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01-28-2009, 11:43 AM
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#781
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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Big orange...
Yep, very pleased with it.
Stays on all season long. (haha gets taken off for winter storage) Keeps it clean & dry and out of the weather.
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01-29-2009, 09:06 AM
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#782
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Rivet Master
2005 30' Classic
Burlington
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 2,743
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Quote:
Originally Posted by adonh
Has anyone bought the Hensley Arrow Vinyl Cover? Any comments on how it looks, color match, etc.
Don
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Don,
I bought one last Fall when I bought the Hensley. You know how it is, when you are spending that much on a hitch, it seems a piddling amount to add in all the other stuff and at least get it all in the same shipping/brokerage fee,
ultimate chocks, easy hitch, spare parts kit, cover!!
My first reaction when I saw the cover was that at $85 I had been seriously ripped off!
Reflecting on it a little more, it is cut to fit fairly well and is of fairly heavy vinyl construction with velcro tabs to secure it so - still think $85 is a bit steep though, especially as it is lithographed to advertise the Hensley - you'd think they could throw it in at the price of the hitch!
I am wondering how the vinyl will stand up to UV exposure without cracking or fading - too soon to tell.
Didn't compare the colour match that closely as it wasn't that much of a concern to me.
After buying the cover, I noticed that at the same storage yard where I keep my trailer there is another Hensley-equipped AS with a Hensley. The owner's solution to offering some protection to the hitch is a garbage bag. I guess I could have bought thousands of them for the price of the real thing!
Brian
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2005 Classic 30'
Hensley Arrow / Centramatics
2008 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD,4x4,Crew Cab, Diesel, Leer cap.
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02-17-2009, 12:12 PM
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#783
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Vintage Kin
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 8,014
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Thought I'd add a shot of a Hensley (2007) on my 34' 1983 SILVER STREAK after a quick rattle-can job.
Had Dave Tidmores crew add this at ROGER WILLIAMS AIRSTREAM the day after I bought the trailer. Added new, longer electrical cord and connector, new breakaway & lanyard, and safety-chain extensions. (Trailer being prepped for sale).
(Big Worthington propane tanks removed to other storage; battery box is at rear, between frame rails.)
The second shot is the day it came home from storage, still in original [unacceptable] orange paint.
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03-15-2009, 07:37 PM
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#784
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2 Rivet Member
2003 30' Classic
mount joy
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 28
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robert cross thread # 722 solution to your shin saver. this is a nice way to store stinger when not in use. you can also put a lock for theft purpose.
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03-15-2009, 07:44 PM
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#785
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2 Rivet Member
2003 30' Classic
mount joy
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 28
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correction I meant thread # 772
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03-16-2009, 10:57 AM
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#786
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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 krlajwvater
robert cross thread # 722 solution to your shin saver. this is a nice way to store stinger when not in use. you can also put a lock for theft purpose.
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Looks Good
Ours, stinger carries the flaps...
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04-08-2009, 11:58 AM
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TEXAS66
Georgetown
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 292
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Non-Leaking Grease Gun
Even though I always back off the pressure on the grease gun it still leaks grease when stored. I use it, release the pressure, wrap it in plastic bag, and when I go to use it again the thing is almost covered in grease.
I am tired of having to wipe grease off of the gun before I can use it.
Two questions:
What am I doing wrong?
How can I stop the gun from oozing grease?
Does anyone know of a manual grease gun that does not leak grease when not being used?
OK, that was three questions.
SRW
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04-08-2009, 12:24 PM
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TEXAS66
Georgetown
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 292
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Leaking Grease Gun
This is just maybe an answer to my own question.
I spoke with a rep at Lincoln a maker of most anything having to do with pumping grease.
The rep said that the stuff leaking out of my grease gun was actually water that had separated from the grease, and it was impossible to stop the stuff from leaking.
Most any grease will separate over time - grease in a 50 gallon drum, tub, or a cartridge like those used in a manual grease gun.
He said manual grease guns leak - get over it.
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04-09-2009, 09:37 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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My K-D don't
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04-18-2009, 06:45 AM
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#790
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4 Rivet Member
1977 31' Sovereign
Miami
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 279
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I am going to look at or buy a Hensly hitch today. They claim it was used one time and then stored for the last 8 years. What should I be looking for? Is there a list to check to know if it is all there? What would I look for to tell how much whear there may be?
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04-18-2009, 07:04 AM
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#791
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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Phil,
If you haven't seen the owner's manual there is a lot of good info here.
http://www.hensleymfg.com/pdf/Hensleymanualmedres.pdf
Ware...Look at the weight bars where they insert into the head, A ware ridge would indicate lack of lubrication. Send Hensley the serial # and they can give the mfg. date.
Good luck, keep us posted.
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04-18-2009, 07:24 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1977 31' Sovereign
Miami
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 279
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Thanks Robert, I printed the manual and I will take it with me. I am leaving now to go see it. I wil let you know how it goes.
Phil
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04-18-2009, 12:48 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1977 31' Sovereign
Miami
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 279
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I got it! Looks like it was barely used. Unfortunately it must have been stored outside for period and it is sun faded and some surface rust. I think I am going to clean up the head, repaint it and see if I can sell it. I was considering using it but I am towing with a Dodge 3500 and using an airsafe hitch. I am afraid the hensley may damage my trailer with my stiff suspension
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04-18-2009, 01:26 PM
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#794
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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Phil,
If you are satisfied with the sway control, the Air Ride is very important with the 3500. Glad you got the Hensley, good luck.
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04-18-2009, 02:21 PM
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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
Posts: 13,159
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The HAHA serial number will gauge its age. Mine 8332 and was produced in 2006.
Brian
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2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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04-18-2009, 03:00 PM
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#796
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4 Rivet Member
1977 31' Sovereign
Miami
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 279
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The number I see is 04421 I am not sure if that is the right number or not? Is it stamped or imprinted in the steel?
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04-18-2009, 06:07 PM
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#797
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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It's on a label right under the Honey Brown
2007 I tink
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05-06-2009, 10:56 AM
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#798
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1 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
North Georgetown
, Ohio
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 10
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It really bugged me to have to reset the weight bars every time I gassed up, so.......
This should keep the little buggers from unloading.
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05-06-2009, 11:41 AM
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#799
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Rivet Master
2006 28' Safari SE
Currently Looking...
Colorado Springs
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 703
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Reset the weight bars?
After fueling?
Mike,
I've never seen the need to do that. No changes noticed after adding 12 - 13 gallons of diesel (maybe due to our trucks massive rear suspension and the way I tighten down the Hensley). Am I missing something critical?
-Ken
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05-06-2009, 11:48 AM
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#800
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ProPride Industries, Inc.
Commercial Member
Holly
, MI
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 642
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That's a very nice mod, Mike. Well done!
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