What is the go with shipping containers, say if you want to buy a used one for storing stuff at home or if you want to move etc.
If getting moved, do some company's supply these for your stuff for removal or later storage?
I saw a house near me today with one out the front, I think they may be moving?
Thanks
Father Ted said
06:30 AM Nov 29, 2011
Hi Vic.Some of the bigger Removalists will leave a container at your place and remove it for storage when you fill it.There are companies who hire out containers.Have you Googled for an answer yet.Cheers.Marty.
-- Edited by Father Ted on Tuesday 29th of November 2011 06:30:55 AM
Landfall said
07:35 AM Nov 29, 2011
Hi Vic,
You can purchase a container.
We purchased a forty footer ($3,000) delivered. They make good storage containers (no pun) they are weather proof and vermin proof.
The only reason we picked a forty footer is that as well as storing our furniture, etc. we also packed in a vintage car for five years.
If I where to buy one again I would pick a twenty footer. These can easily be resold to tradies for on-site storage.
If you are going to get one, make sure you inspect it before agreeing to purchase or hire.
Some are knocked about a bit and DO NOT get one with any rust.
Cheers
Dusty
03_troopy said
09:50 AM Nov 29, 2011
Just Google shipping containers for sale Vic, heaps about.. Hey a 20' container converted to an accommodation unit on a flat bed truck, that'd work.
animalcarer said
10:44 AM Nov 29, 2011
We love our container, it cost about $3000 and is worth every penny.
It is on our acerage out chinchilla way, it has a beautiful interior, teak wooden floor (ply), eventually it will be converted into a room off our kitset shed, oh the plans, you would not regret buying one, as they hold their value very well.
villatranquilla said
11:36 AM Nov 29, 2011
Hi Vic - there are containers and containers - we purchased a new 20 footer for $3200 delivered and pick-up and transport to rail head (Perth)- went for a new one as our 'life' is stored in it and was very difficult to get insurance for goods stored in it if its not stored on your property. We went looking at them during a rainy spell and was surprising how many in "good codition" actually had water leaks cheers Jenny
Vic said
11:46 AM Nov 29, 2011
Thanks for the feedback and advice, no I haven't googled them yet, thought I'd ask those who have them which is best, all good stuff !
I'll have a google and see what's on offer, I'm not in the market at the moment just wondering about them.....back of a truck......hmmmm........have to think about that one....
One of the places up north (Whim Creek Pub) have a couple they use to jump into when a cyclone is coming their way, more secure than the pub etc.
GarrynLyn said
12:00 PM Nov 29, 2011
G'day Vic,
We bought a 40' container last year to store our household gear while daughter and family are in the house, and we can do some travelling. I sat it on concrete footings at either either, fitted ventilators and put a roof on top. I think it costs us about 3 grand, but we figure it's worth it.
When/if we finish travelling, I'll fit it out as a workshop (and maybe put a small bar down one end !!!)
Garry
Smokeydk said
12:07 PM Nov 29, 2011
How do you go with local council approval......I've seen a few converted...to living space........Black C.o.c.k.atoo Bush Camp SA has a few
animalcarer said
03:17 PM Nov 29, 2011
What council approval, durrr... I never ask approval for anything lol
Vic said
05:58 PM Nov 29, 2011
GarrynLyn wrote:
G'day Vic,
We bought a 40' container last year to store our household gear while daughter and family are in the house, and we can do some travelling. I sat it on concrete footings at either either, fitted ventilators and put a roof on top. I think it costs us about 3 grand, but we figure it's worth it.
When/if we finish travelling, I'll fit it out as a workshop (and maybe put a small bar down one end !!!)
Garry
The bar sounds good Garry ! Have you got any pic's ?
Good to hear from you again, long time no hear, lol
JRH said
06:02 PM Nov 29, 2011
Vic wrote:
GarrynLyn wrote:
G'day Vic,
We bought a 40' container last year to store our household gear while daughter and family are in the house, and we can do some travelling. I sat it on concrete footings at either either, fitted ventilators and put a roof on top. I think it costs us about 3 grand, but we figure it's worth it.
