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Ice Fishing Tips -Check your local regulations! => Ice Shack Tips => Topic started by: Beeler on Sep 21, 2013, 12:52 PM
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Hi Everyone, I'm going to build a Tip Down Shanty and I'll add some pictures as the build progress. I could not find any plans on the internet so I'm going to wing it. Their is one video on Youtube but the guy is just showing his completed shack. I started ice fishing 6 years ago and in that time I had many different shacks. A clam, hub and 2 flip overs and I also built 3 Michiana fold down shacks with a few mods. My plan is to build a 5'x6' shanty and rip 2x6's for the studs and rafters then use treated 2x4's for the floor with 1/2" treated plywood. I'll sheet the outside with 1/2" R-Board, it has a fiberglass finished on both sides. Then warp the shanty with blue boat plastic shrink wrap (free). I'm not sure how long the shrink wrap will last. For Starters I bought this trailer for $125.00 with very good tires and a spare. Any input or thoughts are welcome.
Beeler [
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are you gonna build the shack all the way up the V of the trailer?
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The top of the back wall will be resting on the square tubing by the "V" and then the roof will be 24 inches beyond that. The 2 inch square tubes just clear the fenders.
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Well, I made some design changes. After making the back wall out of 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" studs I could tell that if I framed all the walls like that it would get very heavy. So now the last 3 walls will be 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" just to keep it light. I had 2x4's in the corners with the 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" studs but removed the 2x4's. I dado all my joints to keep it strong and their is 3/8" plywood on the back wall. After reading many postings on this site the name of the game for building a ice shack is....... "build it light"
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Looking good so far! Keep it as light as you can! Where are you getting boat shrink wrap for FREE??!?!?!?!!?
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Good luck on the new shanty. Keep us posted. :tipup: :icefish:
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I get the boat shrink wrap free from a guy I know that wraps about 30-35 boats in the fall.
There's not enough left on a roll to cover another boat so he gave me a roll that is 12' x 16'.
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I built a 5'4"x6' tip over ice shack/ spearing shack. 6'x32" spearing hole. 2x2 studs, with 1/4" luan plywood for the wall sheeting, and aluminum exterior. 1 guy can move it around and tip it down. my yamaha tri-moto 225 moves it around on the ice. if I had to guess it's around 500 lbs with the trailer. it tows great on hwy 41 at 70mph. I'll post pics, hopefully they work...
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Nice Tip Down shanty!
I like the aluminum exterior.
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I welded the square tube in place and made sure the back wall fit. Then I drilled the holes for the bolts to mount the back wall to the sq. tubes.
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Very nice tip down Beeler ,wish we could do that here in Pa. Hope to live further north some day. @)
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Well, I had a great day working on my shanty.
I finished all my welding and then cleaned the welds and sprayed them with a primer.
Mounted the back wall on the frame with some bolts, then mounted the floor and walls with a few screws and bolts just to see if everything fits. I do need to add some corner braces to make it a solid frame. Right now I have 18# of tongue weight, it was easy to tilt up and to bring it down, I know that will change when the roof is built.
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nice :tipup: :icefish:
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That's looking really good already! It's a little disorienting to see it with the wholes somewhere other than on the floor haha. For the time being anyways. ::)
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looking good. :thumbsup: you are really moving along.
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That's looking really good already! It's a little disorienting to see it with the wholes somewhere other than on the floor haha. For the time being anyways. ::)
I just noticed that I wrote "wholes" instead of holes... oh jeeze... :-\
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Hey Clear Ice, don't worry about it, wait until you see some of my spelling. Sometime my mind moves faster then my fingers.
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Didn't get anything done on the shanty this past weekend to many other things going on.
But on Monday I removed the fender and sanded the whole trailer.
Then sprayed a coat of primer. Tuesday I'll spray a coat of semi-gloss black and let that dry until Thursday.
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Color for the fish house is gonna be?
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Hey Clear Ice, don't worry about it, wait until you see some of my spelling. Sometime my mind moves faster then my fingers.
I do the same thing all the time and it seems like I dropped out after 5th grade. LOL
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Color for the fish house is gonna be?
I'm using BLUE boat shrink warp.
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nice going so far keep up the good work and more pictures
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Now to re-assembly the floor and walls. This time I used construction adhesive and deck screws to fasten everything together and added corner braces. 5/16" bolts were used to bolt the back wall to the frame and the bottom plate for the studs are also treated 2x2's. I just thought with the snow and water in the shanty it would last longer. Lindseed oil was brushed unto the back of the luan just in case I get a hole in the shrink wrap. By using glue I think it adds strength to the frame and makes the frame feel solid.
