SeaContainer Cabin Ideas

[DuramaxDude]

I was searching through past threads and most were just buying and selling containers. I was hoping to start up a new thread for posting advice and pics for completed projects and ideas for converting shipping/sea containers into cabins. I have ran into several people in the past year or so that were wanting to do this or had started a project. I am interested in doing one as well. If anyone on the GS has completed a project like this or has a buddy etc.. that has, please feel free to post on here. It would be nice to see what all has been done and to get some good ideas of what to do and not to do. Thanks!!

[DuramaxDude]

Here are some threads I found that had some good stuff in them.

https://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=755003&highlight=shipping+container&page=2

https://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=717695&highlight=shipping+container

https://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=256849&highlight=shipping+container

[DuramaxDude]

Guess I will bump this for a few days and give up lol
Below are some links for youtube videos I had watched.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o8ruD9HjyU&list=RDCMUC0MI8vc0CRmW3Ny8x0F2 fqQ&index=17"]Cutting in Shipping Container Using a Grinder - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6eHZIBPK2Q&list=RDCMUC0MI8vc0CRmW3Ny8x0F2 fqQ&index=29"]Shipping Container - Sliding Door Install - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9n5Z8LexPE&list=RDCMUC0MI8vc0CRmW3Ny8x0F2 fqQ&index=1"]Shipping Container House Framing - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSO-UyVXiRc&list=RDCMUC0MI8vc0CRmW3Ny8x0F2fqQ&index=2"]Shipping Container - Spray Foam Insulation - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1lcU0LFTeE&list=RDCMUC0MI8vc0CRmW3Ny8x0F2 fqQ&index=4"]Shipping Container - Spray Foam Insulation Part 2 - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpo1BnZ5cj8"]How to install wood window bucks into a shipping container - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtaDf8Hxgvk"]How To Assemble & Install Window Kits on a Shipping Container - DIY Installation | The Container Guy - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDfNt54opCc"]Plumbing Basics in Shipping Container Home | Ep. 7 - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZoaUnUWG40"]Insulating and Framing the Container - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXkPlWcnryY"]DIY Shipping Container Insulation - Living Tiny Project Ep. 035 - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEvhS9fI95A"]Shipping Container Insulation Part 2 - Living Tiny Project Ep. 036 - YouTube[/ame]

[kmack]

I haven't had the need to do anything with a shipping container yet, but it looks like it could be a fun project. Maybe if I inherit the three my Dad has, then I can reference back to this thread for cool ideas!

Thanks.

[Heath]

Here are the pictures from my container build. I sold it with the land, but I would do it again. X Caliber did the spray foam, AC's, Door, Electrical (with my layout and design) and we did the rest.

[DuramaxDude]

Here are the pictures from my container build. I sold it with the land, but I would do it again. X Caliber did the spray foam, AC's, Door, Electrical (with my layout and design) and we did the rest.

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Man that is a pretty slick cabin!! X Caliber I have seen them around. Where was the crew out of that did yours?

[TD2000]

Container town

My DIY project. Not difficult if you create a plan

2" closed with batt insulation = r32

Stays cold with 1 ac in hot of summer and warm in winter with 1 ceramic heater

40" high container

[Heath]

Man that is a pretty slick cabin!! X Caliber I have seen them around. Where was the crew out of that did yours?

Out of the main office in Graham. They have yards all over the state.

I didn't frame out the walls as I didn't want to give up a couple of inches inside, so we just painted the spray foam a light blue and saved the space.

One thing I would do different is infloor heating. The container floor would get ice cold in the mornings during the season!

[DuramaxDude]

Out of the main office in Graham. They have yards all over the state.

I didn't frame out the walls as I didn't want to give up a couple of inches inside, so we just painted the spray foam a light blue and saved the space.

One thing I would do different is infloor heating. The container floor would get ice cold in the mornings during the season!

Niiice!! I see the AC unit in a pic, did that one unit keep the whole thing cool? How thick was the spray foam?

[DuramaxDude]

My DIY project. Not difficult if you create a plan

2" closed with batt insulation = r32

Stays cold with 1 ac in hot of summer and warm in winter with 1 ceramic heater

40" high container

That is awesome that one unit kept the and 1 ceramic heater heats and cools it well. What were the container demensions? 40'Lx8'Wx9.5'H??

[Heath]

Niiice!! I see the AC unit in a pic, did that one unit keep the whole thing cool? How thick was the spray foam?

Not sure on thickness, but I bet it was around 1" thick so not crazy. We had two AC's that did cool and heat. I think one would have been fine, but I wanted to have one in my bedroom so if I had the door closed, my other guest still had exposure to an AC. It would cool down and heat up quickly.

[TD2000]

That is awesome that one unit kept the and 1 ceramic heater heats and cools it well. What were the container demensions? 40'Lx8'Wx9.5'H??

Yes on heating and cooling. Insulation is key + shade structure is added bonus

Dimensions are correct for a 40' High container

Also have a 3.5 foot front porch inside the locking doors that I can take off muddy boots, etc before entering. Works great.

Front and back door create a shotgun house breeze when cooler weather.

All cut seams for the back door are on the raised edge side of metal and caulked to prevent leaks. Top of door has a metal plate installed into the drip line of the door and caulked to prevent leakage in the folded metal section on container. Learned this from a guy that makes custom container units.

Carpet squares with rubber backing for flooring keeps it a bit warmer.

[DuramaxDude]

Awesome, I appreciate it fellas!

[DuramaxDude]

Monday bump

[Redfeathers]

Bump