Shipping container as SCUT/CUT tractor barn

[k0ua]

I also have issues w/ squirrels - they chew the siding on the house - Hardie concrete board siding - them tree rats will chew on anything, I've also lost wiring on the ZTR when it sat out due to storage issues, trailer wiring and plugs, gas caps (5 so far), oil dip stick caps (2 so far), to name a few!

Even a small shotgun like a .410 or 28 or 20 gauge loaded with small shot like #9 will take most squirrels on the run with a little practice without damaging too much behind him. It shouldn't take you long to "thin the herd".

 

[frugalangler]

Even a small shotgun ........... It shouldn't take you long to "thin the herd".

And since this problem is in the 'city' it wouldn't take time to thin out the residents 'cause I'd be hauled off to jail! ssssshhhh! Traps are your friend, it's called a 'relocation plan'!!!!!

 

[sandman2234]

I purchased a used container back in the early 80's...the kind they don't make any more (that I know of). Darn thing is 40 foot long, and cost me $275. I borrowed a truck from the company, loaded it up with a couple of forklifts and hauled it home. Now getting it off was a little more of a challenge. Nothing a local wrecker company can't fix dragging it off!
Anyway, it has two cast end pieces where the lift/tie down area is, wood doors covered by aluminum and the rest of the container is made of aluminum.
When I get tired of it, I can always get my money back at the scrap yard with my solid aluminum container!
David from jax

 

[Cavjock22]

Pics of Bota backed in..

 

[Sodo]

I have my tractor in a 20-footer on 1 1/4 minus rock. I wish I put down a vapor barrier under it. Moisture rises through the wood floor and condenses on the cold metal tractor inside.

I'm thinking I can jack it up & slide plastic under the container. and then it needs airflow above the plastic, but I'd rather not raise it any higher off the ground.

 

[Spanner]

Down here we refer to that as 'sweating'. Items in containers 'sweat'. They don't really but it looks as if they are.:sweatdrop:

Ventilation is the key to successful container storage.

Solar powered fans - One each end and draughting In & Out creates a through-flow of air. :thumbsup:

:wrench:

 

[Cavjock22]

I have my tractor in a 20-footer on 1 1/4 minus rock. I wish I put down a vapor barrier under it. Moisture rises through the wood floor and condenses on the cold metal tractor inside.

I'm thinking I can jack it up & slide plastic under the container. and then it needs airflow above the plastic, but I'd rather not raise it any higher off the ground.

Both my 40's sit above the ground on cinder blocks. I have no problems with sweating. But, i'm in a pretty dry climate in south texas... I also have two metal screens I have installed up high on the doors..

No sweating here...

 

[Soldier415]

Been there, done that!
It took me about 6 months to get my building put up so I kept my 3510 Branson in my 45' container. I lived 50 miles away and wanted it secure.
Pic is of my moving the container, I had it put down where I wanted the building and had to move it.
It is now 12' away from the building if I ever want to do a roof-over.
When shopping for a container look for a "High Cube" they are taller inside.
My tractor was a little tight but it can go in with the ROP up.
Just know that they get very hot inside and you need some kind of roof venting for long term.
I just went right on the ground but all I have is sand under it.

What size building is that?

 

[Stimw]

Building is 40' X 60' X 14' and yes they shrink after you get them up!