The Club 493 Tire Claw Security Device

According to my neighbor's surveillance footage, my 7x14 tandem axle trailer was stolen in LESS than 4 minutes. In May 2010, I purchased a good coupler lock, a padlock, and The Club 491 Tire Claw. It held up well in all types of weather for five years, but it did not deter the two thieves who came to our house while we were on vacation. They used an angle grinder to partially cut all three locks with only a 1/4" cut, then a pry bar to pop off the coupler lock and the pad lock on the coupler latch, as shown in the video. They made no attempt to remove the Tire Claw. They simply took off with the tire claw still attached to the rim, cutting two partial cuts in less than ten seconds. We found the remnants of my trailer three days later. The claw simply broke off somewhere along the way. I'm going to give credit where credit is due to the product. The Club stayed on for a while, according to the rim, but it didn't stop the theft. This, according to the police, is a common occurrence. Thieves aren't concerned with the amount of damage it causes; they simply want what's on the inside for quick cash. They may cut up the trailer and sell it to metal recyclers if they have the time. br>br>A word of caution: if your trailer is stolen while parked in your driveway, your content insurance will be transferred to your home or rental insurance. You will only receive a $200 check if you do not notify your insurance company in writing of the specific value inside the trailer. If you're going to use this product, make sure you get McGard Lugnut Locks for the rim. More than 50% of people who use products like the club forget to lock the rim down, according to 50% of people who use products like the club forget to lock the rim down, according They simply remove the tire with the club on it from a tandem axle trailer. On single axle tires, they frequently have a spare and slap it on and go, so use McGard Lugnut Locks on the tire with the claw. br>br>For the hitch latch, I've gone with an Abus 10KS Chain 10' that feeds through the tire rim and wraps around the axle, padlocked to an Abloy PL362 Grade 6 Padlock, an AMPLock Coupler Lock, and an Abloy PL 330. For $25 a month, I'll also get a Trailer GPS Tracker that connects to my phone and sends the GPS data to the cops and cruisers.

Alexa Beck

| May 22, 2021

As previously stated, I've purchased a variety of these items for myself and my family with no problems; that is, until I required a replacement key. br>br>I requested a replacement key from Winner International, the manufacturer of the Tire Claw XL device, and was told that THEY, THE MANUFACTURER (! Replacement keys are not available from ), Their "customer service" department advised me to contact local locksmiths in order to "try and find someone who might have a blank. " As suggested, I did so, and after contacting seven local locksmiths (the last of whom informed me that mys was not the first call he had received with this problem, and that my best bet would be to make a follow-up call), I was able to solve the problem. Finally, after a follow-up call to the manufacturer, I discovered that the manufacturer was simply blowing me off and that key replacement for these devices is not an option. br>br>At the urging of the local locksmith, I made the follow-up call. Winner International recommended that I contact key maker "Ilco," who "might be able to assist. " ", or suggested I "buy a new lock. " To make a long-term commitment To cut a long story short, I ended up calling Ilco, which led to four more calls, all of which were unsuccessful. Ilco was perplexed as to why I had been referred to them to deal with this problem. br>br>To summarize, if you own one of these devices, DO NOT lose the key, and if you do need a replacement key and have decided to go through the painful process of looking for one, bring a lunch. I will never buy another Club device because of their lack of support for this lock, and I will make it a point to tell all of my friends and family about it. Look into other options if you're an RV enthusiast.

Alaina Frazier

| Apr 28, 2021

I used mine on a 12 inch utility trailer tire that I was using to haul my snowmobile, and I drove away with the clamp on in the winter. It wasn't until I noticed my tire was flat after driving 8 miles that I realized what had happened. The tire was destroyed by the clamp, which apparently fell off after about one mile and was never found. For me, a flat tire isn't enough of a deterrent. After that, I just chained the trailer to a tree with 1/2'" hardened chain and everything was fine. My snowmobile and trailer had been stolen from my front yard earlier that winter, so I decided to purchase the claw. Use high-quality locks if possible. Use a Master padlock that isn't standard!.

Anastasia Prince

| Feb 05, 2021

Half of my friends and I ride in a golf cart to the beach. Because the cart's key is easily jimmied, it seemed like a good idea to make it a little more difficult than simply jamming a screw driver in the key slot and cranking it over. The Club fits nicely over the cart's wide tires (12" Club), and it appears to be very difficult to get off when cranked down. Someone might be able to get away with it, but my goal was simply to make MY cart less desirable than the one next to it. The bright colors draw attention to it, which is an important part of the process. I didn't get this to keep my cart safe when no one was around (I would have chained it to something), but rather to make myself the least desirable option for a quick drive-away. So far, it appears to be meeting my needs.

Blair Craig

| Oct 09, 2021