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I looked at a Core Ice 19’er. I thought the structure was solid.
I didn’t like the interior stuff. The windows didn’t slide open unless you used two hands and grunted a little, the back table when set up was wobbly, I could see daylight in the door frame, the cook stove had permanent grates on it (how to clean), the cabinets were rather thin pvc sheet board. I expected a premium product because they want a premium price. This was a demo unit, and was used by the dealer. One of them told me it swayed in the high winds when being towed. I appreciated his honesty.
I bought a 21′ Ridgeline tandem axle. Towed it 4 hours home in a fairly high wind. Started at 60mph, testing the air. Then 65, 70, and finally was comfortable towing at 75, even with the high wind. Lots of factors to look at when spending a load of money on these fish houses.
There are screw jacks mounted toward the rear of the unit. Use your electric drill to raise them up, pull a pin for each axle, and then lower back down. Works pretty slick.
Where’s eyeguy?
Brought my Ridgeline trailer home yesterday. Drove over 4 hours from Minneapolis to the Madison, WI area. Had some strong winds and the trailer towed beautifully at around 70mph. Fired up the forced air furnace last night and broke it in with some beers. Very pleased with my purchase at this point.
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What kind of weight can it haul being the “heavy haul”. I’m not being negative by any means but 13k for the insulated plain trailer with nothing is sure steep for a 6 x14. Any you are correct about it will not rust but aluminum is also very prone to corrosion and pitting due to that dang road salt that kills everything.
I’m curious on the weight itll hold with out hurting axels
Ridgeline trailers can be bought as just an aluminum shell. You can add your own siding if you want, many options to choose from. The 13K for a plain trailer is kinda vague. The more options you add, the more it’s going to be. Add electric brakes, add aluminum wheels, etc.
Ridgeline warranties their aluminum trailers for 10 years. I don’t think corrosion or pitting are going to be a problem. They warranty their fish house trailers for 1 year, just because they are “off road”, so to speak. Conditions on the ice are obviously more treacherous than just pulling a trailer down the road.
The axles they use are rated at 3500lbs. The sticker will say 2990 though, just because of the trailer licensing part. If you are hauling more than 3000lbs, then you need a plate. When you get your trailer finished to how you like it, you should just take it to a scale and get an accurate weight, then subtract from 3500lbs to see how much you can add safely.
Thanks for the response, tindall.
I’ve read two negative reviews of the Ridgeline trailers. Hoping not to read any more.
That’s what makes the world turn buddy. You like wood, I like fishability. Tongue and groove adds unneeded weight, but boy does it look nice. The walleyes below really appreciate a nice cabin look when they breath the air we do. To each his own eyeguy. I need a lightweight fish house to get on the ice sooner than the others, and stay longer than most.
Fishability, functionality, durability, lightweight. Those are my factors in determining the right fish house for me, and that’s why I’m going with a Ridgeline shed trailer, modified to be the ultimate fish house.
Keith,
The owner weighed this unit a few nights ago. No propane tanks, and one couch missing. 2880lbs.
Keith,
That 21′ Ridgeline for sale is the one I’m buying.
I agree with you on the narrow width. Manufacturers say 6.5′ wide, but that’s the outside dimension. I just don’t like the look that the 8′ wide houses have with the recessed wheel wells. My main concern was weight, and the Ridgeline and the Core Ice units are the lightest on the market for a wheel house.
have been looking at these also. Do you know why he is selling? I also am not excited about the interior or the price tag, but looking prices on other brands of wheelhouse, not sure you can get much for under $15k.
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Ad on craigslist said he was relocating due to job change. This guy traded his fish house in for a trailer, so a trailer company now has the Core Ice house for sale for $12G.
https://core-ice.com/ Top of the line fish house.
I looked at a Core Ice unit last week. I was very impressed with the structure itself, not so much with the features inside the house.
If anyone is looking for a used Core Ice house, there’s one on craigslist near Madison lakes for 12 grand. I know the owner paid over 16 grand for this house back in December. This is an 11’er.
tindall,
How’s the Ridgeline treating you? I’m ready to buy one from Beberg Outdoors, an 18’er. Anything else to add before I go in debt!
I’ll add a few things to this thread.
I have owned a nils trekker for 3 years. The auger is amazing. I’ve had wing nuts come loose. I’ve head the head drop down the hole too. I fished it out with my camera and a net. I replaced the wing nuts with lock nuts, and it doesn’t come loose any more. I’ve had to sharpen my blade once, mainly because I drilled into sand on the WI river. Definitely a 5star rating from me.
