Starting to setup the Expandable Container Home

[@Subgunman]

When the Chinese assemble these for their videos, they do it on a level, hard surface such as a concrete slab. These are based on ISO shipping containers. Even with those that have solid walls on all three sides you can still have issues with the doors if the whole unit is even slightly off level. I am really surprised the long outside wall was not hinged to either the floor or ceiling. It would have been exceptionally heavy to setup without a built in raising system. Good luck, prayers your way.

[@Janderra]

It was very heavy an I do not want to do it again but I am grateful we have it Thanks for watching 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@homesteadaquarius]

Yall will have it all together soon. So much room in there! It's the easy stuff now. Filling in the gaps, keeping out the critters and rain. Bless you Gerowyn and your family.

[@Janderra]

The easy stuff 🤣😂🤣 we still have heaps of bits to figure out where they go ... a jig saw puzzle with no picture of what it looks like or more to the point a wrong picture 🤔 Gavin is very clever though he will work it out... lots of fiddly bits and very time consuming for my sleep deprived husband... 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@jezzdesilva7719]

Thank you so much for taking the time to post this video and answer all the comments - it is greatly appreciated 🙏 We are in the process of purchasing a very similar cottage from My Little House. I was blown away by how easily you lowered the floors. If possible, can you please let me know how you and your husband did it and what winch / ratchet strap you used? We are also flying solo and if we can lower the floors ourselves it''ll save us a heap of hassle. I'm so sorry to hear about the quality issues. I hope you have resolved them and are enjoying a well earned rest. Take care and thank you again, Jezz 🙏😊

[@Janderra]

Hubby setup a two to one on each side lowering 30 cm at a time and walked the side down... you could use either rope or ratchet straps... I hope that makes sense ... that it is what he told me 🤣😂 ... I hope it helps ... the second side was much easier... I would recommend having some extra helpers if you can and very level heads... good luck 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@jezzdesilva7719]

@@Janderra Thank you for getting back to me so quickly. May the Force be with us 🙏😊

[@LittleGardenBigDreams]

Lovely don’t be disheartened because once it’s all put together, it will look a lot better! I think that blue on the vanity will peel off? I think it’s a protective sheet, have a look. Also, the lip of the kitchen sink will hopefully cover those bad corner cuts!! What a big job ahead of you, but it will be worth it. Hope your wrist will be ok xx Cathi xx 😘

[@Janderra]

Thank you so much gor your encouragement I was a bit disheartened yesterday especially being sore and tired, my wrist is ok but I have done something to my ankle ... it is going to be a very big job and poor Gavin will be doing most of it so please keep him in prayer 🙏 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@fatom176]

كيف هي جوده المنزل من كل النواحي وهل تنصحنا بشراء منزل مثله

[@Janderra]

نوعية هذا النوع سيئة ولكن هناك أنواع أفضل متوفرة ذات نوعية جيدة. نعمة جيروين

[@roadcraftrob9929]

awesome video, we have been looking around at a couple similar models. You made me walk away from this system. but we found a company in Wyong in NSW, Same Day Granny Flats and their models are amazing. I think every problem you listed (which was great) they do not have. they offer a guarantee no leak and everything is upgraded. do you have the plastic windows? your suggestions for improvements were spot on, you should be in design. I think these guys who are the biggest suppliers in Australia literally took all your ideas of improvement and ran with it LOL. look forward to an updated video.

[@Janderra]

@roadcraftrob9929 Thank you I am glad this video helped, I have actually recently done a 2 years on video that you might find helpful kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKawqquAir53aas Thanks for watching Blessings Gerowyn

[@roadcraftrob9929]

@@Janderra great, I will check it out. I hope you are going well?

[@Janderra]

@roadcraftrob9929 one step at a time life likes to throw curve balls 🤷‍♀️

[@CynthiasCraftsandmore]

G'day, Gerowyn, Oh my that is not good. I hope you get it all sorted out! Did you say your mum bought this container home? You should send the video to the company so they can see how it's not squared up. Will be waiting to see the next video on the setup. Thank you for sharing, I pray that God blesses you today! Hugs and love to you and your family. 💖✝🤗 Have a beautiful and blessed week. God Bless 💖✝🤗

[@Janderra]

We are certainly making slow progress, it was made in China I should have expected it to be a bit dodgy... 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@Fidel-jodio-Cuba]

First , the music and the speed of the video make it look like a Charles Chaplin funny movie😊. I am happy for the people that can afford and are allowed to build this kind of homes on their land. Unfortunately where i live here in USA the government regulations always make kind of impossible to legally live in a home like this one .good luck with the home.

[@Janderra]

Unfortunately we have not got government approval for this structure and we have been very fortunate that the government hasn't told us to remove it. Thanks for watching Blessings Gerowyn

[@ASMRstorytellingmum]

It's ok though you'll get some great use from it 👍 and it's only until your house 🏠 is ready, stay positive 😊 many Blessings 🙌

[@Janderra]

It will certainly work for what we need, I am actually happy with it I was just very sore and tired yesterday 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@arnavchugh2876]

I am thinking of buying this. As u r from SEQ, i am thinking of buying a plot of land and place this on it as primary dwelling u think it's worth. Thank you for making this video going to part 2 👍

[@Janderra]

This model is not ideal as a primary dwelling as many councils in SEQld don't allow this model as the ceiling height is too low I am actually in the process of getting 2 more 40ft versions with the higher ceilings approved by my council I will do a video update when I have further progress. I am currently working with a building certifier who has experience getting these buildings council approved. The big influencing factor would be how many people with be living in it the 20 ft would be great for a single person or even a couple but for a family it really is too small hence why we are getting 2 larger ones. They generally are very good value for what you get but having them properly installed is important or at the very least having fantastic instructions. Thanks for watching Blessings Gerowyn

[@cakeprincess7756]

How did you set up the pulley system to bring the roof/walls down? It doesn't look too bad. Just make sure you have plenty of silicone to seal it on the outside and roof so no water gets in and on the windows inside and out. I hope you guys are doing alright now!

