RE: [A/S] Yukon Denali

[Jim Whitworth <jim_whitworth@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

	<<How much of a difference would a Hensley Arrow make for
control of the trailer?>>

	Don't know yet. Can't afford one right now. According to those
on this list who do have one,
	they make all the difference in tow safety & comfort. Just too
expensive for me right now.

	<<We have a '94 Grand Cherokee that seems to be a little
underpowered for our '27 International.  
> We're wondering if switching to the Hensley would help with control
> enough to forestall buying a 
> new tow vehicle.>>
> 
	My experience - I tried to tow my 27' Safari with a 1998 5.0L
Explorer. It would do the job, but only just.
	The minor hills around Central Texas gave it a real workout.
Plus, the short wheelbase made the effects
	of passing 18-wheelers much worse, load equalizer & sway bar
included. I ended up taking the plunge 
	for a new Ford F-250 SD. The "pull" or effect of large trucks
zooming by is much less and that diesel
	engine pulls the trailer beautifully, almost as tho it isn't
there. Now if I could only afford the Hensley!!

	My recommendation, for what little that is worth - If you plan
or want to pull your trailer long distances or 
	want to visit the mountains of Colorado, etc. you will need that
additional power only the diesel gives. 
	And the longer wheelbase of the truck made towing more of a
pleasure and less of a white knuckle 
	chore/experience. I now look forward to pulling my Safari out on
trips.

	Good Luck - Jim