Shipping Container??

[nnemi]

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I'm wondering about shipping containers, looking for research suggestions.

My theme camp has a storage unit in Gerlach and we want to use a shipping container to get all that STUFF from there to the burn. We are also thinking about purchasing a "dry container" (one with wheels, as far as I understand). We are looking into ones about 20'. Basically, I wonder if there are companies that will sell AND transport the container near/around BRC.

Does anyone have experience with this?

Lots of the camp is based out of Oakland, CA.
We want to make this an investment for the camp's future, so timeliness isn't of the essence.

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[theCryptofishist]

So, why don't you do it through the org?

[Jovankat]

As I understand it there's quite a lengthy waitlist for BMOrg containers. My old camp looked into it and got on the waitlist early in the year.

[Popeye]

https://www.google.com/search?client=ub ... 8&oe=utf-8
These guys are in the business of moving containers around, they can tell you more about delivery and storage than I can.
Cost is about $2000.00 to $2800.00 for a used 8x8x20' container. As usual it is buyer beware for anythjing used. Most common problems are rust, holes and tweaked doors. Big holes and tweaked doors are a deal breaker. A little rust can be fixed with corroseal and paint. Don't forget to check out the roof.
Make sure you get a "sold" sticker to put on the connex otherwise it can disappear in a container yard.

If you want something with wheels your costs start to increase. Has to be DOT roadworthy; licensed, brakes, tires, etc. and you need a fifth wheel to pull it.

[martingugino]

Newbie. There must have been some thought of using the railroad out to the site. Anything beyond the thought?

[gaminwench]

Yes.
Exhaustive discussion, by those (who seem to be) in the know.

It seems cost and permit and scheduling and infrastructure prohibitive.