This weekend I should get the roof framed.
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Well, I worked on the roof today while listening to the Packer game on the radio, but ended up watching the 4th quarter on TV. So the walls are 6'-3" and to the peak of the roof is 7 foot, I need to frame out 2 windows and build a door. Planning on picking up the 1/2" R-board this week. I'll glue and use roofing nails to fasten the sheathing to the studs and rafters. Now I have 28 pounds of tongue weight but still easy enough to pick it up.
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You could use the tounge of the trailer as a flag or pole while the shanty is set up. :)
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You could use the tounge of the trailer as a flag or pole while the shanty is set up. :)
Ya, that would be cool, but if its windy out the flapping of the flag might be noisy. I was thinking of putting a
TV antenna on top but make it removable with a wireless remote control so I can get the best reception.
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I never knew such shanties existed! How hard are they to tip down once you arrive? And how about tipping back over? Can one person do it? It's genius!! I want one.
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I never knew such shanties existed! How hard are they to tip down once you arrive? And how about tipping back over? Can one person do it? It's genius!! I want one.
Right now the tongue weight is 28#, you can pick the tongue up with one hand and once the back of the trailer touches the ground (ice) you walk forward hand over hand on the tongue until bottom of the floor rest on the ground (ice). To bring it down you stand on the axel and your hands on the tongue and you lean back then walk the tongue back to the ground, one person can easily do this.
When I get the shanty finished I have a friend that will video tape this and I'll post it on YouTube.
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For the walls I used 1/2" 4'x8' foiled insulation board. I was going to use R-Board but after picking it up it was way heavier then the foil sheathing and the foil was $5.00 a sheet cheaper. Construction adhesive was used with roofing nails to hold the sheathing in place. I did some testing by gluing the sheathing to some wood and it held together great. Boat shrink wrap was stretched over the back wall and roofing nails were used to fasten it down. I have the roof to sheet and then I can finish wraping the whole shanty.
I'am hoping to get some sunny days to shrink the plastic to get the wrinkles out. I did some testing and if you add heat (torch) to the seams the plastic melts together and won't tear apart.
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Looks great. :tipup: :icefish:
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This is a really cool build. I too have not seen a shanty like this and am impressed! Keep up the good work, looking forward to checking out the final product!
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One thing about a shanty like this is that you can't keep stuff in it when setting it upright !! You would gave your gear all over the place. How do you solve that problem?? Put everything in after you tip it down on the ice?? :icefish:
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One thing about a shanty like this is that you can't keep stuff in it when setting it upright !! You would gave your gear all over the place. How do you solve that problem?? Put everything in after you tip it down on the ice?? :icefish:
Yes, I thought about that before the build. I plan on bring the shanty home everytime I go fishing and I can change fishing spots daily. Also, then I don't have to worry about anyone breaking in. But you're right you would have to take everything out of the shanty. But my thinking is if I have a perm shanty (the kind with skids) seating on the ice for a few days and your not fishing in it you would have to remove everything or someone might steal things. You have to block it up and the wind can blow the shanty over. A few years back the Bay opened up with all the wind blowing and about 10 shacks were lost.
I was thinking I might build some kind of cabinet to hold fishing poles, tackle box and folding chairs. So then I just have to load and unload my Marcum camera, bait, buddy heater and food/drinks.
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I like it
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Looking nice, giving me ideas.
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Looking great! :thumbsup:
Like others, I've never seen anything like this...very cool.
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On Monday I finished the sheeting on the roof and framed the windows.
I keep my windows low so if I run tip-ups I can keep an eye on them when seating down.
Using a sanding block I rounded all the edges so it won't cut into the shrink wrap.
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Awsome build! :) I question how do trailer lights work on it so they don't get beat up when in shanty mode?
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Awsome build! :) I question how do trailer lights work on it so they don't get beat up when in shanty mode?
Still working that one out, but I do have some ideas.
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Still working that one out, but I do have some ideas.
id use the magnetic ones
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id use the magnetic ones
I never seen magnetic tail lights.
Do you have a web site for them?
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Monday afternoon I was able to stretch the boat shrink wrap onto the shanty. With the sun out it made it easier to pull it tight. 1-1/2" Roofing nails were used to nail the poly in place. I had a few wrinkles but by the time the sun went down the poly got tighter. I think a few more days in the sun and the poly will be tight as a drum.
