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K Charles wrote:
That link wants a password but a shipping container doesn't sound like recreation or vehicle so it wouldn't make a very good RV for me.
That link wants a password but a shipping container doesn't sound like recreation or vehicle so it wouldn't make a very good RV for me.
Didn't ask me for a password ... here's the pic.
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The tare weight on a 40' container is around 8300lbs. Even a small 20' container is around 5000lbs. They are designed to be stacked more than 10 high with the container shell supporting the loaded containers above.
A fully outfitted and loaded 20' trailer will typically be under 5000lbs.
As someone mentioned, if you want a DIY RV, a box truck or large enclosed utility trailer is a much better starting point.
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What I post is my 2 cents and nothing more. Please don't read anything into my post that's not there. If you disagree, that's OK.
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BUT in your case, even repainted it would attract attention
too many 'people' would want to know whats in there
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Bill.Satellite wrote:
Too heavy. Would not make much sense. I might be a good vehicle if you are concerned about an Zombie Apocalypse but I can't find much more value there.
Too heavy. Would not make much sense. I might be a good vehicle if you are concerned about an Zombie Apocalypse but I can't find much more value there.
^^^^ This.
MrWizard wrote:
if you want something for the 'Zombie Apocalypse' why not use an armored car like the Banks and Treasury use ?
BUT in your case, even repainted it would attract attention
too many 'people' would want to know whats in there
if you want something for the 'Zombie Apocalypse' why not use an armored car like the Banks and Treasury use ?
BUT in your case, even repainted it would attract attention
too many 'people' would want to know whats in there
He could put RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS sign on the side,,that would keep everyone away
steditrak wrote:
Of course, my mind was already made up. That's why I asked if anybody ever built a shipping container RV. I would’ve thought that was obvious from the start.
Of course, my mind was already made up. That's why I asked if anybody ever built a shipping container RV. I would’ve thought that was obvious from the start.
Ive seen many people building homes and even apartment blocks out of these,,plenty of vids on YT,,
cant beat the price and strength thats for sure..
Also the steel those are made of will never rust,,its similar to galvanized..
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Spray foam (2 part professional) and skinning on inside or outside would make a huge sound and isolation difference.
If you use rubber body mounts or something similar to isolate it, could help with vibrations during travel or while running genny, etc.
A generator/refridge unit over the cab might be nice for power and A/C
Don't forget the slats in the windows and turret on top!
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I think it is a cool idea
BTW, might be interesting to use a dumpster loader style truck and then make these as "deployable living" for seasonal or long term living
Even Fort Knox has a door.
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If you have windows or doors, expect them to come in thru those.
If you dig around about RV break ins, they don't go thru the walls.
As someone has mentioned, weight is a major drawback.
A truck with 20K of cargo capacity will not be cheap to buy, nor to operate and some places may require commercial registration.
They are also not as strong as one would think, roof is one of the weak points since the containers are designed to handle the weight of other containers on the SIDES (Mythbusters tried burying some shipping containers for a project and less than 1 ft of dirt on top collapsed the roof in).
Containers also sweat in the winter and become hotter than heck in the summer.
Modifying steel does not come cheap, hiring a welder/cutter to make the mods could cost as much as $200 per hr in some areas..
Shipping container doors are not as "secure" as you might think, they are designed real simple and are locked via a standard off the shelf pad lock..
A cheap Harbor Freight $19 battery powered grinder with a steel cutoff wheel will get that container open in less than 30 seconds. Sure, it will make noise, but if you are not around, you will never hear it.
Have seen plenty of posts on other forums which folks bought a shipping container to store expensive things like tractor frontloaders/ATVs or building materials on remote land only to come back to finding an empty container with the lock cut off and on the ground.
Personally, if you are this concerned about someone breaking into your RV, you ARE in the wrong neighborhood to start with. Might be far cheaper and easier to simply find a SAFER neighborhood.
IMO, a straight truck or an enclosed utility trailer would be a better starting point.
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It appears you are going to be the first one to do this
Please come back with pictures and keep us informed of your progress