[@Janderra]

Good question Hubby did it

[@wildedibles819]

Very interesting More indoor space without mold!! Woot woot

[@Janderra]

We just have to seal it so it is water tight 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@wildedibles819]

@@Janderra nice this will be so good for you all I'm happy

[@Janderra]

It should work really well 🥰

[@katibothman5531]

5 people are needed for this kind of work

[@Janderra]

Unfortunately we only had 3 of us for one side and 2 of us for the otherside t was a challenge and yes 5 strong men would have been much better Thanks for watching Blessings Gerowyn 🥰

[@raymondford1543]

lesson 2 buy from your logal manufacturer. yuo can inspect it in the factory. lesso 3 make sure you set the footings square and level before you start to do anything.. the drip walked in

[@Janderra]

@raymondford1543 good suggestions unfortunately we didn't have that luxury at the time, Thanks for watching Blessings Gerowyn

[@punisher8429]

Nice work, have fun.

[@Janderra]

Thank you 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@RussVita]

Gday, very honest video thankyou. Who was the contact you spoke about in Gatton thst does prefab homes, was his price comparable?

[@Janderra]

@user-nh3nn9iq6i the gentleman in Gatton is Ramzy [Mobile] 0417 637 885 [Work] [e-mail] [Home] Gatton Elite Portables are also a Tiny Home provider they are in Helidon And Maggie from Polygreen Solar is in Regency Downs who imports better quality homes like the ones in this video. I hope that helps Blessings Gerowyn

[@Captain-Max]

If you watched the factory videos, did you happen to notice the assembly crew consisted of 4 or 6 physically fit construction workers with knowledge of what they were doing. No criticizing, just saying, being ill equipped and unprepared is hardly their fault.

[@Janderra]

Unfortunately we had limitations on finances and didn't get sufficient instructions and had no idea what we didn't know and various lock dowbs also limited what we had access to ... and yes you are correct having the correct instructions and the right equipment and help would have made it easier... the factory video also used the roof of the factory to assist with the roof... we struggled with that and worked with what we had 🤷‍♀️ Thanks for watching 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@contactdaz]

Brilliant review!! thank you

[@Janderra]

Your welcome, Thanks for watching 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@killbots94]

Watching 2 years on. How has everything held up? Have you made any modifications you would share/

[@Janderra]

We have added a secondary roof, I wish we had created more over hang or eves for it as any rain is a problem as we have to close all the windows, we have added external fly screens as the ones it came with are useless as well as adding a screen door. We have completely redone the electrical system, the plumbing gave no end of problems so that has mostly all been upgraded, shower hose busted so we had to fix that, we installed an air conditioner and a dish washer... I think that is it... it is pretty good really 1/4 of the price of a caravan and 3 times the size... it is a challenge having so many of us living in here with homeschooling and I am dreadfully disorganised ut aside from that it is good and will probably be our long term home ... Thanks for watching 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@cynthiacasey6631]

I do not know if you're going to read this in the comments but I want to thank you for your efforts I have been trying to figure out about the setup of this and yes it looks like it needs a lot more people than just a few people and even though it's saying you can set up on your own and you might want to cut costs but I do truly believe you may need more people doing this project it seemed very heavy I also what I am curious about if you do it Part 2 or if it's not already in the video is the bathroom I'm in a wheelchair that's about 16 in but I'm actually a lot bigger than that I a fact I need it like I'm 20 inch wheelchair and I just want to ask anybody out there if they're opening these containers what are they doing about the bathroom can a wheelchair person fit comfortably in there to go to the bathroom as well turn around and take a shower I guess what I'm asking is these really Adu it says for grandmother apparent child but what if that child is disabled any reason needs a wheelchair can a person like me go in and use the bathroom comfortably would I be able to turn in and around or at least go in and back up and will I be able to get in the shower will I be able to transfer from my wheelchair to a Tulsi so if you read this I would definitely like to know if if you could let me know about the size of it again my wheelchair is about 16 inch wheelchair but I usually do a 22 20-in wheelchair a little bit bigger than that does these can these accommodate wheelchair do you think they'll be enough room to accommodate a portable tub seat cannot stand up in shower triple amputee as well as comfortably be able to turn around or I'll say 360° in and out comfortably one last question washrooms or is there any space for a laundry washroom can you divide it up into three rooms where you have a washroom/utility room I would definitely like to know and how much did it cost you to buy and shut up I commend you that you like you said you need a roof over your head definitely understandable but what good is a roof over your head if you have special needs unfortunately like me I'll have the money but I know that these are becoming fast and steadily coming into the market so I really really appreciate you and your husband and all those who are able to film and record this and set up and I'm glad you didn't hurt yourself

[@Janderra]

Great questions and the short answer is this model is not suitable and I had experience in here with a wheelchair and it was incredibly difficult and thankfully I was able to use crutches a little bit. Don't give up though there are other options that might work get in touch with Maggie from www.polygreensolar.com.au , She maybe able to help as she can get larger bathrooms and other modifications and the roof.. I hope that helps Thanks for watching 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@homesteadaquarius]

I have seen these! Let's see you're now. 🙂

[@SquidHunting]

What brand was this one? So I can avoid.

[@Janderra]

@SquidHunting I am sorry I am not sure, I purchased it from Ben ABT in NSW Australia I am nor sure where he hot it from. Maggie from Polygreen Solar imports excellent quality ones with bigger showers, stronger metal in the construction and generally a much better quality for a similar price www.polygreensolar.com.au there are other good quality ones available as well but I can't tell you the manufacturer... Thanks for watching Blessings Gerowyn

[@deesalkelly3069]

Hope this is ok to post...bugga all information out their so I decided to start this group (Not a seller or reseller - just brought a 20ft) on F/book called Expandable Container Homes Australia Information Group...sorry about the long title...trying to compile as much info as possible - plus pics of my install....Thanks Jon - Townsville

[@Janderra]

Good idea 💡

[@meow7629]

THANK YOU !! my dad bit the bullet and spend $30k and now i’m panic researching. you’ve been the only person i’ve seen to make a video on one.. do you think you can make a video on it now that it’s been lived in? or at least finished to be liveable?

