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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Delusional has only one l. :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.
If the hitch is locked up, as demonstrated below, and as stated above, there is no pivot point, because there is no pivoting going on.
As I stated before, patent documents will say just about anything to secure a patent. I know Ron says otherwise, but then, he thinks it is the traction of the rear tires that keep the trailer from swaying. Note that the rear tires are missing in the picture above, and nothing is pivoting with a loaded 4000 pound come-along attached.
Carry on.
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.
If the hitch is locked up, as demonstrated below, and as stated above, there is no pivot point, because there is no pivoting going on.
As I stated before, patent documents will say just about anything to secure a patent. I know Ron says otherwise, but then, he thinks it is the traction of the rear tires that keep the trailer from swaying. Note that the rear tires are missing in the picture above, and nothing is pivoting with a loaded 4000 pound come-along attached.
Carry on.
