Author Topic: ATV Set-ups?? (Read 11515 times)

AhYah · « **on:** Nov 30, 2006, 12:55 PM »

I just bought a new Rancher and I want to set it up for the ice. What does the group have to say about good equipment? What can't you live without??

esox slayer · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 30, 2006, 01:21 PM »

Quote from: AhYah on Nov 30, 2006, 12:55 PM

I just bought a new Rancher and I want to set it up for the ice. What does the group have to say about good equipment? What can't you live without??

A trailer with a solid hitch, and I'm putting a wooden rack on mine to carry the auger......other than that, just a good sturdy sled to drag your stuff......Esox

iceenut · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 30, 2006, 02:27 PM »

I love my drop basket but you will have to extend your tow hitch for easier access.

macker13 · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 30, 2006, 02:55 PM »

Otter sled. If you need to drag it across roads, praking lots, etc. get some hyfax. They are replaceable, the sled bottom is not! Whether you go with a trailer or sled, you can get some good ideas from another thread - http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=27007.0

icefishingNH · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 30, 2006, 03:12 PM »

I made a nice box for my front rack on my Rancher. It holds two 5gal. buckets, a milk create in the middle and it also has a fold down cook top. I use zip ties to hold it on. On the back rack I also made a small carrier my auger. Let me see if I can find a photo to post for you.

thor94 · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 30, 2006, 03:16 PM »

Quote from: iceenut on Nov 30, 2006, 02:27 PM

I love my drop basket but you will have to extend your tow hitch for easier access.

Drop basket is key. Also, i made an auger carrier for the front rack, very handy to have.

icefishingNH · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 30, 2006, 03:33 PM »

Sorry for the quality of this photo

I hope it helps with understanding what I was talking about. In the photo you can see the two buckets and cook stove sticking out on top. It just slides in between the milk create and the fold down cook top. The auger is in the sled on this day but it normally rides on the back rack. It looks a lot like thor94 rack. We had five of us this day and everybody loaded me down pretty good.

If you would like? I'll throw the box on this weekend and take better photo of it. It won't have all my gear in it but at least you'll see it better. It works awesome for me by myself or if I'm out with a buddy fishing.

willbilly · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 30, 2006, 04:17 PM »

The truth is ,with a 4wheeler there is nothing you cant take! My favorite is the propane grill for burgers and venison! Screw in bottle ,same as the heater for the clam!

rondog · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 30, 2006, 04:59 PM »

Two small milk crates bungied to the back work great , 5 gal. pails fit perfict .Augar carrier,sled ,GPS and a good piece of 3/8 rope 50' long kept where you can get at it fast 8)

AirManCam · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 01, 2006, 05:51 AM »

Studded tires, a 450r (2wd sport quad) doesn't go well on ice with out studs.

AhYah · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 01, 2006, 07:58 AM »

Thanks Guys. I am really thinking about buying a Drop Basket. Does anyone have any recommendations?

iceenut · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 01, 2006, 08:00 AM »

Quote from: AirManCam on Dec 01, 2006, 05:51 AM

Studded tires, a 450r (2wd sport quad) doesn't go well on ice with out studs.

Tire chains also work good,I have a 2wd foreman that goes pretty much anywhere. Than I run 1/4 inch studs down the center lugs on the front tires to help turn.

iceenut · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 01, 2006, 08:03 AM »

Quote from: AhYah on Dec 01, 2006, 07:58 AM

Thanks Guys. I am really thinking about buying a Drop Basket. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Mine is a Moose but there others out there...

thor94 · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 01, 2006, 09:06 AM »

Quote from: AhYah on Dec 01, 2006, 07:58 AM

Thanks Guys. I am really thinking about buying a Drop Basket. Does anyone have any recommendations?

I got mine at Cabelas, but i'm guessing they're all pretty much the same.

billditrite · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 01, 2006, 09:12 AM »

i have the rear seat W/ storage boxes and then i built a wooden shelf to cary some seats i have that are also storage boxes.

rob-s · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 01, 2006, 09:18 AM »

im seeing ropes to your sled. dosnt the sled slide into the tires?

JerryofWNY · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 01, 2006, 09:32 AM »

Might want to take a look at the Fold-A-Sled from Cabelas. Holds a ton of stuff and there is a platform to have someone stand on the back dog sled style. Some guys on here suggested they aren't so good in slush, but we haven't encountered any slush deep enough to be a problem.

rondog · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 03, 2006, 03:55 AM »

Quote from: macker13 on Nov 30, 2006, 02:55 PM

Otter sled. If you need to drag it across roads, praking lots, etc. get some hyfax. They are replaceable, the sled bottom is not! Whether you go with a trailer or sled, you can get some good ideas from another thread - http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=27007.0

Where can I get Hyfax? and how did you attach it to your sled ?

macker13 · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 04, 2006, 03:30 PM »

There are quite a few sources on-line. Just google hyfax. Thorne Brothers, Gander Mt, eBay....

willbilly · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 04, 2006, 04:53 PM »

I got 27" mudlites on a 700 kingquad and they work awesome in the snow and on the ice!! Be careful on your lawn, there like a rotor tiller!

billditrite · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 04, 2006, 04:56 PM »

Quote from: willbilly on Dec 04, 2006, 04:53 PM

I got 27" mudlites on a 700 kingquad and they work awesome in the snow and on the ice!! Be careful on your lawn, there like a rotor tiller!

what he said

good on ice bad on lawn...snow or mud just gives em something to throw 8)

HT Redneck · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 06, 2006, 07:55 AM »

Mudlites are a reat tire for the 400 cc machines, not to heay to lose horse power and dig dig dig. I have a 2WD Rancher and get around great. If it get to nasty I chain em up and watch out.

Check Tractor Supply for the Drop basket, good price and no extra shipping charges. If not Sportmans guide has some fairly decent pricing.

HTR

IceFiserman4Life · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 06, 2006, 08:00 PM »

Made a box out of some plywood, put some hooks and handles on it for easy taking it off. painted it same color as atv and its great. Its getting a little small with all the junk I got now.

AhYah · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 07, 2006, 12:47 PM »

Thanks for all of the information. I think that I am sold on the drop basket and I also think that I will mount my auger to the front of my ATV. I am trying to get away from having to pull a sled. Good luck this season guys..

Dihardfisher · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 07, 2006, 03:06 PM »

It's hard to remember what it was like before having the ATV to get out on the lake.... Gets my shanty out every year.

stumper · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 08, 2006, 05:54 PM »

Not mine ,but a SWEET set up

stumper · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 08, 2006, 05:56 PM »

Sold the Outlander and switched to a 700 prairie for this year.

RIfish · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 08, 2006, 07:48 PM »

sweet set up on the rhino

roughneck · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 01, 2007, 02:27 AM »

http://www.arcticchat.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=24673&hl=roughneck my set up

stumper · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 01, 2007, 07:59 PM »

Quote from: roughneck on Jan 01, 2007, 02:27 AM

http://www.arcticchat.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=24673&hl=roughneck my set up

Cant view wihout becoming a member and its against every thing I believe in to be a member of an arctic cat forum,LOL

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Author Topic: ATV Set-ups?? (Read 11515 times)