[@Janderra]

I am planning on doing an update video but we are very cluttered in here at the moment with 3 of us living in here and home educating as well, I have too much stuff in a small space 🤣 I do have a playlist with a few extra videos ... I do need to do an update video though hopefully now that my bots have finished school for the year, I should be able to do one 🙏 Thanks for watching 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@ivoryreviewsstuff]

Yes! Please update. We want one but there aren’t many videos out there which is surprising and makes me nervous. Good luck with yours!

[@Janderra]

@itenee I am planning on doing an update I have just been delayed by being very disordered and cluttered and a bit ashamed of the mess we are in... I am slowly getting more organised... Thank you 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@meow7629]

@@ivoryreviewsstuff i have an update for you.. the entire roof flew off in a small dust storm. it is not safe and it was all around terrible. i could go on but it makes me so angry that 30k went down the drain like that i hope this doesn’t happen to anyone else.

[@Janderra]

@meow7629 I am so sorry to hear this... honestly it is really important to have a builder properly tie down the roof and building and not just rely on the building itself... I am so very sorry to hear about your loss... Thanks for watching 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@stonethecrowshomestead]

how do you like your expandable house?

[@Janderra]

It is better than a caravan or living in a car or tent 🤷‍♀️ it is challenging living and schooling in 36m² area with a teenager and 6 year old, it was harder before Gavin and I seperated, his work shifts are horrible and he gets up at 2:30am. I would have if I had the chance gotten it from Maggie at Polygreen Solar. 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@theweekendarcher2056]

Thank you for posting this video. Once you set it up did you have any unwanted water entering through the joins.

[@Janderra]

I am glad it helps, we had a stupud amount of water issues and have put a secondary roof on but we didn't have any instructions yo put it together either and I think we missed some of the sealing bits... 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@frankk.7977]

This is the worst an cheapest expandable container homes u can buy in China.... and usually u need at least 4 people to help. Gladly no accident happened.

[@Janderra]

Yep I learnt that the hard way unfortunately it was the only one in the country and I couldn't afford to wait to import a different one 😢

[@MDDOCOHIO]

Did you put your block on dirt? Everything starts at the ground level. Your ground should have been leveled. Then either a slab should have been poured or a footer around perimeter. At min. gravel in middle but every block should have been leveled with sand under them. Settling will be an issue. Obviously, a lot more details have been left out. My point is that your foundation is critical.

[@Janderra]

I agree foundations are essential and unfortunately we had very limited finances and resources most importantly time. We did have earth moving equipment come and put a level pad of crusher dust down as a base under the bricks. Eventually we hope to give it an improved foundation but this was the best we could do at the time and it has given us somewhere to live for over 2 and a half years. It is not ideal and we have learnt a lot. At the moment we are working towards a larger unit with a proper foundation and installed properly... Thanks for watching and sharing your insight Blessings Gerowyn

[@scaredsilly1st]

So, how is living in one now? Walls thin? Air tight? Leaking water?

[@Janderra]

We have solved the water leaks by putting a secondary roof on which also helps keep it cooler ... wall thickness is ok... we have an air conditioner in here and that helps alot during summer... the biggest challenge is we should have made the roof over hang more so we could leave windows open when we have light rain... the flyscreens were useless so we have replaced those.... honestly it is better than a caravan buy a VERY long way ... Thanks for watching 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@QuintenMcCarter-ll6qq]

Can I get a link to where you bought it? How did you connect it to power?

[@Janderra]

I won't give out where I got mine as the customer service was dreadful and the quality of the home is dreadful but I will give out a good suppliers details Maggie from Polygreen Solar www.polygreensolar.com.au tell her Janderra sent you ... and power connected by an electrican to the existing house that is connected to the main grid ... Thanks for watching 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@theweekendarcher2056]

Hi there, just wondering if you have a video of the container home finished

[@Janderra]

I have a playlist but honestly we still haven't got the proper flooring down and we have added external fly screens as the screen wasn't great and it is a disaster area at the moment for a large number of reasons... I will see if I can make a video update in a week or 2 Tiny Living in an Expandable Container House: kzbin.info/aero/PLeLulKV3YW9Kxk_L53wkgRppwkQ4j8WFG

[@jaep7800]

That's a lot of complaints given the great value of the product. Or for 200,000 you can have a nice home built.

[@Janderra]

@jaep7800 this particular model is a poor quality home for what we paud and there are better quality ones available for less money but at the time this was the best we had access to and beggers can't be choosers and yes it is much better than many other alternatives... My attempt was to give an honest review of the product. Having lived in it for over 2 years now I am planning on an updated video soon we have had some significant challenges and significant wins with the home. Thanks for watching Blessings Gerowyn

[@Janderra]

I actually have a lot more complaints the design of the fly screens failed to keep insects out and we had to totally rescreen it. The shower hose broke within 2 months and needed to be completely replaced. Two years on the shower base cracked and water went everywhere. The problems we have had with the premade plumbing in this unit has been shocking. The insulation is awesome and a small reverse cycle air conditioner works beautifully. The ceiling height is too low to be considered legal height for a living space, it could maybe listed as storage for council approval but on a practical note double bunks will only work if the child is very young or you have very low bunks... my 15 year old can not use the top bunk... a queen size does not fit in either bedroom... there are pros and cons to every building and this one is much better than a caravan price wise, insulation wise and space wise. It does have significant challenges that need to be taken into consideration and planned for. Again Thanks for watching and commenting Blessings Gerowyn

[@melisawill5954]

It's been a years after your posting video and hopefully by now the house is as what you expected it to be.

