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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Exceeded My Expectations
I tow a 9500# Keystone Springdale with my F150 SuperCrew Ecoboost (max tow package). All my weights on the axles are below the maximums including GCVW but sway control was the challenge I could not overcome...until now.
I have just the shake down run (30 miles) for comparison but during the run I had a slight cross head wind and several tractor/trailers pass me while doing 65mph on the Interstate. After the 3rd truck passed I stopped watching and waiting for the next one and enjoyed the drive.
I have to tweak the WD jacks to optimize the ride and handling but the first attempt gave me great results. Once I get the WD's dialed in the ride should be even more amazing.
We have about 6000 miles planned this year in travel and with the ProPride in place, we are looking forward to those trips. Thanks again for all the information and staying in contact. -
WOW... It WORKKS... AND SAVED GAS TOO!
Sean, thank you for your support, while installing the hitch. My trip back from Florida gave the new hitch a thorough work out. Many transport trucks, gusty side wind conditions , and the smokey mountains. My new ProPride hitch did exactly as you claimed. No sway at all!
What I didn't expect was the 10 to 15% savings in gas. On 1 tank of gas went from Orlando Florida to Atlanta Georgia pulling a 30 foot, 7500lb trailer with my ford f150 with a 4.6 v8. Wow! On the level, or even with a slight incline, my truck was in overdrive at about 1700rpm at 60 mph which gave a computer read out gas consumption of 13 liters per 100 kilometers ( 17 miles per gallon) That of course is almost ideal conditions and at highway speed. My actual consumption was higher than that due to mountains, head winds etc... I notice that the truck seemed much less labored and was in overdrive much more of the time. A guess-timate is I saved about $75.00 in gas on the return trip of 2250 kilometers ( about 1400 miles). That I didn't expect. I think it is due to the trailer wheels not scrubbing the speed off like an ice skater uses the sideways motion to stop.
Once again, thank you for your excellent advice and now have to e mail 8 people the good news of my propride experience. -
GREAT product!
I tow a 6,800# Crossroads Cruiser with a heavy half ton Ford F150. We made our first long trip last Thanksgiving, from Houston to the Ouachita National Forest - 10 hours. It's a beautiful place but getting there was nerve racking. That was my frist white-knuckle experience. We started talking about trading in our TT for a 5th wheel. That bad.
Convinced there was another way, I found ProPride and the 3P hitch. Sean patiently answered all my questions before we bought the hitch. He answered my phone calls over a weekend when we installed the hitch (which went without a hitch, no pun intended).
We took our camper out for it's maiden voyage with the 3P last week. I can't begin to explain the difference the 3P makes in the handling of the rig and the ride. Big trucks passed us with literally NO SWAY. No kidding. Wouldn't believe it if I didn't experience it for myself. No sway. I drove with one hand on the wheel. Never did that before even with our first much smaller trailer.
I need to bring the WD jacks up another 1-2 inches to fine-tune the ride. That should get all the bounce out but it's amazing as is.
I can't say enough great things about the company, the product, the service and Sean. You guys have changed the travel trailer experince by improving our safety and comfort.
Thanks very much.
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BEST Trailer Hitch On The Market!!!
After owning two TrailManor folding travel trailers and using an Eaz-Lift WDH,sway was never a concern for me.However,when I decided to purchase my 2012 Tango 27BBS travel trailer and tow it with my 2005 Toyota Tundra Access Cab 4x4 V8,I knew that a better hitch was a MUST.
After doing a TON of research,I bought the 3P hitch.This hitch makes my 128" wheelbase Tundra and 30' 9"/6300 LB. travel trailer feel like one solid unit.There is NO sway whatsoever under any conditions.I would NOT have attempted to pull a TT this heavy and long with ANY other hitch than the Pro Pride 3P.
Hitching and Unhitching is much easier than I expected.I like the fact that it stays permanently attached to the trailer.No more messing with greasy spring bars,snap-up brackets and chains.The turning radius is GREAT.This hitch gets all kinds of attention from other campers.I am VERY HAPPY with my 3P hitch.
Sean has always responded to my emails and phone calls in a timely manner with professional advice and the hitch arrived when promised.I HIGHLY recommend the Pro Pride 3P hitch!
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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