Shipping Container on Rail Road Ties

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[@integr8er66]

I have perfect access even if I can't get under, I made a lift jig that goes in the corner hole.

[@rogerswanson9974]

My grandfather was a section Forman for the Rock island R R ,he could carry two ties , one on each shoulder.....he was a BIG BIG MAN 😎

[@OneWildTurkey]

I've found it works well to prepare for an on the ground install with an 18 x 24 inch hole about 6 inches deep filled with small to medium gravel/rocks about 2 to 4 inches above ground level and place a 2ft length of the railroad tie or a 6x6 ground contact pressure treated posts on the gravel. Then place the containers on the wood. The containers are fully self supporting between the corners. This allows for easier future leveling and consistent airflow under the unit. If you're placing them on concrete, I'd use 2ft 4x6s GCPT under each corner. Railroad ties or pressure treated posts are always a good idea. The gravel helps keep the wood from sitting in water for very long.

[@LordDeadSpider]

Why only 2? Would it be better to have support in the middle?

[@jordanm2745]

Containers are only structurally supported on the corners

[@glennnewland2971]

If you can catch a railroad gang replacing a crossing its an excellent source of timber. Most times not real old and its free.

[@integr8er66]

My experience is they won't let you have them because they sell them on the secondary market

[@somewhereinoklahoma5574]

Thanks for the tip to cut the cross tie in half for the door end!

[@matthewgeorge7247]

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[@zhugeliang777]

I don't get why you cut it in 2 at the door. Does the container sag or something so you have to jack in the middle of the 8 feet width?

[@Icutmetal]

Did you not watch the video?

[@normarusnackfigueroa7365]

Hi, I just bought two 20’ HC containers, I have a cement slab, but I was told I should still buy railroad ties so that the bottom does not rust, what do you think?

[@OnsiteStorageSolutions]

Hi! They are not required if you have proper drainage.

[@dittman2564]

You can benefit from having air flow to help keep moisture off of the underside of your container floor. And you want it up off of the concrete far enough that it does not become a nice narrow protected area for a rodent hotel. You also want to protect your concrete from cracking due to the small footprint of the 4 corner contact points which are ~12mm lower than the rest of the bottom frame.

[@integr8er66]

​@@dittman2564But you don't need to lift it 6" to achieve that, that makes the in and out a pain

[@dittman2564]

@@integr8er66 I have my 40' HC on railroad ties and keep motorcycles and tools in it, I don't have any issues,. I have a ramp for the OEM doors for motorcycles, and had a walk through door installed on the side, use a section of RR tie as a step. I guess it just depends on the individual as to what works for them or not. I basically had to put mine on RR ties.