I have a Hensley, my daughters tow with a Hensley and a propride. We just returned from a short trip the other day towing 38 feet of trailer with 30-35 mph cross winds at 70mph with zero sway and one hand on the wheel... the hensly design is 5th wheel towing with a travel trailer. Price is no object when it comes to my children's safety. All other hitches are a compromise, when the sway overcomes the friction component it's all over.
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
+Jeff Gunner can’t agree with you any more. The Propride and Hensley as far as principal design go , are the same. We use a Propride. The cost was well worth it for the peace of mind
@user-me5ut2nd9l
Жыл бұрын
Great use installed a 3p haven't towed yet super helpful again thanks
@SheldonSmith_TX-MD
2 жыл бұрын
I have an E3 hitch and pull a 36-foot trailer. I've traveled thousands of miles and have never had even a minor sway event. After watching KZitem extensively before getting my rig, I expected at least some sway. I travel at 65-70 mph towing with a 2017 Chevy 2500HD Duramax.
@HomeOnTheHitch
2 жыл бұрын
Hey there and first off thank you for watching! I’m glad you haven’t had any incidents or issues. Your hitch and truck combo seems to be working out great for you. That 2500 Duramax I’m sure doesn’t have any problems pulling or controlling that trailer. Love ours !!! Thank you again for watching!
@loriw2661
4 жыл бұрын
For all those people out there that get mad at JD of BTBRV for suggesting that a half ton pick up isn’t a great idea for trailers with a GVWR around 6,000 lbs and over, watch the beginning of this video. THIS is why!!! Edit: Props to the designer of this thing. How the hell they came up with this is amazing. Aside from the fact that it works so well, it looks bad ass when turning.
@HomeOnTheHitch
4 жыл бұрын
t is really gret engineering - love that hitch for towing our rig!
@rezalb702
Жыл бұрын
I've had my ProPride 3P for 11 years. My tow vehicle is a Honda Ridgeline, that's right a Honda Ridgeline. I tow a Slingshot 24RB. I would not tow without the ProPride. I'm not a mechanically inclined person at all. I had done my research on hitches and wanted the ProPride. I'm in Canada and there waere no dealers here, so I ordered the hitch directly from ProPride. I can honestly say I was a little overwhelmed when the hitch arrived in 3 or 4 big boxes and what seemed like a million parts. I was able to do the installation myself. A couple times when I had questions. I would take a picture of where I was at in the installation and txt it to Sean. He would quickly call or txt and get me back on track. I admit I'm pushing the limits of my tow vehicle, but I limit any extra weight in trailer of truck and never tow with full tanks. With the ProPride I've never experienced trailer sway and the trailer always tows smooth. I'm a ProPride user for life.
@hillustration
4 жыл бұрын
Just got a 3P. We have had an equalizer and I have nothing bad to say about them. I think they are a quality hitch. But, I still got movement in winds and on the highway. I'm still getting over the cost, but I think it's a good decision and is going to make a real difference. I expect long trips to be much less stressful. Thanks for the video, really well done.
@HomeOnTheHitch
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching ! It is quite the sticker shock. But worth it in the end for sure.
@demonioq7464
3 жыл бұрын
So what did the new hitch vs the equalizer did it made that big of a difference?
@hillustration
3 жыл бұрын
@@demonioq7464 the equalizer is a good hitch. But it relies on friction to limit sway. And it can only limit sway. The design of the 3p eliminates it. Enough wind, enough movement and the sway can overcome the friction and you'll have problems. At lower weights and smaller trailers, there is probably nothing to worry about. But as the trailer gets closer in weight to the truck, or gets heavier, the 3p makes a lot more sense. It's more money, but compared to the investment you make in the truck and trailer, it's reasonable. And what's it worth to protect you and the people traveling with you?
@Bennjammin
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome my trailer came with the hitch. Feeling a lot more confident about these situations.
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
Wow that’s really awesome! You are one big step ahead of the game already then.
@wdmiafirelt
4 жыл бұрын
We love our 3P. Used a friction plates and a real pain. After towing new trailer for about a month, we decided to look at Hensley and ProPride. Spoke with both companies and liked the 3P advancements. Drove 7.5hrs one way, set cruise at 70mph and no problems. Through Iowa and Missouri which are known for the winds. The only issue I’ve had was the WD jack moved out of plum, fixed and yoke needs tightened every once in awhile. Great video
@HomeOnTheHitch
4 жыл бұрын
James Dean awesome. Yeah I had to tighten up various hitch bolts here and there. But not in a while. I check them before each trip. One quick piece of advice. As far as what you use to tighten and loosen the WD jacks , use a drill, not an impact drill, all I had at first was a impact driver. Broke the roll pin in one of the jacks twice. Easy fix but needless. Learned that the hard way. Glad you are loving the hitch. We love ours for sure.!
