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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Garfie|d wrote:6MISFITZ wrote:
Ron, On my thread, there was a story from what happened to Garfield in a corner with his trailer, so I do agree that the hitch won't save me from every law of physics or that of a ham fisted maneuver by the driver and that towing requires more attention - no matter what hitch.
Gee, I think I was just insulted!!! LOL! ;););) (Kidding Mike!) :)
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I consider myself a conservative driver (expecially when it comes to towing) but this incident really caught me by surprise because of the low speed involved. What I've learned from this is the need to apply the brakes in pretty well any decelerating speed manouver in order to ensure the Hensley is well behaved. It also convinced me that there is no way I will ever tow the trailer on snow or ice.
I hope this helps to clarify things.
Sorry Garfield, I assure you that comment was not directed at you and in retrospect, I should have written that sentence more carefully :o.
We were not towing at the time but behind a trailer going through the narrow concrete gates (bollards) at the Peace Bridge 2 years back and that driver very unfortunately turned the tow vehicle too early causing the back of the trailer to swing wide into the concrete bollard and do some very significant damage to the side and back wall of the TT. In defense of that driver, it is a sharp right turn to make the 190 highway ramp once past the Peace Bridge bollard I was talking about.
So far it has not happened to me but I am very conscious of it every time I have to do a sharp turn and if in doubt, I use a spotter!
Mike.
