When it comes to premium sway elimination, two names dominate the conversation: the Hensley Arrow® and the ProPride 3P ®. Both utilize the revolutionary mechanical principles designed by Jim Hensley to move the trailer's pivot point forward.
However, engineering doesn’t stand still. In 2025, the Ultimate Hensley Arrow® has pulled ahead with higher capacities, more hardware flexibility, and a more accessible price point.
The Ultimate Hensley Arrow represents over 30 years of innovation and expertise in hitch design. The most significant difference in 2025 is raw capability. As luxury travel trailers grow heavier, your safety margin matters more than ever. The Ultimate Hensley Arrow® is the only True Class 4 sway-elimination hitch in its category.
| Ultimate Hensley Arrow® | Pro Pride 3P® | ||
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| Max Towing Capacity | 16,000 lbs (True Class 4) |
14,000 lbs |
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| Max Tongue Weight | 1,600 lbs |
1,400 lbs |
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| Price | $3195 |
$3695 |
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| Eliminates Sway | Yes, using it's unique strut system |
Yes |
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| Frame Brackets | No drill |
No drill |
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| Paint Process | New upper unit with two-stage coating process See how this new paint process performs. |
Powder coating pre-treatment |
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| Hitch Bars | Choice of tested Fixed (Lightweight) or Adjustable hitch bar |
Adjustable hitch bar |
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| Design | Strut assembly - Easily adjustable and achieves perfect stability See how struts work. |
Yoke system |
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| Ease of Installation | Can be done in 90 minutes or less. |
More complex and time-consuming. |
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| Requires Add-ons | No |
Yes |
Most hitches on the market are reactive. They use friction pads to "dampen" sway after it starts, or they rely on your truck’s electronic brakes to pull the trailer back in line.
The Ultimate Hensley Arrow® is proactive. Using 4-Bar Linkage Geometry, it creates a Virtual Pivot Point over your truck's rear axle. This makes side-to-side sway physically impossible. Whether you're facing a 40mph crosswind or a passing semi-truck, your trailer stays locked in line.One major limitation of the ProPride 3P is that it forces every customer into a heavy, expensive adjustable hitch bar. At Hensley, we believe in options:
The Fixed Hitch Bar: Custom-manufactured for your specific truck and trailer. It is lighter, simpler, and more affordable—perfect for owners who don't plan on switching tow vehicles every year.
The Adjustable Hitch Bar: For those who want maximum versatility, we offer a reinforced adjustable bar rated for the full 16,000 lbs.
There is a common myth that these hitches are difficult to back up. In reality, because the Hensley Arrow® eliminates the "slop" found in ball-and-coupler setups, your trailer responds to steering inputs with the precision of a 5th-wheel. Read our full guide to backing up with your hensley arrow.
Our Heavy-Duty Jack System allows you to mechanically level the hitch head to your truck’s stinger, preventing the "binding" common in other systems during disconnect.
See how physics makes the Hensley Arrow the safest hitch on the road
At Hensley, we don't believe in "nickel and diming" our customers. Most premium hitches require $200–$400 in additional accessories just to make them functional for your specific trailer. The Ultimate Hensley Arrow® comes as a complete, road-ready system.
Included in every Ultimate Arrow kit:If you are looking for the absolute peak of Jim Hensley's engineering legacy, the Ultimate Hensley Arrow® offers more capacity, more choice, and more value. It isn't just a hitch; it's an insurance policy for your family's safety on the open road.
The History of the Hensley Arrow and the ProPride 3PNeed more information? Text us at 810-584-5278 or fill out the form.
It’s called the Ultimate for a reason.
After 12 years of owning rvs and other “top of the line” hitches, and some white knuckle experiences, I told myself the next camper we get we’ll get a Hensley or Propride. We ultimately chose the new ultimate Hensley based on the no drill installation, and the single style Weight distribution bars. I already knew these were quality, but this new design made it a no brainer option. The hitch arrived within a couple days of ordering, not in time for my first tow with our new camper (my own fault for ordering late). I towed our camper down some back roads with a generic wdh just to get it to camp. The Hensley was delivered the next day and my wife Brought it to camp. I installed it in less than 2 hours in the campground. The initial tow happened the next day. And what can I saw. It’s a whole different towing experience than I ever expected. I’ve driven cdl truck for 14 years, so I’m familiar with heavy trucks. And this was the most enjoyable experience I’ve ever had. Thank you for engineering such a remarkable piece of equipment.
Jon S.
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