduces the ability of the TT to "steer" the TV.
This, alone, is sufficient to explain the HA's anti-sway capabilities.
The foregoing is a wonderful description of the Ron Gratz Imaginary Hitch. The RGIH has little in common with a Hensley Arrow, which works through a simple mechanical linkage, explainable by a clinical psychologist with a come-a-long.
Do you think a wooden stake through the heart will be necessary? :B
