Clam Sleeper questions

[perch_destroyer]

Anybody got one of these things? Is it worth the cash? I'm thinking of getting one instead of building a perm shelter. I like to be mobile if I have to, I'd like a large shelter for the wife and kids, something comfortable. Let me know. thanks, the Perch

[perch_destroyer]

Also, I forgot, how long does it take to set up one of these?

[Tippman]

I don't have the sleeper but the 6800. I think with the sleeper it would be fairly comfortable to sleep two with your gear from what I've heard. Setting them up isn't bad but the downside is that they are very heavy.

[JigginIsLife]

they both look pretty big and nice. a few years here down the road i think i will get one, i think it will be the only way to get the girlie out on the ice. very nice substitute for a perm shelter though. i just wish that somone would manufacture the R2tech material for other houses, then we would be in buisness.

[Schloogs]

Like Tippman, I also have a 6800 and if the sleeper is anything like it, it sets up real easy. But as Tippman said it is heavy. The 6800 comes in at 100 pounds where the sleeper comes in at 190 pounds. This is due to the double insulated floor. So you have a couple of extra feet but almost double the weight. If the weight isn't an issue I would say that it would be a pretty good house.

[perch_destroyer]

That makes a lot of sense, also looks to be about $100 cheaper. I'm still trying to picture if the 2 feet would be that big of a difference.

[anyfishwilldo]

I have a sleeper, and use it when the wife and kids go. I also use it to sleep in on LOW. They work nice.

[TMT]

I have one. They are nice once you set it up. But they are big and heavy when moving them around. The 2 feet is a big difference with all your gear. I have fished 3 in mine and it is comofortable.

[kwiggy]

I loved mine... after it was set up. They are very heavy and quite large (when folded). The 6800 is much thinner when folded up. They are not as mobile as you might think. They do slide across the ice, but if there is snow, you will plow a big pile and fill it with snow if you are going far.. You would need a machine for sure and a way to lift the front edge up if you plan on moving after set up. I just sold mine and bought an Eskimo Grand Caravan. I can't wait to use it. It is huge and would hold the same number of people, but in a different configuration. The sleeper is great if you are going to LOW or your favorite location for the weekend, but if you are going for the day it can be a lot of work.

But, this experience is coming from a Dad who plays guide for his family and does all of the work. Again, I loved fishing in it with my family... after it was set up.

[perch_destroyer]

im still up in the air on this, but..... leaning more towards the sleeper, i wont be sleeping in it, but for all day fishing with the family, the weight of this monster still the thing that gets me, so... im still a little undecided, we will see??? thanks so far for all the information guys! the Perch