Shanty Hitch - What do you use?

[cleveland]

I have a Clam Yukon shanty and need to get a hitch to hook it up to a snowmobile. I'm looking for advice. What do you use?

Thanks!

[mboss13]

Stainless carabinier and two pipes of conduit

[cleveland]

 Can you share a pic?

[mboss13]

That's the best I have that shows the conduit. I am sure there is a $150 hitch system out there, but this cheap setup works well for me....just make sure to use some good size washers on the inside of the sled when attaching the eye bolts. I suppose if you want to pull it real fast you could even use some type of plate across the front of the sled to reinforce it.

[cropee]

If you use conduit use something besides carrabeaner a clevis works better both ends. Also put piece of cold roll steel between the 2 pieces of conduit. Something to keep them apart. You will have lots less trouble and it will pull straight. About half way back works great for the bracd

[Iceassin]

Not real good pics, but might help. Tow bar made of 3/4" conduit, pinched on the ends and clevis pinned (for removal) to the "skis" on the shanty and bolted to a hitch coupler. Not sure how you would attach ball to sled but...

[esox_xtm]

My buddy uses the redneck engineering hitch for his Otter lodge. Use enough rope, slide a suitable piece of 1 1/4 PVC (4 feet is good) over it and tow. Sure, it wants to articulate a bit if you stop real fast but it's surprisingly effective. And cheap. And easy.

Not saying it's the best permanent solution but in a pinch or if you're not motivated or budget challenged it works.

[Mancaveburnett]

For my clam I bought the clam universal hitch for like 60.00 dollars. It works great, easy on easy off. I leave my 2 man flipover connected to my 4 wheeler the entire time im out and never a problem setting it up. It has enough play in it for the flipover to always stay flat regardless of snow.

[qcbowhunter]

Not real good pics, but might help. Tow bar made of 3/4" conduit, pinched on the ends and clevis pinned (for removal) to the "skis" on the shanty and bolted to a hitch coupler. Not sure how you would attach ball to sled but...

Curious about that little shelf with the box... What is that used for???

[Fisherman 1]

I have a Clam Yukon shanty and need to get a hitch to hook it up to a snowmobile. I'm looking for advice. What do you use?

Thanks!

Don't forget to check your State laws for what is allowed for tow bars, some places specify "rigid" and that does not include pipes and carabiners