Tow Safe Blog

Selling the most advanced sway elimination system on the market for over three decades, we have heard many similar objections to purchasing the Hensley hitch. One of the most pervasive is the notion that if you have a sway issue...

Chucking is a common issue that many 5th-wheel trailer owners encounter. This unpleasant phenomenon, characterized by the back-and-forth jerking motion, can make your towing experience uncomfortable and even hazardous. Fortunately, there are effective solutions to mitigate or eliminate chucking.   What...

While searching for a sway elimination system that performs better than a standard weight distribution hitch it is inevitable that you will find two hitch brands that stand apart from the rest. The Hensley Arrow® and the ProPride 3P® hitch....

This is a common question we often get and there are multiple ways this can be done, but here are a few effective strategies for hitch removal. Many of you may have used a 5th wheel lifting bracket with your...

This is one of the most common questions we field, when a customer is setting up a Hensley Arrow® for the first time.  Of course, you have probably heard through the years how important having the “correct” amount of weight...

Trailer sway—also known as fishtailing or whipping—is the stuff of nightmares for RV owners. Trailer sway is the number one cause of RV accidents in the United States. If you’ve see nail biting footage of trailers swaying online, or have...

Are you familiar with the term "frame flex" popping up online and in social media lately? It's causing quite a stir, and understandably so. When you've invested a chunk of change in your RV, the last thing you want is...

What is trailer Tongue Weight? Tongue weight (TW) refers to the downward force exerted on a vehicle-trailer coupling point when towing. It is recommended that the tongue weight should be around 10-15% of the gross trailer weight. The Role of...

The Hensley Hitch, also known as the Hensley Arrow® or Hensley Cub, uses a linkage system that moves the pivot point to the rear axle and makes it stand out from conventional sway control hitches. The Hensley hitch has been...