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11-16-2014, 10:27 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2002 31' Classic
Houston
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 442
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Originally Posted by socool69
hensley is perfect and enough money for me
thnak you for all your comments
I think Im safe with the hensley buying for caam rv london
We buy the hensley and will be happy with
I hard to spend your money when you dont know anythink about what you are buying ....
so the hensley still my best buy for us
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Your making the right choice; CanAm set up my X5 and 31' with a new Hensley in 2001 (ref my avatar); 35,000+ miles later I've only had to replace 2 jack screw pins which wore through; trust Andy Thomson.
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11-16-2014, 04:00 PM
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2022 Atlas
Homosassa
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I bought my Hensley used with my po classic. Changed TVs and bought a new bar storing my long shank 2". I did not pay the $500 to transfer the warranty. Like a previous post I'll buy parts if I need them.
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11-17-2014, 05:28 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2013 25' International
mont st hilaire
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Join Date: Aug 2014
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I think 500$ its too mutch for the warranty I didnt take it
Ca am rv fix it and I hope Im ok for few years
thank you for all comments
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11-17-2014, 06:04 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' International
2009 27' FB International
2007 25' Safari
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Greensboro
, North Carolina
Join Date: Aug 2008
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First time towing with Cayenne? I used to tow with 2005 Cayenne Turbo. Works best to hold it in fifth gear when in any type of hills to prevent constant shifting. Also, fuel mileage best at 96 kph or less. Make certain the brake controller is properly set up as well as the hitch.
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Ms Tommie Fantine Lauer, Greensboro, NC
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11-17-2014, 06:19 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,655
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I bought a very old, but hardly used Hensley, as evidenced by lack of wear. The serial # sticker had been removed when it was painted prior to my buying it, so the used warranty was a non-issue for me. I disassembled, inspected, sand blasted and repainted, and then rebuilt/lubed and adjusted everything.
It has been flawless for about 15,000 miles. I did get one of Sean's Propride adjustable stingers. It is flawless as well and gives a level of adjustment you just can't achieve with the Hensley Stingers....especially tilt.
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11-17-2014, 12:07 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2013 25' International
mont st hilaire
, Quebec
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 83
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yes first time with my cayenne but its not a turbo one only the v6..
hope not too hard on gaz millage
what the gaz millage do you get with yours ?
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11-17-2014, 12:38 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' International
2009 27' FB International
2007 25' Safari
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Greensboro
, North Carolina
Join Date: Aug 2008
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As I remember it was between 10 and 12 mpg or 20-24 l per 100km Eventually I went to a Dodge Cummins diesel because of the limited cruising range with gasoline.
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Happy trails and Good Luck
Ms Tommie Fantine Lauer, Greensboro, NC
AIR #31871 KQ3H
www.fantinesvoice.com
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11-19-2014, 08:38 AM
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1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
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Benton
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
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I cant say good or bad about any other hitches, but my Hensley makes my trailer pull like a fifth wheel. Super comfortable and super stable.
1/2 Ton 4WD Truck, 72 Sovereign Hensley Arrow
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11-19-2014, 09:36 AM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dznf0g
I bought a very old, but hardly used Hensley, as evidenced by lack of wear. The serial # sticker had been removed when it was painted prior to my buying it, so the used warranty was a non-issue for me. I disassembled, inspected, sand blasted and repainted, and then rebuilt/lubed and adjusted everything.
It has been flawless for about 15,000 miles. I did get one of Sean's Propride adjustable stingers. It is flawless as well and gives a level of adjustment you just can't achieve with the Hensley Stingers....especially tilt.
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I'm thinking about getting one of Sean's adjustable Hensley stingers for Lucy. How much does yours weigh? I'm concerned that it will be a good bit heavier than my 6" drop Hensley hitch bar.
Brian
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WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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11-19-2014, 03:51 PM
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Vintage Kin
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 8,014
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They are quite heavy. More so than the six inch drop stinger, but not terribly so. Were my rig updated re TT and TV suspension I'd have simply cut and re welded HA stinger. The PP stinger is nicely made and head tilt is great. Good to have for the day when the TV is sidelined. Also adds length.
The price is low for the versatility added. For a full timer with truck it can broken down for storage. As with other bolted heads one needs big torque wrench and long cheater. For the reason of being able to rescue the TT with another TV and not remove hitch from TT it is a winner thus worth having.
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11-19-2014, 04:25 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1964 22' Safari
Naples
, New York
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 14
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pop rivets
Greetings. I have made repairs on my 64 Globetrotter with Olympic rivets.
They have an internal expanding spider. You clip them off with a clipper and then you finish the rough edge with a fine flat file. I use one that came with my chainsaw .It is flat and fine and about 1/2 inch wide. On the inside, Mostly 1/8 " aluminum rivets do the job.
Good luck
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11-19-2014, 04:34 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by moosetags
I'm thinking about getting one of Sean's adjustable Hensley stingers for Lucy. How much does yours weigh? I'm concerned that it will be a good bit heavier than my 6" drop Hensley hitch bar.
