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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Mike,
I just reread your thread, Problem with stopping straight and Hensley Arrow.
I believe that Tim is not referring to your conclusions but rather to statements by burbman, garfiejd, Mark Kovalsky, quantumleap39, legrz, daveyandkids, and geodude when he says, "There are at least a few Hensley owners who believe that the trailer tongue is allowed to swing side-to-side in the event that the tow vehicle is braking harder than the trailer."
In a different thread, Willald states, "You're right, though, in that this 'feature' of the Hensley is something that needs to be considered, as a general reminder that the Hensley (nor the Pullrite) is NOT a cover-all solution to allow ANY kind of (improperly set up) towing combination. You still need to make sure everything else (like the brake controller!) is set up right, and that the tow vehicle and trailer are matched appropriately."
Because of the way the HA's linkage works, it is especially important to ensure a HA-equipped TT is not allowed to push on the TV.
Ron
I just reread your thread, Problem with stopping straight and Hensley Arrow.
I believe that Tim is not referring to your conclusions but rather to statements by burbman, garfiejd, Mark Kovalsky, quantumleap39, legrz, daveyandkids, and geodude when he says, "There are at least a few Hensley owners who believe that the trailer tongue is allowed to swing side-to-side in the event that the tow vehicle is braking harder than the trailer."
In a different thread, Willald states, "You're right, though, in that this 'feature' of the Hensley is something that needs to be considered, as a general reminder that the Hensley (nor the Pullrite) is NOT a cover-all solution to allow ANY kind of (improperly set up) towing combination. You still need to make sure everything else (like the brake controller!) is set up right, and that the tow vehicle and trailer are matched appropriately."
Because of the way the HA's linkage works, it is especially important to ensure a HA-equipped TT is not allowed to push on the TV.
Ron