[@Janderra]

I need to do a follow up video for this one... we are still living in the Container house and Home Schooling and honestly it is not easy but it is better than the alternative and we have had some significant challenges during the last 18 months including the house flooding and a broken leg + 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@dirkdiggler9379]

@@Janderra it’s not really a house. That’s the problem

[@Janderra]

What do you mean? Can you elaborate, please?

[@theweekendarcher2056]

We just purchased a 20 footer similar to yours. As I have placed it on my property in central Victoria and have no access to water. Will I have to put a roof over the top with guttering to collect water or can I attach guttering directly to the container home.

[@Janderra]

I would put a secondary roof and gutters on it and ideally some decent eves or parios so you don't have to stress about rain getting in when it rains... good luck 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@deesalkelly3069]

hey mate - I have just started a group on F/book called Expandable Container Homes Australia Information Group...sorry about the long title - got info on putting on a roof. Mine came with one plus extra high ceilings...just waiting on the crane..Jon

[@theweekendarcher2056]

@@deesalkelly3069 cheers, will check it out.

[@cynthiacasey6631]

Do these homes need to be strapped down like trailer homes do can they withstand the high winds what makes them different

[@Janderra]

I am not sure I'm sorry 🤷‍♀️

[@BaeLasso]

I would say your foundation was not levelled which caused the panels stuck or jammed...

[@Janderra]

@BaeLasso we had it levelled and compacted 🤷‍♀️ but you are probably right bit we did the best we could with what we had at the time and hopefully this video will save others from making the same mistakes Thanks for watching Blessings Gerowyn

[@BaeLasso]

@@Janderra Do appreciate your video, it's interesting. Didn't mean to diminish your efforts, just probably if you have to move it to other locations, good levelled footings could help you a lot

[@Janderra]

@BaeLasso absolutely I am hoping to move it and put it on proper steel posts at some point and give it a solid foundation Thank you for your concern Blessings Gerowyn

[@michaelorr430]

do the floors flex much?

[@Janderra]

@michaelorr430 that is a great question and it is difficult to answer. Most models have very different flooring than mine does and it would also be effected by the foundations which mine is just some besser bricks. I find the sides flex a lot but the center is great and no real flex and you could easily do star jumps but I would even think about doing star jumps on my sides. If it had a proper foundation and was the cement fibre it would be totally different... I hope that helps Thanks for watching Blessings Gerowyn

[@wendyshoowaiching4161]

Don't Complaint At The Low Price. Whatever you are not happy about any flaws. Fix it yourself. Best you put a roof over your container to put off roof heat direct sun and protect your container from rain also.

[@Janderra]

We have actually put a secondary roof over the container house as it leaked terribly. There are many other expandable container homes that are much better qualirtu than this and cheaper. That being said we were not able to get them at the time this was all that was available at the time and I am grateful for it ... Thanks for watching 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@rosiebrazelton7533]

Do you have to put the house on bricks your self? How to into the market of buying a house?

[@Janderra]

You have to organise the foundations unless you are engaging a professional builder, which I highly recommend getting the electricals, plumbing sorred by professionals as well... if your in Australia get in touch with Maggie from www.polygreensolar.com.au she helps with all the importing and has a builder she can recommend... Thanks for watching 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@rachaelwright6366]

Also have you got a video of the finished product

[@Janderra]

This is a playlist of what I have so far... we still have a few things to finish but I broke my leg and that has slowed everything down Tiny Living in an Expandable Container House: kzbin.info/aero/PLeLulKV3YW9Kxk_L53wkgRppwkQ4j8WFG

[@TheNewBloodDan]

Were able to have a say about the color for the interior/exterior of the house? If so what would it have cost?

[@Janderra]

@TheNewBloodDan there was only one container house available at the time when I purchased this one 2 years ago and as such the price I paid is not helpful for you... generally speaking if you are ordering one you get to pick colours and it takes about 3 months to arrive... I hope that helps Blessings Gerowyn

[@roadcraftrob9929]

we are about to go through Same day Granny Flats in NSW @Wyong. we have looked at many systems and they are an awesome product. Watching this video was great insight, it actually turned us off the model. But these guys have a very high quality home and is literally chalk and cheese with the home on the video. All the roof, eaves, electrical, plumbing , windows are all compliant. guarantee no leaks and have warranty. good luck with your search. :)

[@Janderra]

@roadcraftrob9929 the Same Day granny Flats are excellent quality and I believe they provide excellent I structions... best of luck and Thanks for Watching Blessings Gerowyn

[@Newperson-x4q]

Not bad

[@Janderra]

It is certainly better than living in a caravan... Thanks for watching 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@josemelendez8830]

congratulations nice house. can you help me? where can i buy one.

[@Janderra]

Thank you, depends on how quickly you want it, if you have time to wait Maggie is very helpful facebook.com/marketplace/item/578977763809709/ if you need it immediately search Expandable Container Home on Facebook Market Place or Gumtree...

[@LorriesWorld]

Fantastic concept, but the workmanship does leave something to be desired.. I'm sure you'll make it fabulous though, and once all set up will be much nicer than the caravans.

[@Janderra]

Absolutely 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@homesteadaquarius]

Thats right. It is a blessing with rough edges.

[@ronaldmanigat]

Hi , I saw your project, I have been interested, need to know if you’re in United States, what was the shipping like

[@Janderra]

I am in Australia and didn’t directly import it. Thanks for watching 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@Bloodreina-The100]

How does the electric and plumbing work? What was the costs of getting an electrician and plumbing?

