Hensley no-sway hitch

[Oldie Goldie]

We need a Hensley no-sway hitch for our Flagstaff V-Lite but can't afford a new one. We saw a used one advertised for $500, but there is no return. Since we are new to the travel trailer game, we don't want to make a mistake. Any opinions about this?

[Haulinbass02]

Why do you feel you need a Hensley? I observed a guy with one jack around for 2 hours trying to get hitched up. He just about gave up before getting it right. I used a Reese Dual cam system and thought it worked VERY well for the money.

[wingnut60]

Don't know if you NEED a Hensley Arrow, but here is a better, less-expensive option:

www.propridehitch.com

The 3P hitch is an newer design of the older Hensley and works better, I hear. I had a Hensley for 3 years and would not tow a TT without one after using one and comparing to regular weight-distributing hitch. There is a learning curve to hitching up, but not complicated after getting used to it. A used Hensley for $500 is an outright bargain--should sell for $11-1500 easy--just need to know if all parts are there.

Joe

[TXiceman]

The HA is a great hitch and works wonders for marginal tow vehicles. What is your tow vehicle.

A tried and proven hitch and much less than the HA or Propride, is the Reese Dual Cam Straightline.

Ken

[TexasPSDX]

I have used a HA for the last 5 or 6 years. Would not tow without it. It by far the easiest hitch I have used to hookup or unhook. I purchased mine used.

[Rednax]

There is a gulf between a second tier, sway-resisting hitch like the REESE Dual Cam (or even less desirable Equalizer) and a sway-eliminating VPP hitch such as the new generation ProPride (or older, less desirable Hensley Arrow) that words do not bridge.

To say "save your money, these others are almost as good" isn't simply inaccurate. Or advise that only some vehicle combinations would benefit. It represents a fundamental misunderstanding of the differences. The size or type of the trailer or the tow vehicle is irrelevant to this qualitative difference.

[Lee C]

We sold our 8 yr old HA for $1000 when we bought our 5th wheel. $500 is a good deal assuming it's in in good condition and all the pieces are there.

[derald1961]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rednax There is a gulf between a second tier, sway-resisting hitch like the REESE Dual Cam (or even less desirable Equalizer) and a sway-eliminating VPP hitch such as the new generation ProPride (or older, less desirable Hensley Arrow) that words do not bridge. To say "save your money, these others are almost as good" isn't simply inaccurate. Or advise that only some vehicle combinations would benefit. It represents a fundamental misunderstanding of the differences. The size or type of the trailer or the tow vehicle is irrelevant to this qualitative difference.

Wow, you said a mouthful without saying a thing

[wingnut60]

Having towed a heavy 30'TT with a WD hitch, and then a Hensley, I ditto Rednax's comments. I think I paid $3200 for the Hensley. Worth every penny, and sold it for $2000 when I traded the trailer. I think the ProPride is every bit as good since it is made by a guy who was involved with Hensley and I believe knows what he is doing.
There is a learning curve to hitching up, but I got the hang of it after a couple of times. I would always give up the time to hitch, even it was an hour, just to experience the confidence of sway-free towing that I got from the Hensley.
Joe