bigshooter23 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 How does the house keep the water from freezing in the holding tank and also black water. Is it able to keep furnace running going 60 for 6 hours to lake of the woods. Other question is does it pay for Ice castle to put I there arctic insulation or maybe better for myself to bring it to a spray foamer. Looking at the 8x21 wife likes the shower, hot water and fridge freezer combo. but still wants to be able to use it in winter with the water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip_Ripper Guy Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 The tanks are inside the house. I think you'd need to keep it heated if there is water in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDogRob Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 If you plan on using water make sure it has plenty of Propane! Get the floor insulated! and at night when really cold keep the bathroom door and trap doors open to the tanks! Run your water heater also, because if you turn on the hot water and it isn't on it will freeze with a direct link to the outside. If you have no way to empty the black water tank where it is warm you may not get the trap door open without a hair dryer or heat gun. I haven't had the stones to use mine in the winter, but have had a couple people tell me that they have and loved being able to take a quick shower or heated water for washing dishes. I just think it is taking a big chance if it does freeze you need to rip out cabinets to get the water tank out for replacement, not to mention re-running water lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportfish Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Don't all the Ice Castle houses have insulated floors ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigshooter23 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 Most ice castles I have been in at dealers it is just a 3/4 inch green treated plywood with no insulation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigshooter23 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 How much propane can a guy plan on using on a cold weekend. Anything you would want different on yours. Thinking of custom ordering one with spray foam throughout the whole house and door behind the wheels with the Berlin hydraulic frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip_Ripper Guy Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I'd say 30# to be extra safe. Keep your 30's full, and you shouldn't have to worry. Tractor Supply fills by the gallon, so you won't get hosed on partial fills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcePro Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 The plumbing in a fish is designed so you can use the house during the summer and have the connivance of indoor plumbing.I think you would be taking a big risk using the plumbing during the winter.Where are you going to dump the black and grey tanks?One of the biggest problems people have with the fish houses during the winter is condensation, now you want to take a hot shower which would create a lot more condensation. If you are using the hot water heater than more propane will be needed.I would not personally use the plumbing during the winter.Post this in the Camping & RV forum and see what responses you get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckN Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 You'll go through a lot of RV antifreeze each time you use the system, and have to drain, etc. Sure it probably can be done, but prepare for a lot of time consuming work to get all the water out of the entire system after every use. Another concern is dumping the black tank. Good luck finding a dump station that is in working order to get rid of the waste. I can only imagine the drain valves on these tanks will be frozen solid...more issues. Don't plan on dumping this waste anywhere you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigshooter23 Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 I would just be dumping in the dairy lagoon. But anyways after a lot of debate I pulled the trigger on one. 8x21 rv addition, moved some holes around. arctic spray foam insulated. galvanized frame and hydraulic lift. should be great for family outing both in winter and in summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip_Ripper Guy Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 That will be a sweet house! The galvanized frame is a fantastic idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BartmanMN Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I would just be dumping in the dairy lagoon. But anyways after a lot of debate I pulled the trigger on one. 8x21 rv addition, moved some holes around. arctic spray foam insulated. galvanized frame and hydraulic lift. should be great for family outing both in winter and in summer. Lets see some pics of your rig with the galvenized hydraulic frame if you don't mind. Sounds like you picked a nice one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishFindHer Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I'm new to fish houses, but been RVing for quite a few years. When we put our RV away for the winter, we winterize all the lines with antifreeze. As mentioned above, unless you have a heated place to store your fish house when not in use, you'll need to "winterize" each time. You definitely don't want blown water lines.I've heard of people running some limited water in a fish house (I.e., a small portable tank with a pump under the sink that you take in and out each trip and a bucket for gray water)...but I don't think I would run the full water system in cold weather. Maybe it can be done, but I don't think I'd risk it (and I'm a girl, lol).Sounds like a nice rig though. If we didn't already have a summer RV, we probably would have gone in that direction. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctisdell Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 The one thing i wish i would have done is a heat vent in the bathroom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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