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'll not disagree with Ron, but maybe I can seek to clarify for those that may not be entirely familiar with the Hensley operation...
Ron says: "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."
To which I would suggest we append: "....in a cornering situation where one link has had a chance to go past the center position." I'm guessing this would be almost a 30 degree turn.
While the brake controller should always be active so that the TV's brakes do not supply the primary force stopping the TT, in a primarily straight line or slight turning situation, less than say 15 or 20 degrees, there is no reason to anticipate the Hensley will enhance anything other than a straight and true, fully undramatic stop, absent the uneven trailer braking situation being discussed here.
We could look more closely at the geometry to determine exactly what angles have the potential to become un-nerving, but in a panic situation, we won't have the option of chosing the specific conditions anyway.
Ron says: "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."
To which I would suggest we append: "....in a cornering situation where one link has had a chance to go past the center position." I'm guessing this would be almost a 30 degree turn.
While the brake controller should always be active so that the TV's brakes do not supply the primary force stopping the TT, in a primarily straight line or slight turning situation, less than say 15 or 20 degrees, there is no reason to anticipate the Hensley will enhance anything other than a straight and true, fully undramatic stop, absent the uneven trailer braking situation being discussed here.
We could look more closely at the geometry to determine exactly what angles have the potential to become un-nerving, but in a panic situation, we won't have the option of chosing the specific conditions anyway.
