* i am not yet clear
* on the relative advantages and disadvantages of this factor.
*
* i tend to keep vehicles a long time, so change is less of a
* factor for me.
* even then, if you change to same type of tow-er,
* old pullrite should still work (else get with a welder)
* and can be moved to new tow-er,
* so i estimate several changes with pullrite would still cost less
* than the hensley.
First off, don't forget, the Hensley and the pull-rite are the only
two ways
to safely tow a trailer. Once you try it, I guarantee, you will NEVER
go
back. In fact, I would like to find one who did and find out why. You
can
not find them. If you really can not afford a Hensley, your only other
safe option is a pull-rite!
One important point not stated yet. The Hensley has a lifetime warranty,
which I do not believe the Pull-rite does, and we (at Hensley) believe
that
over a long life, you will have to replace the pull-rite at least once
if
not more just from wear. Certainly, that may not be the case if you
take
good care of your Pull-rite. Couple that with the likelihood that your
tow
vehicle will change either by your choice, or by manufacturer design,
the
Hensley has a price advantage overall. If you are going to tow for
5
years, not change tow vehicles, and then call it quits, then I would
tend to
recommend the Pull-rite. If you have more plans for RVing, then I believe
the Hensley will be a better investment. I also understand that pull-rite
just increased the price by $400.00, (I do not know this for a fact).
One last point. There is a significant difference in ride. While the
pull-rite is a good system, they use a weight dist. bar that has very
little flex. That does two things. First, it creates a ruffer ride,
plain and
simple. We sell several pull-rite owners a year, based on ride alone.
Second, by increasing flex, we have found that under VERY extreme
conditions (panic maneuvers) the added flex improves recovery. It is
why we use the
bars we use! Now, do not mistake that for us using cheaper bars. Many
people believe that they have to have a rough ride for towing. Take
a
heavy burb for example. The Suburban is not always the best tow vehicle.
If a
vehicle is properly outfitted, properly powered, a smooth riding vehicle
will out perform a heavy truck.
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Phil Sinewe - mailto:Hensleyarrow@erinet.com
http://www.hensleymfg.com