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Here you go beeler and by the way that shack is looking sweet, got me and one of my fishing buddies thinking hard about building one of these
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt-magnetic-towing-light-kit-69626.html (http://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt-magnetic-towing-light-kit-69626.html)
this was one of the cheaper ones on amazon but there is a ton of them. Just search magnetic tow lights
http://www.amazon.com/Valley-52000-Magnetic-Towing-Light/dp/B000CQ269A/ref=sr_1_11?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1381808293&sr=1-11&keywords=magnetic+tow+lights (http://www.amazon.com/Valley-52000-Magnetic-Towing-Light/dp/B000CQ269A/ref=sr_1_11?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1381808293&sr=1-11&keywords=magnetic+tow+lights)
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Thanks Muskyon45 for the info on the magnetic tail lights. I looked on the web site it says the magnets have a holding power of 100# thats good and the price is cheap enough. I have one idea to check out before I go that route.
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Are you going to be pulling this down the road far? What's to stop stones and such kicked up from you vehicle from puncturing the wrap on either the bottom or the front? Did I miss the photo where those sides were sheathed in plywood or something more rigid?
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Are you going to be pulling this down the road far? What's to stop stones and such kicked up from you vehicle from puncturing the wrap on either the bottom or the front? Did I miss the photo where those sides were sheathed in plywood or something more rigid?
I didn't think about that &*%$#@..........
From the front of the hitch to the shanty is 7' I don't know if this will help. Other wise I have a 4'x8' sheet of .040/18 gauge aluminum that I can screw on. But I'll wait until I start having a problem. The bottom is sheeted with 1/4" ply and the roof and walls are 1/2" foam which are covered with boat shrink wrap.
Thanks for the caution.
That's why I like this site, the more input the better.
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Or just get yourself one of those rv hitches with the 18 wheeler like mud flaps.
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Or just get yourself one of those rv hitches with the 18 wheeler like mud flaps.
Good idea, I rather do that then add more weight to the shanty.
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They have a set of " rock tamers" @ cabelas in GB in the cave f 200 I think, I used a piece of 2" sq tubing to slide over the reciver hitch and welded 3/4" tubing to mount the brush style rock catchers I picked up on ebay I have about 50$ into mine but no pics right now
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Thats one sweet setup!! As for rock protection id definitely go with some light aluminum sheeting, I think the weight added will be negligble in comparison to the protection. Youd hate to get to the lake having the roof of your shanty looking like someone did some shotgun patterning on it!!
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They have a set of " rock tamers" @ cabelas in GB in the cave f 200 I think, I used a piece of 2" sq tubing to slide over the reciver hitch and welded 3/4" tubing to mount the brush style rock catchers I picked up on ebay I have about 50$ into mine but no pics right now
I plan on making my own also by using some conveyor belt material for the flaps and then use the metal design you came up with.
Thanks for the input
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Trying to make thermopane windows by having plexiglass on both sides of the window frame. So I started out with some cedar 3/4" x 2" and made the frame to fit the opening. Then cut a groove on the edge, added silicone caulking inside the groove and then placed the plexiglass on top. I used PVC garage door stop for the trim and brass screws to hold the trim and plexiglass in place. I'll repeat the same thing on the inside of the shanty but with cedar wood trim.
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You really thought that out. They look great.
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You really thought that out. They look great.
Thanks, sometimes I don't sleep at night.
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Thanks, sometimes I don't sleep at night.
Too excited??
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great job, really came out nice
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that is awesome I truly like it , now for my habit of over doing things :) could the floor portion be hinged and the back wall (trailer side) be reinforced and also used as a toy hauler (ie:4-wheeler) with out making it impractical ? ???
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that is awesome I truly like it , now for my habit of over doing things :) could the floor portion be hinged and the back wall (trailer side) be reinforced and also used as a toy hauler (ie:4-wheeler) with out making it impractical ? ???
Yes, I think you could design it to haul a 4 wheeler, it just would be heavier.
The floor of the shanty could be hinged easily for a ramp. I'm not sure how long a 4 wheeler is but I would think the height of the walls would have to be longer then what I have and you would need to add more studs and 3/4" plywood on the back wall. I think the rest of walls and roof could be built like I have it now.
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That thing is awesome Beeler. I think I found inspiration for my next build!
One question. Have you noticed much flex in the shanty when you are tipping it over? Either standing it up or layng it down? It looks like there would be a lot of stress on the door side.
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That thing is awesome Beeler. I think I found inspiration for my next build!