@ginakasten
Жыл бұрын
We've had a Pro Pride hitch since 2017. We have never had a sway incident, and my husband drives a bit fast often. Their service is amazing. Our hitch broke (bearings) in 2022 and Pro Pride replaced every part, free of charge.
@GoliathFlores
3 жыл бұрын
This is the best Pro Pride demo I've seen yet. The music at 22:16 is great. I'm a musician, so I know.
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
Not a lot of people enjoy the folk / bluegrass flatpicking style. But I sure do. Thank you for watching!
I just upgraded both my tow vehicle (3/4 ton) and travel trailer (34 foot long 10k GVWR). Keep my previous Equalizer hitch from our former setup. Never had a problem in the past with this setup but I think we hit limitations from our former set up - 1/2 ton truck and 25 TT. Heavy cross winds for three trips in a row and white knuckling it for the first time in over 5 years of towing. I was starting to regret our purchases. Hitch setup is rated for travel trailer (12,000 GWVR) but still a bunch of trailer sway. Scary. Got home Sunday afternoon and called Propride. Was immediately connected with someone that answered my question and I ordered it. Amazing customer service. Price was a bit hard to swallow. Should be delivered tomorrow.
@HomeOnTheHitch
4 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for watching! Man you are not going to regret it. And if you have any questions I know that propride will answer them. We had and have a very similar setup. Our trailer is 36 ft and an 11k gvwr. Just a few things.. you are going to be shocked at how well built this thing is. ... it does make the bars hang lower to the ground but I’ve never had an issue ....take the time to get your wd hitch set up perfect both loaded and empty. And mark that on the jack arms. When you get it dialed in you can almost forget it’s back there. Not quiet. But it can for sure be a one hand on the wheel trip. Congratulations!!
@samcook8085
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reply and suggestions. Just unboxed it and it is a beast. Going to start the install later today.
@HomeOnTheHitch
4 жыл бұрын
Hey there. Were you able to get the install done.
@samcook8085
4 жыл бұрын
Home on The Hitch I got it installed and dialed in a bit. It took more work to get it installed and tweaked than I thought it would. On our first trip with the ProPride right now but out of the gate the results were very noticeable. Huge improvement. Maybe driven about 500 miles so far and will be doing more this weekend back home. Hitching and in hitching are still a bit slow but that should get better with practice.
@HomeOnTheHitch
4 жыл бұрын
It’s a bit slow at first but gets way faster. One tip I’ll give you. Make sure you grease the stinger and hitch good. Makes a huge difference when unhitching
@johnpintx
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video, your diagram showing how the pivot point is projected forward is the best explanation I have seen, I could see how it works! Probably your explanation resonated with me 'cause I grew up in your part of the world. Thanks again.
@HomeOnTheHitch
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. I have to draw things out and that process usually lets me grasp some things better. I’m glad that you were able to get something from it. Thank you for watching!
@HomeOnTheHitch
4 жыл бұрын
We love our Propride 3p hitch !- The best solution for trailer sway
@jeffowens8722
3 жыл бұрын
I've watched nearly every video on these hitches and you did a great job. But I really am having. Hard time why the price is so high. It's all mechanical connections and nothing over complicated at that. I think the manufacturer could cut that price in half and still have a good profit and have a lot more safe rigs on the road.
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
It’s a big cost for sure. But I will say that the steel is thick and there is a lot of it. The bearings I’m sure are high dollar. Cutting, welding. I’m sure production cost is high but this is a very substantial hitch and I can tell you it performs as promised. Plus the customer service has been top notch. I’m sure there is a pretty big profit margin there , I guess that’s something everyone has to decide for themselves, do they want to pay the cost. But it is a great hitch.
@desertsunman5880
3 жыл бұрын
Sway is big issue - EXCELLENT tutorial! Thx!
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@alcajun619
10 ай бұрын
It’s called loading the trailer correctly and knowing that the trailer brake will straighten out the swaying once it occurs. This hitch is okay but expensive and unnecessary if you know what you are doing.
@smiley3303
3 жыл бұрын
Once you have felt sway you know. If you haven’t then you don’t know. Simple as that. I am going to buy one. I have a husky centerline right now.
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
It’s a great hitch system. I don’t think you will be disappointed at all. !!! Thank you for watching our video !!
