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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Well, that's 3/4" and I think it could get better. Just went back and re-read your other thread, it sounds like you really need 1400 lb bars to send more weight forward. Looks like the core issue is that the spring bars are too light for the tongue weight and are not sending enough weight back to the front axle. I hate to say it but as JBarca noted you need to go down the diagnostic tree.
First would be to get 1400 bars for the DC, get the rig leveled and balanced as best you can. Next would be experimenting with tire pressures etc. Even with a HA or PP you want the rig to tow level and restore enough weight to the front axle so you don't have bounce or handling issues.
The benefit is if you can get the rig to tow comfortably you save big $$ on a new hitch. The risk is that you go through all the permutations with no improvement and wind up spending the $$ anyway, and have to start over setting up the HA/PP correctly.
First would be to get 1400 bars for the DC, get the rig leveled and balanced as best you can. Next would be experimenting with tire pressures etc. Even with a HA or PP you want the rig to tow level and restore enough weight to the front axle so you don't have bounce or handling issues.
The benefit is if you can get the rig to tow comfortably you save big $$ on a new hitch. The risk is that you go through all the permutations with no improvement and wind up spending the $$ anyway, and have to start over setting up the HA/PP correctly.
