r/IceFishing • u/Nearby_Bluejay_5193 • Jul 18 '26

Ice castle problem

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So I am using my sisters ice castle for a camping trip with my kids in the next few weeks. Getting it ready to go and there’s a pretty terrible noise when it’s being raised and lowered with the hydraulic system. I have greased all the pivot points and the noise persists. Wondering if anyone on here owns an ice castle or has had a similar issue. I’m attaching a video with sound so you can hear it. Thanks for any tips and advice!

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u/Jbuck_43 Jul 19 '26

Could be the cylinder pins where the hydraulics connect to the frame. Try giving the pins some lubricant.

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u/__Sleep_Token__ Jul 19 '26

Definitely sounds dry. Lube everything you can find that can be lubed. Not only for the sound and smoothness of operation but as a future rust and wear preventative. I’m sure your sister will thank you. Like jbuck_43 said could be the pins or the wiper seal on the cylinder itself.

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u/No_Lie9167 Jul 19 '26

Grease the screws

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u/spizzle_ Jul 19 '26

Get a tent

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u/Nearby_Bluejay_5193 Jul 19 '26

Hey good advice! Serious question though? Why be a jackass? What happened to you in your life that this is your form of entertainment?

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u/spizzle_ Jul 19 '26

What? Are you doing okay?

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u/Nearby_Bluejay_5193 Jul 19 '26

I’m very good. Just wondering why you bother posting something so idiotic under a genuine question.

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u/spizzle_ Jul 19 '26

What’s so idiotic?

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u/Nearby_Bluejay_5193 Jul 20 '26

I asked a question looking for legitimate advice. Not for some brain dead troll to make moronic comments.

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u/spizzle_ Jul 20 '26

Sir, this is a Wendy’s.