Hitch System Upgrade - Thoughts on Husky Centerline?

[RavensFan24]

I have a Reese 1000lb Round Bar WDH system with friction sway control. It's about 8 years old. I've been interested in potentially upgrading and have been looking for something like the ProPride, Hensley Arrow and Husky Centerline. Based on price, it seems like the Centerline would be the best deal, but I know a lot of people on here recommend the Arrow and ProPride. Does anyone here have experience with the Centerline System? It seems based on a little research that they just upgraded to compression cylinders to help reduce sway compared to some other models they had. I saw the ProPride goes for like $2500 and the new Arrow system is about $1800 (at least on eBay). The Centerline seems to be anywhere from $400-$800 and similar technology.

I only get sway in high winds and occasionally with a high speed passing truck, but I'd prefer to never feel it (especially when my girlfriend is driving). Any thoughts would be appreciated. If you have suggestions for other similar set ups with a good price for a quality system, I'm open to suggestions.

[texasAUtiger]

I have the centerline and once I realized you need to be fairly straight to get the tension bars on and off, it is pretty easy. I do not get any motion at all on my 30 ft trailer even when a semi is passing and/or it's really windy.

If you arrive at a site where it's just not possible to keep the truck and trailer straight, just hop out and undo the tension bars before getting into your spot. It literally takes under 30 secs to do.

[RavensFan24]

Thanks for the insight. I love the concept of the Arrow and ProPride in how they control sway. I do not love the price tag associated. I'll look into some of these other options you guys mentioned.

[BarneyS]

RavensFan24 wrote:
Snip... I saw the ProPride goes for like $2500 and the new Arrow system is about $1800 (at least on eBay). The Centerline seems to be anywhere from $400-$800 and similar technology.
Snip...

Not even close as far as technology is concerned. Two completely different approaches to sway control.
Barney

[Dutchie1979]

I recommend the Blue-Ox sway pro, by far the easiest set up and a great WDH. Have been running mine 2 years and it performs flawlessly.

[kodiakcanuck]

I've had the Centerline WDH since 2011 and love it. I experience ZERO sway with this system. Also most of the parts have a lifetime replacement warranty, but I haven't had to replace anything on it.

Yes the hitch is heavy, and yes you do have to be in a straight line to hook up and un-hook. Only once in the 4 years of camping did I have to unhook before I backed into a really tight spot. But given the length of your trailer, I doubt you get into small spots LOL.

Sure you can spend a lot more on a system that is maybe superior, but at the price range of the Centerline and the performance it's provided me, I wouldn't bother spending more money on another system..

[Hondavalk]

dodge guy wrote:
The food chain goes like this, Hensley Arrow\ ProPride, Reese Dual Cam, then all the other hitches with integrated friction sway control, and finally an add-on friction sway bar.

If you have the money then go with either the HA or PP. I personally like the DC.

Another vote for the DC

[dodge_guy]

The food chain goes like this, Hensley Arrow\ ProPride, Reese Dual Cam, then all the other hitches with integrated friction sway control, and finally an add-on friction sway bar.

If you have the money then go with either the HA or PP. I personally like the DC.

[APT]

The Centerline WDH performs and costs about the same as Equal-i-zer 4pt, Reese Strait Line, and Blueox Swaypro. I recommend one of the other three over the Centerline due to the nearly straight when hooking up point. RVW Eq for about $450 for 1000 or 1200 pound systems.

[Need-A-Vacation]

jmtandem wrote:
I have heard nothing but good about the Husky Centerline. But, of course, it is not in the same hemisphere as the ProPride or Hensley. They are not friction based hitches and work far better.

Performance wise I didn't find anything but positive feedback about the CL, just the hitching and unhitching comments about being difficult if at an angle, and the hitch is HEAVY. BUT.... what hitch system doesn't have some weight to it??? Lol

[jmtandem]

I have heard nothing but good about the Husky Centerline. But, of course, it is not in the same hemisphere as the ProPride or Hensley. They are not friction based hitches and work far better.

[Need-A-Vacation]

I considered the Husky Centerline for our new Jayco we are picking up this coming Thu. I didn't find a lot of recent post (within the last 6-12 months), but some older ones I found stated a downfall is you need to be almost straight to hook up and unhook. Not sure if this is still true.

As for the other 2, if you have the money you can't beat either hitch system. But as far as I know with those also it is easier to hook up and unhook when straight,

For our new tt I decided to go with the Reese DC system again.

Good luck deciding!