Cargo Container

[sfloggie]

Gcp,

We have a little over 112 acres with no electricity. We are going to install solar lights and an 8KW Genarac Back Up generator with transfer switch (and I think a breaker box). This would run our well and all tools plus compressor.

We were going to try for windmill, but it was more expensive for the initial set up. But I still like windmill and solar.

I have not researched the solar and wondered if you have and could you share your research?

Thanks,

Jim

 

[MF1652]

Jinman,

I like the idea of using a shipping container and putting a shed roof on the side. I looked around for containers in my area and the only thing I could find was beat up rusted containers in terrible shape. Yours looks like it's in great condition. What did that container cost if you don't mind saying?

 

[WilliamBos]

I too have a conex container I keep my 4-wheelers and motorcycles in. I don't have electricity so I am getting ready to install solar power because I do have an extreme problem with condensation. What's the best way to resolve this issue? Of course cutting in ventilation can cause security problems....

Check your local precast desler. They put small vents in concrete bunkers they sell. They are small enough to ventilate, but not big enough to be a risk.

 

[jinman]

Jinman,

I like the idea of using a shipping container and putting a shed roof on the side. I looked around for containers in my area and the only thing I could find was beat up rusted containers in terrible shape. Yours looks like it's in great condition. What did that container cost if you don't mind saying?

I think prices and condition vary widely from locale to locale. It's been at least years since I bought mine. My box has a couple of nonconsequential dings (rubs really), but there were no leaks. The dealer charged me $2400 for the box and $175 for delivery from 40 miles away. He had regular sized containers, but I thought the high box at 9-1/2' was a good deal. The smaller boxes were $2200. This container has seen a lot of use. It's not a one-trip box in pristeen condition. However, the floor is perfect and I am really happy with my price and the delivery. The driver put the box right on the spot I wanted despite having some obstacles to deal with. I was at work and he treated my wife with complete respect. I called the dealer later and told him the delivery driver was top notch.:thumbsup:

BTW: If I had been able to get one, the light grey or white boxes are at least 10 degrees cooler inside on a sunny day (maybe more). As we were looking, we walked into several brown boxes like mine and one grey one. The difference was astonishing. However the grey box was normal size and had additional damage. Some places sell mostly one color. A local dealer rents/sells containers and his are all grey. He's a BUNCH more expensive than where I bought though.

 

[timberwolves]

Jinman, I just got home from my camp we did a bunch of projects. I was looking at my container to see how I was going to attach a ledger board & mine is not like yours. In you pic the top of the container is a box beam, the one I have is a 3/8 plate. Not sure if this makes sense to you or not. You used self tappers to connect the L brakets on top of the container. On mine I would not be able to use self tappers because I dont have a box beam on top, its just a piece of plate steel. I took some pics of it but I have to remember how to post them. I need to figure out another way of attaching the wood ledger.

 

[bcp]

Weld on an angle iron ledger.

Bruce

 

[schweizer]

Here's how I built mine:

The "sill plate" is 4"x6" PT to give a little more height. It's lag screwed from below, through the container. I used butyl rubber to seal the holes. The rafters are tied to the sill w/ Simpson tie plates. 2"x10" common rafters w/ 2x8 purlins. Overall size is 12' x 16'. So far so good. Mine's temporary though because I'm going to take it down and sell the container when I build the barn this summer.

Marcus

 

[moored4]

Marcus Schweizer Could you do us all a faver and PLEASE resize your pictures before posting them. Thanks!

 

[jinman]

Jinman, I just got home from my camp we did a bunch of projects. I was looking at my container to see how I was going to attach a ledger board & mine is not like yours. In you pic the top of the container is a box beam, the one I have is a 3/8 plate.

It appears that all containers are not manufactured the same. Is yours a tall box or a regular 8' box? I don't recall your saying which. Either way, you'll have to come up with an alternate plan because of construction differences.

 

[schweizer]