Best way to move a ice house?

[brd]

I live in Michigan and we get a lot of snow on the lake I primarily fish. Its not uncommon to have 8" to 12" of snow on 6" of slush. My ice house is 6'x10', weighs about 800lbs and is nearly impossible to move without a lot of clearance to get above the snow. I have been thinking about attaching four spindles and being able to install four 32" utility tires when it is time to move they are quite narrow maybe 2". I already have four scissor jacks installed permanently on the four corners so lifting the whole house 24" is no problem. I just don't know if the tires would have more drag than an alternative method. Maybe a sled with runners made of steel tubing not sure witch would be better. Any ideas?

[AlwysFshn]

That is a tough one with the weight of your house. I think a sled set up would tend to plow through the snow instead of gliding over it. The big tires may be the way to go just to give the house a bit more clearance.

[brd]

I originally made four aluminum skis that I mounted to the bottom of the four scissor jacks. The jacks are used to level travel trailers. It worked to lift the house high enough to get the clearance I need but the jacks just are not strong enough to make it through another season. I have to be able to pull it with a snowmobile.

[Phred52]

brd, I have a house that @ road weight comes in at ~3600#. I have (per side) a 2000# winch that drops down a 6 ply LT225X15 tire. If you have a 'track' that matches your tow vehicle, go with the wider tire. If it's a wider or narrower track, go with a narrower tire. (Like an 6.00 x16") With the narrower tire you'll 'cut' through the snow and slush, at only 800# a wider tire should float over the top. Some of the BEST spindle /wheel-tire set-ups I've seen have been on the order of the older VW Beetle! Narrow tire width, 27-28" diameter, and they'll carry your 800# easily! By any chance... you're not trying to tow that house with an ATV or a sled are you? Phred52

[brd]

Yup pulling it with a sled. We get to much snow to ever let the ice get thick enough to drive on.

[Brad B]

one option would be to switch to a sled type portable with a solid tow bar so it could be hooked to your sled. if you like the larger size why not look at a clam X4 they are 6' wide and 12 Feet Long when set up. the only down side would be you would have the sled of the house in the middle. as for weight they are listed at only 175Lbs. just something to consider.