When/if we finish travelling, I'll fit it out as a workshop (and maybe put a small bar down one end !!!)
Garry
The bar sounds good Garry ! Have you got any pic's ?
Good to hear from you again, long time no hear, lol
Gary definitely put in a small bar I can always come and help prop it up.
tonyd said
06:29 PM Nov 29, 2011
Garry, why not put the bar in the middle, thus saving us 20ft of walking? Cheers, Tony
JRH said
06:31 PM Nov 29, 2011
tonyd wrote:
Garry, why not put the bar in the middle, thus saving us 20ft of walking? Cheers, Tony
Good thinking Tony, need all my energy for elbow bending contest.
Nicholstones said
07:14 PM Nov 29, 2011
I'm pretty sure Jacko said she had a container with her stuff stored in it, I just went to try and find her post but she doesn't seem to be listed as a member any more.
Vic said
07:25 PM Nov 29, 2011
No worries, where did you store yours with rellies or with a storage company?
Re the bar......has to be put so the wives don't have to do too much walking to get you another beer when you want one......or is this stricly a "mens shed"?
JRH said
07:30 PM Nov 29, 2011
Vic wrote:
No worries, where did you store yours with rellies or with a storage company?
Re the bar......has to be put so the wives don't have to do too much walking to get you another beer when you want one......or is this stricly a "mens shed"?
A barmaid or two wouldn't go astray Vic neither would hot and cold running waitresses.LOL I am waiting for the clip aroun the ear I am certain someone is going to give me.
Beth54 said
08:11 PM Nov 29, 2011
My sister and b-i-l hired a 40ft container when they were moving. It was left out the front for them to fill, and then taken away for storage while they're house was being built. Then they delivered it when S&B were ready to move in.
Also Daughter and s-i-l bought one as an extra storage facility. He had too much c#*p to fit it all in the shed. They rent, so it can be taken with them if they have to move.
rvtraveller2 said
09:11 PM Nov 29, 2011
The bar sounds a good idea. rvtraveller2 neil
Vic said
09:58 PM Nov 29, 2011
JRH wrote:
A barmaid or two wouldn't go astray Vic neither would hot and cold running waitresses.LOL I am waiting for the clip aroun the ear I am certain someone is going to give me.
I'll take the hot one John, you can take the other.
Thanks for the feedback Beth, I'm not up with all these modern methods, lol
Landfall said
10:24 PM Nov 29, 2011
That reminds me of when I was in the navy.
My first trip overseas (Philipinnes) a couple of mates and I was walking down the street of this little town, when a young "lady" leaned out of a window (not wearing much) and asked "You like, nice hot women and nice cold beer?
We, being very naive lads from Adelaide, high tailed it out of there quick smart.
Had the last laugh when a couple of sailors took them up on their offer.(Not so naive, after all.)
Dusty
Cruising Granny said
10:28 PM Nov 29, 2011
I've seen some used as cyclone shelters in Broome area. They chain it to a concrete slab, set it up to live in for a couple of days, or longer. The residents at the Whim Creek Pub/Roadhouse survived a TC which hit them head on by sheltering in the container. Maybe we could find 101 uses for containers other than shipping containers.
Vic said
11:24 PM Nov 29, 2011
I remember that Whim Creek one being in the news CG, I think there hotel was damaged or destroyed, but they were ok in their shipping container.
Beth54 said
11:49 PM Nov 29, 2011
What a great idea! My friends in Malanda NQ have been through a few cyclones, Larry being the worst. They have a container in the yard that they use as a shed...I'll pass that suggestion onto them.
GarrynLyn said
11:07 AM Nov 30, 2011
Sorry Vic, no photos as I haven't got the bar in yet. Will be a couple of years as it's full of gear, and we want to travel. Might see you in WA one day. It's only been about 36 years since we had a beer !!!
