I stole a Hensley!

[camp-n-family]

At least it feels that way. I was keeping my eye open for a 4" drop stinger to swap my 2" with, when I saw one at my local dealer. They had just taken a trade in with the Hensley attached and the stinger was hanging in it. The owner had never seen one until he saw mine. I asked him if he'd be interested in swapping stingers and he said sure no problem, made no difference to him. Bingo, saved myself $120 for a swap.

Then I got thinking about the hitch. I know the dealer isn't very familiar with the Hensley and can't move the trailers around with it on, he usually calls me for help, so they are a hassle for them. Plus they won't get much for it selling it with the trailer. I asked if he wanted to sell the whole thing. After some thought he figured it was worth $400. I left it. Came back later and talked him down to $200!

It looked like this to start.



Some stripping, cleaning, paint, re-assembly, and new stickers it looks new again.


Couldn't be happier with how it turned out.

[93Cobra2771]

Whoops, I see now. 🙂

Yes, the adaptor drops the rating, I forget how much. It states it on the bottom of the receiver, I believe.

[waynec1957]

camp-n-family wrote:

waynec1957 wrote:

Anybody have any idea why you can't get a Hensley stinger with a 2 1/2" shank?


Because they don't make one. They are available in increments of 2".

ProPride makes an adjustable version that is for the Hensley. However, it hasn't been in stock on their website for over a year. I gave up waiting on it.

Adjustable Hensley Shank Manufactured by ProPride

I think he means a 2 1/2 shank for a class V receiver, not a 2 1/2 drop.

Correct. 2 1/2 shank for a class V receiver. I know Pro Pride makes one with a 2 1/2 shank, but Hensley doesn't...at least not that I know of. I've read different places where using an adapter (2 X 2 1/2) reduces tongue weight capacity to some degree. I haven't been able to find out how much though.

[camp-n-family]

waynec1957 wrote:

Anybody have any idea why you can't get a Hensley stinger with a 2 1/2" shank?


Because they don't make one. They are available in increments of 2".

ProPride makes an adjustable version that is for the Hensley. However, it hasn't been in stock on their website for over a year. I gave up waiting on it.

Adjustable Hensley Shank Manufactured by ProPride

I think he means a 2 1/2 shank for a class V receiver, not a 2 1/2 drop.

[93Cobra2771]

waynec1957 wrote:
Anybody have any idea why you can't get a Hensley stinger with a 2 1/2" shank?

Because they don't make one. They are available in increments of 2".

ProPride makes an adjustable version that is for the Hensley. However, it hasn't been in stock on their website for over a year. I gave up waiting on it.

Adjustable Hensley Shank Manufactured by ProPride

[Gazzer]

Here is one that is complete and looks in good condition if you are anywhere near Seattle Wa.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/rvs/4509171230.html

[waynec1957]

Anybody have any idea why you can't get a Hensley stinger with a 2 1/2" shank?

[93Cobra2771]

You matched my best deal (I've found three so far).

I bought my first one for $450. Second one for $200. Found another for $800 that I clued a friend in on, as he was wanting one badly.

If you are patient and lucky, you will find a deal of a lifetime.

[camp-n-family]

ROFL!
I saw your add on kijiji!
Then come here and see your post.

funny!

Have to start somewhere. Open to offers 🙂

[jerem0621]

I let one slip away from me for $500.00 the other day and it made me sick to see that go.

GREAT DEAL OP..

[BossCamper]

ROFL!
I saw your add on kijiji!
Then come here and see your post.

funny!

[BurbMan]

On CL for a grand yet?

[bigcitypopo]

Great find... I love my Hensley!

[coolbreeze01]

Good job making a junky old hitch look like new.

[westend]

Awesome!
I need you to help me horse trade on a couple of vehicle purchases coming up. What do you charge for a double horse trade?:B