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Hensley vs Pull Rite

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captras

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Looking at primarily these 2 hitches. Any body have experience with either/both? Recommendations? I am leaning toward the Hensley....more expensive but seems to be the best. Need to hear from real world users.

 

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I have two friends with the Hensley hitch and both would give a 100% thumbs up! They were both at a point where the weight of their E-Zee lift type hitch head was making hitching a real problem. Because the entire Hensley hitch stays on the trailer, if you have an electric tongue jack, hitching is very simple. They both say after installing the hitch you won't believe how great it handles. Hensley is known for some of the best coustomer service. I had a set of McKeesh mirrors from Hensley MFG, and it was the samething, high quality at a get what you pay for price!

 

Mike

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Thanks for the info. Most everything I have read rate these 2 at the very top. About the only drawback people have mentioned is the price, but if it allows you to tow without worry, it is well worth it. Thanks again.

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I have had a Hensley Cub for six years. Absolutely Loved it. I will be trading it in for a Hensley Arrow because of my new larger trailer. Absolutely No Sway. They are great!

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Thanks for this link....VERY impressive.....and you are looking at $250 vs $3,000. I am definitely going to look into this when it comes time!

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Towed a 26 ft. travel trailer at least 3K miles per year for 8 years with a Hensley Arrow and a 1/2 ton Tundra pickup and then 2 years with a GMC Sierra 2500 DA, never had a moment when I didn't feel I wasn't in control. If you have a tag a long or bumper hitch trailer it's the best.

Hensley gave me a buyback when I went to a FW and now I have their Trailer Saver BD3 and I couldn't be happier.

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Jim Hensley who made the Hensley Hitch started a new company Pro Pride hitches. ... Improved version of the original Hensley and a little cheaper... U may be able to find some reconditioned Hensley's cheaper also ... Both are great hitches

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