Ice thickness needed?

  • John kilter
    Posts: 2
    December 28, 2020 at 9:29 pm #2001243

    First time Ice castle owner.

    I just purchased my first ice castle today and realized I have no idea what the ice thickness is needed. It’s a 8×22 foot renegade ice castle/rv hybrid. Weighs about roughly 6-7000 pounds and is a dual axle frame. Pulling it with a 1/2 ton ram 1500. The lakes near me have around 16 inches of clear ice with maybe an inch or two of snow on it. I’d love to hear some opinions

    deertracker
    Posts: 8993
    December 29, 2020 at 6:11 am #2001268

    Sounds like you are good to go. waytogo
    DT

    Matt M
    Blaine, MN
    Posts: 169
    December 29, 2020 at 8:04 am #2001282

    I had a 1 ton diesel with a 20 foot wheelhouse. I went out on 16 inches but felt way more comfortable on more. I saw guys out with similar outfits on less but not me.

    Matt

    Thiago Garvinio
    Posts: 2
    December 29, 2020 at 8:20 am #2001287

    This might help

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    John Rasmussen
    Blaine
    Posts: 5631
    December 29, 2020 at 8:26 am #2001292

    Nobody is gonna say what safe ice is. But if you have a solid 16 inches EVERYWHERE then you should be good. waytogo

    John kilter
    Posts: 2
    December 29, 2020 at 9:08 am #2001302

    I had a 1 ton on the ice last week at 16 inches. Just unsure how much of a difference having the Castle on the back will be?

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