The Responsible Towing Standard™
Why Sway Control Is No Longer Acceptable
Trailer sway is not a matter of preference.
It is a matter of physics.
For decades, the towing industry has treated sway as something to manage.
That assumption is the root problem.
Once you understand how sway actually occurs, the idea of “controlling” it becomes obsolete.
What Responsible Towing Means
Responsible towing does not rely on:
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Hope
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Reaction
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Correction
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Driver skill under pressure
Responsible towing:
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Removes instability before it can exist
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Uses geometry, not resistance
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Accepts physics as law, not suggestion
Responsible towers do not gamble with their families, their equipment, or the people sharing the road.
The ProPride 3P® hitch is the most advanced trailer sway eliminating, Jim Hensley hitch design on the market. Its industry leading design and innovation is second to none. The quality of the workmanship and service behind the product draws rave reviews from customers across North America.
The standard ProPride 3P® hitch package includes a 2" hitch bar. If you wish to upsize to fit a larger receiver you click the button above for the size.
The main unit comes with a 2-5/16" hitch ball installed. A 2" ball is available for smaller trailers.
The total weight of the ProPride 3P® hitch is 195 lbs. This is approximately 75-100 lbs more than most conventional hitches.
The hitch bar assembly has 8.5" of travel in either the drop or rise.
The ProPride 3P® sits further back about 18" from the bumper, you may need to extend your safety chains, electrical cable, and breakaway cable, we sell that in a ProPride 3P® Complete Extension Kit.
*If you have an ATC, InTech, BRINKLEY or custom application, please note your order or contact us directly to discuss the special parts needed for those applications. In most cases, there is no additional charge.
Anti-Sway Trailer Hitch Specifications
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Solid steel, durable design and construction
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Patented yoke to eliminate trailer movement on the ball - even in panic stops
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3/4" thick Pivot Point Projection control links
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2000lbs rated weight distribution jacks
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1400lbs or 1000lbs weight distributing spring bars
To figure the model you will need you should estimate your loaded HITCH weight. Tongue weight is not hitch weight. Tongue weight is the force the trailer applies to the hitch ball. Hitch weight is the tongue weight plus the weight of your equipment. It does not hurt anything to pick the ProPride 3P® model that exceeds your estimated hitch weight as most dry tongue weights are heavier than listed by manufacturers and the higher ProPride 3P® model will give you more top end capacity in your weight distribution.
The number on each ProPride 3P® model indicates the weight distribution capacity of each model. For example, a 3P-1000 can adequately distribute UP TO 1000 pounds of loaded hitch weight.
Canadian and Alaskan orders will be more than flat rate shipping shown. Flat rate shipping is to continental U.S. only.
ProPride 3P® Main Unit
The ProPride 3P® anti sway trailer hitch main unit consists of two 3/4" thick links that project the pivot point of the trailer forward to near the rear axle of your tow vehicle. By not allowing the trailer to pivot side-to-side on the ball trailer sway is eliminated.
ProPride 3P® Yoke
The ProPride anti sway trailer hitch yoke keeps the main unit hitch ball from pivoting in the trailer coupler which would allow the trailer to sway.
ProPride 3P® Weight Distribution Jacks
Heavy-duty ProPride 3P® weight distribution jacks allow you to distribute your tongue weight with precision and ease. Patented US 12,311,711 B2
ProPride Adjustable Hitch Bar
The adjustable hitch bar is a huge improvement over the old, non-adjustable offset sold with the first Jim Hensley hitch design. The bar allows for multiple offset positions to get your trailer towing level. The tilt feature in the bar provides better weight distribution and keeps the ProPride 3P® hitch head in a level position.
Now shipping with v2 Jack assemblies.
Shipping is calculated to lower, continental 48 states only.
Shipping to Alaska is an additional charge.
LIFETIME WARRANTY.
MADE IN THE USA.
Evolution of the Jim Hensley Hitch
In 1972 Jim Hensley built a small, simple prototype of his converging link hitch design. About 1976, with plans to pursue his hitch idea, Jim ran a patent search and found there was nothing even close to his idea in the patent office.
