Shipping Containers ?

Vic · Guru

Shipping Containers ?

Father Ted · Senior Member

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. wink

-- Edited by Father Ted on Tuesday 29th of November 2011 06:30:55 AM

Landfall · Guru

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 · Guru

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 · Senior Member

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 · Guru

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 · Guru

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 ! biggrin

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 · Senior Member

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 · Guru

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 · Senior Member

What council approval, durrr... I never ask approval for anything lol

Vic · Guru

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 biggrin

JRH · Guru

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 · Guru

Garry, why not put the bar in the middle, thus saving us 20ft of walking?
Cheers, Tony

JRH · Guru

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 · Guru

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 · Guru

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"? wink

JRH · Guru

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. biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin

Beth54 · Guru

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 · Senior Member

The bar sounds a good idea biggrin biggrin biggrin . rvtraveller2 neil biggrin biggrin biggrin

Vic · Guru

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. biggrin

Thanks for the feedback Beth, I'm not up with all these modern methods, lol biggrin

Landfall · Guru

smile 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.) biggrin

Dusty

Cruising Granny · Guru

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 · Guru

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 · Guru

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 · Senior Member

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 · Guru

Oh Lake Eacham! What an awsome spot! I'll PM you.

Vic · Guru

No worries Gary, we will need some serving wenches for the bar though, maybe Beth will volunteer living so close wink biggrin

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 · Guru

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... wink ...I don't live near Garry, my friend does. But I do go up there as often as I can.

Vic · Guru

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! disbelief

03_troopy · Guru

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...