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Old 04-18-2017, 09:34 AM   #81
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Old 04-18-2017, 10:07 AM   #82
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Among the misinformation frequently posted about the Hensley/ProPride hitch design is "difficulty hitching up on uneven surfaces".

We can easily align the hitch box to the stinger on the truck by moving it to either side, or tilt it sideways using a w.d. screw jack on one side, or tilt it up or down on the level using both screw jacks.

However, if we back into a campsite and pull away, there is no need to change the tilt on the hitch head to hitch up again. Just back in and it will align as when we parked it. Latch and pin it, raise the weight distribution bars with the screw jacks (the Airstream stabilizer speed handle works very well), our ProPride is hooked up. Simple.
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I'd like to see the scale weights of a loaded F-150 Platinum (or a similar 1/2 ton truck) and newer FC 25 using a Blue Ox w.d. hitch, to see if it can restore the truck's steering axle to its unloaded weight.

Looking at the flex in the w.d. bars, I would be surprised if it can, and this combination needs full weight distribution for good steering control in all conditions, resistance to sway, and transfer some load off the truck axles to the trailer axles.

"Works fine" only goes so far (and we are talking a gas engine 1/2 ton truck here), the weight scales will be needed to evaluate safety and actual performance capability for this combination.
Here you go. Fully restored front axle on Nissan Titan XD Diesel with Blue Ox Swaypro 1000# bars. Moved 200# to front axle and 180# to Airstream FC25FB axle. Three and 1/2 links showing under latches hooked to ninth chain link from loose end.
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