We never had a white knuckle experience. I never noticed any difference when downshifting or coasting while towing with the Tundra. I tend to read each step several time, so was not making fast progress. Perhaps PP owners will resort to drilling into the frame to prevent the frame brackets from shifting. Thanks for all the advice everyone. In 2008, it was reported the PP adapter would be available "soon". - Hensley offers "free" replacement of the stinger if you need one with a different drop at some point in the future. Jim Hensley revolutionized the sway control hitch with his original Hensley Eliminator. His(Sean's) hitch was designed by Mr. Hensley with all the features he wanted to incorporate into the old style Hensley hitch but was rebuffed by the owners that were perfectly content selling the original design. Brian _____ Amen. Also looks as though the PP's yoke system would be significantly heavier than the HA's strut system. The benefit I see, in addition to the updated design and black paint instead of orange, is that you do not have to drill holes in your a-frame. Topic: Hensley Arrow vs ProPride 3P Hitch Posted By: willald on 06/29/10 08:54pm Ron Gratz wrote: It's deja vu all over again. IT seems like a great product and the price is the same as a remanufactured hensley. Ron Gratz wrote: It's deja vu all over again. Sean (the owner) suggested 1400# w.d. I think it does. In 2008, it was reported the PP adapter would be available "soon". © 2020 CWI, Inc. © 2020 Good Sam Enterprises, LLC. I just purchased a 25bhs and tow with a 1/2 ton SUV using the ProPride hitch. We are using Hensley Arrow hitch, which is a very similar to the ProPride P3 and we couldn't be more happy. Sounds as though the status is still the same. Never enough wind blowing around here to keep me from traveling. Will, do you have the latest information on when Sean will be releasing the adapter? All Rights Reserved. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 901, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. I spoke to Sean at Propride and Terry at Hensley also. For me, my tongue was already light at 300 lbs with my old hitch, so adding this one really just brought it up to where it ought to be. I bet Hensley has had many more failed parts than 1. JavaScript is disabled. Looks to me as though the PP's adjustable drawbar would be significantly heavier than the HA's drawbar. Any reason why? We were on I-40 in the NC Mountains, 18 wheelers on both sides, that trailer didn't move. Look around for a good used HA. It has worked flawlessly. Also, the additional weight of the hitch is offset by extending the attachment point to the receiver by 1-2 feet. I was in some nasty cross winds in eastern Colorado and was thankful the ProPride design locked the trailer solid behind my truck. Amen. A detailed description of the PP yoke system is provided in. After owning a Hensley when I was pulling a trailer and now seeing a ProPride, I would buy a new ProPride instead of a Hensley. Since the OP has made his decision, I am going to close this one down. Many of us have been waiting for some time. I wondered if they were running around a large parking lot or at a dealership. This is an excellent comparison. My 86 Airstream pulls true without a wiggle. And we are newbies. I looked at both online and they look about the same from what I could see. Your trailer weighs 3200lbs you said in another post. Buyers now have a choice -- some prefer an adjustable hitch bar with bolted construction, others prefer the simplicity of the "solid piece" construction. We have a 2005 Safari, 22 ft. and a 2009 Toyota Tundra (with tow package). I installed the hitch myself on my 34 footer without concerns. Once Mr. Jim Hensley severed his ties with the Hensley Mfg Company, he "re-invented" the Helsley Original design, adding some features and using CAD computer engineering that were not available when the Hensley Arrow Hitch was originally was designed. That said, aren't these hitch systems pretty heavy, adding significantly to the tounge weight for such a lightweight vehicle as a Pilot? I went through the same decision process you are going through. It's deja vu all over again. Your correct, I just found a video of the ProPride showing the side-to-side movement similar to the HA. I have the Hensley Arrow which I purchased used from a local RVer when he bought a MH. Works well and great customer service. What is the "another Airstream I want worse"? The Hensley Arrow is the original design but if you look at the changes with the 3P I think it's a better design. Both hitches were designed by Jim Hensley. Currently using a eaz lift, but want to upgrade to a Hensley or ProPride. They quoted it at $2,300 vs. $3,100 new. Has it been shown this is necessary; or is it just added weight? The PP has a height adjustment, where the HA, you need to get a new draw bar if you change TT or TV. Less weight - Although the 3P's stinger is a little heavier, the overall weight of the entire 3P hitch together is lighter than the Hensely, since it doesn't have that big orange metal piece on top. Price: The Hensley SwiftCub costs $1500 new, and is not remanufactured. I know this is a highly debated topic but looking for any input specifically compared to a remanufactured hitch vs. new. You either get the "You don't need one if you have your hitch set up properly" crowd or the "Hensley is better than the ProPride for what ever reason" crowd. We get calls from all over North America asking about what Hensley Mfg. I just purchased a 25bhs and tow with a 1/2 ton SUV using the ProPride hitch. I'll give them a call........... Steve. 5. You should not spend $2300 to be nervous, get the HA and have no worries. So consider it a one time purchase. I've owned the ProPride 3P for 4 yrs now and absolutely love it. I can't comment on the customer support because I have never had a reason to call. Hensley hitch system, except it would not go near as far to the inside. I am also a Hensley owner. In 2008, the PP manufacturer was quoted as posting. HOWEVER after seeing the ProPride I would get that if I had the choice.. (same inventor just with upgrades to it).

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