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Title: best tow bar?
Post by: 62&done on Oct 30, 2018, 07:40 PM

 I'm in need of a tow bar to haul my Clam portable with the 4 wheeler.  With so many brands out there can I get some advise from you guys that are using them?  Would like to make a wise purchase and get a reliable set up     Thanks ???

Title: Re: best tow bar?
Post by: Baetis62 on Oct 30, 2018, 09:20 PM

I have the otter 62 and can haul quite a load in my magnum sled.  They are not cheap but pretty stout.  With some conduit, cable, clamps and quality beaners you can build a good one for cheap.  I had a Jet Sled tow bar that failed quickly and rebuilt it with similar components.  Its held up for years.

Title: Re: best tow bar?
Post by: FG Steve on Oct 31, 2018, 08:23 AM

I really like my Shappell HD hitches. We use them to tow Jet Sled XLs and I don't know if they are compatible with your Clam.  I bought an extra one this year to adapt to my custom ice fishing sled.

Title: Re: best tow bar?
Post by: lunkerslayer on Oct 31, 2018, 09:18 AM

Cant go wrong with the clam pro tow hitch
https://www.cabelas.com/product/CLAM-PRO-SERIES-HITCH/2068655.uts?productVariantId=4251714&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=04225405&rid=20&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1246492&ds_rl=1246531&ds_rl=1247882&gclid=CjwKCAjwpeXeBRA6EiwAyoJPKk8K2tz1fHsyyLwMj38V8FLKTmHFXWmepc5EnLYS08VrZMN2ZaGG_RoCAYsQAvD_BwE

Title: Re: best tow bar?
Post by: bowmandan on Oct 31, 2018, 10:48 AM

I prefer to make my own out of steel or aluminum square tubing

Title: Re: best tow bar?
Post by: Gunflint on Oct 31, 2018, 10:55 AM

I have the Clam Pro hitch and it is both super strong and well designed.

It has a handle that makes for easy pulling when moving it by hand.
It uses a unique easy On/Off system that makes it simple to store it and the sled.
The length of the telescopic tongue is easily adjustable to optimize pulling by ATV, Snowmobile or Snowdog.
There is a super strong bracket that mounts across the inside of the sled that secures the two points where the hitch attaches to the sled. Much stronger than the bolts/washers or small brackets I saw on the competition.

Very glad with the purchase.

Title: Re: best tow bar?
Post by: 62&done on Oct 31, 2018, 06:17 PM

Thank you everyone   I now have some good info to start with

Title: Re: best tow bar?
Post by: Pequod1 on Nov 01, 2018, 02:54 PM

even though I have a good two hitch, I intend to buy the new clam tow pro for all the above reasons.  I really like how easy it hooks up without having to line up hitch pins. As anyone can attest, losing or braking a hitch pin is a pain. I always carried a spare.