8'6" ice frame

[bigtimeelectric]

why don't any of these frame guys build and sell the max width frames. why would you build a house only 7' wide? it doesn't cost much more to build it max road width..just a question as I notice a lot of folks buildin g em narrow? can't wait for the ice

[Set n Hooks]

Because it's a hell of a lot more work when you have to build wheelwells.

[Big Buck Buster]

why don't any of these frame guys build and sell the max width frames. why would you build a house only 7' wide? it doesn't cost much more to build it max road width..just a question as I notice a lot of folks buildin g em narrow? can't wait for the ice

If they were to build them to the max, there isn't any room for any error. If you were to purchase just the frame from the builder, then do all the house building yourself, you have to keep in mind that you cannot have anything stick out past that frame, including windows, lights, or anything else that might stick out when built. If you were to purchase a window that sticks out 1" from the edge of the siding, it would be over the 8'6" max.

[bigtimeelectric]

that sounds a bit nit picky. has anyone on this forum ever got pulled over and measured by law enforcment?I would definetly take my chances because the width of a shack is what makes the space imo.

[walleyvoyager]

I built mine at 6'6". Makes pulling it down the read easy. Still 19' long so you have plenty of room. It's not worth the going to 8'6.

[riverrat56]

While pushing the 8'6" width max might be overkill, I sure like the added width of a 7'6" or 8' house.

[Big Buck Buster]

that sounds a bit nit picky. has anyone on this forum ever got pulled over and measured by law enforcment?I would definetly take my chances because the width of a shack is what makes the space imo.

It is a little nit picky, but it only takes one time getting pulled over and measured to get a citation. I, for one, don't want to be "the example".

It is up to you, if you want to push the envelope, and possibly get caught.

[BucksnDucks]

I for one have never heard of ANYONE being ticketed for over width on a fish house, having the wider width would mean more square foot without having to build a 20 footer or longer, that I think would be a good thing!

[Glockwinger]

Mine is 8 feet wide, and having the extra headroom is a big thing to me. At 6'3" and 230, I like having room! My buddy has a 6.5 x 12 and I can fish out of it, but it feels cramped. Mine is 8 x 16 with a three foot 'V' and two guys can spend a couple days in it without tripping over each other. It is more difficult to pull (gas mileage and wind resistance) but once on the lake it is worth the extra width. Just my opinion.

[bigtimeelectric]

I AGREE. I CURRENTLY AVE A 9' WHEEL HOUSE THAT IS VERY ROOMY ALSO.BUT IJUST PULL FROM THE CABIN TO ACCESS WHICH IS ONLY A FEW MILES. I WOULD LOVE TO BE ABLE TO PULL IT TO URL OR LOW, BUT DON'T HAVE THAT BIG OF STONES. HAHA

[fish with teeth]

i dont think that any regular officer(not a commerical vehicle officer) will notice an extra inch or 2 or even 6. you can get a wide load sign at any truck stop for about 10 dollars but that will just draw more attention to you. i would just go for it but that is me.

[elkrivermn]

If you were ever in a auto accident and they found out you were over the legal width it could be cause for a lawsuit. Not worth the aggrivation in my opinion.

[merkman]

http://www.dot.state.mn.us/cvo/oversize/Applications/single_trip_05.pdf

[hawkeye43]

My frame is 8'6" wide, Its no different than a car trailer that is 8'6". As long as its not over, whats the worry???

There lots of room on the inside that you don't get with a 6'6". All you are doing is building out past the wheels to max wide.

[jwmiller33]

hawkeye that is a FAT perch in your avitar!!!

[hawkeye43]

Thats a 2 liter bottle also. Going for a 3# this year.