Central Innovative (CII) was incorporated to manufacture and sell the Eliminator Towing System.
In 1993 Jim received an inquiry for information from Colin Connell. Jim licensed the patent to the Colin, and in the first part of 1994 Hensley Mfg. Inc., was formed in Davison, Michigan for the manufacturing and sales of the hitch, now renamed the “Hensley Arrow Hitch”.
CII continued to build hitches for Hensley Mfg. for a time until they got up to speed.
Jim continued to work on design improvements that never materialized with Hensley Mfg. For this and other reasons Sean Woodruff, the 10 year Vice President of Hensley Mfg., ended his relationship with the company and began working on ProPride, Inc.
In October of 2007, Jim Hensley and Sean Woodruff worked to build the most advanced Hensley hitch design to date… the ProPride 3P®.
THERE ARE A LOT OF DANGEROUS MISCONCEPTIONS GOING AROUND ABOUT TRAILER SWAY
Get the FACTS here...
MYTH: Just Distribute the Weight Correctly and There Will Be No Sway
This is a very common statement and it is factually incorrect. A trailer CAN and WILL sway given enough of a cross wind or other side to side pressure regardless of load balancing. The same is true even if a weight distribution hitch is implemented. The only system that eliminates sway on a bumper pulled trailer is a Jim Hensley hitch, namely the ProPride 3P®.
Rain Water, Dust, Any Bump in the Road Can Reduce Friction Temporarily and Cause Sway
Water is a lubricant, so is fine dust. As a result of normal use a friction based solution like the Equal-i-zer® or sway control through 'capture' like the Blue Ox SwayPro® can have inconsistent amounts of friction applied under varying conditions. The ProPride 3P® (Pivot Point Projection) projects the pivot point of your trailer just forward of the rear axle, this stops trailer sway under any conditions.
MYTH: Just Get a 5th Wheel, The ProPride 3P® is Expensive
While it is true that the 5th wheel stops trailer sway just as a ProPride 3P® does, the cost of the ProPride 3P® is far less. Spending $15-$20K more on a truck that can handle the 5th wheel, while losing the use of the truck bed and spending 50% more on the trailer itself is a lot more expensive than a Pivot Point Projection hitch like the ProPride 3P®. The ProPride 3P® solves the problem as a kit that converts your rig to pivot the same way that a 5th wheel does. The ProPride 3P® also distributes the weight better than a 5th wheel does. Other anti sway systems that rely on friction do not work
Most Buyers of the ProPride 3P® Hitch Used To Own a SwayPro®, Equal-i-zer® or Other Friction Based Solutions
Friction based solutions are cheaper because they are simple mechanisms with less steel and moving parts in their construction. There are no real savings in buying a $600+ hitch that does not solve the problem. Further more, the ProPride 3P® retains it's value in the second hand market, usually selling for over $2000 used. Ask the ProPride FaceBook Group members.
SHOULD I BUY A JIM HENSLEY HITCH OR CAN I JUST BUY A FRICTION BASED SWAY CONTROL HITCH?
Reasons You Should...
It Is EXHAUSTING To Drive a Large Trailer With Anything but a Jim Hensley Hitch
A friction based anti sway hitch will help some of the time, but you will still be a member of the white knuckle club.
If you miss driving down the road with one hand on the wheel buy a Jim Hensley hitch, the ProPride 3P® is the latest of 3 such hitches in existence. First came the Eliminator, then the Arrow® and finally the ProPride 3P®. The ProPride 3P® is the only one which incorporates all of Jim Hensley's innovations.
The ProPride 3P® Hitch Allows You To Utilize the Full Towing Capacity and Weight Capacity of Your Vehicle
The ProPride 3P® eliminates sway, you do not need an oversized vehicle. You can tow to the maximum towing capacity of your vehicle. An oversized vehicle is not the solution to sway in and of itself, we call this The Big Truck Myth.