@Archie1021
Ай бұрын
Thank you!! So much for this info. So helpful for a newbie like me. Subscribed
@HomeOnTheHitch
Ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and subscribing!!!!
@Davidipac
3 жыл бұрын
I was about to buy a trailer but after hearing your terrifying scenarios for failure, I need to rethink my plan.
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
It’s not the “travel trailers “ you need to rethink. It’s that you just need to make certain that the vehicle you will be towing with is appropriate for the size camper you buy. It’s when you start hooking up heavy trailers to less capable tow vehicles. That’s when you start having problems. We have a great video that helps you out with towing numbers. As well as a tab on our website. www.homeonthehitch.com
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
And Thank you for watching
@robwestley7370
3 жыл бұрын
Sandra Westley from the UK the formula over here for safe driving is your trailer should be no more that 80% weight of the tow vehicle, if you go over these weights you can then get the tail of the dog wagging the tow vehicle, if it starts swaying you are going to fast and need to slow down and DO NOT apply the brakes, take your foot off the gas and slow down gently. Your rig is not packed correctly with heavy things over the axles.
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
Hello and thank you for watching from the UK !!!! We were over there 1 year prior to the pandemic. Beautiful!!! Can’t wait to come back and travel some !!! Great advice , you have to size each piece of the truck /trailer puzzle appropriately so there are no surprises down the road .
@margareteggen2118
3 жыл бұрын
thank you for your video, I just bought a propride hitch and just needed some help with un hooking this helped a lot. Also I love your chain set up. I am going to add those couplers because it's a pain in the butt, hooking up to the receiver on the truck. Thank you!!
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
Oh that’s great. Glad we can help ! Make sure you get some spray grease or spray lube of some sort and put it in the receiver and on the stinger. Makes a giant difference as well. It gets much easier with a little practice. !
@margareteggen2118
3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeOnTheHitch ok I will do that! Thank you so much
@cadrewstrickland1912
2 жыл бұрын
I use a Anderson Hitch. Works really well
@HomeOnTheHitch
2 жыл бұрын
Have you always used the Anderson hitch ? I’ve heard a lot of good things about it
@cadrewstrickland1912
2 жыл бұрын
@@HomeOnTheHitch no not that always. I use to have the fiction bars. Anderson hitch is so much better and less expensive as pro hitch. And very easy to use. Game changer for me
@HomeOnTheHitch
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the info ! Safe travels
@harlydynamike49
2 жыл бұрын
I have just bought a 2515 RL Dutchman Coleman with a Andersen anti sway hitch. I have a Ford F 150 4x4 to pull the Camper. I will probably stay with the Andersen for now. After watching your video I am impressed with the propride but have one question. I can see where the hitch swivels does it change the straight angle of the axles to create tire wear ? I may over thinking here?
@HomeOnTheHitch
2 жыл бұрын
Hey there. No it hasn’t caused us any tire issues. I get what you are saying but I don’t think it’s a thing to worry about
@LauraE15
2 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍 we now have a trailer also and we’re def gonna have to get something like this for sure. We haven’t been on any far away camping trips yet because of all the craziness going on in the world. And now tht school has gone back we have a lil guy tht goes to kindergarten. Hopefully next summer maybe spring, we will get to travel a lil. We live in Ky. Thanks for sharing ur knowledge, I’m def gonna show my husband this video. 🙏
@HomeOnTheHitch
2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! What camper / trailer did you guys get ? Traveling this way is so much fun !! Can’t wait to hear where you go !!
@LauraE15
2 жыл бұрын
@@HomeOnTheHitch we bought a new 37 ft Puma I had to have a bigger one because we needed the second bedroom. Especially when it’s raining and we have to be indoors, it gives him room to play and we have somewhere to keep all these toys. The model number for ours is 32-RBFQ. LOL. Tht was on a sticker, 🤣
@Raiderpike
3 жыл бұрын
Good Information. helping me make my decision to spend the money on this hitch.
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Pike and thanks for checking out the video!! It’s a great hitch. No joke, get it set up right and you will never look back as far as the hitch goes.
@camperatwill3951
3 жыл бұрын
Watching the video of you driving makes it more confusing how the hitch prevents sway because it looks like the trailer looks like it’s all over the place. I realize because of ratings on the sway stability that it works but still don’t understand.
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
Hey there. It is not easy to wrap your head around. The propride is just the second edition of the Hensley arrow. They work on the same exact principle. Idk if this video will help. Let me know if it does. What it all boils down to is that the trailer cannot exert force on the tow vehicle by the hitch like a regular trailer ball set up. The hitch can only be manipulated by the tow vehicle. Check out this old Hensley video. kzitem.info/news/bejne/unp7uGerqWl6kqg
@shannondoss3172
3 жыл бұрын
First time to pull a moving trailor acrost this country. I am just trying to learn what I am in for.