[@Janderra]

Great questions I will make a video explaining that for you ... Thanks for watching Blessings Gerowyn

[@Janderra]

I have made a video for you I hope it answers your question kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZzNn5h3nLBpZpI

[@cynthiacasey6631]

Thank you so very much and I hope that you follow up with a part two I would really like to see if you ever got it together looking the way you wanted to or did you have to bring in some professional help definitely would like to know also that bathroom this is the only problem it looks so small for a person in a wheelchair this can't be an AUD acceptable home it can't be there's no way a person in a wheelchair could comfortably get in or out of there maybe there is other option for people with a disability that uses wheelchair I hope I like the concept of it but it looks so very small just looking at it I'm getting claustrophobic I hope they offer other options and you're right that window that window doesn't need to be there they could have left that window out and refrigerator could have went there instead not a very good architectural development there they could have left the window out so refrigerant go there and they could have extended the bathroom a little larger for those who using wheelchairs don't they ever think about us

[@Janderra]

I have a playlist on our progress although I haven't added to it for a long time. What i can say is it is much better than a caravan or living in a tent and Maggie from Polygreen Solar can help with other modifications and she can get in larger bathrooms that can also include and laundry area. Gavin is an electrican, so he re did all the electricals as they were dreadful. You are right this model does not comply with Australian Standards I think the High Cube ones maggie can import may comply for height regulations... I had a qualified plumber come in and sorted all the plumbing, we also had an air conditioner installed by a qualified electrician. The current playlist is Tiny Living in an Expandable Container House: kzbin.info/aero/PLeLulKV3YW9Kxk_L53wkgRppwkQ4j8WFG I am in a bit of a disaster in here at the moment with attempting to home school a 14 and 6 year old boy as well as living in the container house and I just have way too much in here and I am dreadfully disorganised and I desperately need some more storage opinion 🤣 I will work towards doing an update video as we have done a lot since the last one. Thanks for watching 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@michaelorr430]

does it stay warm?

[@Pabkojdim]

Where did you buy that and how much I'm interested

[@Janderra]

I got this one on Gumtree there are much better ones available we were desperate and had to accept what we could find in the country at the time. Just search Facebook Market Place or Gumtree for a supplier

[@hoangaanhnguyen5175]

How did you get council approval?

[@Janderra]

I haven't got council approval unfortunately you will need a high cube the standard height is not able to be approved

[@micksilvester]

Great video, Im in the market to purchase one myself. May I ask where it was purchased and how much should I budget to purchase one?

[@Janderra]

It depends a lot on where you get them from and how soon you want it... Maggie is one of the best I am aware of price wise facebook.com/marketplace/item/979164796356384/?ref=facebook_story_share but it will take 12+ weeks to arrive some charge more and have them available straight away

[@MrIhatefrogs]

Hi Janderra, How did you buy this van home? Can we pay 10%? Do they offer financing?

[@Janderra]

Great question, we paid cash for our Expandable Container Home but check around there are places that offer finance I believe, search Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree or Craigslist... Thanks for watching 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@blackspiralstorytelling4402]

Are any of these available in Canada?

[@Janderra]

I am not sure but you could check with www.drcontainerhouse.com/ and see if they send to Canada... Thanks for watching Blessings Gerowyn

[@baghdadcamper]

Nice. I want to buy one

[@Janderra]

My best suggestion is to reach out to Maggie at www.polygreensolar.com.au she can get much better quality homes than this one at a cheaper price. Thanks for watching 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@HT-cv3xl]

Did the county approve? The permit requires a stamp or approved from HCD. That’s why prefab expandable The container home from China has not been approved from HCD

[@Janderra]

I have not applied for approval the roof in these is too low for approval the high cube ones might work 🤷‍♀️ 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@HT-cv3xl]

@@Janderra if the county finds out, 'll bill u a larger fine & order u to remove it without an approval stamp from HCD. that's why manufactured & mobile homes r included on HCD registration & record. for the fifth wheel or any type of trailer, they do have a vin. HCD's purpose is safety comes first

[@Janderra]

@@HT-cv3xl what is HCD? Honestly I have been told that given yhe current housing problems in my area from the floods I shouldn't have a problem.

[@HT-cv3xl]

@@Janderra HCD = housing & community development. that’s how i found out by doing my research for the past 3 months & gathering info from the building division (gov office) b4 ordering. i'm still searching. if nothing has other options, buy a fifth wheel😂🤣

[@Janderra]

I don't actually have any wheels on this but I have been advised by my council that as long as I say it is temporary accommodation if I am inspected it should be ok but honestly it is a constant source of stress that currently I am unable yo do anything about 🤷‍♀️

[@yuglesstube]

Hi. What did this cost and where did you get it? Thanks.

[@Janderra]

Where are you located? This one is over 2 years old the price is not relevant any more but depending on where you are I might be able to suggest where to find more information ❤️ Thanks for watching Blessings Gerowyn

[@yuglesstube]

@@Janderra I'm in Victoria. East Gippsland. We have inherited a farm and need a quick and dirty solution to establish because the old farmhouse is a mess. Thanks for replying.

[@Janderra]

Ok there are a few options if you Google Same Day Granny Flats and they may have one available immediately or if you can wait Maggie from Polygreen Solar can import one from China for you that is much better quality than mine is ... hope this helps and best wishes Blessings Gerowyn

[@yuglesstube]

@@Janderra Thanks Gerowyn!

[@Janderra]

@@yuglesstube your welcome

[@majo9042]

How much you pay for the foundation?. What company did you use to get the container, also did you found any company to shipping?. Thanks

[@Janderra]

Our foundations are dreadful check with Maggie at Polygreen

[@majo9042]

​@@JanderraSorry who is Maggy?. I am new on your channel.

[@majo9042]

​@@JanderraThanks I found the lady's company 😂😂😂.

[@Janderra]

@majo9042 Maggie is not on my channel she is a lady that I found who imports these expandable container homes and gets much better quality homes than I have so I always recommend people check in with her she runs www.polygreensolar.com.au I am not affliiated with her financially, but I am hoping to get another home from her once I save up enough.

[@jessmineharvey6677]

What was the original cost of this home when first purchased?