One question. Have you noticed much flex in the shanty when you are tipping it over? Either standing it up or layng it down? It looks like there would be a lot of stress on the door side.
Thanks cff, for the nice words.
Their is no flex at all, what helps is the sq tubing the width of the shanty and the corner braces.
It's solid when you tip it up or down. Remember I used glue and screws when building the frame and then used 5/16" bolts to fasten the shanty to the trailer.
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I came up with a idea for the tail lights. I found some lights that you can recess and were only $5.50 each. I used a hole saw to cut a 4-1/2 inch hole and built a frame around the hole and mounted the lights with some stainless steel screws. In my shop I had some 1/2 inch thick plexiglass so I cut the plexiglass to size to fit flush with the wood frame and mounted the plexiglass to the frame with deck screws. I'm hoping this will protect the tail lights when I tip the shanty up.
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Very impressive!
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Do you need a license plate on it because it is a trailer? ???
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Do you need a license plate on it because it is a trailer? ???
No license plate needed.
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Oh wow, that is perfect indeed. Only thing I would suggest is that you silicone the edges if possible. This will prevent any water from entering and freezing. But awesome thinking Beeler, good call. ;)
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Oh wow, that is perfect indeed. Only thing I would suggest is that you silicone the edges if possible. This will prevent any water from entering and freezing. But awesome thinking Beeler, good call. ;)
I didn't know if I should seal it or not. But I think you're right, it might be a problem if I don't.
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That looks much nice than the magnet light idea I suggested
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Looking great!
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great idea . if your hauling around on the ice with a quad u could use some kind of L bracket with ratchet or bungee straps on the roof or top side of the wall to haul gear around but if your just gonna use a truck then no need for that. just a suggestion or an idea for someone else thinking about this design
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It's been a while since I posted any pictures. Busy with Fall clean up around the house and setting up my Clam Kenai for the early part of the season. I also bought a 1999 SkiDoo Touring snowmobile for towing my Kenai and I was surfing the web to see if anyone towed a trailer with their snowmobile, I was hoping I could tow my TipDown. I was planning on putting skis under the wheels for easier towing.
Well, here is my door for the TipDown 2x2's for the frame and 1/2 inch insulation with shrink wrap. I used 3 hinges for the door and welded up a handle/latch for the door, but I need to paint the handle. Next job is the inside.
I did take Quantumn's advice and siliconed the plexiglass for the tail lights.
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Is there a bench seat or anything on the inside?
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Is there a bench seat or anything on the inside?
I plan on using 2 tri-pod chairs like this. I had them in my other shanty and they are comfortable.
Also building a small cabinet, will take pic when done. I tried the chairs but decieded to but a bench seat in, it was one less thing I have to set-up.
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That's a great build, I really like it.
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I have those 3 legged stools for my deer blind and it is like sitting on a stool and putting your grapes on a golf tee.....to make it more comfortable I use my "hot seat" to raise me up on the chair more and let everything sit as it should.
Nice shanty! :tipup:
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Grapes on a golf tee. That's what she said.
I have those 3 legged stools for my deer blind and it is like sitting on a stool and putting your grapes on a golf tee.....to make it more comfortable I use my "hot seat" to raise me up on the chair more and let everything sit as it should.
Nice shanty! :tipup:
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I used 1/2" insulation for the floor of the shanty. Then got the lights working but that was a pain in the a$$. Spent alot of time trouble shooting, because the lights were mounted on wood I had to take some wire and attach one end to the metal frame of the light and the other end to the trailer. Then everything worked great!!!
Because the lights are recessed one end of the light sticks out on the inside of the shanty. I didn't want anyone to kick the light so I built a frame around the light and covered it with 3/8" plywood.
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Looks great
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this makes me want to go ice fishing but i am working :'(
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I'm waiting for the "in action" pics
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very nice.
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A simple trap door using 2 hinges for each door and plastic wings to lock the doors in place. Also added velcro to hold the door up and applied 1 coat of spar varnish to each door.
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Beeler, That is a very fine shanty in my opinion. Very well done and well thought out. If I ever build another hard side, it will be fashioned after yours. :tipup:
Wyo Ice
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Built a cabinet to hold my Marcum and Vexiler with the minnow bucket on the bottom. I used 3/4" x3/4" for the frame and 1/4" luan for the top, sides and middle shelf. I dadoed all the joints then used a staple gun and glue to assemble the cabinet. 1 coat of spar varnished was applied on the whole cabinet.