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
Hi there Shannon, so just give yourself plenty of time, don’t rush, what you will find is that a lot of interstates in this country are pretty dang nasty as far as conditions. Just not well maintained. And there was not a single town in Texas we went through that didn’t have major road construction going on. But it is nothing to be afraid of. Take your time, be careful, and most of all enjoy the sights because it is amazing!!
@TheGodSchema
Жыл бұрын
I take the exact opposite technique: i just use the chain.
@6SPDLS162
Жыл бұрын
I have a 2019 Colorado. I tow a 25’ travel trailer with a dry weight of 5300lbs. V6 4x4 short bed. 7,000 tow capacity. I have towed with my WDH and it wasn’t all that bad. I am hoping that the Pro Pride makes hauling a bit nicer
@RVingwithG
2 жыл бұрын
I was headed out camping this summer and when I got up to 65mph things started rocking.... back down to 60-63 we were fine again. I looked into what makes things sway and found out there is TOO MUCH WEIGHT on the back of the trailer and the Tires are not balanced.
@HomeOnTheHitch
2 жыл бұрын
@RVing with G you are absolutely correct in that assessment for sure. Along with that, the opposite can cause sway issues as well...put too much weight in the front of the trailer and you are gonna make the front of that tow vehicle light and hard to steer - sway away ...And even with everything dispersed correctly in the trailer, if the trailer is too heavy for the tow vehicle then you will start to have issues, sooner or later , if the difference is enough, that trailer can physically push the tow vehicle off of the road. It is so important to know your numbers and do it right !! Thank you for watching ...and cheap tires never work good.
@RVingwithG
2 жыл бұрын
@@HomeOnTheHitch to add to this ; the trailer is a friend's, that is 92
@HomeOnTheHitch
2 жыл бұрын
Lolll. Yeah I know a few like that lol
@TheBirdandEagle
2 жыл бұрын
To expensive for my wallet. But, what a great hitch. Thank you.
@candystclair8840
3 жыл бұрын
VERY INFORMATIVE BETTER THAN THE PROPRIDE VIDEO
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you ! Trying to give out some no BS answers!!
@leangoose31
3 жыл бұрын
Hi...I actually watched your video when I was researching the ProPride hitch last fall. You helped me decide on my decision... I also called Sean ( Owner of ProPride)and he returned my call in minutes on his way to a camping trip in Michigan and gave me a total rundown of the hitch and I got the whole explanation on the hitch on his drive...where can you get that kind of customer service ? I ordered the hitch and due to Covid they were behind on shipments which was ok because I was waiting for my new trailer to come in. I did the same as you and brought the hitch when I went to pick up the trailer and stayed in the dealers campground overnight and installed it the next day. It does have some weight to it but got it all figured out after following the instructions you get. Had one little question and called Sean up on the Saturday and he called right back and told me the fix to take care of my issue.I was the center of attention as no one had seen this hitch just as you said. Slept in our new trailer that night and headed out the next morning to the maiden voyage of the "Unknown"...Took the country 2 lane out of town that had a 60 MPH speed limit and was a nice road. Five minutes into the drive and I see 2 semi gravel trucks coming from the opposite direction and said "Here it goes". They were doing about 75..knuckles were white but they did't even budge me.Best money I ever spent. I had a motorhome years ago and just got rid of our vintage trailer and this hitch was the answer to getting back into the trailering life again. Drove back home to the Chicago area and if you never have driven from Indiana back to Chicago it is adventurous to say the least. It was a drive in the park with my ProPride hitch. When I got back home I had a concern with my stinger and called ProPride and talked to Brent and before we finished our conversation he shipped out a new one and it was in my hands the next morning.Another testament to a great company and product. Few more weeks and hitching up and headed west for about a month or so. Will get the real test for sure. Sorry for the long comment but your video was great ..Thank you
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
I am just am very humbled and grateful that you have left us this comment. Thank you so much for letting us know. I am super excited that you were able to get it set up and tow with it on the way home. Once that thing is dialed in it really is night and day. It is a very expensive hitch, but most everyone who has it will tell you they dont ever want to be without it. And the customer service im glad to hear is still top notch !!!! Thank you again for the comment!!!Have a blast out West you will love the hitch even more for sure!!!!!
@Chimp_6
3 жыл бұрын
Great presentation. I had always wondered how that system works.
