Container/Conex Tiny house build
I have always thought tiny houses were cool and versatile. So I figured why not make one out of a 40’ high cube container. This build will take several trips to complete. Only working between morning and afternoon hunts while at the ranch.
I already had the container…just needed an idea. While eating wings with a buddy at hooters we drew out some layouts of the inside of the conex. There’s the idea!
I decided my goal was to have an AC, full bathroom, 2 sets of bunk beds and a kitchen. I also had to have enough storage for either a Polaris Ranger crew with a tailgate feeder….or an SUV like a Toyota 4 Runner to be parked/locked in. Also as much shelving as possible for storage!
So we have a house and a garage so to speak though really it’s secure storage. The plans were initially being drawn on bev naps at the hooters bar, because we are professionals. We decided if we were going to do this we needed to build it right, and that meant we needed a good set of architectural plans. Not a problem, as soon as we got back to the ranch we grabbed a red construction pencil and a piece of cardboard. NOW WE HAVE professional plans 😂!
I’ll attach a picture of our plans. Or the initial plan. As you know, in construction, sometimes plans change.
First trip:
On to the construction portion. This weekend between hunts we decided to start the construction. First things first, remove everything from inside the conex. After that we started framing the very back wall (The small wall on the opposite side of the large doors). Once that was done we framed each side wall. Then the living/ garage divider wall. Next we framed all the ceiling joists and pressure blocks. Lastly we framed up the kitchen and shelves. I have pictures of everything except the small kitchen and shelves. Was too tired to take pics on the 3rd day between hunts. So far I would say we have about 14 hours. We were able to frame everything except one wall in the bathroom in one 3 day weekend between hunts. Awesome progress in my mind. Hope y’all enjoy the pics. Won’t be working on it this weekend but I will update after our next trip when we want to bring tools. Next trip will be plumbing the bathroom and kitchen sink and hopefully electrical rough.
***originally when I bought the container I had a solid metal door 7’x3’ installed (Entire frame welded) at 14’ from the back doors on the container. I took some advice on where to install that door and I’m glad I did. I can drive the ranger in the container and exit the walk door easily. Don’t have to hassle with squeezing along the side of the buggy and back door AND it also allows easy entry into the container without having to open the large back doors. Double winner! I also had large screened louvered vents installed in opposite corners to allow air flow.
I already had the container…just needed an idea. While eating wings with a buddy at hooters we drew out some layouts of the inside of the conex. There’s the idea!
I decided my goal was to have an AC, full bathroom, 2 sets of bunk beds and a kitchen. I also had to have enough storage for either a Polaris Ranger crew with a tailgate feeder….or an SUV like a Toyota 4 Runner to be parked/locked in. Also as much shelving as possible for storage!
So we have a house and a garage so to speak though really it’s secure storage. The plans were initially being drawn on bev naps at the hooters bar, because we are professionals. We decided if we were going to do this we needed to build it right, and that meant we needed a good set of architectural plans. Not a problem, as soon as we got back to the ranch we grabbed a red construction pencil and a piece of cardboard. NOW WE HAVE professional plans 😂!
I’ll attach a picture of our plans. Or the initial plan. As you know, in construction, sometimes plans change.
First trip:
On to the construction portion. This weekend between hunts we decided to start the construction. First things first, remove everything from inside the conex. After that we started framing the very back wall (The small wall on the opposite side of the large doors). Once that was done we framed each side wall. Then the living/ garage divider wall. Next we framed all the ceiling joists and pressure blocks. Lastly we framed up the kitchen and shelves. I have pictures of everything except the small kitchen and shelves. Was too tired to take pics on the 3rd day between hunts. So far I would say we have about 14 hours. We were able to frame everything except one wall in the bathroom in one 3 day weekend between hunts. Awesome progress in my mind. Hope y’all enjoy the pics. Won’t be working on it this weekend but I will update after our next trip when we want to bring tools. Next trip will be plumbing the bathroom and kitchen sink and hopefully electrical rough.
***originally when I bought the container I had a solid metal door 7’x3’ installed (Entire frame welded) at 14’ from the back doors on the container. I took some advice on where to install that door and I’m glad I did. I can drive the ranger in the container and exit the walk door easily. Don’t have to hassle with squeezing along the side of the buggy and back door AND it also allows easy entry into the container without having to open the large back doors. Double winner! I also had large screened louvered vents installed in opposite corners to allow air flow.
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