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05-03-2014, 09:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 134
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Installed my ProPride 3P today
It went well, Sean was quick to respond via email to the few questions that I had and his instructions were great. The biggest task? Moving the tank tray and cutting around some U bolts to get it mounted. If it wasn't for that I would have been done in under 3 hours.
The reason for this purchase? I had a Equalizer 4 point and was getting the push and suck with every passing semi and was pretty tense with strong winds. The others who have made this same purchase have sworn by them so I wanted to join the club and have a safer ride.
I will provide a review once I have pulled a few times.
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2013 Palomino SolAire 317BHSK w/Eclipse package using a ProPride 3P Hitch
2013 Ford F-150 Ruby Red SuperCrew 4x4 EcoBoost w/Max Tow, e-lock, Michelin LTX M/S2 tires, & Air Lift 5000 Ultimate w/Load Lifter
Campers: Me, DW, DD, DS
Nights camped: 2015 (4) as of 5/25 2014 (44) 2013 (26)
ProPride Review
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05-04-2014, 03:48 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Eastern Ontario
Posts: 4,167
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Welcome to the ProPride club, safe travel.
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Fonzie
2011 Rockwood 8319SS with ProPride 3P hitch/GoodYear Marathons/TST TPMS 507
2019 F350 Ruby Red 6.7l diesel 3.31 axle electronic locker
Yamaha 3000iseb generator:Progressive Ind. EMS-HW30C : Eastern Ontario
Nights Camped: 2014 (18) 2015 (18) 2016 (36) 2017 (32) 2018 (42) 2019 (28) 2020 (35)
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05-11-2014, 04:23 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Scoudouc N.B, Canada
Posts: 15
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Looks good. I'm looking forward to next weekend and towing with mine.
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2013 F250 XTL 6.7
2015 KZ Durango 296BH
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05-11-2014, 04:28 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 134
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Thanks. Me too!
Sent from my Galaxy Note 3 on Tapatalk
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2013 Palomino SolAire 317BHSK w/Eclipse package using a ProPride 3P Hitch
2013 Ford F-150 Ruby Red SuperCrew 4x4 EcoBoost w/Max Tow, e-lock, Michelin LTX M/S2 tires, & Air Lift 5000 Ultimate w/Load Lifter
Campers: Me, DW, DD, DS
Nights camped: 2015 (4) as of 5/25 2014 (44) 2013 (26)
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05-11-2014, 04:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Komoka Ontario
Posts: 2,680
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I have a Hensley, you will wonder why you waited so long, the difference is amazing, been using it since the early nineties.
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"Well that didn't go as expected"
2015 Chev 2500HD Highcountry Duramax
Cedar Creek Silverback 33IK
Donald&Casey cairn terrier
Rest in Peace Mary my darling wife.
Scottish by birth Canadian by time.
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05-12-2014, 07:58 AM
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Incheon, S. Korea
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Incheon, South Korea
Posts: 1,142
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Why the ProPride over a Hensley?
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Me, Julie, Lil' Barry, Faith, and OSD Fang
2012 Coachmen Clipper 126 - Don't even have a TV anymore.
I don't know when we'll be able to go camping again... 
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05-12-2014, 08:22 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: GA
Posts: 168
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Interesting..I see that your Weight distribution arms are rated for 1400 lbs. I have been told that getting those arms with a rating to much can adversely the ability to distribute the weight correctly.
Can anyone confirm or deny that getting the arms rated for too much tongue weight will adversely affect the tow?
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"Camping invloves a tent, bugs, and incliment weather. This aint camping"
-Bill Thomas
Palomino Solaire 317 BHSK
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05-12-2014, 08:29 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 134
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Quote:
Originally Posted by billt01
Interesting..I see that your Weight distribution arms are rated for 1400 lbs. I have been told that getting those arms with a rating to much can adversely the ability to distribute the weight correctly.
Can anyone confirm or deny that getting the arms rated for too much tongue weight will adversely affect the tow?
