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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JD, thanks for asserting that this is not locked, however, the photograph is real.
I have a 4000 pound come along attached to it, and it is under great tension, that would seem to indicate that it is locked, and of course, Hensley documentation and 4 bar theory both say that it is locked.
You have made an assertion that the trailer tires add to stability, and I have pointed out that this is not necessary and that the Hensley Arrow is not dependent on trailer tires to prevent sway. It is not, and as you can see in this picture, it is solidly locked up to input from the trailer end. The trailer tires are not attached.
I do not argue that tandem axles are sway preventives in themselves, but simply state that the Hensley Arrow does not need them to prevent sway, and that any such assertions are not credible without proof. The tandem axles do not need to be attached, as demonstrated above, and below. The hitch would operate as stated in Hensley literature if clamped in a vise.
Burbman, thanks for the vote of confidence. Which proof is flawed? And how is it flawed? The hitch is hanging free, in the air, and it is locked up.
Tluxon, I have been examined by experts and found to be sane.
I submit that this picture absolutely proves what I am saying it proves, and that anyone can demonstrate it provided that they have a real hitch and 30 minutes. I further submit that it is in keeping with what Hensley says on their website.
If you can demonstrate, in any way, that this is a figment of anyone's imagination, or that it is in anyway not in keeping with 4 bar theory, or that there are any other requirements for the hitch to function as it is described as functioning, please post them now. Make certain that there is a way to test your assertion, and that what you say can be demonstrated in the real world with a real hitch.
I have a 4000 pound come along attached to it, and it is under great tension, that would seem to indicate that it is locked, and of course, Hensley documentation and 4 bar theory both say that it is locked.
You have made an assertion that the trailer tires add to stability, and I have pointed out that this is not necessary and that the Hensley Arrow is not dependent on trailer tires to prevent sway. It is not, and as you can see in this picture, it is solidly locked up to input from the trailer end. The trailer tires are not attached.
I do not argue that tandem axles are sway preventives in themselves, but simply state that the Hensley Arrow does not need them to prevent sway, and that any such assertions are not credible without proof. The tandem axles do not need to be attached, as demonstrated above, and below. The hitch would operate as stated in Hensley literature if clamped in a vise.
Burbman, thanks for the vote of confidence. Which proof is flawed? And how is it flawed? The hitch is hanging free, in the air, and it is locked up.
Tluxon, I have been examined by experts and found to be sane.
I submit that this picture absolutely proves what I am saying it proves, and that anyone can demonstrate it provided that they have a real hitch and 30 minutes. I further submit that it is in keeping with what Hensley says on their website.
If you can demonstrate, in any way, that this is a figment of anyone's imagination, or that it is in anyway not in keeping with 4 bar theory, or that there are any other requirements for the hitch to function as it is described as functioning, please post them now. Make certain that there is a way to test your assertion, and that what you say can be demonstrated in the real world with a real hitch.
