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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-18-2017, 10:07 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,286
Posted By dkottum
Among the misinformation frequently posted about...

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...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-16-2017, 07:15 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,286
Posted By dkottum
If the original poster loaded his F-150 and...

If the original poster loaded his F-150 and Airstream for travel and only restored 50% of his axle weight (if that was even possible with an Andersen hitch), his problem would not be removing too...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-16-2017, 01:28 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,286
Posted By dkottum
I've used the Equal-I-Zer, Andersen, and...

I've used the Equal-I-Zer, Andersen, and ProPride. I haven't posted my experience with Andersen, it's so inept in the application of a half-ton truck and medium size Airstream it doesn't deserve...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-15-2017, 10:07 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,286
Posted By dkottum
Are they? Our Hensley/ProPride head, w.d. bars,...

Are they? Our Hensley/ProPride head, w.d. bars, and w.d. screw jacks are all bolted to the Airstream's tongue and it stays there. The only part we handle is the stinger, and when camping I pull...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-15-2017, 06:22 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,286
Posted By dkottum
That would be us, Eq to ProPride and the...

That would be us, Eq to ProPride and the stability and relaxed towing is in a different league.

Partly explained in our post #29 in this thread:

"The square rigid bars have excellent w.d. but...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-15-2017, 10:29 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,286
Posted By dkottum
I'd like to see the scale weights of a loaded...

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...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-14-2017, 02:12 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,286
Posted By dkottum
It is generally accepted that flexibility in the...

It is generally accepted that flexibility in the weight distribution bars provides a better ride for the Airstream and truck, and keeps consistent tension on the hitch while traveling over uneven...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-13-2017, 09:55 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,286
Posted By dkottum
Unless you like getting pushed around on the...

Unless you like getting pushed around on the interstates by the bow wave of semi's and gusting crosswinds, get the ProPride/Hensley design. They provide unmatched safety, comfort and relaxed towing....
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