I ran across the Propride and Air Hitch while perusing an Airstream forum
Airstream Forums - Airstream Owners Community (I’m a sucker for tin cans). A ton of talk about these products there, especially the Propride. I guess that makes sense as I see a lot of Airstreams with Hensley hitches. The Propride appears complicated. That’s not to say they’re not effective. Folks seem to swear by them (and Hensleys) so there must be something to the technology. But I prefer my relatively simple (and much less expensive) Reese setup which does the job just fine. Of course, I haven’t experienced towing with the Propride so maybe I’m just speaking out of ignorance. Towing with it may be a cosmic experience. What I don’t understand is the projected pivot point concept. I’m not sure how you can, in effect, move the trailer’s pivot point to near the tow vehicle’s rear axle, a point which is behind the hitch receiver.
As far as the Air Hitch goes, it seems like a cool idea, but I’m wondering if it’s an answer to a question nobody asked. I can see how the combination of a heavy duty vehicle suspension and a rough road might put stress on a trailer’s A-frame, but they’re designed to handle it (although that’s a sore subject for some 2499 owners I suspect).
Don