We had the same issue on Sakakawea last season not much snow but i did manage to find some larger drifts i pulled it over the SxS plowed thru and the house went over the top. I can’t wait to get some snow and put it thru a good test but i don’t think it will be a problem it pulls very easy on both snow and ice. Plus having the 2 x 2 cross members instead of 1 x 3″ or 1 x 4″ like most Aluminum skid houses you have a lot less to grab snow.
Hello Nodakk, it pulls fine no problems at all. The house is around 1200lbs and the tracker is around 1600. So it was under 3000lbs and the trailer is a medium duty PJ 22’. I did decide to go back to an ATV the Tracker was an awesome unit and we thought we would use it more but never did had it for a year and sold it with 32 miles on it pretty expensive rig just sitting around. If you decide to go with the Polar Fox you will not be disappointed this house is incredible! I love this house no matter how cold or windy it is the whole house stays warm no drafts or leaks very solid. Windows don’t fog or ice up you will love the polar fox. After having one season with it and getting the system down on unloading and loading two buddy’s I fish with have toy hauler fish houses it takes about the same time for me to get unloaded and load as them. But when it comes time to move to a different spot just unhook the generator, set the cooler in the house and I’m ready to roll. You have anymore questions let know.. thanks. Dennis
Brian
I did the same thing for 2 years trying to decide which way to go wheel or skid. both have pros and cons. loading unloading, moving ect. Finally decided to go with the Polar Fox skid house 6-1/2″ x 12′ the house is amazing the composite panels with no seems the thing is air tight holds heat in and cold out very very efficient. I purchased a PJ 22 trailer and had to add 15″ extension on the front so the Tracker 800 and house all fit. loading and unloading is super easy. The house weighs in at about 1100 lbs. and pulls like nothing behind you. I did do all the cabinets myself but other then that it comes finished off inside. easy to wipe down and keep clean.
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That looks like a nice house. the 8″ skids should help with the float over the 6″
Thanks Jason, I will keep this in mind.
Thanks for the input! I think i might run into a problem using the skid house i would want to finish it off on the inside and i think it might get to heavy if there is any kind of snow. I have guys i fish with that all have wheeled houses and when we had 10-12″ of snow on the ice everyone was limited on where they could go and i was hoping to avoid that with the skid type house. I will have to keep thinking! Thanks Again.
We went out March 10-13 getting around was no problem we had 3 ATV’s 1 with tracks and 2 with out all got around fine. lot of side by sides running around also with and with out tracks. snow was pretty hard then not sure about now. Fishing was OK caught a bunch of 18-21″ fish and a few 26-27″. everywhere we went we needed 1 extension and it was right down to the ice before busting thru. We have had better trips in the past but Winnipeg is always a good time! Hope this helps!
Thanks for the info. I’m in Bismarck I would be interested in looking at your house and trailer. Is it possible to send some pictures when you get time? No big hurry I don’t plan to pull the pin on anything till spring/summer. You can email if you like to [email protected].
Thanks,
Dennis