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@SoapsbySandi
2 жыл бұрын
How can you secure the pro pride so it's not stolen? Do you have to take it off once you get to a campsite? And put it back on when you're ready to leave? Or does it have a locking mechanism? I will be traveling using my Ford expedition. It's a 2013 limited so it's 9,200 lb of towing capacity. The trailer I'm going to be getting will be just under 30 ft driveway to 5400 lb with probably 1500 to 1,800 lb of cargo. I will definitely be within my range to be able to tow this. I absolutely will get a pro pride weight distributing hitch. I will be by myself as a 50-year-old woman so I'm hoping I can do this myself. I'll be traveling from work moving around the United States every 2 or 3 months to a new location probably. Thanks so much for your video and help!
@HomeOnTheHitch
2 жыл бұрын
Hey there. Thanks for watching. I’ve been asked this question several times. I always tell folks once you install it you will see there’s not a lot to worry about with theft. The beauty of these hitches is that it all stays on once it’s mounted. So don’t worry about it. And yea I suppose it could be stolen but it would be a great deal of work to do so. Good luck on your travels !!!!!
@SoapsbySandi
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I am excited to get my travel trailer and hit the road!
@engineeringVirtue
4 жыл бұрын
Considering buying the pro pride... my tow vehicle is a 2020 Ford Expedition Platinum rated for 9300lbs and I may be acquiring a 32ft 6400lb trailer.... lots of people towing 27ft perfectly trailers with expedition ...but 32ft is borderline superduty upgrade point... if the pro pride actually allows for confident towing and avoid trailer sway, the cost will be easily justified. That said, adding more weight to hitch and reducing payload is very painful for any large suv.
@HomeOnTheHitch
4 жыл бұрын
I can tell you that when you get the propride set up correctly and dialed in it’s a complete different experience. But it is a heavy hitch. That is one thing that has to be considered. Maybe you try it with an equalizer hitch. Nothing wrong with that hitch it’s great and may work well for you without the added weight. But the propride Hitch has changed our towing experience
@rdeanhanson
4 жыл бұрын
Couldn't you just disconnect/connect at the tow vehicle receiver? Especially if your towing the swaying trailer with different vehicles?
@HomeOnTheHitch
4 жыл бұрын
Well I have unhooked that way before and left the entire thing hooked together so I didn’t drive around with the stinger hanging out. I haven’t ever tried to hook back up that way but I don’t see why it wouldn’t be possible.
@paparentman
4 жыл бұрын
Nice video explaining the pro pride. I have a Hensley and I wouldn’t tow without one. Just like your experience with the pro pride. My wife even noticed before we got out of town the difference Towing with the Hensley. I don’t know if you mentioned it and I missed it. But with the Hensley and the pro pride. It is not only anti-sway. It is no sway. Only the towing vehicle can begin a turn. I once bent a bracket on a Reese dual cam trying to make a sharp U-turn. A another benefit I find with the Hensley is that I can make a much sharper U-turn and I can make sharper turns backing also. I’m sure it’s the same for the pro pride. And because of the extension to the hitch, my tailgate can also go down where it couldn’t before. If I had to replace my Hensley I would think very hard about the pro pride. I met a guy last year who lived down the street from Hensley. He used to go over to his house where Hensley was perfecting his hitch on the kitchen table.
@HomeOnTheHitch
4 жыл бұрын
Tanks for watching!! That’s an awesome story about Hensley. I know some people that use the Hensley and love it. Fundamentally there are very few differences between the two and they work exactly the same. That’s funny , as soon as we started using it my wife immediately noticed the difference in the feel and stability towing. We came back through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas this past March with gusting winds at 45-60 mph. You can of course feel those winds but we had no problems with sway or towing stability
@chodson65
3 жыл бұрын
Looking at the Hensley Cub. Price point seems more reasonable.
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
Hey there. Thank you for subscribing to our channel and welcome !!! I think if your trailer fits in the weight bracket for the cub then I don’t think you will be disappointed in it’s performance at all. These hitches just completely change the towing experience. What kinda price you finding on it ?
@randyreyes4388
4 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Why do you have a bungee cord connecting your weight distribution arms?
@HomeOnTheHitch
4 жыл бұрын
Hey there. I put it on there to keep the bars from flopping around if they are really loose. Sometimes I have to unhook at an odd angle in my yard and really run the jacks that hold the bars all the way down. It just keeps the dist bars from swinging around.
@ggs918
3 жыл бұрын
Considering this style hitch, with the bars hanging down, have you had clearance issues going up steep hills? No one ever shows how these hitches handle going from a level surface up a steep angle like a steep driveway. Appreciate any information!
