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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I'm on board with you, Will, with the sole exception that I believe the Hensley will give you virtually just as much protection from sway when the TT is trying to outrun the TV (pushing rather than being pulled).
As for the side discussion of the struts, the Hensley Installation Manual says,
It goes on to say,
BTW, not that it matters so much functionally, but based on the pictures in the installation manual, the struts sure look to me like they're designed to be in both tension and compression. In order to be compression only they would have to be designed as a bushing or sleeve.
Tim
As for the side discussion of the struts, the Hensley Installation Manual says,
HENSLEY ARROW STRUT ADJUSTMENTIt does NOT say that no lateral movement will be allowed. It says there will be no PIVOT (i.e. horizonal rotation or angular change looking straight down on it) allowed. That's how we get a solid tee on the back bar of the linkage. I hope this helps address Milt's concerns.
IMPORTANT FOR PROPER HITCH PERFORMANCE
The major function of the struts is to hold the Upper Unit (the orange section with the ball mount on it) “square” in relationship to the trailer. When both struts are tight, they will not allow either the Upper Unit or the trailer to pivot from side to side on the ball.
It goes on to say,
The struts are correctly adjusted when the Upper Unit is held firmly in a position perpendicular to the centerline of the trailer as shown. It doesn’t have to be absolutely perfect!
BTW, not that it matters so much functionally, but based on the pictures in the installation manual, the struts sure look to me like they're designed to be in both tension and compression. In order to be compression only they would have to be designed as a bushing or sleeve.
Tim