Brian
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Hi Brian, don't know for sure, but maybe 5 pounds more than the haha stinger
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11-19-2014, 05:34 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2013 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2012 20' Flying Cloud
Small Town
, *** Big Sky Country ***Western Montana
Join Date: Feb 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Arcticfox
If you want to buy the best hitch to keep yourself and you family safe buy a ProPride and never look back!
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Someday I will have either a Hensley or a PP, but I hate to think *that in the interim* I am consciously doing something that will not keep my family safe... by not buying one now ...
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2022 Ford F350 6.2 V-8; equalizer hitch + Shocker air hitch
Honda Eu3200; AIR# 44105; formerly WBCCI 2015.1
Terminal Aluminitis; 2-people w/ 3+ dogs
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11-19-2014, 05:47 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
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Benton
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
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Frankly I think that a Hensley designed hitch adds more to comfort and joy in driving than safety as people will adapt driving style to the limitations and characteristics of their vehicle.
1/2 Ton 4WD Truck, 72 Sovereign Hensley Arrow
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11-19-2014, 10:19 PM
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2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
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I really like the idea of the adjustable hitch bar for the Hensley. As we have two active tow vehicles, this would be a very desirable feature.
Brian
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WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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11-19-2014, 10:38 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Quote:
Originally Posted by J. Morgan
Frankly I think that a Hensley designed hitch adds more to comfort and joy in driving than safety as people will adapt driving style to the limitations and characteristics of their vehicle.
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I politely and respectfully disagree--it's not about comfort or joy. It's better control over the vehicle and the trailer behind. Better control, in my mind, is exactly more safety.
I'm not quick enough to compensate for trailer sway by steering the TV under most circumstances. The ProPride and Hensley designs make a conventional trailer act like it is a fifth wheel setup. The trailer even tracks similarly to a fifth wheel trailer--which does take some getting used to in turns. THe AS does not go the same way it does on a conventional hitch, it tracks to the inside more, which looks weird.
I do know that comparing the handling between my original Husky brand WD only hitch and the ProPride I have now over the exact same course (4 trips up and down the Cajon Pass between LA and Victorville, CA) the ProPride makes my AS track better, is much more stable in the wind, and it is NOT moved out of line when a Semi passes close and fast. I also have less of a problem keeping the TV in its lane, and the AS does not try to steer me from the rear.
I believe that is much safer that the old Husky. ProPride performance in a panic stop, and we had several last year on our cross country trips, was smooth and stable. I can't speak to the Huskys performance in a panic stop, because, thank the ghods, we did not get into that situation. I suspect the AS would have tried to come around to the front, which would not be good...
The joy and comfort, IMHO, is being out and about with our Airstream, without having to worry about stability and sway issues...I'm happy I spent the $$ it took for this improvement.
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'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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11-19-2014, 11:23 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
Currently Looking...
Benton
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
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Hensley or not hensley
I am a fellow Hensley designed hitch enthusiast, who actually likes to drive. I find "joy in driving" an important and integral aspect of the Airstream lifestyle. Who wants to go camping when getting there is too much like work?
Your point is taken, There is a tangible added safety factor when a trailer will not sway, but it is mitigated via adjusted driving style. Slower speeds, acute situational awareness, two hands on the wheel, etc.
My focus in driving is not to crash, my point was that driving is much more enjoyable when I am not pushing the sway envelope and not having to work so hard.
That said, I will agree that these hitches do add an intrinsic measure of safety.
I think we pretty much agree on the details, more or less, to the same end, these hitches are a good addition to an Airstream.
I bought mine used at a substantial savings, but After towing with one I say they are worth every penny even at full retail.
1/2 Ton 4WD Truck, 72 Sovereign Hensley Arrow
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11-19-2014, 11:32 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by J. Morgan
I am a fellow Hensley designed hitch enthusiast, who actually likes to drive. I find "joy in driving" an important and integral aspect of the Airstream lifestyle. Who wants to go camping when getting there is too much like work?
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I think we pretty much agree on the details, more or less, to the same end, these hitches are a good addition to an Airstream.
1/2 Ton 4WD Truck, 72 Sovereign Hensley Arrow
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Absolutely...no argument there--Mr. Hensley knows how to design a hitch system.
Our last couple trips through the South (From the left coast, to Alabama and then Florida and Disney World) were a joy--we were on our first REAL vacation in 40-some odd (emphasis on odd) years of marriage. We had time to talk, we saw some neat places...and we ate at Cracker Barrel almost every meal--our fave. Saw the grandkids, and my dear Mom... DisneyWorld was a blast as well.
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'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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11-19-2014, 11:44 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
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Benton
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
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Hensley or not hensley
I love the chicken fried steak and bacon meal at Cracker Barrel! (Ok so there is no such meal, so I make it up when I order)
Good stuff!
My last meal out was at the Barrel!
We have a lot in common, even though you have me by some ten odd years in marriage.
1/2 Ton 4WD Truck, 72 Sovereign Hensley Arrow
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11-21-2014, 05:46 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2013 25' International
mont st hilaire
, Quebec
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 83
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I m realy happy now to buy my hensley and I want a fun ride not working !!!
now I just need to wait when I pick up my unit .... I oder it with the hensley
but now I know why I so expensive for the hitch but I happy to spend the money for it
thank you for all your comments
and have a safe trip !!
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