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
Hey there. Thanks for watching and for the question. We are in the process of doing a new video on the hitch answering some of these. The bars do hang lower due to the hitch design but so far I haven’t had any issues transitioning to steeper inclines. I imagine that there might be a situation somewhere under the exact right circumstances to make it scrape, But we have never had it and we have about 15 thousand miles on ours. Hope this helps. I wouldn’t worry about it if you want my two cents. Thanks again for watching!
@timalmich1964
3 жыл бұрын
Had one of these. Very expensive hard to hook up when on certain terrain kinda pain in the ass. I would never buy another one. And in high winds it still has some sway. Not a lot but some. Will stay with my outher hitch.
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your feedback!
@michaeljohn7467
3 жыл бұрын
Do mean when you go offroad n camp out where the land can be many different levels, are you saying this is real good for pavement level areas n not for offroad?
@michaeljohn7467
3 жыл бұрын
And what if you get a offroad trailer with higher ground clearance, would that be enough for offroad with enough clearance with this hitch?
@bobwilson9865
4 жыл бұрын
Great video, well thought out
@HomeOnTheHitch
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@clintbouck9161
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe I just set mine up wrong. Mine has alot of sway still. Scary how it always stays to left and never center. I can’t figure it out but it don’t feel comfortable to tow so far
@HomeOnTheHitch
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Clint thanks for watching. I’d definitely go back over everything, it shouldn’t be staying over to one side it should track straight in the middle. If it off to the side then something is not correct. Make sure the yolk is absolutely centered under the frame. If the hitch assembly is staying out to one side I’m sure you do have sway. If you can’t figure it out definitely call pro pride so they can get you on the right track.
@Davidipac
3 жыл бұрын
How do you protect it from being stolen??
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
Well there are numerous devices out there that are high quality younger locks or wheel locks if that is a major concern you have. If you are referring to the propride hitch itself then , nothing is absolutely theft proof. If someone is brazen enough they will get whatever but it’s not gonna be easy and it’s gonna take an hour to get loose. Lol. As far as RVs, never heard of it being a huge issue. I’m sure it happens. But I think the RV community is usually on the lookout for each other’s stuff
@badtwindad3307
3 жыл бұрын
How do you know how much tension to put on the bars? Is it a process of going to the CAT scales to see how much weight you are returning to the front axle or do you just get the bars parallel to the frame.
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
So settling up a weight distribution hitch can be aggravating at times but all n all straight forward. First you need measurements from level ground to the same spot on all 4 fender wells. Those you can use to know how you are doing along the way. Next I would refer you to your specific manufacturers manual on setup because they may differ. A lot depends on the angle of the hitch head or stinger as to how much force is applied by the bars. I’ll attach a link to a great video about basic setup. Something I like is a haul gauge, no affiliation, just a great product. It uses the obd2 port on your vehicle to calculate weight. Tongue weight, trailer weight, and it even helps you set up your WD hitch. And I tell you the thing is always within a few pounds of what a cat scale says. Make sure you check it out. Haul gauge.
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
kzitem.info/news/bejne/w4Vtz5p_k2h3fmk. That’s a basic Curt hitch but the principal is the same
@jcf6597
3 жыл бұрын
Great video, I'm considering either the PP or Hensley but am concerned with clearance issues when dry camping on BLM land which is what I plan on doing exclusively, have you had this issue? It also looks like the Hensley "may" have a couple of more inches of clearance based on the depth of the recess where it attaches to the trailer ball?
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
I can’t answer to the Hensley but we haven’t had any clearance issues as of yet. They do hang down lower for sure but we haven’t had any Issues
@deanwoodard4830
4 жыл бұрын
We just use weight safe hitch only but we use a dually which makes a difference we pull a 2017 323rls roamer but with a single wheel truck I would use a different setup
@HomeOnTheHitch
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah the dually is a different animal. For a single rear axle the pro pride is awesome. Thanks so much for watching!!