A trailer can sway on the back of a very large truck just as it does on a smaller one because the pivot point is the same. You may feel the trailer sway less in a larger truck, but not feeling the sway can also lead to the destruction of your trailer.
Travel Where You WANT To Go vs Where You CAN Go
Owners of the ProPride 3P® Hitch routinely report traveling distances of of over 600 miles in a day. Without having to fight sway, the world becomes more accessible to owners of the ProPride 3P®.
No Need To Reduce Speed With the ProPride 3P® or Other Jim Hensley Hitches
Part of the reason that the world becomes more accessible to owners of the ProPride 3P® is certainly because of speed. The elimination of sway allows for travel up to 80 mph (130 Km/h). Do not try that with a friction based anti-sway hitch or anywhere that it is not legal or safe
Adjustable hitch bar - Publication No.: 20090033061
Adjustable hitch bar with convergent linkage hitch - Patent No.: 8226106
V2 Jack - Pending Patent No.: 17572764
V2 jacks with ProPride 3P® - Patent No.: 7364180
ProPride Industries Lifetime Warranty
ProPride Industries warrants to the original purchaser that this product, when purchased new directly from ProPride Industries, will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the lifetime of the original purchaser.
This Lifetime Warranty is non-transferable and applies only to the individual who initially purchased the product directly from ProPride Industries.
What is Covered:
This warranty covers defects in the materials and workmanship of the product under normal use and service.
What is Not Covered:
This warranty does not cover:
1. Damage caused by1 accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, improper installation, or unauthorized modification.
2. Normal wear and tear, including but not limited to scratches, dents, and cosmetic degradation that does not affect the product's functionality.
3. Damage caused by environmental factors, such as extreme temperatures, humidity, or corrosion.
4. Damage incurred during shipping or handling after the initial purchase.
5. Products purchased from unauthorized resellers or second-hand.
Our Obligation:
In the event of a defect covered by this Lifetime Warranty, ProPride Industries will, at its sole discretion, either repair the defective product or replace it with a new product of comparable function and quality.
How to Obtain Warranty Service:
To make a warranty claim, the original purchaser must contact ProPride Industries with proof of original purchase (such as an order confirmation or invoice showing the date of purchase and purchaser's name). Instructions for returning the product for inspection will be provided at that time. The purchaser is responsible for any shipping costs associated with returning the product to ProPride Industries.
Limitations:
The remedies described above are the sole and exclusive remedies under this warranty. ProPride Industries shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential, or indirect damages arising from the use or inability to use this product.
This Lifetime Warranty is effective for products purchased new directly from ProPride Industries on or after January 1, 2010.
348 Reviews Hide Reviews Show Reviews
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Love It!
I have a ProPride 3P hitch and just drove 1200 miles to/from Eagan, MN to Custer SD, 800 of those miles in at least 20 mph head/crosswinds and never once did my sway alert go off. Before the trip, with an Equal-i-zer, it went off 3 times in a 30 mile trip in much lesser winds.
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New 3P owner
First I would like to thank Sean and his team for their patients with my almost every day call to check the status of my order. Unit final arrived with a personnal call from Sean to apologize for the delay. Installed over 2 of the hotest days in Florida. The test drive was on a 35 MPH windy day and when my copilot remarks about the improved ride you know that Sean has got it right. We leave for our 2500 mile trip north 8/2/2016 and will leave a follow up somewhere during the trip. Thanks again, Hank & Juli Parsons, Florida
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Why did I wait so long?
I had truly scary incident while towing my travel trailer to the beach last year. After I returned I related the story to a service tech at my local RV place. He suggested that I look into getting a Hensley hitch. After some research and a few more white-knuckle driving experiences I settled on the Pro Pride 3P. However, it took me over a year to actually buy the hitch. The biggest reason for my hesitation was the cost of the hitch.