[@Janderra]

I am not sure that my answer will be relevant for you we bought it over 2 years ago prices have increased dramatically since than and it was the only one available so we paid a lot more than we should have but we needed it urgently... beggers can't be choosers, we paid $26500 and than an extra $10,000 in extra roof, hot water system, fixing electricals plus a heap of other things... Maggie from www.polygreensolar.com.au can help with current prices and I will possibly be getting another one through her, the place I got it from was the only one I could find than.... I hope that helps Thanks for watching 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@fatroy9959]

not a bad idea im looking at something like this as a offgrid house mind me asking how much these are worth or how much you payed for yours im a builder by trade so abit of modifications wont be a problem

[@Janderra]

The container house itself was around $29k from memory with plumbing, electrical and vital 2nd roof it was o er $39k ... good luck there is a vast amount of quality in the container home builds this is a very poor quality one u fortunately there are better ones 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@fatroy9959]

After living in it for over a year would u still recommend someone purchasing one the structures still going strong everything’s fine with it? Me and my wife are seriously thinking about buying one just tossing up between a shed or one of these. Also any recommendations on a quality seller I’m in qld

[@Janderra]

@@fatroy9959 great question for the price it is far superior to a caravan, yeah I would still recommend it if you have no problems with council approvals being required... at the time we were desperate and need it urgently and this was the only one in the contry... I would not deal with Ben ABT again... if you need it now and money isnt a concern check on Facebook Market Place there are a few good places around... if you you have time Maggie from Polygreen Solar has the best prices but you have to wait for it to be shipped over from China so around 3-4 months polygreensolar.com.au/contact-us/ I hope that helps... the structure itself is holding up well ... I hope that helps 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@Wheresbibby]

Interesting concept…

[@Janderra]

Their are better ones there is a guy at Gatton custum building but he can't deliver until January or February and we needed it now

[@BigRuss-ik8vo]

I could tell right away: It WAS NOT LEVEL. You did not have enough manpower. You REALLY had no clue what you were doing. So, Bitter Betty, enjoy what you have because it’s more than most do.

[@Janderra]

I am incredibly grateful for this container home and yes you are correct the having this home is far more than the majority of the population of planet have and I am also aware that there is a massive homelessness issue even in Australia and a lot of people have much less... we did have a bob cat level and compact the crusher dust pad and I agree with you I don't think it was level either... and you are absolutely correct we would have been better off having more people to put it together unfortunately at the time we were very poor in community as well as finances so we didn't have friends to call on or money to hire anyone we barely had the cash to scrap together enough to buy this home ... and we had barely any instructions and no where to call for help... there is much more help now... Thanks for watching Blessings Gerowyn

[@harrysollmer1644]

Mate there easier ways to get those panels up and open than that but that's how your doing it when I can setup one-man ~band. Just use your German mind . Not only that wait till U see my container but they are like no other

[@Janderra]

We had no instructions and limited muscles unfortunately hopefully next time we will do a better job...

[@BrandonMulcahy-h6l]

and you all say americans are overweight?! HILARIOUS

[@Janderra]

@BrandonMulcahy-h6l I don't recall saying Ameticans are overweight and yes I have a thyroid problem which makes it difficult to lose weight but yes I am severely obese it is a serious problem ... Thanks for watching Blessings Gerowyn

[@plustnsend]

Ummm guys... the sink goes thru the bench top.. I know im 2 years too late, i really hope the house is holding up nicely :)

[@Janderra]

Hi 👋 yeah it is holding up nicely I really need to do an update video and show what we have done... Thanks for watching 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@BayuMorgan]

Did you buy this from alibaba? How much did it cost and any links?

[@Janderra]

No I found it off Gumtree but I suggest checking with Maggie from Poly Green Solar she imports them directly from China and can get much better quality ones cheaper 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@hoangaanhnguyen5175]

I am trying to get one of them from alibaba , have you bought one?

[@Janderra]

I didn't get mine from there sorry

[@melissamae5935]

Why is the camera wiggly like it’s under water

[@Janderra]

@melissamae5935 I'm not sure I didn't notice it wiggly. At what point was it wiggly, I know my phone over heated which is why it stopped recording 🤷‍♀️ Thanks for watching Blessings Gerowyn

[@AngelLove-o8w]

What model and model number is it?

[@jhreg11]

Hello, can you please help? I'm trying to purchase a 40-foot container expendable house. Can you share the company information where you got your from

[@Janderra]

@jhreg11 if you are in Australia Maggie from Polygreen Solar can help you if you are outside of Australia let me know and I will find the details for the factory in China... Blessings Gerowyn

[@vampyrspawn696]

Cool Video Thnxxx 4 Sharing 🫡😎🫡

[@Janderra]

Your welcome Thanks for watching 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@mfrh-wp9nr]

How much does this house cost?

[@Janderra]

What I paid is not going to help you on current costs you can contact Maggie from www.polygreensolar.com.au for current costings ... Thanks for watching 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@ronaldmanigat]

Thanks

[@wildedibles819]

Rest your bodies as soon as you can Much love xoxox

[@Janderra]

Poor Gavin is getting very tired

[@wildedibles819]

@@Janderra I bet hopefully he gets a good night sleep been working hard

[@MrCrazymagpie]

Where did you buy this from?

[@Janderra]

I found this on Gumtree by searching Expandable Container Home and got it through ABT Homes I think I do not recommend them do the same search on Facebook Market Place lots of options Maggie from Polygreen Solar is good... 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@MrCrazymagpie]

You mentioned someone in gatton. Who are they?

