Ice House Comparisons???

[theghost_03]

Hey Guys, I am sure this has been discussed at one point or another, I am currently in the market for a new ice house. I have been looking at "The Lodge" and Ice Castle. I know that the lodge uses full tubing iron for their frames. Ice castle uses the angle iron, but I also heard they use the full tubing iron if you request it. The lodge appears to be a bit better quality but obviously is more expensive. Any one have any opinions or advice on either of them, or any other suggestions of ice houses would be appreciated.

Thanks

[saloonsoftball76]

i may be wrong but believe that they are 1 in the same. just the upgraded version

[Esenjay]

There is a retailer that sells a 6,000 lbs crank down trailer, don't know if I am allowed to say on here who it is. I bought one two years ago and built my own on top of it. Cheaper, way better quality (especially in the floor), my own design for how I fish, and the axles are built to handle the weight of a bigger house. It does take the ability to build, but the results are better quality for less money.

[huntingmaxima]

YOu definetly have to look at the Dreamshak also. It is all tube trailer frame, torsion axels(a must have). Check out Hilmersons in Little Falls, they were at the Ice show also. Hydralic Lift. I check out houses since last spring and the only 2 that I would have bought is the LOdge or the Dreamshak, bought the Dreamshak.

[HunterWinfield]

We have some of each at Hunter Winfield's Resort - we have a Lodge, a variety of Ice Castles and 2 new DreamShaks - we do have a relationship with Toppers & More if you buy a DreamShak after trying one out at our resort - we can help you get a deal.

If you are unsure - we went pretty top of the line on all of them so you can test some before you buy.

We will likely be selling ours used at the end of the season - you'll get a significant amount off new retail. We are interested in buying new each year - all are in great shape.

[theghost_03]

Esenjay, could you email me the name of the comp- [email protected]

Hunters resort, also email me some pics and costs you would be looking at for the houses at the end of the season, I would definetly be interested.

Thanks guys, anyone else with input?

[SomethingFishy*]

I would lok at the Lodge and the Dreamshack as posted above.

I bought a lodge as I didn't like the setup on the dreamshack for hauling 2 atv's.

[Just Me]

Ive had a 6.5 x 16 King Crow since 2001. No problems. I added a 1/4" thick rubber skirt around the outside so I dont have to bank it. Also added new catch covers with sleeves. For the price, Im very satified.Sleeps 4, stove with 3 top buners, 9 holes and the best thing Ive found is that its light. My 450 ATV pulls it like nothing. I can get her out on 8" of good ice. Fish On.