Lets hear more about frabill and eskimo

[fishingguy]

Most of the posts about flip over houses have been mainly about clam vs otter. Both very nice houses, but lets hear about a couple others. Any opinions?

[cold one sd]

I have a Frabill XL Twin and I think it is a good choice for a flipover. The quality seems to be good, it is easy to set up and take down, lots of room inside and the seats are very comfortable. With the black material there are days that I don't have to start the heater until the sun goes down. I put hyfax runners on it the other night because I pull it with an ATV and it should be a lot easier on the sled.

[Blainebob]

I bought an Eskimo quickflip sport last year--I love it!!!

You cant beat the price--$179n at FF--and thhe size is great! Long skirt,nice extension.Holds in heat nice,and very light..I can fit my auger,two 5 gal buckets with gear,FL18,Coleman powercat,and a sixer just fine,,not to mention the limit back to shore!!

[TeddyBoy]

Cold one SD:

Can you please send me an email or post how many hyfax runners you used and where you installed them? I want to do mine but am worried about the mounting hardware interfering with the adjustable/removable seats.

[email protected]

Thanks

Fishinguy:

I agree with all that cold one SD said and I love my Frabill XL-Twin. I especially like that you can stand up straight in it. I have a bad back and it helps me to be able to stand up straight and stretch every now and then. I also really like how much room it has in between the sled and the door. Plenty of room for multiple holes and equipment. It's light enough that I can pull it full of gear by myself and it fits perfectly in my Jeep Grand Cherokee. You can check out the modifications I made to it in the portable modification thread.

Hope this helps!

[aczr2k]

Last year I purchased a Frabill ranger triplex, it's worked out great so far. The only fault I've seen so far is the canvas is plenty large for the frame. The modular seats are comfy and everthing sets up easily even alone. This years model is even better and I kinda wish I would have waited.

[Catmendo]

Last season, I ran with the Tri-plex and I have to say that I was totally impressed with it overall. Even loading it by myself into the back of my Chevy short box never presented any issues!

This year I'm going to be spending much of my time fishing out of a Frabill GT Prowler. Two person rather than three and plenty of space between the sled and door! Frabill re-invented the sled design and came up with the GT series which translates too "Glide Trax". The concept behind this new design is interesting, this design should make travelling through snow much easier. I guess I'll have to wait a "little" longer before I can test it out!

[topcat3820]

Well, I was on the maiden voyage of the Tri-Plex with you last year... can't wait to try this one out !!!

Better add this one showing the seats, too.

And who could forget "Rasta Jimmy"???

Like Stu, I can't say enough about Frabill, either. Totally fishable and all day long comfort !!! You won't be disappointed.

[Captain B.R.K]

I'll have to admit, the Eskimo Quickflip is a pretty good value. MY buddy saw a friend and I buy Fishtrap's. He didn't want to spend the kind of money to get one of those or an Otter. He chose an Eskimo and I'll have to say, the tarp, the window covering, tube and bench seat (comfortable too) have held up very well.

If you are looking for a decent priced portable, I'd recommend one of these.

[Tod Todd]

I own a QFII and I love it for me and the kids.Should I buy a new shanty of the same size it just might be a shappell Rover 2.0 my friend has one and it has some great features like two D doors to get in and out.

[Harv]

I too have a QFII and absolutely love it! I have the bench seat which is held up great....I do wonder if the 2 swivel seats would be a bit more comfortable though...but the bench works great. It's light enough, easy to set up, and holds everything I need to use on the lake.

[bikeralan]

I bought an Eskimo QF2 last winter, after ice season I contacted the company because a window cracked, the canvas was coming unstiched, and the sled had worn through ( I only pulled it by hand).

they sent me a brand new one, no arguing at all, that is customer service!

As far as use, I love it, I fish alone 75 % of the time, but when the urge hits my kids, 3 of us can fit comfortably.

Alan

[live_2_fish]

I had the same problem with the windows on my QF2. Every one of them cracked. Other than that it is a pretty nice fish house, not as nice as the otters but for the price it is a very nice fish house.

[Daddyy]

I had the same problem with the windows in my Quick Flip III. I tried to stuff the sides in while packing up one night. It was about 20 below 0. You'd think that they would have tested the plastic in sub zero conditions.

[mntraveler]

I have the frabill XLT. I don't get to use it as much as I'd like but have no complaints other than the fabric tends to flap a lot on windy days. But as the others said, there's lots of room, it's farily lightweight, and easy for one person to set up and take down. I bought it only because of a good deal I got but would definitely consider it in a future purchase.

[cold one sd]

I bought the extending poles to tighten the fabric.

[tchow]

I have the Eskimo QF 1 & 2. The movable seat in the one Man is hard on the butt. Remedied that by installing a Swivel base and a Boat seat. Total comfort now. Easy to set up and lots of room. I really like the half-position the tent can be locked into when you want to fish in the open.

As for the QF2, I had the same problems with the plastic side windows. These were taken back to where I bought them and replaced quickly. Overall I had no complaints for being a 2 Man Tent

There are just too many different styles and varities for the Market. Each probably with their Pros and Cons. When you get one, then you can always mod it to what you want with very little complaints( as per previous post on Sled Mods, thanks guys for your pics and ideas!) Good luck on the Hardwater season !

[Mr. Pike1]

I am going on year 3 with my QFII. I like the unit overall and have no real complaints. One of the little snaps in the pole broke but the company quickly set me a lifetime supply. It is perfect for one guy with a ton of gear. You also can easily get a second guy in to fisn as well.

I have the bench seat and it could provide a bit more back support and comfort but certainly meets my needs. I would recommend it to anyone as it is a good overall bang for the buck.

Mine is set up in the third stall of the garage as I type as I needed to do a quick inspection.

[hondavxr]

I have the QFIII. It's a very nice and roomy flip over.I also have the bench seat, and like many said it could use better back support. Have you guys seen the new QF they have better bench seats now. It's actually a tri-fold bench seat with better padding.

[SCHAAKATTACK]

I Have the QF3 and am very pleased. Mine has the two seats I prefer them over the bench seating. No problems with windows cracking. It doesn't matter what brand of house you buy the windows may eventually crack. A nice feature that I see on the newer Eskimo models is that the windows are removable therefore easily replaced if the situation arises. I can easily pull it by myself or have room for my family(4 of us)I made a couple of cheap wood seats for the kids and it works for us for a couple more years I'm hoping. I would not hesitate to buy another Eskimo house.

[doser]

I bought the Frabill XL Twin last yr. and love. Nice and light weight. Seats are very comfortable. I like that the windows are detachable with velcro. Also very roomy . Front extends out nice and far.

[Brad N]

Has anyone tried the Quickfish III? Thanks.