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Shappell Versus Frabill Shack??


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Just curious what everyone thinks...I'm debating about possibly buying one of these portables:

Frabill Speedshack Cub

Shappell DX3000

Shappell DX4000

Curious what you thought about set-up ease, durability, ease of transport, and also if the DX4000 would be too light with one guy in it?? THANKS!!

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I currently have the DX3000 (bought last Jan.) and the previous model as well with the wood floor. Way back when I had the Shappell 1 man. I have probably used Shappell houses for 10+ years. I have no complaints with any of them. I like the DX3000 because the plastic is a lot lighter than the wood floored model. The DX4000 looked nice but I don't need that much room. The DX3000 is great for just me and a coleman lantern keeps it toasty. I have fished 2 people in it a number of times but it is close quarters. I would buy another one.

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I have had 2 of the 4000s. The windows froze and broke on the first one (it was a few years old) but I still bought another one because I liked it so much. They are lighter than most portables and easy to set up. You won't have to worry about blowing away with just one guy.

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Welcome to FM watch out it is addicting!

Well I have the Schappell 3000 and it has been out quite a bit in the last 2 years hoping to use it again this weeekend. No holes in it pretty easy to set up except when the winds really get blowing it is quite easy to go for a ride then!

Scrod

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I have the 4000, it pulls very easy, and sets up very easy unless its dead calm, or a hurricane and your by yourself. I havent had the house relocate with me in it.

The plastic type material is nice for absorbing the sunlight, but it can drip on you on the extreme cold nights. I havent had a problem with breaking windows.

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I have a Speed Shak Cub...it is several years old now, so I can say that it is quite durable...but they make 'em with a different material now...

Very easy to set up/take down. It is a bit heavy to get loaded/unloaded in the vehicle, but other than that, I really like the unit. I also have the rigid hitch attachment, and can easily pull it with the ATV. Hook it up right, and you don't have to unhook it to set it up. Just flip it over and pop it up...sets up in seconds.

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