It is clear that I am not going to win any fashion contests but this is 100% function for me.
Mark – Digging up an old post, but wondering if you bottom out when loading/unloading your sled on a tilt trailer? I just installed a similar set up and haven’t had a chance to put it on the trailer yet to find out if the rear bumper catches the ground or not.
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<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Austin Britt wrote:</div>
What size hitch hauler do you have? Do you do anything special to hold them or just throw them on and strap down?60×32. Throw the shack on and strap it down.
do you know the make/model of the hitch carrier? I can’t find anything more than 24″ wide. 60×24 is all I’m finding. Thanks
I’ve used a hitch hauler behind my yukon to haul clam guide/nanook shacks for 8 years. Tail lights are still visible with that setup, but now that i’m going with a larger shack for this season, I’ll add lights to the hauler to be safe. Shack only gets road grime when the roads are really sloppy, and most of it stays off the travel cover even when it’s slushy out.
What size hitch hauler do you have? Do you do anything special to hold them or just throw them on and strap down?
Im in the market for my first full ice fishing suit. Jacket and bibs. Just looking for some feedback on which ones some of you have, and how warm they are. I want the warmest suit I can get because the older i get the more of a little sally I’m becoming about being cold. Thanks in advance.
I’m also in the market and have been researching the striker suits, and have tried on the predator suit. I liked it a lot, and like the fact that the inseam (length) is adjustable.
Here is a good comparison chart for the striker brand suits:
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How wide does it need to be? I see these all the time on the roads in the summer but they all seem to be just wide enough to hold a cooler.
If all else fails, you could always call up a local metal shop and have one custom built.
Most of the bigger ones are 60″ x 24″ which would work for the length of the sled, but the sled is 32″ wide so it would either have to sit in at an angle or ride on top (which makes me nervous about tie downs coming loose).
Most hitch haulers have a 6″ rail around the sides and I’ve considered cutting the back rail out so the sled can slide in and only about 8-10″ would be hanging off the back.
I built one to haul my otter lodge. I built lights into it. I also use it to haul a 3 wheeler or older small 4wheeler. As far as road spray goes, my rack is as wide as a vehicle and i use plywood as the floor of the rack, it acts like a big mud flap and keeps most of the spray and slush under. I do cover my house but its never all sloppy and salt covered.
You could use any hitch rack, just attach some 2x4s or plywood to make a larger platform. You could add a set of emergency/ tow lights to the rack.I will try to remember to snap a pic before work and add it.
If you can grab some pics that would be helpful. I’ve considered building one but wanted to see if there were any options on the market first. Thanks!
If you can grab some pics that would be helpful. I’ve considered building one but wanted to see if there were any options on the market first. Thanks!
