Casper Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 http://imgur.com/a/qF25a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadTrainDriver Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 People build houses out of those things now.Bunkers too.If you want one of your own, I'll stop a my train for you someplace...but you've got to figure out how to get it off, that I can't help with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 Thats pretty cool idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREYCAT Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 :camping:That's Sweet It's even Female friendly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted December 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 BTD: How much do they go for? You joke, but I'm actually interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 cool, but I'm not quite sure why one would go to the trouble of using cargo containers (presumably to save on costs) and then deck it out like that...It looked like the exterior was covered in spray-on insulation, and that was the primary means of holding heat in as well. Not sure how durable that will be.Neat idea, just taken a lot further than I would have gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjie15 Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 I have scene them on clist for $2,500 or more depending on the size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadTrainDriver Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 BTD: How much do they go for? You joke, but I'm actually interested.I have no idea, buddy...i was just making a funny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue-yamaR6s Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 Funny, i actually know a guy i worked with who did this down in the hills of WV for their camp....wonder if this is it? He retired before i got to see finished pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponyjr Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/starbucks-new-store-made-of-sh-163089Check it out, Starbucks made with them.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester3681 Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 BTD: How much do they go for? You joke, but I'm actually interested.I think they go from $2000 - $10000 depending on condition and previous contents. I'd think that cabin was in the $20000 range, if they did the work themselves. Pretty slick concept though. Those containers are pretty stout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 People build houses out of those things now.Bunkers too.If you want one of your own, I'll stop a my train for you someplace...but you've got to figure out how to get it off, that I can't help with.Yeah I've seen bunkers with them, but have no idea why you wouldn't just buy a premade cabin from like Menards vs. something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadTrainDriver Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 No premade cabin would hold a candle to how strong one of those containers are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 No premade cabin would hold a candle to how strong one of those containers are.Oh not saying that(I worked logistics for 3 years, lots of experience with these things too), just saying if just making a "Cabin" vs. a bunker. Most people building a normal cabin don't need something like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent2406 Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 They've been using these for a while now to make homes.Google image search:http://www.google.com/search?q=cargo+container+homes&hl=en&tbo=u&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=cQ_EUOK-H4fE0AGJzoCYBw&sqi=2&ved=0CDsQsAQ&biw=1366&bih=664 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTM Brian Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 No premade cabin would hold a candle to how strong one of those containers are.It would the last house standing in some the storms we have seen destroy the east coast and down south. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 I could deck out a pretty good size pole barn for $20k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thGix Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 I basically live in the same thing. Except everything is steel, interior and exterior. My house is on the National Register of Historical Places along with the other Hobart Welded Steel House Co. homes. One of the pictured homes in the Wiki link is mine.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobart_Welded_Steel_House_Company_and_its_works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSB67 Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 BTD: How much do they go for? You joke, but I'm actually interested.http://columbus.craigslist.org/for/3438049826.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 My dad has one. Delivered it was $1050, but it's only a 20'. The ones in the link are 40'. I have moved empty 40' with a 30ton fork lift. So, if you get a hold of a 30ton fork lift, you can snag one from the train.I have heard of them going for $1500. However, these are getting more popular and the prices have been going up. There's a place in Cinci I drove by a few weeks ago, I don't recall the price but remember thinking it was pretty good. They had hundreds of them. It was out by the outlet mall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 I basically live in the same thing. Except everything is steel, interior and exterior. My house is on the National Register of Historical Places along with the other Hobart Welded Steel House Co. homes. One of the pictured homes in the Wiki link is mine.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobart_Welded_Steel_House_Company_and_its_worksSounds like the Lustrons that were made in Columbus post WWII. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 I thought about this before if i ever get some hunting property. Much less elaborate though. Figure it would be a cheap alternative to a camper. Also much more secure for the time its not in use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Weld your Genny to it... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Our shop bought 4 for outdoor warehousing of overstock/bulk. 20' versions used were $1500 and 40' used at $2000 from BEI in Dayton area, but thats been 6-7 years ago so price may have escalated. Definitely about the cheapest route vs wood or brick construction for a hunting cabin/shtf getaway. You can steel frame and rustproof the exterior to allow for underground options too. Innovative idea for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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