Buying a drop down

[Boar]

Gonna step into the fast lane an get a drop down. Looking at an ice castle my freind has, he wants to up grade, he paid 15, offered it to me for 11, two years old, wife ok'd it. Question is are ice castles worth the money? Boar

[Coach1310]

I don't have one, so take this for what it is worth...

*I have heard their frames aren't as nice as others

AND

*I have heard their craftmanship is lacking a bit...

BUT

you sure do see a lot of them on the roads and ice so they must be doing something right.

The other thing I would mention is the market is LOADED with them right now and their are deals to be had...

[bak2MN]

How big is the one you are looking at? I have a 8x18 tandem. The paint on the frames suck. But other than that not to many complaints.

[MuleShack]

check the features of his house out and compare that to some others that are being advertised and see how it compares.

Its tough to give you any sort of confirmation if we dont know the features of the house or the condition.

With the economy going down hill over the last year and a half, the base price for a comparable house might have gone down also...you might get a new one with features that you would like better for $12 or even the same price. Check out a dealer so you know what you are comparing to.

There are some houses being advertised for $4000 used, but they might not be as loaded with features.

Also if it would have angle iron frame, stay away from it. make sure it has square tube frameing.

[sfd]

I have a 8x16 ice castle that I've had for four years and I'm very happy with it. I did have to repaint the frame after two years but unless you POR15 it you'll have to repaint any frame.

[HOT SPOT]

A buddy of mine had one and they missed 4 important welding spots. Unfortunatly he had a lot of problem due to that. Ice Csstle is lucky I didnt own the house, I would have gone off the deep end. My uncle also has on and he loves it. I think its like anything else you get a lime are a cherry

My opinion look around and see what else is out their. A lot of good deals on houses and you never no you might see something that fits you better.

[Lip_Ripper Guy]

My only experience with the Ice Castles comes from the auction last spring. I was unimpressed with the interior detail and materials, but the exterior looks very nice. That said, there are a lot of other houses out there for comparable $ that I would look at first.

[Boar]

Thanks guys, probably will reasearch a little more, but this sucker is sweet. Thanks again, Boar

[Dave]

"Loading up" a pull-behind with conveniences is easy and can be done later but, won't do any good now if your pull-behind has structural issues. I checked out Custom Cottages this last Monday and was very impressed with the quality and good-bye to the rusty frame issue, since it's aluminum frame. Should work better for early ice, too, since it weighs less. I would invest more in a structurally sound shelter. They sponsor FM so here's the link

www.customcottagesinc.com