Wanted: Used Wheel House Advice

[Tip Up Rookie]

I have been wanting a wheel house for a few years and this year I may switch gears from looking to buying a used house. I have been looking at used IC houses - models that are 6'6" wide and 14-16' long with the V front. I would appreciate any advice on areas I should look at when buying a used fish house, such as areas to inspect for needed maintenance, such as cables. Are there any specific years or models to shy away from? Currently, 2 bunks, stove/oven and generator plug in are my "must haves" - Are there add ons that I should consider must have items? Any help or experiences you have had that you can pass along would be appreciated.

[B-man715]

Take a very close look at the tires. Are they leaning? Funny wear?? Very common to see tires bending outward on what you looking for.

[Lip_Ripper Guy]

Depending on year, most of those models used angle iron frames. You'll definitely want to stay away from them. Pay attention this winter...you'll see lots of them going down the road with leaning tires, or on the side of the road with broken frames.

[Tip Up Rookie]

Thanks for the info guys this is helpful. Did IC change to a tube frame at a certain year?

[Lip_Ripper Guy]

2-3 years ago they changed to all tube.

Be wary of the guy who just put new tires on. I'd rather replace my own and see what kind of wear pattern his 5 year old tires have.

[Tip Up Rookie]

Thanks for the info - that does help to weed out some that I have been looking at.

[muskielaw]

I believe ice castle switched to tube frame in 2007. As mentioned stay away from the angle iron frame.