Shipping container axles adding?

   / Shipping container axles adding?
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#41  
I'm still hoping someone here who has added axles to their shipping container would post pics. :unsure:
 
   / Shipping container axles adding? #42  
What about just using a farm wagon running gear? That would be the simplest in my mind.
 
   / Shipping container axles adding? #43  
Yes, a tractor and a SMV sign for short hauls avoid much of the hassles.
As does a following escort with the 4 way flashers on.👍
I wouldn't be worried to do what Arly described at all other than a mild concern about using a Ranger and braking.
 
   / Shipping container axles adding? #44  
Arly I don't see anything wrong with the set up you pictured. You said that it would be empty for transport, the long sub frame for the axles and suspension will distribute the load of the box to multiple floor cross members (very close to the sides) and are just shy of being centered leaving not much tongue weight or work to do other than guiding the now trailer.
I'm still hoping someone here who has added axles to their shipping container would post pics. :unsure:
What's wrong with the set up you pictured?
 
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#46  
Arly I don't see anything wrong with the set up you pictured. You said that it would be empty for transport, the long sub frame for the axles and suspension will distribute the load of the box to multiple floor cross members (very close to the sides) and are just shy of being centered leaving not much tongue weight or work to do other than guiding the now trailer.

What's wrong with the set up you pictured?
Nothing,. I like what these fellows did with there container trailer.
 
   / Shipping container axles adding? #47  
I like trailers with suspension for use on the road.
This company has springs for the wagon up to 6,000lbs. Although I have pulled many of them on the roads without issues. Even pulled one from Mississippi all the way to Florida.

 
   / Shipping container axles adding?
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#48  
This company has springs for the wagon up to 6,000lbs. Although I have pulled many of them on the roads without issues. Even pulled one from Mississippi all the way to Florida.

I sure don't like backing those steering axles trailers up! Seems putting some axles slightly behind center is the easiest way to go and that style trailer is easy to back up.
 
   / Shipping container axles adding? #49  
5,000 lbs of shipping container + weight of added axles and tongue may be more than the weight of the tow vehicle. What kind of brakes will be on the axles that are going to be added? Is the 6 mile route flat or hilly?
 
   / Shipping container axles adding? #50  
Something I've not seen mentioned is the matter of tongue weight and towing stability.
I know the intended purpose of the OP is short, infrequent trips; but I also understand that the best-laid plans of mice and men oft-times run amok.
Here's a helpful website: How to Measure Tongue Weight
 

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