Smellson Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I want to take a trip up to red this weekend and with vehicle traffic being limited I may have to make do with a buddies 4 wheeler. Ive got a 6.5x12 ice castle that has a lot of weight on the tongue. Im concerned if my buddies polaris 340 4x4 will be capable of getting the house out on the lake and cant try it at home as the wheeler is up by red. Anyone have any experience with a setup like mine? What do ya think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnbowhunter Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I do just what you are asking about. Same equipment. Try to move as much as your gear to the rear of the house as possible. I would highly recommend chains on the rear wheels. It really makes a big difference. My Ice Castle is 14' and VERY tongue heavy. It squats my brothers 340 pretty good but have pulled it around alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Berger Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 yes I have done a buddies 6x12 with a 250 2wd wheeler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dairyman Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I'd want a set of chains to start out with!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honda400ex_treme Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 shouldn't be a problem, i would maybe suggest some chains. Other than that it should do alright, besides the point it's a polaris lol, j/k. Traction is usually your biggest issue when it comes to any atv on the ice, not very often do you run out of power before traction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb S Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I don't know what you mean by a lot of weight on the tounge. As long as the hitch doesn't bend you should be fine. If there is too much weight on the tongue could you place your gear, propane tank, and anything else that is moveable towards the back of the house to lighten it up?I think you will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleye- Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 My house is a 6.5 X 12 and I have had problems untill I put chains on the rear. You may also have a hard time steering if you have to much tounge weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stymie Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I am just curious what you guys consider too much tongue weight. My house is about 200 lbs tongue weight - is that too much? Average? Light?Thanks!Stymie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Me Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I have a 6.5 x 16 King Crow. My 450 ATV pulls it like nothing. I do use chains. However, it will NOT pull it threw snow drifts. Hope this helpB safe & have funJust Me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyebjim Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 200 lbs is a bit heavy but should be OK. I would put the heavy items like batteries auger etc. in the back to offset some of that weight. I move my boat all over the yard all the time with my sportsman 500 and the tounge weight on the boat is about 200 or a little more. Seems to be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davesfriend Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I pulled a buddies house, steel frame with 3/4" timber. This thing is redicilous. I have a 335 sportsman. Needless to say it put my wheeler down to the rims, no chains pulled just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stymie Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Thanks Jim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnhunter2 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Take a chain along and if you get into some snow just hook another 4 wheeler on the front of the first one and it should pull it unless the snow is to deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegleg Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I wouldn't use a chain because if it comes loose you could get it in the back of your head. A long snap rope works better with no metal on the ropes. I had a close call on using metal and I don't want that to happen to anybody else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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