Author Topic: Let's see your shacks (Read 178819 times)

FISHFORPIKE · « **Reply #240 on:** Dec 22, 2011, 07:36 AM »

Quote from: trebmaster on Dec 21, 2011, 06:36 PM

set up for this winter now all i need is ICE

What's the weight on that guy? Just curious.

trebmaster · « **Reply #241 on:** Dec 22, 2011, 07:39 AM »

Quote from: FISHFORPIKE on Dec 22, 2011, 07:36 AM

What's the weight on that guy? Just curious.

sitting as is about 350lbs
it measures 7'9"x7'9"6' door open to peak

teamlund · « **Reply #242 on:** Dec 22, 2011, 07:42 AM »

Quote from: trebmaster on Dec 21, 2011, 06:36 PM

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set up for this winter now all i need is ICE

sweet!!!! Does plastic sweat when it gets warm on the inside? I thought about doing this once but didnt think it could handle getting trailered..Keep us updated! Be sure to anchor that thing down good when you get it on the ice.

trebmaster · « **Reply #243 on:** Dec 22, 2011, 07:53 AM »

it does sweat alittle but its all plastic so it doesnt matter. this one was on the shelf at Lowes assembled on a pallet so all we had to do was put in windows and holes in the floor. mr. buddy heats it up just fine.

Bout-Time · « **Reply #244 on:** Dec 22, 2011, 08:04 AM »

Id re-think the tow rope eye placement, it will surely tear out in deep snow like that.

A hitch system of some kind would be ideal.

twintrades · « **Reply #245 on:** Dec 22, 2011, 12:54 PM »

Really think it would tear out ?? Ive pulled a lot with screw in eyes. Never had one pull out once there seated. Bent yes but that was just beacuse i was going to fast pulling a load of logs out of the woods with my wheeler and caught a stump.

North · « **Reply #246 on:** Dec 22, 2011, 01:05 PM »

You might want to consider putting a brace of some type between the runners where your I-bolts are located. The 4x4's are going to want to toe in on you when you are pulling it and you could bust the 4x4's... I learned this the hard way a few years back...

Nice idea and great looking shack.

ice dawg · « **Reply #247 on:** Dec 22, 2011, 01:54 PM »

twintrades · « **Reply #248 on:** Dec 22, 2011, 04:55 PM »

Yea you should put some type of bace on the skis. Unless you have it bolted on really good.

iwantone2.4 · « **Reply #249 on:** Dec 22, 2011, 05:10 PM »

JIGGIN....That shack is awsome......

Bout-Time · « **Reply #250 on:** Dec 23, 2011, 08:04 AM »

Quote from: twintrades on Dec 22, 2011, 12:54 PM

Really think it would tear out ?? Ive pulled a lot with screw in eyes. Never had one pull out once there seated. Bent yes but that was just beacuse i was going to fast pulling a load of logs out of the woods with my wheeler and caught a stump.

Sure enough the ends of the 4x4s will split.

Ive pulled out eye bolts when the snow is deep, and I olny have 3 and a half inches of clearance just like Treb.

twintrades · « **Reply #251 on:** Dec 23, 2011, 02:44 PM »

Well fine then be that way lol.

Id love to put a hitch on mine but dont know how and have the $$ to doit either.

Bout-Time · « **Reply #252 on:** Dec 23, 2011, 06:50 PM »

Quote from: twintrades on Dec 23, 2011, 02:44 PM

Well fine then be that way lol.

Id love to put a hitch on mine but dont know how and have the $$ to doit either.

You can fabricate one out of conduit pretty easy Ive heard.

Im going to rig up one myself after this winter.

montana_ice · « **Reply #253 on:** Dec 26, 2011, 11:38 AM »

Here are a few more mods to add to the list of what is possible. I am on foot exclusively and have to pull over icy and deep snow from time to time. life is a lot better now. Thanks to this site I have learned the answers to questions I did not even know existed.

jbird68 · « **Reply #254 on:** Dec 26, 2011, 03:51 PM »

Montana_Ice,
How does the sled sit with the power auger hanging off the side? I want to add a mount for my IceGator. It's heavy and I am concerned the weight hanging off the side might cause the sled to flip over sideways.

s10xr · « **Reply #255 on:** Dec 26, 2011, 04:36 PM »

montana_ice · « **Reply #256 on:** Dec 26, 2011, 05:31 PM »

jbird68 I have the jiffy model 30, 10 inch auger and it weighs a ton and is really awkward to pack on or in the single man ice house. I feel your pain!
The power head does hang a little off to the side, but there are no problems up higher on the skis, or down low on the ice. The only thing I would say is the auger needs to be bungee corded down to reduce the possibility of catching a corner and ripping off the fork holder. Make sure that you have a three point triangle when you bolt off the holder to keep it from rocking and tearing out the plastic back. I reinforced the back of the sled with a scrap of plywood.

I hope this helps!

good luck!

Bigtrout131 · « **Reply #257 on:** Dec 31, 2011, 02:59 PM »

Here's my newly made 4'X7'.

StabinCabin · « **Reply #258 on:** Dec 31, 2011, 08:31 PM »

BUSCHLITE · « **Reply #259 on:** Jan 01, 2012, 04:56 PM »

My new Nanook, Scout, and sled.

I keep 4 BD tip-ups in the yellow tool box

Matt

Bout-Time · « **Reply #260 on:** Jan 03, 2012, 02:47 PM »

On the left is the V.I.P. Suite, my trusty insulated 4x8. (350lbs)

On the right is the Traveling Toaster, my 40" x 6 foot lightweight insulated scouter. (75lbs)

MaineRhino · « **Reply #261 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 05:11 PM »

Saxplayer66 · « **Reply #262 on:** May 03, 2012, 05:06 PM »

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Those tow like a dream! Nice find!
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I have acquired a travel trailer 1969 Vacationaire. This is the only picture that I have found that is just like my trailer. Can you post photos of the back with the word vacationaire on it and maybe a few more of the inside. We haven't been able to find out any info about this travel trailer. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Shelia Mcguire

yoslick · « **Reply #263 on:** Jul 03, 2012, 03:18 PM »

Heres my 72 Vacationaire 16 footer-

masoneddie · « **Reply #264 on:** Jul 03, 2012, 03:46 PM »

Sweet! Home away from home.

Rebelss · « **Reply #265 on:** Jul 03, 2012, 04:21 PM »

I think I'd feel right at home in that!!!! Nice shack!!!

OldSailor · « **Reply #266 on:** Jul 03, 2012, 05:20 PM »

That's one sweet shack. Be great for a weekend or more on the ice!! Quite a lot in 16' of space so you don't need to go outside to change your mind!!

da man cave shack · « **Reply #267 on:** Jul 03, 2012, 06:08 PM »

Ya looks like a good setup. I like the amount of storage space there is in it too.

bart · « **Reply #268 on:** Jul 03, 2012, 06:49 PM »

Now that's roughing it! Nice...

surflizard · « **Reply #269 on:** Jul 03, 2012, 06:52 PM »

Great job on her Slick, you've got an Awesome shack right there !!

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Author Topic: Let's see your shacks (Read 178819 times)

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