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I admire your craftsmanship Beeler, nice work :tipup:
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Beeler - I have been following your build since you started and must say that it turned out really nice. I have been kicking around the same concept ever since I saw one up in Minn. a couple of years ago that was used for spearing. I would like to utilize the shack to also carry my 4 wheeler so 1/2 the floor would fold down to use as a ramp. My concern has been that I want to start with a trailer that is wide enough to make it stable on the road when loaded with the quad. What size trailer did you use? Do you have any idea on the weight of you rig as it sits?
Again I want to commend you for your concept and craftsmanship.
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The square tubing I welding on the trailer frame is 6 feet and that is the width of my shanty.
I used a 14 foot boat trailer to start off with.
As far as total weight as it is right now I get the number soon and post it.
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Thats a great idea for the shelf you built. I might hav to do that for mine. :)
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nice shelf ,great looking shanty
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Pulled my TipDown shanty to the junk yard that has a scale and it came in at 480 pounds.
Is this light or heavy? I can't compare it to anything.
I don't know if I can build one lighter, I was very careful not to over build.
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I think that is pretty light for a wheeled shack. Some of the small 6x8 wheelhouses are at least double that. Most quads weigh more than that also. That would make your shack safe to use on early and late ice which to me is a big plus. I can't wait to see some pics of it out on the ice.
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What is the 5 x 5 access hole above the RH fishing hole used for?
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This is the access hole for my Marcum camera and remote control.
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Sweet! You thought of everything.
I have plans for one as I picked up a old boat trailer very similar to yours for $20. I plan on using a similar base 5'x6' base using 2"x2" and 1/2" green treated floor. Walls will be constructed of 1"x2" studs, 1/2 insulation, and line the exterior with 1/8" lauan. I figured go light on the studs but make it stiff with the lauan. Also, the ceiling will be flat with 2"x2" studs, 1/2" insulation, no lauan but use 1 pc. aluminum roof for travel protection and water proofing.
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What are your thoughts on using green treated 2"x2" for the floor studs? Would make it much lighter
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What are your thoughts on using green treated 2"x2" for the floor studs? Would make it much lighter
2x2's for the floor joist is way to weak.
I built a 4'x6' shanty and I took 2x6's and ripped them in half which that gave me a 2-5/8" x 48" joist using 3/8" plywood for the floor. It worked but it did flex but it didn't break. So on a 5' span go with treated 2x4's and 1/2" treated plywood and play it safe.
Just my 2 cents.
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sounds good. thanks for the advice. Any YouTube videos yet? I want to see how easy it goes up and down.
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sounds good. thanks for the advice. Any YouTube videos yet? I want to see how easy it goes up and down.
Soon as the weather breaks around here I'll do a video.
Forecast tonight with the wind chill is -30 degrees and that's going to carry into the daytime.
The wind has been blowing over 20 mph everyday.
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I'll let you send that weather up my way. Still need my lake to freeze all the way across.
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So how long until you can fat it on water where you live and use it?
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So how long until you can fat it on water where you live and use it?
I won't be the first truck on the ice.
When I see other trucks and shanties on the ice, I'm there.
Their was one report a few days ago that a local lake had 8 inches of ice so with the weather we're having now it won't be long.
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Cool, I cant wait to see pics of it out there and big fish inside.
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Added some shades for the windows.
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How well would tinted plexi work for windows
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Nice touch!
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How well would tinted plexi work for windows
Depends on how dark you want it inside your shanty. If I want a little light I just pull down one corner of the shade. I like it dark because the Marcum screen shows up better.
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has that baby been on the ice yet? 13+ inches of ice in Northwest Iowa.
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has that baby been on the ice yet? 13+ inches of ice in Northwest Iowa.
Not yet, we have about 9 inches of ice on the Bay of Green Bay where I fish most of the time.
I seen a posting on Lake Link that one of the lakes 40 miles away from me has 12 inches of ice.
In the mean time I have a Clam Kenai that I use until the ice is safe enough.
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I placed a rubber mat on the floor so if we wear cleats we won't rip the wooden floor up.
Also made a bracket to hold a 16" HDTV with a built in DVD player. Had to build a battery box and mounted a plug on the side to power the TV. It will sit on the second shelf right next to the Vexilar.
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Beeler: The DVD player is over the top.....Lavman has become jealous........... ;D ;D
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Looks great, the shades are cool . How long are you able to power the tv ?
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Looks great, the shades are cool . How long are you able to power the tv ?
