Derek, if you look at the schematic, you will see that it is an
equalizer hitch first of all so you get all of the advantages of that.
Secondly, the trailer is hooked to a ball which is mounted on an
articulated platform. However, the platform can't be moved by input
from the trailer side. It can only be moved from the other side i.e.
the tow vehicle when it changes it's relationship to the platform by
turning the tow vehicle in relationship to the towed vehicle either by
going forward around a corner or by going backwards and making an angle
between the tow vehicle and that which is towed. I have sent off for
the video. If after looking at the video, I am wrong in my
interpretation, I will post that on the list. I still think it seems
like a neat idea albeit expensive and complicated. Also, I am in total
agreement with you that if you have a proper tow vehicle, a good
trailer, proper weight distribution in both vehicles, and a good
equalizer hitch, then you don't have many problems. I have the two
anti-sway friction devices just for additional peace of mind like belt
and suspenders. Dick
Derek Harling wrote:
>
> Dick Buckingham, Jr. wrote:
> > The new style hitch
> > that you mentioned - the Hensley Arrow looks very neat. I have seen it
> > at the dealer's showroom but not on a vehicle. The principle is very
> > neat. The towing vehicle and the towed vehicle are kept in a straight
> > line unless the towed vehicle alters the arrangement by turning. The
> > towed vehicle can't initiate the change. Pretty smart design, I think.
> > Dick
>
> Dick
> 1. What do you think the Hensley Arrow actually does? After it was
> mentioned earlier in this thread I went to their web site, studied their
> advertsiing blurb, and left totally unconvinced - mumbo-jumbo about
> converging links or something. I posted a request asking if anyone
> actually knew what it does - or rather how it does it - but so far no
> one has responded.
> 2. Like many people I know I am totally against any of the current "sway
> control" gadgets [except maybe as a temporary fix to get you home]. I
> strongly believe these give you "false security" and that one must
> ensure one's rig is properly balanced etc etc - then it WILL track true.
>
> Derek
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