Where to buy shipping container?

[dieselrealtor]

This seems to be the most appropriate category, mods feel free to move if I am wrong. Not really a WTB ad, trying to get info on where to go.

I see lots of companies advertising containers, none with prices which leads me to believe that they are brokers/middlemen & have nothing to sell. I really hate the "call us for prices" game.

Looking for at least one 20' & maybe one or more 10' containers (I know they are rare), prefer Indy area but don't mind driving a few hours.

 

[actaeon277]

some info here...

Used shipping container

Ive got an idea, and would like to get a used shipping container. For those that have bought them in the past, where did you buy? I dont care what it looks like, and only need 10' long but would take 20' since they seem to be easier to find.

www.indianagunowners.com

 

[Shadow01]

Don’t bury them

 

[Mij]

In Act’s post there is a place mentioned in Tipp. Co. When I checked them about 5 years ago the price was about 2000.00 for a 40 ft. IIRC.

 

[KittySlayer]

A friend tried to buy one recently and it turned out to be a scam. Luckily he got his money back. Exercise appropriate caution.

 

[Magyars]

If you end up getting one, would you please provide details here for the rest of us who might be interested?
( location, cost, timing, delivery, etc )

 

[joe138]

There are shipping containers for sale at a couple of places in the Bedford area. One is behind the Army Surplus store at the intersection of SR 37 and US 50. The other place is between Bedford and Mitchell on SR 37.
I don't know anything about pricing or delivery. However both places have been in business for a long time.

 

[Brandon]

I feel like i have seen a place around English ave and 465 has some for sale.

 

[Hkindiana]

Don’t bury them

Why?

 

[KellyinAvon]

The older ones have forklift fork slots (not sure if that's the right term), the newer ones are top-lift only if that matters.

 

[Mij]

Why?

It appears your question is directed to Hk. But I will endeavor to answer anyway.

These containers are not constructed to withstand the external forces applied by backfill. There are quite a few instances where they have been crushed. The potential for a life threatening condition is very real.

While it is easy to read and see these things on the www, this is a perfect example of don’t believe everything you read or even see.

This is not to say it can’t be done. With the proper reinforcement it can and has been done. But I would encourage anyone thinking of doing it to engage a qualified structural engineer. JMO. And best of luck if you undertake such a project.

 

[indyblue]

Check craigslist.org. I see several companies that seem legit and a few show prices:

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/fod/d/indianapolis-shipping-containers-for/7523454323.html

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/fod/d/zionsville-new-and-used-containers/7524841532.html

 

[mom45]

It appears your question is directed to Hk. But I will endeavor to answer anyway.

These containers are not constructed to withstand the external forces applied by backfill. There are quite a few instances where they have been crushed. The potential for a life threatening condition is very real.

While it is easy to read and see these things on the www, this is a perfect example of don’t believe everything you read or even see.

This is not to say it can’t be done. With the proper reinforcement it can and has been done. But I would encourage anyone thinking of doing it to engage a qualified structural engineer. JMO. And best of luck if you undertake such a project.

Reinforced to handle the weight of the soil and sealed like you would a basement....keeps them from just rusting away. They do make an excellent root cellar if done properly.

 

[Shadow01]

Why?

As designed they will collapse with the weight of dirt on top. I’ve even seen pictures of some that the sides collapsed inward from the pressure on the sides.

 

[Mij]

Reinforced to handle the weight of the soil and sealed like you would a basement....keeps them from just rusting away. They do make an excellent root cellar if done properly.

Hi mom45, yes the weight from top and sides. As soil settles and compacts it becomes more compact and dense ergo it weighs more per cu. ft. Now add the weight of water-rain and that is where documented cases of danger really emerge.

I investigated this very subject some years ago. After my research and talking to the boss we (she) decided that the greatest cost to use ratio merited a small new barn a pole-building, with small 10x16 sub grade room, of course I was on board, a win-win for me. Again Hello, and a good weekend to you.

 

[Mij]

As designed they will collapse with the weight of dirt on top. I’ve even seen pictures of some that the sides collapsed inward from the pressure on the sides.

Good post. Now think of the results if you or anybody drives a car, truck, tractor, even a mower over it. The proverbial straw and proverbial camel.

 

[bobjones223]

3'X3' or 1cyd of dirt weight 1.5 tons to 2 tons depending on moisture content. People don't realize the amount of pressure dirt can exert on things and how heavy it really is.

If I was to burry one it would have additional water proffing added before anything.

Then dig the hole 1' sider then the container. Pour a mud slab, anchor container to mud slab to keep it from floating out, then bank pour concrete around ans over tank. This would give you 6" of concrete all around to support the weight of the soils.

 

[mom45]

It can be done and work with proper bracing. There is about a foot of soil on top of this one. It's been buried since 2011 and is in a location where nobody is able to drive over the top as that was something we certainly considered. As you can see, they do hold moisture when buried but for a root cellar, you want high humidity and it works very well. We use a car battery hooked to a light for lighting.

 

[Mij]

To cool, I like the way you protect the entrance from filling up with mud after a rain. Does it stay above freezing in winter? I’m guessing it does with the front Covered.

 

[mom45]

To cool, I like the way you protect the entrance from filling up with mud after a rain. Does it stay above freezing in winter? I’m guessing it does with the front Covered.

The lowest temp I have seen in there is right at 32 degrees.