Thanks for the nice comments.
Don't know how long the battery will last. Next weekend we should be able to drive our trucks on the ice and I'll be able to test it out.
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you can do a simple math problem to find how long your battery will last. take the amp hours of your battery and multiply it by 10 and the divide by the watts on the back of the tv.
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you can do a simple math problem to find how long your battery will last. take the amp hours of your battery and multiply it by 10 and the divide by the watts on the back of the tv.
Did the math that " da man cave shack" suggested.
Battery amp hours is 10 x 10=100, divide by 24 watts = 4.16 hours.
The football games are about 3 hours long and then enough power if left for the post game.
Most movies are 1.5 to 1.75 hours long. So this battery should work out fine.
Thanks da man cave shack!
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Merry Christmas Everyone!
Here's the video on how easy it is to tip up or down the Tip Down Shanty.
As posted before the shanty total weight is 480 pounds. The safety chains were not tired down and that's what you hear banging against the tongue.
We have a total of 15 inches of snow this year already and it's only 4 days into winter. But a good thing is we also have 12 inches of ice. So this week I"ll be pulling the shanty on the ice for the first time.
CAN'T WAIT!!!
If you can't download this, go to YouTube and type in "Tip Down Shanty"
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That thing is top notch man, nice job! I like the rubber mat and the shades.
Jimmy
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how rigid is the exterior with only the 1/2" insulation? Is it pretty fragile, can you lean against it?
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I like it Beeler! How much money you think it cost to do something like this.... If you don't mind me asking...
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how rigid is the exterior with only the 1/2" insulation? Is it pretty fragile, can you lean against it?
I didn't push real hard on the walls but it's rigid. The boat shrink wrap is 6 mil so even if you lean hard on the walls you might crack the foam but you won't fall through.
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I like it Beeler! How much money you think it cost to do something like this.... If you don't mind me asking...
About $425.00 with the trailer
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Jan.8th is the first time I took the shanty out and how sweet it is. Pulled behind my truck at 65 MPH with no problem.
The ice was like a plowed field even with the snow on it, but we took our time. It was nice that my wife was able to do some fishing with me even if we started out late at about 2 o'clock and only fished for 1.5 hours. We ended up with 1 whitefish, it's better then being skunked.
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I'd say it matches the truck pretty good. The girl looks happy, maybe it's because she knows she'll be out of the wind soon and in a warm and cozy shanty. ;D
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Very nice job on your shack. I would love it.
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Nice job it looks great. It even matches the truck.
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We used the Tri-chairs a few times but I decided to build a bench to see how that would work out.
It will be two less things I have to bring along. I have some soft foam pads that I can glue down to the bench.
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Make sure and get good ones!
Your backside will thank you later
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Hi Everyone, I made a pole holders for my Tip Down Shanty. I cut a piece of 1-1/4 PVC pipe to 14 inches long then cut a 5 inch long slot into the pipe on both sides so it would be adjustable for the lenght of the fishing rod being used. A short piece of PVC pipe was placed inside the pipe so the wing nut can be tighten without cracking the pipe or forcing the pipe to bend downward. Also a small piece of foam was glued inside the pipe in front to help hold the rod tighter. A 3/16"x 4" carrrage bolt holds the pipe under the bottom of the bench with a wing nut for easy adjustments and also swings under the bench when not in use.
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that turned out great i love it very well planned
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great thread and an amazing build, :clap:
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wow im impressed. great build and probably my summer inspiration now! Thanks!!
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Well Done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Thanks for the nice comments! P Meyette, nocod, blackmer826 and ASATMillerbluegill.
Where I fish I'm the only one with this kind of shanty and I did stand out among the crowd of shanties with the tongue way up in the air.
It's so easy to move it around even on the ice, it worked out very well for me.
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what size trailer tires did you use?
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what size trailer tires did you use?
Tires are 8 inch
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Great build Beeler. I have been thinking of building something very similar that I could use to sleep 2 guys in, but I would build it 6.5' x 5' or 5.5'. Building a bunk similar to yours then a fold down one above. I am a little worried about stability though. Do you think it would be possible to do this? I also have questions as to how yours holds up in the wind as that is part of the reason for building one. My otter drives me nuts if its over 10mph wind. Hope your still on the site and still following your thread.
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Hi Wolffpack08, the size shanty you want to build should work, just a little heavier. The wind is no problem at all either on the ice or pulling it down the highway at 65 mph. If you notice I put corner bracing and that makes the frame very stiff. Don't know what you're planning on using for the outside to cover the foam but, my boat shrink wrap is holding up very well. Also make sure that you use square tubing on the trailer the width of the shanty, look at posting #23.
