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03-22-2013, 11:09 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
Puyallup
, Washington
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 184
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Hensley or Anderson
I've narrowed it down to a Hensley Cub or Anderson WD-SW system for towing the AS19
Pros / Cons on either one
Anderson is in my neck of the woods which is a plus
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03-22-2013, 11:20 AM
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Rivet Master  
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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Originally Posted by srpuywa
I've narrowed it down to a Hensley Cub or Anderson WD-SW system for towing the AS19
Pros / Cons on either one
Anderson is in my neck of the woods which is a plus
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There is literally a book's worth of content in the Andersen user's thread in the forum - now, just having those insights may or may not help ;-)
Those who have either tend to love them. Lately there's a lot of discussion about potential coupler mismatches with the Andersen and some AS couplers but the pros and cons are laid out in great detail in that thread. Good luck!
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03-22-2013, 11:20 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 7,714
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There are a zillion current threads active today that deeply consider the pros and cons of each. Do we really need another.
What specifically do you want to know?
doug k
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03-22-2013, 11:21 AM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
Princeton
, New Jersey
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,070
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Unless you are a glutton for punishment there really is not a choice for you size trailer.
You can go with the Hensley for 4 or 5 times the cost, take up to an hour to hitch up, and have a boat anchor to deal with.
If you have not looked at this tread it may help you.
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f464...ead-92131.html
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03-22-2013, 11:23 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
St. Catharines
, South Western Ontario
Join Date: Aug 2002
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You can hardly compare the two. The Hensley is creme de creme.
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03-22-2013, 11:37 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
2014 23' Flying Cloud
Dayton
, Ohio
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 27
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Before you buy a Andersen make sure you call them and check that the coupler on your trailer is compatible. Wish I did.
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03-22-2013, 12:21 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Puyallup
, Washington
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 184
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I'm looking for a plug an go solution, the Hensley looks like it stays with the trailer and all you have to do is attach the receiver to the truck
The Anderson looks like all the other WD SC hitches
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03-22-2013, 12:27 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 25' Safari
Fountain Inn
, South Carolina
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 714
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Quote:
Originally Posted by srpuywa
I'm looking for a plug an go solution, the Hensley looks like it stays with the trailer and all you have to do is attach the receiver to the truck
The Anderson looks like all the other WD SC hitches
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If you are considering a Hensley you should also consider the Propride. The Propride is very easy to hitch / unhitch by yourself.
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03-22-2013, 12:36 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 7,714
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Quote:
Originally Posted by srpuywa
I'm looking for a plug an go solution, the Hensley looks like it stays with the trailer and all you have to do is attach the receiver to the truck
The Anderson looks like all the other WD SC hitches
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You've answered your question.
$3,000+tax/shipping and a few hundred installation, you're good to go.
doug k
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03-22-2013, 12:40 PM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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Howie,
How long did you use your Hensley?
Bob
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03-22-2013, 12:49 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Puyallup
, Washington
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 184
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actually the hensley cub is around 1400 right now
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03-22-2013, 01:37 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2001 25' Safari
London
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 299
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FWIW I bought the regular Hensley 8 years ago (not the Cub) and have been towing with it ever since. It has saved my rig from certain destruction on at least one occasion that I know of. In spite of the fact there are newer alternatives these days, I wouldn't tow with anything else even if someone offered them to me for free. Just sayin...
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2001 Safari 25 SS
2011 Chevy Traverse 3.6L AWD • Hensley • DirecLink • McKesh
Set-up by Can-Am RV
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03-22-2013, 02:03 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 7,714
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Quote:
Originally Posted by srpuywa
actually the hensley cub is around 1400 right now
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Where?
doug k
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03-22-2013, 02:24 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Puyallup
, Washington
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 184
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from Terry Powell at Hensley:
The Hensley Cub is designed for trailers up to 25’ in length and up to 6000 lbs. of trailer weight. Our Cub hitch normally sells retail for $2515. However, right now we are conducting a test market for the Cub hitch and if your trailer is 21’ or less in length like your trailer is then you can order your brand new Hensley Cub for only $1695 which is $820 off the normal price. Then we also have an alternate installation kit using snap up brackets and chain links to lift the weight distribution bars into position that would save you an additional $300 making it only $1395. Now $1120 off the normal price is a great deal.
Currently we are also conducting an off season sale offering a flat rate $99 shipping anywhere in the US and reduced shipping to Canada. This special shipping offer will save up to an additional $195 off the normal costs. Also as part of this off season special we are including 90 days interest free as part of our 12 month payment plan.
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03-22-2013, 03:27 PM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
Princeton
, New Jersey
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,070
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ROBERT CROSS
Howie,
How long did you use your Hensley?
Bob
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I have never used a Hensley. Having seen the problems and the time people have hitching one up I would never have considered one.
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2004 Excursion 4x4
1991 34 ft. Excella +220,000 miles, new laminated flooring, new upholstery, new 3200 lbs axles
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03-22-2013, 03:29 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,319
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The Andersen should work well with a 19 footer, even with the Atwood coupler.
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Regards,
Steve
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03-22-2013, 03:39 PM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HowieE
I have never used a Hensley. Having seen the problems and the time people have hitching one up I would never have considered one.
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I guess it's good being a little smarter than the average trailer hitch. Just get things lined up.... 
Bob
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03-22-2013, 03:55 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HowieE
I have never used a Hensley. Having seen the problems and the time people have hitching one up I would never have considered one.
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Agree, I learned a few new words of low brow French this past weekend watching people struggle with hooking up their Hensley and Prorides. I think I was happily humming the short time it took me to get my Andersen all hooked up and adjusted for the road.
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03-22-2013, 04:02 PM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
Princeton
, New Jersey
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,070
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Still have doubts? The definitive answer regarding a mechanical question surrounding the Atwood hitch when used with the Andersen has been posted at post 1580.
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f464...ml#post1276391
Having an Andersen is almost like have a 3 day weekend when compared to hooking up a HaHa
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2004 Excursion 4x4
1991 34 ft. Excella +220,000 miles, new laminated flooring, new upholstery, new 3200 lbs axles
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03-22-2013, 04:12 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,668
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HowieE
I have never used a Hensley. Having seen the problems and the time people have hitching one up I would never have considered one.
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It takes me no longer and is no harder than any other WD I have used.
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"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
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