Hensley/Propride over tongue weight ratings.
I'm currently doing a LOT of homework on the Hensley and Propride and one question I've got is the tongue rating for both. My Jayco sits a 1350# on the tongue already (without LP when weighed). Add ...
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BurbMan wrote:
There have been a few reported issues of a busted Hensley...one was from member carringb who blew his up towing a very heavy toy hauler with his van. When I say blew it up, it broke in half IIRC....here's the thread here on the forum discussing this about a year ago.
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Sorry I'm late to the thread. Thanks for linking to my original post.
The only think I would like to emphasize is Hensley also told me "you'll be fine". Twice. The 2nd time after I finally got my trailer. 1500 miles later (halfway through the maiden voyage), the Hensley was toast.
That said... I was much heavier than the OP. i can't even guess where the "breaking point" might actually be.