[@Janderra]

@@MrCrazymagpie [Name] Ramzy [Mobile] 0417 637 885 [Work] [e-mail] [Home] Gatton [Website] www.ebay.com.au/itm/Custom-Made-Luxury-Portable-Cabin-Home-Granny-Flat-Brand-New-/274712984696?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=705-154756-20017-0 Or Elite Portables just google that one

[@Wippersnapper88]

Looks like uneven land. Maybe a level slab would have better success

[@Janderra]

We had the crusher dust leveled and compacted prior to it being place on it 🤷‍♀️

[@jsanes4831]

Watching this gave me vertigo

[@Janderra]

Putting the thing together scared the life out of me, sorry it gave you vertigo, thanks for watching Blessings Gerowyn 🥰

[@zayvier69]

Is this house from moneybox in china?

[@Janderra]

I am not sure I purchased it from someone in Sydney who would have imported it from China 🤷‍♀️

[@zayvier69]

How’s the house been working out? Leaky? Drafty ? Well insulated? Would you buy it again?

[@Janderra]

@@zayvier69we had to put a secondary roof on it and install an air conditioner as well as better fly screens ànd we have had issues with the plumbing... if ai had been able to wait 3 months for it to be imported I would have gotten it from Maggie from Poly Green Solar...

[@lizardman1303]

Seen some single size ones for under 2k I want to use for a shed but it looks like that model I would need a crane to life it up to expand it and I don’t want to spend the money on

[@Janderra]

@@lizardman1303 could you use a forklift or tractor?

[@Hotboll1]

Did you finished this project?

[@Janderra]

We do still have some aspects that need finishing but having to live in it makes it challenging ... Thanks for watching 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@Hotboll1]

@@Janderra Good Luck! I think its very interesting to know the challenges. And maybe to improve them! Have a nice day!

[@Janderra]

@Hotboll1 there are better quality containers homes available than this Maggie from www.polygreensolar.com.au can help there... we had to add a roof, and having a larger over hang would be much better, we have about a foot over hang I think 2 foot would be better, it is frustrating if it looks like rain I have to shut the windows we also changed the flyscreens to be external ones as the ones it came with let the bugs in still... a screen sliding door would be great we have added on a creative solution with an hingèd screen door hanging off the sliding glass door, clunky but it keeps the bugs out... we had to completely rewire the place electronically as it was all dodgy, plumbing is similar, we put the kitchen so that the sink was under the window and added a dishwasher... those are the major changes we have made... I hope that helps I really need to do an updated video but the place is so cluttered and disorganised at the moment it is a bit embarrassing 🤣😂

[@SamSung-si6oo]

Thanks so much for this real time setup video showing the process & your experiences unedited! Best wishes with continuing improvements. Your showing all this with running commentary is HUGELY informative & HUGELY appreciated! ❤❤❤😊👍

[@SamSung-si6oo]

We have one of the 19' x 20' Bastone units & it seems to be very well made. We placed it on a level 40' x 50' concrete slab. Fold out & initial setup was extremely easy. I think having a solid level surface for placement is key to initial setup & long term use. Its so nice to step in & out onto clean, hoseable concrete! Next we plan to place a much larger metal carport over it...maybe 30' x 40' and semi-enclose 2 or 3 sides for further protection from sun & wind & rain. The carport will give us some nice outside patio-style sheltered sitting area as well. We plan on long term daily use as you are doing. Thanks so much for your honest & HUGELY HELPFUL & informative videos! Best wishes from California USA. ❤😎👍♥️

[@drooge42]

is it legal are they council aproved is ceiling height legal

[@Janderra]

Every Council area has different requirements 🤷‍♀️ This is a complex question generally speaking the roof I believe is too low to be considered a livable dwelling but you can get the higher ceilings... Maggie from Polygreen Solar can get them in... sone council areas you can get away without approval as it is not considered a permanent structure others if you put it on a trailer it is not requiring approval ... Good Luck I definitely recommend doing some research on the requirements by your particular council. 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@drooge42]

@@Janderra thanks

[@kenwin916]

Hi, did you purchase this from a company, if so which one? So I can avoid them

[@Janderra]

I got it from Ben ABT it was shipped from NSW O had to organise it... a good provider is Maggie from Poly Green Solar in the Lockyer Valley Qld she impirts it direct from China though so it takes 4 +/- months to arrive ... if we get another one it will be from her... this one is dreadful but better than a tent or a caravan 🤷‍♀️ ... 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@kenwin916]

@@Janderra thanks

[@Janderra]

Your welcome.

[@cheekscowgirladventures4290]

That’s a lot of complaining for $27,000 house🤦‍♀️

[@Janderra]

@cheekscowgirladventures4290 keep in mind this was over 2 years ago when these buildings were available for $15000 from other suppliers if you could wait 3 months for delivery... My purpose of this video was to give a thorough assessment of the building so people could go in eyes open and it was marketed as a luxury home... other homes are much better quality from other suppliers. We also had to add a secondary roof and the electricals and plumbing fully needed to be replaced and added an extra $10000 to the cost... Thanks f for watching Blessings Gerowyn

[@raymondford1543]

1st lesson read and understand the assembly instructions

[@Janderra]

@raymondford1543 unfortunately we didn't get any instructions 😕

[@jb5music]

What the heck is that? It's not supposed to come in a million little pieces. It's not supposed to have any pieces at all. You just fold down the floor flaps... fold up the ceiling flaps... and fold out the wall flaps. 😆 Did you pay three times too much as well 😆 ?

[@Janderra]

It was the only thing that was available we we needed it and we needed it urgently 🤷‍♀️ and unfortunately due to insurance being declined after our home flooded we will be in it for a lot longer. Blessings Gerowyn

[@rudygrissom5871]

Operator Error...