Tony, Good idea re the bar in middle, but will have lathe, bandsaw, saw bench etc there.
Beth, We are 10 minutes from Malanda, and yes, we know about cyclones.
Beth54 said
10:41 AM Dec 1, 2011
Oh Lake Eacham! What an awsome spot! I'll PM you.
Vic said
01:31 PM Dec 1, 2011
No worries Gary, we will need some serving wenches for the bar though, maybe Beth will volunteer living so close
Met a nasty Ranger bloke from Eacham Shire at a rest stop, he was bad news, I was ok but he got stuck into some others for parking overnight, even though the Qld Main Roads map said you could.
I heard on the radio later that some tourist beat him up, not suprised with his bombastic nature.
Beth54 said
02:07 PM Dec 1, 2011
Vic wrote:
No worries Gary, we will need some serving wenches for the bar though, maybe Beth will volunteer living so close
Met a nasty Ranger bloke from Eacham Shire at a rest stop, he was bad news, I was ok but he got stuck into some others for parking overnight, even though the Qld Main Roads map said you could.
I heard on the radio later that some tourist beat him up, not suprised with his bombastic nature.
Got your wires crossed there Vic......I don't live near Garry, my friend does. But I do go up there as often as I can.
Vic said
04:08 PM Dec 1, 2011
Beth54 wrote:
Vic wrote:
No worries Gary, we will need some serving wenches for the bar though, maybe Beth will volunteer living so close
Met a nasty Ranger bloke from Eacham Shire at a rest stop, he was bad news, I was ok but he got stuck into some others for parking overnight, even though the Qld Main Roads map said you could.
I heard on the radio later that some tourist beat him up, not suprised with his bombastic nature.
Got your wires crossed there Vic......I don't live near Garry, my friend does. But I do go up there as often as I can.
No worries Beth.......I was thinking I could dress in a G'String and serve the drinks to you ladies, but I wouldn't want to put you off your drinks!
03_troopy said
09:15 PM Dec 2, 2011
GarrynLyn wrote:
Sorry Vic, no photos as I haven't got the bar in yet. Will be a couple of years as it's full of gear, and we want to travel. Might see you in WA one day. It's only been about 36 years since we had a beer !!!
Tony, Good idea re the bar in middle, but will have lathe, bandsaw, saw bench etc there.
Beth, We are 10 minutes from Malanda, and yes, we know about cyclones.
Here's one I put in my shed. Separated 5M off the end of a 14M X 8.5M shed, lined and tiled and ensuite with a toilet and shower. Yes the taps are connected and have 3 types of homebrew available.... hic...
What is the go with shipping containers, say if you want to buy a used one for storing stuff at home or if you want to move etc.
If getting moved, do some company's supply these for your stuff for removal or later storage?
I saw a house near me today with one out the front, I think they may be moving?
Thanks
Hi Vic.Some of the bigger Removalists will leave a container at your place and remove it for storage when you fill it.There are companies who hire out containers.Have you Googled for an answer yet.Cheers.Marty.
-- Edited by Father Ted on Tuesday 29th of November 2011 06:30:55 AM
Hi Vic,
You can purchase a container.
We purchased a forty footer ($3,000) delivered. They make good storage containers (no pun) they are weather proof and vermin proof.
The only reason we picked a forty footer is that as well as storing our furniture, etc. we also packed in a vintage car for five years.
If I where to buy one again I would pick a twenty footer. These can easily be resold to tradies for on-site storage.
If you are going to get one, make sure you inspect it before agreeing to purchase or hire.
Some are knocked about a bit and DO NOT get one with any rust.
Cheers
Dusty
We love our container, it cost about $3000 and is worth every penny.
It is on our acerage out chinchilla way, it has a beautiful interior, teak wooden floor (ply), eventually it will be converted into a room off our kitset shed, oh the plans, you would not regret buying one, as they hold their value very well.
cheers Jenny
Thanks for the feedback and advice, no I haven't googled them yet, thought I'd ask those who have them which is best, all good stuff !