Good Luck!
Beeler
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At the end of the season last year I was driving off the ice pulling my Tip Down and when I got near shore a tree branch jumped out and punched a hole into my shanty wall, so I thought I would fix that today. I cut a piece of foam larger then the hole and glued into place. After using 60 grit sandpaper to the edges of the poly I applied contact cement and waited for awhile then pressed the poly together. I tested many different glues but contact cement worked the best. I then used a heat gun to the shrink the poly.
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Looks very professional Mr Beeler ;).
I have everything I need to build my "Beeler Shanty", with the exception of time.... I will post when I get started. :tipup:
Wyo Ice
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Hey Beeler,
Can you tell me how your windows worked out for you. Did they stay thawed out ?
Thanks in advanced. :tipup:
Wyo Ice
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Hi Wyo Ice,
Both windows worked out great for the winter and had no steaming on the inside of the shanty. But during the summer I notice a little condensation between one of the windows. I left it alone and I'll see what happens this fishing season.
Beeler
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I was wondering if it is critical to use the cedar for the center wood. It makes a lot of sense to use it, but I'm not sure how readily available it is out here in the Wild West. I haven't really looked for it though...
Thanks Again Beeler :tipup:
Wyo Ice
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Wyo Ice,
You could use clear pine and apply 2 coats of polyurethane on the frame before sealing the plexiglass on.
Beeler
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That's good stuff.
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Beeler!
Just saw this for sale on Craigslist... if you take the last zero off, we have a deal. haha I wish, right?
Anyone interested in a cool shack, check out Green Bay's craigslist
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Hey Everyone, I sold my Tip Down Shanty today (Feb.12) Some might be wondering how much did I sell it for?
Well, I built it for $400 and sold it for $825.00, but with a lot of enjoyable hours building it. I still have my Otter Cottage that I bought last year that I also like. I enjoy building things since I was a kid so next Fall I'll build another shanty that's brewing in my head.
Thanks for all the input and nice comments.
Beeler
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Bump.
Building one of these :tipup:
Wyo Ice
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Hi Wyoming_Ice, Good Luck on your build. Keep us posted with pictures.
Beeler
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Will do Beeler. ;)
Need to get through elk hunting before I get started... :tipup:
Wyo Ice
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bump
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Wyo Ice, are you building a tip down?
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Bring on the shack porn!!!! ;D
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Wyo Ice, are you building a tip down?
Yes I am.
I have the frame and most of the materials....
The problem is we are still ice fishing and then the there's the drift boat problem. (I have had it out on the river twice last week)...
I need to quit playing and get going on the Beeler shack...
Bring on the shack porn!!!! ;D
I will post as I go ;) :tipup:
Wyo Ice
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Sweet! A build to follow during the off season! We'll be watching and cheering you on so GET TO WORK! ;D ;D ;D
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Hang on.......I'm getting a bite......
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Yah, rub it in! We haven't had any ice for weeks so make the most of yours! Be safe :tipup:
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BUMP,BUMP!!!!!! ;)
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So are there any actual plans to buy to build a house like this? I seen one similar years ago on youtube, but i believe the floor was hinged or something like that. he was able to haul his 4 wheeler in it i remember that
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I have not seen any plans for this kind of shack. Like I said in the beginning of my build, I was winging it through out the complete build.
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Hey Beeler. Im in the planning,searching for a trailer, can I afford this right now phase. If you were to build another tip down, what would you do different? Thanks for the Tip Down idea. Bull
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Photo Bucket.com deleted all my photos on this web site. They are charging $400.00 a year to host picture so I can post pictures. No warning just deleted all my pictures from this site. Thanks PHOTO BUCKET.COM for screwing me over.
I'm starting to repost all the pictures, but it will take time.
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Oh wow, that is perfect indeed. Only thing I would suggest is that you silicone the edges if possible. This will prevent any water from entering and freezing. But awesome thinking Beeler, good call. ;)
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Hey Everyone, PHOTO BUCKET which I hosted my pictures of my tip down build is missing some pictures and they have ad pop-ups all the time as I'm on the site.
So, I'm going to post some of the pictures on this page.
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thanks for putting up the new pics, lot of guys haven't and it sucks looking through old posts and seeing that same image where pics used to be, and wondering what it was.
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Hey Everyone, I reposted most of the pictures, but I also made a new video about the shanty.
