Shipping container axles adding?

[ArlyA]

I'm still hoping someone here who has added axles to their shipping container would post pics.

 

[K5lwq]

What about just using a farm wagon running gear? That would be the simplest in my mind.

 

[Rustyiron]

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.

 

[Rustyiron]

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.

What's wrong with the set up you pictured?

 

[ArlyA]

What about just using a farm wagon running gear? That would be the simplest in my mind.

I like trailers with suspension for use on the road.

 

[ArlyA]

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.

 

[K5lwq]

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.

Farm Wagon Bed Bolster Springs

Farm wagon bed bolster spring set of four adds extra spring suspension to most makes of farm wagons with tubular frame axles. Assemblies hold the bed of a farm wagon in place adding spring suspension while reducing tipping on hilly ground or when turning sharply with heavy loads. Widely used by...

cottagecraftworks.com

 

[ArlyA]

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.

Farm Wagon Bed Bolster Springs

Farm wagon bed bolster spring set of four adds extra spring suspension to most makes of farm wagons with tubular frame axles. Assemblies hold the bed of a farm wagon in place adding spring suspension while reducing tipping on hilly ground or when turning sharply with heavy loads. Widely used by...

cottagecraftworks.com

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.

 

[2manyrocks]

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?

 

[Little Red Tractor]

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