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Sean from ProPride recommended this size arm based on my camper size so I went with it...
Sent from my Galaxy Note 3 on Tapatalk
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2013 Palomino SolAire 317BHSK w/Eclipse package using a ProPride 3P Hitch
2013 Ford F-150 Ruby Red SuperCrew 4x4 EcoBoost w/Max Tow, e-lock, Michelin LTX M/S2 tires, & Air Lift 5000 Ultimate w/Load Lifter
Campers: Me, DW, DD, DS
Nights camped: 2015 (4) as of 5/25 2014 (44) 2013 (26)
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05-12-2014, 08:30 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 134
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigBaron
Why the ProPride over a Hensley?
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Newer design, customer service, and cost were driving factors.
Sent from my Galaxy Note 3 on Tapatalk
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2013 Palomino SolAire 317BHSK w/Eclipse package using a ProPride 3P Hitch
2013 Ford F-150 Ruby Red SuperCrew 4x4 EcoBoost w/Max Tow, e-lock, Michelin LTX M/S2 tires, & Air Lift 5000 Ultimate w/Load Lifter
Campers: Me, DW, DD, DS
Nights camped: 2015 (4) as of 5/25 2014 (44) 2013 (26)
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05-12-2014, 08:55 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Colorado
Posts: 221
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You'll love the new feel. I too stepped up from a Equal-i-zer 4 point to another, mine a Hensley.
I don't know how the 3P dials in, but I used a wireless camera pointed at the hitch head to make the final adjustments, putting the trailer directly centered on the truck.
Happy towing with the "newer designed" ultimate hitch out there.
JR
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2008 Toy Tundra DC 5.7L Bagged w/LTs
Hensley Arrow
2012 Windjammer 3001W, Atriumed
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05-12-2014, 09:03 AM
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Incheon, S. Korea
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Incheon, South Korea
Posts: 1,142
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I've been told that there is a big difference between the PP and Hensley.
I love rivalries! LOL
They both are great hitches.
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Me, Julie, Lil' Barry, Faith, and OSD Fang
2012 Coachmen Clipper 126 - Don't even have a TV anymore.
I don't know when we'll be able to go camping again...
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05-12-2014, 09:33 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 134
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JoeR
You'll love the new feel. I too stepped up from a Equal-i-zer 4 point to another, mine a Hensley.
I don't know how the 3P dials in, but I used a wireless camera pointed at the hitch head to make the final adjustments, putting the trailer directly centered on the truck.
Happy towing with the "newer designed" ultimate hitch out there.
JR
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Yep, I use that backup cam as well. What a treat that is to have!
Thanks guys. Bottom line is that we are all safer than we would be without the hitches that we have.
Sent from my Galaxy Note 3 on Tapatalk
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2013 Palomino SolAire 317BHSK w/Eclipse package using a ProPride 3P Hitch
2013 Ford F-150 Ruby Red SuperCrew 4x4 EcoBoost w/Max Tow, e-lock, Michelin LTX M/S2 tires, & Air Lift 5000 Ultimate w/Load Lifter
Campers: Me, DW, DD, DS
Nights camped: 2015 (4) as of 5/25 2014 (44) 2013 (26)
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05-13-2014, 08:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Komoka Ontario
Posts: 2,680
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Quote:
Originally Posted by billt01
Interesting..I see that your Weight distribution arms are rated for 1400 lbs. I have been told that getting those arms with a rating to much can adversely the ability to distribute the weight correctly.
Can anyone confirm or deny that getting the arms rated for too much tongue weight will adversely affect the tow?
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They max out at 1400lbs but how much you screw the arms can alter the spread.
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"Well that didn't go as expected"
2015 Chev 2500HD Highcountry Duramax
Cedar Creek Silverback 33IK
Donald&Casey cairn terrier
Rest in Peace Mary my darling wife.
Scottish by birth Canadian by time.
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