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How much ice for big houses


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I also have a 8 X 16 and it weighs in around 3300#, combined with a 13000# truck I wait for at least 12" of good ice. I also, for piece of mind, go through a resort. The resort will not allow you out if they do not think it is safe. The landings at most resorts are also much better.

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I have a pretty big set up (1 ton diesel w/ 20 foot wheel house. I ALWAYS go thru a resort and rarely venture far from the plowed roads. The resort owners know their ice conditions best and most would never let you out if unsafe.. that being said I like a good 15 plus inches.

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I also have a 8 X 16 and it weighs in around 3300#, combined with a 13000# truck I wait for at least 12" of good ice. I also, for piece of mind, go through a resort. The resort will not allow you out if they do not think it is safe. The landings at most resorts are also much better.

What kind of truck do you pull your house with?? 13000#??

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Thats what i'm wondering...I drive a 1/2 ton and it weights in at 5300...In the past im fine pulling my 6.5x12 out with wheeler on 6" now this year I have a new 8x16 yetti and figure im going to feel confiy on 8". Its all about knowing the ice sometimes 12 inches of ice isnt enough and other times 8 is plenty... also every house that is 8x16 doesnt weight the same so some can go earlier.. As for Norderns truck id wait till i have 2 feet at least...

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I have an 8x16 Ice Castle Eliminater. In the past, I'd wait till there was 16 inches of ice. That was with a 1/2 ton Dodge Dakota. Now I have a new Silverado-more weight. So I'll keep my eyes open for similiar movement on Chisago. Last year took till New Years week, the year before X-mas week. Only time will tell. Two weeks from today-first trip to Deer River. Sounds like my timing for walkin on water is going to work out. Fingers crossed.

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That was my point, who am I to say a certain number is safe? Go when your comfortable is all I was getting at...

That didn't really answer his question. I have a 6x8 skid house. I wait until there is at least 10 inches.
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