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Post by Joey on Mar 26, 2018 21:05:43 GMT 10
Ok, now that I have 2 shiny new decks of conflicted finally, here is the first challenge for you guys, this is a random pick from the Southern Prepper 1 deck, the latest release.
What are the pros and cons of using modified shipping containers as a survival shelter?
This should be a good one, considering how many times it gets brought up on forums/facebook.
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Post by gasman on Mar 26, 2018 21:13:30 GMT 10
Ok, now that I have 2 shiny new decks of conflicted finally, here is the first challenge for you guys, this is a random pick from the Southern Prepper 1 deck, the latest release.
What are the pros and cons of using modified shipping containers as a survival shelter?
This should be a good one, considering how many times it gets brought up on forums/facebook. Have several shipping containers for storage Pros- seal food and other stores really well -easy to bring in and set up -allow you to build a shed around them Cons-stick out like a sore thumb Screams of something is stored here -can’t be buried - hard to live in without major mods Ie airtight so can’t cook/heat with solid fuel -poor all round visibity/defence unless major mods We are in Victoria so colder climates make outer living more seasonal- know some northerners have different views but more outdoor living
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Post by Peter on Mar 26, 2018 21:15:21 GMT 10
Also, they gather condensation quite badly in some conditions, so storage can be hindered.
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Post by Joey on Mar 26, 2018 23:10:06 GMT 10
It's talking about a "modified shipping container". So I'm guessing that this is one you have setup and decked out before "the event". So like Greys setup, he has done a great job at decking his out as a home. I guess with a lot of forethought, you could set it up in a defendable location ie: build a berm around for fighting positions/concealment, same with tree cover in the bush and also some camo paint to help blend it in. So using the "modified shipping container", you can set yourself up nicely as compared to post event and occupying a random shipping container you found in a farmers field.
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Post by spinifex on Mar 27, 2018 18:03:03 GMT 10
Kind of depends on just how 'modified' I guess. They are certainly good for transporting into remote locations over rough roads on the 'pro' side. If modified it's hard to think of any cons as they could be engineered out.
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Post by remnantprep on Mar 27, 2018 21:17:57 GMT 10
We used to run these cards as a comp a while back!
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Post by Joey on Mar 28, 2018 9:37:52 GMT 10
We still can remmy, or we can keep them to general weekly discussion topics?
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Post by tomatoes on Mar 28, 2018 9:43:41 GMT 10
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Post by spatial on Mar 28, 2018 10:25:43 GMT 10
Looks good, the nice thing about it is you can make the house portable and move it if you change jobs or buy a property.
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Post by spinifex on Mar 28, 2018 17:12:22 GMT 10
They are expensive. I'm about to buy my second container, this one slightly modified by Royal Wolf. A near new 20ft container with a personal access door and a window with steel shutter is $7k plus delivery. A kit garage is much cheaper than that, although you'd need to lay a slab for the garage. FB, with the first container you got; have you experienced any difficulties with expansion and contraction of the metal structure buggering up internal linings etc?
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Post by Peter on Mar 28, 2018 20:14:11 GMT 10
They are expensive. I'm about to buy my second container, this one slightly modified by Royal Wolf. A near new 20ft container with a personal access door and a window with steel shutter is $7k plus delivery. A kit garage is much cheaper than that, although you'd need to lay a slab for the garage. FB, with the first container you got; have you experienced any difficulties with expansion and contraction of the metal structure buggering up internal linings etc? Excellent question.
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Post by remnantprep on Mar 29, 2018 16:30:52 GMT 10
We still can remmy, or we can keep them to general weekly discussion topics? Sure Joey, if you would like to pick a question for a comp that would be great.
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Post by Peter on Mar 29, 2018 18:46:26 GMT 10
graynomad have you experienced any issues to do with expansion/contraction of your containers?
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Post by fei on Apr 2, 2018 23:50:00 GMT 10
If the shipping containers cost $7k without delivery, plus need modification (doors, windows etc), would it possibly be cheaper to just buy in the steel and build the whole structure? My old man built his garden shed from scratch (and by himself) over the course of a week or so when we were kids. It took quite a few hours, but he reckons it was much cheaper and sturdier (still going strong 30 or so years later) than a prefab one.
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Post by Joey on Apr 3, 2018 5:16:23 GMT 10
Is the 7k for a brand new container? They can be picked up cheap 2nd hand if you want, the army auctions are a good start then just adding the removal fee for it
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