14N Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Not a serious enquiry, just thinking out loud. Was wondering - Could a large shipping container be used as a garage to store a car? I don't mean for an extended period without use, but maybe as somewhere secure to keep a car only used on weekends etc? I've noticed there are a number of places renting a container for circa £20 a week. You rent the container and use it to store whatever you like. If there was a 'storage yard' close to, or relatively close to home, could a container be used as a garage? Thoughts? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Dont see why not. They are big enough to get a car in. Would have to measure the width to see if you could actually get out of the car door or not though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudman Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I can sell you one ! Being in the liner shipping biz ! There's not much room at the sides your internal width is 2,348 mm and a 350Z is 1815 mm so you got half a meter to play with to scramble in and out. Containers also hold moisture in the air and the wooden floor so if using for storage would need a desiccant as dehumidifier. We do move cars in both 20's and 40's and its possible for long term storage but regular short terms in and out would be a pain with the width Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Yes, not a problem providing big enough, however there will be a lot of condensation during winter months so circulation or a dehumidifier would be a plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 Well that was a short discussion Just Googled 'car in a shipping container' and there are plenty of images supporting your comments guys. Although there is plenty of room to store a car in one, there really isn't enough room to get in or out comfortably. Lambo doors anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Push it in and out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 how about park next to container, hop out, push car in. then when collecting, plenty of room to sidle down the side of the car, push car out again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 what dan said ^^^ >sigh< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Do as i do, push it in, then when getting it out, unlock, pop boot and pull it out no need to squeeze down it, and if you get a good size container you can fit 2 cars in! plenty round my way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudman Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 you can get open tops - container side with a canvas roof - thats how we move overheight cargo if you are lucky you can also get FSA (full side access) Military spec where the sides open as well as the doors - that would solve the width issue 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 if you own the container, can you drill a few ventilations holes in it, solve the humidity/condensation problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 you can get open tops - container side with a canvas roof - thats how we move overheight cargo if you are lucky you can also get FSA (full side access) Military spec where the sides open as well as the doors - that would solve the width issue That looks too nice to store a car, could put a TV a corner cabinet and a nice sofa in there and make it a man cave haha! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudman Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Mate I lived in a converted container out in Bosnia during the war ! A lot of Oil project workers have camps made up of containerised units from accom to shower blocks and kitchens - all container based 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 (edited) Mate I lived in a converted container out in Bosnia during the war ! A lot of Oil project workers have camps made up of containerised units from accom to shower blocks and kitchens - all container based Same as Silverstones Snoozebox's - So cosey! Edited April 13, 2016 by Grundy@TeamTarmac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 That looks too nice to store a car, could put a TV a corner cabinet and a nice sofa in there and make it a man cave haha! AKA 'Migrant Club Class'. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 We have a building in the university i work at call the temporary building, its made up of 20+ of these 3 floors, about 100ft long and 50ft wide lol temporary building.. still there 4 years later.. and probably will be for another lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 (edited) I know it's been suggested but how about push in and PULL out, start training for strong man comps. Edited April 13, 2016 by Flex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargara Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 (edited) Yes, not a problem providing big enough, however there will be a lot of condensation during winter months so circulation or a dehumidifier would be a plan. THIS! Look at what it did to this guys classic car: http://www.classicro...82/#post-348074 Edited April 13, 2016 by Sargara 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 ...factor in the cost of the taxi each time you actually want to use the car though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 That looks too nice to store a car, could put a TV a corner cabinet and a nice sofa in there and make it a man cave haha! Thats what i was thinking, make a lovely summer house that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I use shipping containers for storing all types of stuff and as my previous post, providing plenty ventilation then all will be good. However, I have found that the best way round this is to use an old refrigerated container (the type that you see on an artic) which have 100mm insulation all round. I stored my Jag 5.3 V12 convertible in one of these for 10 years. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudman Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Reefer boxes can do -20 to +20 no issues although power bill would be pricey unless running a clip on genset you can get insulated boxes which are the same without the cooler unit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Sounds good as long as you have the space to stick one down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 What about a flat pack garage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 As they can be made into homes, adapting to a garage should be a piece of cake if you bought one and had the space ! http://www.itv.com/n...kes-ideal-home/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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