[@Janderra]

Unfortunately, due to lack of instructions and dreadful support from the place I purchased the unit from, yeah, we made a lot of mistakes... Thanks for watching 🥰 Blessings, Gerowyn

[@okoproroka1561]

This is comedy🤣

[@Janderra]

It was certainly an interesting experience doing this with very limited instructions 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@charlesflouvat1829]

Charlie Chaplin,🤐

[@Janderra]

Thanks for watching Blessings Gerowyn

[@nohandlerequired3607]

You seemed fairly negative or uninformed? Your made critiques of things with lack of knowledge before it was was put together. It's a bit like a painting, it's layered and so it doesn't look right until the project or the canvas/art/painting is finished. Not everyone has that kind of vision evidently. You were supposed to be putting the rolls you found later before you attached the walls, it acts as the seal and suction even to keep the walls together. Slow down because I can see already you have to back track it all and start from scratch because you missed some crucial steps already! Good luck!! PS. Also you seem to be critical of the material used? You have no idea what a blessing that is actually, especially perhaps for a desert dwelling? That sandwhich board your walls etc are very excellent thermal barriers aka could keep you very cool in the heat of a scorching desert. I feel you don't see and appreciate what a great dwelling you have or the materials, instead calling it a peice of crap building?

[@Janderra]

The ones that get imported to Australia now are of a much higher quality, the walls are excellent insulation however even here we get to 45⁰C and it becomes an oven in here thankfully I had an air conditioner installed and being a well insulated small space it cools down pretty quickly... and it also gets very cold in the middle of winter thankfully we don't get below 5⁰C so lots of blankets and jumpers and we manage... honestly I was very stressed when we installed this and Gavin had barely a clue what he was doing, he is strong and has great skills with electrical stuff but heisnot a builder and he was dreadfully arrogant and refuses to ask for or accept any advice and I just do not have the strength and since I broke my leg I am still struggling to regain my balance and strength and just keep getting sick and now I have Grave's Disease and Thyroid Eye Disease resulting in Double Vision and it is all just super complex... I am grateful for my Container Home and am hoping to save up for another one, better quality and longer but it will take a long time especially not being able to work 😞 ... Thanks for watching 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@majo9042]

​@Janderra Can you share the company you got yours? Thank you.

[@Janderra]

The company I got it from are dreadful and I wont share their details I have found a good supplier though although she is a little disorganised she gets good quality homes imported and has heaps of experience contact Maggie from www.polygreensolar.com.au

[@Flaviuka]

@@Janderrahello. Can you tell me please how much did you pay for this house? Thank you

[@Janderra]

@Flaviuka the price I paid won't help you much as I got mine 2 years ago, have a chat with Maggie from www.polygreensolar.com.au she has the best prices and best quality I have found... blessings Gerowyn

[@johnnythompson6130]

😂😂

[@Janderra]

Thanks for watching 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@TheCunningStunt]

damn. this has to be the worst of these homes I have seen. The way you assemble it is pretty terrible too.

[@Janderra]

Absolutely agree unfortunately it was what we had to work with and we had no instructions basically that being said we have been living in it for 2 and a half years and it keeps us warm in winter, cool in summer and dry during storms so as much as it isn't ideal it is doing the job... and we have learnt a lot. Thanks for watching Blessings Gerowyn

[@glendaolson103]

I believe you lack knowledge in what you were supposed to do. First your blocks were not level therefore the building was not level and nothing would line up. second - you should have had help with someone who at least had some construction knowledge. 27k is expensive for no more square footage. Good luck.

[@Janderra]

I absolutely agree we lacked knowledge, however the blocks were level and yes we should have more help but unfortunately we were desperate and had no one to help. We are getting another two 40ft expandable container homes and we will be getting them properly installed and they will be council approved... Thanks for watching Blessings Gerowyn

[@hycart7804]

I have done one of these, and at the end of it all, I reckon I would have been better off building a floor, making frames, standing them and cladding the outside, then fabricating a roof to drop on. In mine, NOTHING is square, NOTHING fits properly, and the rubber seals they provide for the fold out ends and fold up sides DO NOT stay in place,even with the weight of the roof piece on them. They simply squeezed out. Now DON'T get me started on the shit wiring..Wires twisted together, and taped (at least they had the nouse to tape the joins). Much of the wiring appeared to be 12 volt wiring, not suitable for 240 volts. So I rewired, re-plumbed, rebuilt and reworked so much in the one I put up, that I WOULD NOT do it again. I calculated the cost, purchase price, delivery, rebuilding a lot of it, and I really would have been better off building something simple out of timber, put 4 wheels under it to move it if council got nosey, and saved several thousand dollars. The videos indicate that the go up in a couple of hurs. NOT TRUE. My advice, think very hard before you enter into this. Get a couple of mates, hammers and nails, hit Bunnngs for timber, and do it yourself. KZbin has hundreds of videos that will help you. A couple of mates with a little bit of knowledge, and you will save yourself a lot.

[@Janderra]

Honestly if I had the skills and the mates I would do exactly what you suggest... we had yo rewire ours as well and the plumbing is a nightmare and nothing is square... but I have also found a lady that imports much better quality ones that are made much better... I do agree with you though if you have the skill set and ability... 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@hycart7804]

@@Janderra Cheers Guys.

[@HAHAWTFOMG]

95% of stuff made in the US of has 90% things made from china. I don't understand your complaining at all.

[@Janderra]

The biggest issue, is it doesn't comply with Australian Standards for plumbing or electrical Standards and this particular item is of poor workmanship and we couldn't inspect it prioŕ to purchase... as well as no decent directions and customer support 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@hoangaanhnguyen5175]

Did the council allow you to stay in it?

[@charlesn.marchiii7845]

who did you buy it from?

[@Janderra]

I got it from Ben ABT it was shipped from NSW I had to organise it, I do not recommendhim at all... a good provider is Maggie from Poly Green Solar in the Lockyer Valley Qld she imports it direct from China though so it takes 3-4 +/- months to arrive ... if we get another one it will be from her... this one is dreadful but better than a tent or a caravan 🤷‍♀️ ... 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

[@charlesn.marchiii7845]

@@Janderra if you would be so kind could you tell me the manufacturer?

[@Janderra]

I'm sorry I'm not sure who the manufacturer is I believe Maggie can help with that