Sean was more than helpful throughout the whole purchase process. He quickly responded to all of my emails no matter what day or time I sent them. During installation he went above and beyond even texting me diagrams of how to set things up. Installation took me a little over 5 hours, but if I was to have to install it again I could dramatically reduce that time.
We just returned from our first trip with the 3P and I have to say, “Why did I wait so long?” I no longer tense up when I see a tractor trailer rig approaching. The trailer never once felt uncomfortable during the whole trip. My trip was only a total of around 500 miles, but when you are white-knuckling it that is a long ride.
The hitch does everything they say it does and it does it well. If you have any concerns about the safety of your current hitch set up and you are considering buying a Pro Pride 3P. Go ahead and pull the trigger. I can definitely say that it was money well spent.
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It really works
I'm driving a Tundra pulling a 32' hitch-to-bumper toy hauler 8500 lbs loaded. The Tundra has a 10000 lb. towing rating, so I figured that it would be OK when we purchased the trailer. Unfortunately with my initial towing experiences that wasn't the case. I was using the Blue Ox sway Pro and the trailer was swaying quite a bit. It was so bad that with crosswinds or large trucks passing the truck's stability control would keep kicking in whenever I got close to 65MPH (decelerates and brakes automatically).
I spent a lot of time making adjustments to the Sway Pro and even went to heavier spring bars. More tongue weight might have helped but 13% was my limit as verified by a the scales at a truck stop so I couldn't go heavier on the tongue or I'd exceed the Tundra's weight ratings. It was a real white knuckle driving experience, so bad that we seriously considered selling the trailer a month after we got it and just taking the depreciation loss as a lesson learned.
Before giving up on the trailer we decided to try a ProPride based on all of the favorable reviews appearing on the 'net. I installed it myself in about five hours with a lot of that time spent relocating the propane tanks. Since there are a few bolts that need to be very tight I picked up some large sockets and a huge breaker bar at a local discount tool chain (HF) and that made the job easy.
Just got back from our first trip with the ProPride installed and the reviews are right, the 3P hitch totally changed the towing experience for the better. I was driving this past weekend in very windy weather with no sway at all. If we still had the Blue Ox I'd be lucky to go 50-55 MPH. But with the ProPride I was just cruising along at 65 MPH with no issues. I even had to keep an eye on the speedo because several times I'd be creeping up on 70 without noticing it and didn't want to go above the trailer tires max speed rating. Surprisingly a lot of the time you couldn't feel any effects from the wind. Then once in a while there would be a nudge and a small steering correction would be all that was needed. In other words if the wind started to nudge you out of your lane you'd just steer against it back into place, no back and forth like with the old hitch.
If you're on the fence about whether the ProPride really works and is worth it, my opinion is to get it and you won't be disappointed.
ProPride 3P Hitch, Hassle Free, 60-Day Guarantee
You can return the 3P Hitch at any time during the first 60 days of use for a refund. 60 days begins when you receive the product unless otherwise arranged for a later date. We must receive the product in Holly, MI in 60 days or less. All product must be returned in working condition with minor usage marks. Return of damaged parts will not be refunded and will be deducted from any money owed at the discretion of ProPride Industries. To initiate a return you can contact us for a return merchandise authorization. If the hitch was purchased during a FREE shipping promotion, $350 (or the total shipping charges from the shipper if greater than $350) will be deducted for any returned hitches. All shipping charges both ways are paid by the customer. A 10% handling/restocking fee will also be deducted figured from the 3P price at the time of purchase.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the Continental US. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
Returns of products other than 3P Hitch
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund less any shipping charges. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.)
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
Products can be returned to: ProPride Industries, Inc. 10350 N. Holly Road, Holly, MI 48442
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Pre-installation of the Jim Hensley ProPride 3P® hitch
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Step 1 1 Measurements
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STEP 2 1 Hitch Bar Configuration
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STEP 3 1 Weight Distribution Jacks
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STEP 4 1 Frame Bracket
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STEP 5 1 Main Hitch Unit
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STEP 6 1Weight Distribution/ Spring Bars
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STEP 7 1 YOKE
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