Help me pick a tent eskimo qf3 or dx 4000 shappel

  • slabs
    Posts: 7
    December 17, 2006 at 8:48 pm #1298185

    Shappel dx4000 or a eskimo qf3? im leaning towards the eskimo real hard ,do any of you that have one think 2 adults an 11 year old and a 5 year old can fish in one a few times a year otherwise its me and 2 boys …thanks for any input

    brian_peterson
    Eagan, MN
    Posts: 2080
    December 17, 2006 at 9:03 pm #512194

    I have a Quick Flip III. Personally, There is room for two average adults, and that’s about it. I tried fishing me and two kids and it was really tight. I am very dissapointed with this house after 2 years of owning it. It just hasn’t held up very well and I haven’t abused it. Fabric isn’t durable enough and the support poles are flimsy at best.

    rlamar
    Davenport, Iowa, USA
    Posts: 293
    December 17, 2006 at 9:05 pm #512196

    I had the dx4000, and went to a otter lodge. I like the flip over models better. They are a lot easier to set up and take down ( mainly in the dark)

    brian_peterson
    Eagan, MN
    Posts: 2080
    December 17, 2006 at 9:10 pm #512198

    I just had my house up at LOTW for a couple days, and the wind was brutal one day. Easier to set up yes, withstanding the wind without an unbearable flapping sound no!! I think the Otter Lodge is a much more solid house.

    TazTyke
    Central Minnesota
    Posts: 473
    December 17, 2006 at 11:54 pm #512248

    Otter is the only way to go! Pay the extra money now as I know you wouldn’t be happy with the Eskimo.

    Check this out!

    shaley
    Milford IA
    Posts: 2178
    December 18, 2006 at 12:29 am #512265

    I’m on my 3rd season with my QwickFlip 3 with no issues. It is noisy in the wind. We fish 3 adults out of it alot without many issues. I have fished out of all but an Otter and personaly think the Eskimo is the better. I also like the fact that there enough headroom to stand up and streach.

    Thats my .02

    tealtamer
    Posts: 23
    December 18, 2006 at 1:39 am #512284

    i should have said these are both used in like new condition , the shappel is 180.00 and the qf3 1 year old used 2 times for 180.00 ,i have a frabil 1 man for solo trips this new (used) tent would be for family trips

    voyager2319
    Duluth, MN
    Posts: 6
    December 18, 2006 at 7:36 am #512369

    I have a QF3 and have had four people in it without too much of a problem, id assume it’d be easier with kids. Its an ’07 so ive only had it out a hanful of times so far, but I havent seen a problem with it yet, nothing with the wind either. Good luck with your decision!

    TerryHagstrom
    Minnesota, USA
    Posts: 4
    December 19, 2006 at 2:42 pm #512859

    Slabs,
    Did you give the Frabill line a look? With the new stretcher poles and wrap around materials and of course the glide trax system it’s a good surdy long lasting unit.
    Also very comfortable.

    Terry
    Terry’s Guide Service

    scottsteil
    Central MN
    Posts: 3817
    December 19, 2006 at 3:21 pm #512877

    Slabs, do you tow your house or pull it by hand. How are you looking to use it?

    slabs
    Posts: 7
    December 19, 2006 at 10:21 pm #513032

    decided on the eskimo, used 2 times last year ,175.00 i think i did ok,now if we can get some ice in iowa

    shaley
    Milford IA
    Posts: 2178
    December 20, 2006 at 12:17 am #513092

    Good ice in NW Iowa. Only downfall of the Eskimo will be in deeper snow if your like me and pull by hand untill I can drive to my spots. I love my Eskimo.

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