I'll have a google and see what's on offer, I'm not in the market at the moment just wondering about them.....back of a truck......hmmmm........have to think about that one....
One of the places up north (Whim Creek Pub) have a couple they use to jump into when a cyclone is coming their way, more secure than the pub etc.
G'day Vic,
We bought a 40' container last year to store our household gear while daughter and family are in the house, and we can do some travelling. I sat it on concrete footings at either either, fitted ventilators and put a roof on top. I think it costs us about 3 grand, but we figure it's worth it.
When/if we finish travelling, I'll fit it out as a workshop (and maybe put a small bar down one end !!!)
Garry
What council approval, durrr... I never ask approval for anything lol
The bar sounds good Garry ! Have you got any pic's ?
Good to hear from you again, long time no hear, lol
Gary definitely put in a small bar I can always come and help prop it up.
Cheers, Tony
Good thinking Tony, need all my energy for elbow bending contest.
No worries, where did you store yours with rellies or with a storage company?
Re the bar......has to be put so the wives don't have to do too much walking to get you another beer when you want one......or is this stricly a "mens shed"?
A barmaid or two wouldn't go astray Vic neither would hot and cold running waitresses.LOL I am waiting for the clip aroun the ear I am certain someone is going to give me.
My sister and b-i-l hired a 40ft container when they were moving. It was left out the front for them to fill, and then taken away for storage while they're house was being built. Then they delivered it when S&B were ready to move in.
Also Daughter and s-i-l bought one as an extra storage facility. He had too much c#*p to fit it all in the shed. They rent, so it can be taken with them if they have to move.
The bar sounds a good idea
. rvtraveller2 neil 
I'll take the hot one John, you can take the other.
Thanks for the feedback Beth, I'm not up with all these modern methods, lol
My first trip overseas (Philipinnes) a couple of mates and I was walking down the street of this little town, when a young "lady" leaned out of a window (not wearing much) and asked "You like, nice hot women and nice cold beer?
We, being very naive lads from Adelaide, high tailed it out of there quick smart.
Had the last laugh when a couple of sailors took them up on their offer.(Not so naive, after all.)
Dusty
The residents at the Whim Creek Pub/Roadhouse survived a TC which hit them head on by sheltering in the container.
Maybe we could find 101 uses for containers other than shipping containers.
I remember that Whim Creek one being in the news CG, I think there hotel was damaged or destroyed, but they were ok in their shipping container.
What a great idea! My friends in Malanda NQ have been through a few cyclones, Larry being the worst. They have a container in the yard that they use as a shed...I'll pass that suggestion onto them.
Sorry Vic, no photos as I haven't got the bar in yet. Will be a couple of years as it's full of gear, and we want to travel. Might see you in WA one day. It's only been about 36 years since we had a beer !!!
Tony, Good idea re the bar in middle, but will have lathe, bandsaw, saw bench etc there.
Beth, We are 10 minutes from Malanda, and yes, we know about cyclones.
Oh Lake Eacham! What an awsome spot! I'll PM you.
No worries Gary, we will need some serving wenches for the bar though, maybe Beth will volunteer living so close
Met a nasty Ranger bloke from Eacham Shire at a rest stop, he was bad news, I was ok but he got stuck into some others for parking overnight, even though the Qld Main Roads map said you could.
I heard on the radio later that some tourist beat him up, not suprised with his bombastic nature.
Got your wires crossed there Vic...
...I don't live near Garry, my friend does. But I do go up there as often as I can.
No worries Beth.......I was thinking I could dress in a G'String and serve the drinks to you ladies, but I wouldn't want to put you off your drinks!
Here's one I put in my shed. Separated 5M off the end of a 14M X 8.5M shed, lined and tiled and ensuite with a toilet and shower. Yes the taps are connected and have 3 types of homebrew available.... hic...