@bldia1965
4 жыл бұрын
watching the video and the movement of the trailer/trailer tongue, I was wondering if you've had any incidents with the trailer trying to "override" the hitch...when stopping, the trailer moving side to side on those pivots? Hope this question is clear Thanks
@HomeOnTheHitch
4 жыл бұрын
Yes I understand what you are asking. And there is actually a name for what you are referring to. It’s called the “Hensley bump”. Where the hitch moves around and the momentum “bumps” the tow vehicle. So to answer.. yes it can happen. Does it. No. Not really. The key is to have a brake controller that has a boost feature and is set up correctly. Basically what this does it cuts the trailer brakes on a split second before the vehicle brakes kick in. Once you get this set up correctly then you are set. Haven’t had any issues. Even in emergency stops. I hope that answers your question
@bldia1965
4 жыл бұрын
@@HomeOnTheHitch thanks for the quick response
@danwhite4086
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you first of all for this great video. Clearly propride is the way to go. The only question I have, is about bounce. We have a 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500HD. We tow a grand design imagine 2910 (loaded is about 9000lb). So clearly we have enough truck for the trailer. Sway is not an issue, but I would like to take a little bounce out going over bumps. I feel like I still have a lot of it. So on top of the safety part propride brings, will this type of hitch help with bounce? Thank you
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
Hey there Dan and first off thank you for watching our video we really appreciate it ! Thank you. So yeah it sounds like you have more than enough truck. So You won’t achieve any less of a “bounce” with this hitch or the Hensley. I am assuming that you have some type of conventional weight distribution hitch. The bounce is a result of the WD hitch OR not using one if you aren’t. I have found with the WD part of our hitch that if it isn’t exactly where it needs to be then we get that bouncy feeling going down the road. A small adjustment on the WDBars to the correct height and it’s planted like an anchor. And I mean small like 1/4 inch. So , what I would say is take some time and test. Back the WD off little by little to see if that helps. You may be surprised. If you are not using a WD hutch , I see some HD truck guys not using them, then that’s why you are bouncing. As well , you may have to go even a bit farther. I installed timbren rubber bushings/assist springs on my truck and have them adjusted to when the hitch and everything is right then the truck is making firm contact on the timbrens. Giving a rock solid ride with no bounce or body roll. I hope some of this jibberish is helpful. One last thing, even though you have a 2500 truck , the anti sway part of this hitch will still blow you away. You won’t understand until you tow with it really. But for the WD hitch alone it’s great, it all stays connected all the time ! No moving bars , chains, nothing. And you can adjust the tension on the WD bars by the mm if you want to.
@RVingwithG
2 жыл бұрын
I hate when that happens...LOL
@overlandready
3 жыл бұрын
you need to show it in a sway environment. Everything works perfectly with any hitch in normal conditions, it's in say environment that matters. you haven't shown the one bit that counts. :-(
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
Very good point sir...I will make sure to include that segment in the next pro-pride video ! Thanks for the input...
@jamesonallen3715
3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video! Considering a propride hitch as we begin a year or 2 of rv full time living. Thanks for taking the time to make such a thorough video. 1 question, if all this hitch did was weight distribution, in your opinion how would it stack up against other weight distribution hitches?
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
So first. Thank you for watching!!! So if this hitch design was strictly weight distribution I would say it still ranks above all the others. Not because it does weight distribution better. But for ease of use. The weight distribution bars stay attached all the time. You adjust them via the mounted jacks and a power drill. No greasy bars to store. No chains or tension bars to try and store or flip up with a lever. It’s just east and fast. That’s be my answer. I know I sound like a salesman but it’s just the best travel trailer hitch you will ever find. And I paid for mine full price lol. I watched videos and thought on it a long time before we bought. It’s a lot of money. But I’m glad we did. Hope that helps ya and thanks again for watching! Make every moment count !!!!!!!!
@jamesonallen3715
3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeOnTheHitch that’s awesome. I love hearing what folks are excited about. How long have you used the propride?
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
We’ve had it about 2 years now. Maybe 2 1/2. We’ve towed about 13000 miles with it so far
@wall4xxx
4 жыл бұрын
I love it’s just pretty pricey pride lol
@HomeOnTheHitch
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah pricey it is. But , a few years in the Hitch is great and I’ve forgotten the sticker shock. Loll.
@kevincameron8437
4 жыл бұрын
How’s it do backing into a site? Any limits? Good video and information.
@HomeOnTheHitch
4 жыл бұрын
weve never had any problems backing up - it is a little slower to respond to corrections while backing but easy to get used to.
@davidbryanwoodworksandmore
3 жыл бұрын
Backing it is easy. Everything about them is easy. We’ve got one on our 36 ft and it’s night and day different than normal hitches. Had it for 7 years. No problems.
@leonlew1386
3 жыл бұрын
@@davidbryanwoodworksandmore What are you pulling that 36 footer with? We have a 35.5 ft Imagine with a 2500HD SRW, and considering upgrading to the 3P. haven’t driven anywhere with high winds or hills yet.
