Shipping Container Delivery. Don't Make These Same Mistakes.

Our first shipping container was delivered with ease. We positioned some railroad ties, had it set down and the driver pulled straight away. This second one was a different story. They have to pull straight out, and due to that and where we have trees, we knew we would have to reposition it. I don't know if it's because our driver was 4 hours late, or if we just weren't thinking, but we 1000% should have been more strategic and set out boards to use as skis.

It also didn't help that the ground was soft from recent rain, but once we got the container lifted up slightly and on some boards in the front, it was so much easier. We were pressed for time and frustrated so we didn't do a great job of filming, but hear me now. USE SKIS!

We needed these containers 12 ft apart and straight because we are going to build a covering between the 2 so we can store equipment, but more importantly, capture rainwater. We picked up some IBC totes, plan to grab 1 more and will hopefully have that project done within the next month because we plan on planting 10 apple trees.

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[FREEDOMREDBIRD]

Wow that driver should’ve told you to put skids down! But good job figuring it out!

[bigchiponmyshoulder]

Absolute respect for sharing your mistakes from which we can all learn. Thank you

[integrer]

Ok, a little advice, first put down 2- 2x8s or 2x10, with 4 pieces of pipe between them, have an extra 2 by ready for when you reach the end of the bottom one, it will roll just fine, just recirculate the pipes, and use a snatch block so you double the pull

[carlosmelick]

Thank you for this list of mistakes. I Will watch several times!

[robertadriver]

I'm glad the container eventually got there, although put in crooked but now that you straightened it I look forward to the building of the roof & the rain catchment equipment. Good luck fellas.

[rhaltunen]

I'm getting my 40 footer delivered this week. Thanks for the tips. The question that very few people seem to ask is why are these shipping containers in abundance like they are nowadays? I see them everywhere. Ten years ago or so, I didn't see any. What's going on?

[MtnGrandma]

Thank you for sharing this! We’ve thought about getting these and appreciate you sharing your experience. 😊❤

[MountainofInspiration]

It looks so simple but this is high precision work. Great vlog. I enjoyed it. Thumbs up from a new friend

[notquitea]

I found putting logs underneath makes pulling, pushing them easier. Just like the Egyptians did it 😂

I used a hydraulic floor jack to get them under the containers and dug holes to get the jack under the containers. Could be easier than a hi-lift jack depending on what your ground is like and how the containers are sitting.

[thesheff]

Nice, I'd love to get me a few of those containers.

[rgarizonahomestead]

you live and learn as you go looks great so far i cant wait to see the roof on it. take care and have a fantastic day

[Nurturing]

OMG, hogs are a pain in the a$$!!! Thank God we sold our property (27 acres in TX). They made it to the house where they proceeded to ruin the lawn. 😝

Glad your family was reunited❣️ This is such a heartwarming story!!! Sending love & light!!! ❤️💫

[hammer-r]

Great job and the list of dos and don’t. We are hoping to get a 20 footer soon on our remote land and what you’ve gone thru will certainly help us with our first one. Where’s the vid on the roof project?

[b-chomesteading]

Nice job getting it moved into place. Wow, 4 hours late is crazy. I'm glad he showed up though. Has the dog come back for another visit?

[stlbx]

You gotter done. :) The driver should have been able to lift the front of the container from the corner on a diagonal and then pivot it in. Well played with the offroad Jack, though. They sure are handy when you need them.

[jeanielipskey]

Hi Guys! What is it they say? Lessons Learnt? At least it got there, you got it straightened and are ready to put up roof & catchment system.

[LifewithBlindaandChuck]

Getting it done however you can. I like it.

[MyAussieGardenKitchen]

G'day guys.
Can you please send my dog back. Have not seen him for days. 😜 Hey, you go there in the end with the container and it looks pretty spot on now. Great job.
Frustrating, but you know for next time, if there is one.
Keen to see the roof/water catchment and I think you said storage setup.

All the best.
Daz.

[GinaMacArt]

You can definitely tell and see the drop and rise in the landscape. Have you considered using steel corner brackets to screw into the floor, to hold the wood posts away from the tent wall? 😊❤️🙏🇦🇺⛺️🐍

[foxhollerhomestead]

Two awesome y’all!! Regina and I thought about doing the same thing as were sick of paying for storage. And even though we have 9 acres, we don’t have a place to put two containers like that just yet. Looks like you guys are coming along!! Devon. It will definitely only take like an hour to build that roof You got this.!!😂😂