40ft Seatrain container man cave....suggestions?

[Joe Bob]

I've moved to a rural area and bought a 40 footer for office, work and garage space for my cab. Cabs don't like the wet weather...or sun for that matter.

I will cut a man door, have power desk, laptop, disco ball, sign that says "No Beeyotching" etc.....likely a kegerator for guests......fun ideas welcome.

[Nickshu]

[scottmandue]

I'm no help but someone here did the same thing and hopefully they will chime in.

[dad911]

Windows, ventilation, electric?

Get two, and put a roof between them for a carport.

[Seahawk]

The "Barnwood Buider" guys did something similar with a smaller shipping container:

Watch Barnwood Builders Season 1 Episode 6: Transforming a Shipping Container into a Portable Barnwood Cabin | TVGuide.com

I liked the fact that they replaced the roof to give it a more open feel.

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Pretty cool, Joe Bob.

[URY914]

You better think about insulation. Very hot or very cold. A simple framed roof will help.

[john70t]

White roof sloped away from entrance.
Air gap to top of container.
That should do most of it for summers in so cal.

[Joe Bob]

Arrival.....

[911_Dude]

We lived in them in Afghanistan. It can be done.

[kach22i]

Originally Posted by Joe Bob

.... bought a 40 footer.....

When I looked into this I was disappointed in the internal dimensions (width and height wise), some were larger than others but not by much.

I trust you went with the larger height/width size.

I could only find the external dimensions on-line, what does yours measure out to on the inside?

All the insulation and siding go on the outside, as the inside is already prisoner cell sized. That's as far as I researched into it.

I just don't see the attraction for living in one, but perhaps as an office it will work out fine because you are staring into a computer screen most likely and oblivious to much of anything else.

The "Wow-Factor" of these is often because of the shell strength and using it in a cantilever position. That is to say one end sticks out above the ground plane or over a another unit. If you have a creek, swell or a ridge on your site to take advantage of this unique property I suggest you do so. I also suggest you learn as much as possible from other people's mistakes, no need to reinvent the wheel.

[Joe Bob]

1st coat of paint.....

[Jolly Amaranto]

I posted a few photos of a 20' container that I converted to a small cabin. Yeah the inside dimensions are a little tight. After lining it with 2X2 studs, minimum insulation and thin paneling for wall board it is even tighter. The roof helps and there are plans for more insulation on the outside with sheathing over that.
"Before and After" Pics
"Before and After" Pics

[RKDinOKC]

Pole for "guests"

[steve185]

My suggestion, don't call it a man cave.

[sc_rufctr]

Can you source a second container? It would give you a lot more room.

[gshase]

I own a spray foam insulation company and and have insulated a lot of shipping containers.....Generally we apply 1 inch of 2 pound rigid foam and everyone is happy with the way it performs. Generally we spray The inside.....If you spray the outside you have to deal with all the weather issues

[DerkPerk]

Originally Posted by gshase

I own a spray foam insulation company and and have insulated a lot of shipping containers.....Generally we apply 1 inch of 2 pound rigid foam and everyone is happy with the way it performs.

Do you typically spray the inside or out?

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[rusnak]

They sold you one with only a single locking lever. Usually these things have two pairs, or four. And a lock shield so it's harder to cut the lock off. Sometimes you see these converted into mobile offices for rent, with windows, doors, and 220 power.

[Seahawk]

I did search on the price of these things delivered.

I had no idea what a bang for the buck these things are.

Well done.

[matthewb0051]

Originally Posted by Nickshu

I'm pretty sure I've seen that movie...