@chrisplace3024
3 жыл бұрын
Nice Job
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@brianj123458
3 жыл бұрын
During trailer sway all a person has to do is is hit the trailer brake correct? I pulled a toyhauler for a long time I have sway bars and a lift hitch bars or what ever there called lol but still get trailer sway every once and awhile but I just hit trailer brake and it seems to stop it. Thanks and have great day
@chomp54321
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. How long did it take you to install the hitch on the dealer's lot? What tools did you have to bring with you? Thanks.
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
Hey there. So not knowing what I would have to do I took a lot lol. My recommendation is to watch as many installs as possible. Especially the one from Propride. That will give you a good idea. But my list would’ve something like this. Impact driver. ( 1/2 inch. Not the small ones). Impact socket set. Regular socket set. Combination wrench set. Drill. Cordless nut driver. Tape measure. Small handheld grease gun and grease. Maybe a set of vice grips and channel locks. Big crescent wrench. Later I can give you the socket sizes that you would need but I’m not where I can look at the moment. Took about an hour and a half to set it up. That was completely by myself.
@chomp54321
3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeOnTheHitch Thanks for a speedy response. I have most of the tools, but the grease gun. Another concern is the 1/2 inch impact drive. I have a corded one, so hopefully the dealer would allow me to run an extension cord. BTW, I found the installation guide on ProPride's web site, which listed all the tools required. Thanks.
@CallunaTrip
3 жыл бұрын
interesting content, new friends here, stay connected
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
Helllloooo Poland! So excited to have you here. !! Thank you for watching!!!
@peerless-d6r600
3 жыл бұрын
$3100.... I will just stick with the old skool and drive slower...with a traditional WD and sway control..
@michaeljohn7467
3 жыл бұрын
Will that kind of hitch have enough ground clearance to offroad n go camping? Are those mainly for pavement n concrete n level dirt rock parking places?
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
I think what he was referring to was the fact that when you are camping in an unlevel spot... say the nose of the trailer is pointing down some....so the hook up angle between the truck and trailer isn’t dead level. Then it can be hard to hook up since you have to back the stinger into the hitch. It’s really not too difficult. The hutch head can be moved and angled by the weight dis jacks to angle at whatever angle you need within reason. That and a keeping the hitch pocket greased makes it pretty easy. I’ve only had one situation that took me more than 2 minutes to hook up.
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
As well, there isn’t trailer sway in the wind, but you can’t put a giant square box behind your truck and not expect to feel the wind but it in high winds. But it’s not swaying. To the last point the hitch does sit low. How low depends upon the truck and trailer combo. If you are strictly over landing in Utah where you get a lot of steep articulation between he truck and trailer then this might not be for you. No weight distribution bars on any hitch will be too happy with that situation. But we travel into uneven places all the time. Never had an issue.
@oofy-yt7625
3 жыл бұрын
I like the Hensley arrow it’s the best
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
I can appreciate that , I went back and forth between the two before I purchased. The basic principle of both is just a genius idea. I’m glad that you are happy with the Hensley. How long have you had it ? What size RV do you tow ?
@oofy-yt7625
3 жыл бұрын
Well about 9 years we had a trailite 27 footer but now we haven an ENTERRA 35 foot from haylet we tow with a 2011 half ton silverrodao
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice !!
@christhomas4260
2 жыл бұрын
1:02 swaying going up hill. Look at the F#$king size if no wonder
@richardkoehler9917
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome 👍🇺🇸
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@whitecrane3714
4 жыл бұрын
Good job
@HomeOnTheHitch
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you !
@oshtoolman
4 жыл бұрын
how does the swivel action affect backing into tight spaces?
@HomeOnTheHitch
4 жыл бұрын
It’s no problem at all. When you start backing the hitch head will swivel right or left and “bottom” out. And it backs like any other trailer.
@DurangoLegend
3 жыл бұрын
It sucks for backing up. The hitch head will cock to one side and then flip to the other and keep the trailer hitch slightly off center which makes it near impossible to backup straight. This hitch is a real pain in the butt. It is difficult to hitch up. The towers that support the weight distribution bars get in the way. The gears in the tower lifts strip out. I hated this hitch.
@captainmidnight7012
4 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks !
@HomeOnTheHitch
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. Trying to get the hang of it. It’s definitely harder than I thought. Thank you for watching sir we greatly appreciate it
@davidmatt904
4 жыл бұрын
When the tail on the dog is bigger than the dog what do you expect it's all common sense, common sense has left the building .
@HomeOnTheHitch
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@cliffkelley2963
3 жыл бұрын
Andersen WDH
@HomeOnTheHitch
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen those but never used one. I always wondered how well they performed
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