large tandem ice castle fish houses

[dirt292lv]

new to this forum so hi to everyone!

before i start every post I've found is around 2009

so i just order a new ice castle 2014 leech lake tandem and was wondering if anyone else has one this size and what they would change or make different, i added spray from all the way around roof, walls,floor,and ceiling, as well as extra lights outside, no skylights, ceder, hydro some other little things, i want this ice house to be everything I'm looking for and don't want to regret some things i should have gotten. hoping this thing will be way better then my 7x14 offset is ice has to be thicker what would people say is safe, I used to pull my old house out on 4in. thanks for any help.

[BigDogRob]

I definitely wouldn't pull it out on 4" of ice! Mine is the 17' RV edition and with the extras I wait for 16", but was told I am on the conservative side! I guess I don't like cold water swimming though either.

[Lip_Ripper Guy]

I had my 8x20 tandem out on 10" of good, solid, clear ice last year. This is not a recommendation that anyone else do the same.

[ANPACMN]

I go with the rule of thumb, Last one on, First one off I don't want to be "that" guy

[boXCar JiggY]

I let a few drop in first before I venture out usually know less 12. if its 10 here it might be 8 over there. an so on.

[landscaper]

I go with the rule of thumb, Last one on, First one off I don't want to be "that" guy

Good Rule to follow! I know i do!

Be safe everyone!

[dirt292lv]

I was going to wait till around 10" to 12", but i decided to keep my smaller one too, so early ice with that one. I like to be one of the first on but use a portable, fish bit better early ice but never good enough to sink a house or go threw. I'll probably wait till i see one my size or a truck out there for my big one.

Has anyone had a spray foam vs fiber glass house insulation, i had it complete done just hope it pays for itself.

[rustysetter]

follow what the resorts with ice roads recommend, they won't let you out if it's not safe.

[Redlineracer12]

I'll wait for 10-12" with my little 6.5x12 wheel house behind the wheeler and 14" before pulling it out with a 1/2 ton. I guess I am conservative.