You can look at the video on Youtube, type in "tip down ice shanty" or click on this
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Thanks for posting the video Beeler. The clean finished product clearly shows prior experience and a lazer focus on eliminating unnecessary detail. Good job!
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How do you make sure you don't rip the trailer right off of the wall? and make sure that it is all well supported?
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Hey Beeler, I'm taking my "Beeler Inspired shack" to the lake Thursday. Staying the night in it as well.
I'll take photos and try to do a video with my gopro and get it uploaded.
I like your second video on your shack. :tipup:
Wyo Ice
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Beeler this is Awesome! :tipup: :tipup:
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Wondering how long the trailer was for this build. I have a trailer I may be trying something similar with but the total length is 17.5’. It seems very long. I can’t imagine the tongue of the trailer sticking 17’ in the air. Maybe I’m wrong. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks
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I would think it would be difficult to build a tip down shanty on a standard trailer over 8’ maybe 10 but I think that would be pushing it. With a boat trailer maybe 12’
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Beeler this is Awesome! :tipup: :tipup:
The first Tip Down I built, the tongue was 7 feet from the tip of the roof. This shanty I'm building now will have about 4 feet between the roof and the front of the tongue. I took a measurement off my boat and trailer and it was about 4 feet. I'm hoping this is enough space so when I'm backing up the shanty I have enough room that I don't jackknife my truck into the shanty and damage the truck or shanty.
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So if I built the wall against the trailer 8’ tall I’d still have 10’ sticking above. Would that help with leverage or be too much added weight to lift it up? I can slide the axel more towards the front if needed. It’s just so hard to guess until the whole shack is built on it and I try it. I just don’t want to waste a bunch of time and effort for something that won’t work. Thanks for the replies and any more info.
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So if I built the wall against the trailer 8’ tall I’d still have 10’ sticking above. Would that help with leverage or be too much added weight to lift it up? I can slide the axel more towards the front if needed. It’s just so hard to guess until the whole shack is built on it and I try it. I just don’t want to waste a bunch of time and effort for something that won’t work. Thanks for the replies and any more info.
If the tongue is 10 feet from the peak of the roof to the front of the tongue, that's a over kill. My 7 foot tongue on my first tip down shanty was long, that's why I shorten it to 4 feet. With the weight of the floor on back of the trailer it makes it easy to tilt the shanty. Why are you going with a 8 foot ceiling? What size shanty are you planning on building?
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Well I thought about doing an 8’ wall and a 6’ wall. 8’ against the trailer frame. That way the roof slants back when towing and the 6’ side will have the holes to fish out of so won’t need the height. Possibly 7’ and 6’ would work too. I plan on using 2x2s for the walls and 2x4 for the floor. Hoping the extra floor weight will help stand it up.
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So i went ahead and built my shanty on the trailer i had available. I did end up using 2x2's for the walls and 2x4's for the floor. Its 1/2" OSB all around and plexi glass for the windows. 1" foam covers the interior and my little buddy heater has it toasty inside within 10 mins. Almost too toasty. I want to thank everyone that offered suggestions and ideas. i did end up shortening the tongue of the trailer as much as i could. It takes 2 guys to tip it up/down but im very pleased with how it turned out. I am open to more ideas if anyone sees something that i missed. I do plan on making a box for my optima battery to run usb outlets, 12v outlets, and a mounted car radio with speakers. I could also add posts out of the side of the box for my flasher if i need to. Ill try to take some more pics of the interior once i get the radio mounted and add anything else i think of. Maybe some led rope lights to hook up to the battery power pack. Suggestions on that are also welcomed. I don't want it to be too bright inside but just enough light for when im packing up for the night or getting ready to fish before sun up. Thanks again.
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Beeler, How do you make the wall that is connected to the trailer for instance strong enough?? I feel this puts a lot of stress on the wall alone and would have to be bulked up better?? Also how do you attach it to the trailer itself?
Thanks!
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Beeler, How do you make the wall that is connected to the trailer for instance strong enough?? I feel this puts a lot of stress on the wall alone and would have to be bulked up better?? Also how do you attach it to the trailer itself?
Thanks!
I glued and screwed 2x4's across all the studs on the inside of the shanty, then lined up the 2x4's with the cross members on the trailer and ran bolted. Also, bolted the 2x4 floor to the trailer. The blue shanty is Tip Down Shanty II and the other one is my first Tip Down.
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what is the BLUE exterior ?, & how did you attach it?