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Old 09-26-2020, 01:14 PM   #1
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"Baby Hensley" ?

Question: What is a "baby Hensley" ??

Tow: Silverado 2500HD (awesome...)

Hitch: Hensley Hitch on our 2004 30' Classis (also, awesome)

Just acquired a 2016 25' Flying Cloud (RBT)

Considering...
a) move present Hensley from Classis to FC (not a challenge, I've done a field replacement of a Hensley before)
b) leave present hitch on the Classic for its new owner to enjoy and acquire either...
- another Hensley as-is
- ProPride
- rumors of a "baby Hensley" but that nick-name turns up nothing as neither Hensley nor ProPride seem to set a different-product class/category except hitch selection by weights. So if there IS such a thing... specifics ???
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Old 09-26-2020, 01:16 PM   #2
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They make a cub.
https://hensleymfg.com/products/the-hensley-cub/
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Old 09-26-2020, 01:18 PM   #3
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They call it the Cub. But its for trailers under 6000 lb and 600 lb max tongue so really a 5000 lb max Airstream.

Edit: Ah you beat me to it Richard.
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Old 09-27-2020, 07:24 AM   #4
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That's what I needed. Thank you.
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Old 09-27-2020, 07:29 AM   #5
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You have a Hensley...keep & swap it.

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Old 09-28-2020, 09:29 AM   #6
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If I were in your place I would let the Hensley go with the trailer and price your trailer accordingly. Go for the updated Propride hitch.
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Old 09-28-2020, 09:45 AM   #7
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If you keep your Hensley, it would be worthwhile to contact the company and see what spring bars they recommend for your new trailer.

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Old 09-28-2020, 05:32 PM   #8
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A 25' trailer is best served with 800-1000 lb bars.
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