Man Converts Shipping Container into Tiny Home on Wheels

• Elle
  September 3, 2014, 3:23 pm

  I think this is beautiful. It’s perfect “as is” but appears as though the builder designed it to allow the buyer to tweak and modify it in a-hundred different ways. Assuming this is 8′ wide and at least 8′ high I’d actually put a wider mattress on a platform widthwise verses length, high enough to allow for a sitting area underneath with a low-sitting love seat style couch or 2 chairs. I love the french doors. Beautifully done and selling for a reasonable price.

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• LK
  September 3, 2014, 10:16 pm

  I love the simplicity of this and think that this is beautiful AND something that I could live in.

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• Sarron
  September 4, 2014, 11:34 am

  You are an artist!
  Your BauHaus simplicity is peace for the soul.
  If you keep creating like this, you will grow a great clientele following.
  Thank you for adding beauty by keeping it all purely simple.

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  • Alex
    September 4, 2014, 12:16 pm

    I totally agree, Sarron, thanks so much for the kind words he definitely deserves the recognition

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• Mike Pickering
  September 4, 2014, 10:29 pm

  HI, what is the total weight please?

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  • Brett
    November 15, 2014, 11:45 am

    Just looking at the axles, 3 3500# axles equals a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,500#s. That means it can’t weigh more than that, not necessarily what it does weigh although I’d say it’s pretty close to that.

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    • Mindy
      January 25, 2020, 8:40 am

      So, no information at all? Is it on a flatbed? Tounge? Gooseneck? Flat back lorry?

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• Barbara Marsh
  September 19, 2014, 12:30 pm

  I love tiny houses! And have dreamed of building (with help) my own for over 10 years. I’m 75 raising 4 grand kids but they are growing up and will, hopefully, be on their own soon. This site is inspiring! Thanks so much

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  • Alex
    September 19, 2014, 3:47 pm

    Thanks Barbara!

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• Karen
  October 27, 2014, 9:01 pm

  So nice! Would’ve more photos and details. (I hope Barbara Marsh gets to follow her dream. I LOVE living in MY tiny home.

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• Randy Harwell
  January 22, 2015, 2:28 am

  We lived in these 4-man conversions in Iraq… except for full kitchen (microwave only) & bathrooms. Toilets & showers were in separate “common” converted containers. Covered them with camouflage netting & tarpaulins to keep cool (+90°F vs 130°!)…

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• blake
  February 13, 2015, 1:48 pm

  I really like this house. I am wanting to do something similar with a 40ft high cube on a 44ft long trailer with a goose neck. Has anyone here had any experience with such a project?

  Thanks!

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  • Terry
    November 4, 2015, 11:53 pm

    Hey I was thinking of doing the same have you followed thru with is ? If so do you have pics?

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• Mitch
  March 30, 2015, 1:21 am

  awesome build, do you have contact details for this builder? i have questions about the trailer design and build to move the container.

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• Mike Wensel
  March 31, 2015, 4:40 pm

  Hey Alex!
  Do you have any more pics of this Shipping Container on Wheels?
  It looks like something I’ve been looking for and planning!

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• Marlene
  April 2, 2015, 12:50 am

  Hubby & I are moving to vancouver island and just purchased a single axel tractor & 40′ trailer. We’re looking to convert the trailer to a tiny home. Any info available on the plumbing & electrical schematics.

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• Amanda
  August 24, 2016, 1:06 am

  Love this! Do you have the builder’s contact info?

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• Todd
  November 3, 2016, 5:13 pm

  So I am wanting to do s shipping container conversion for a hunting cabin on some land I have. I know insulating the container is a must and can be tricky with condensation issues. Is there any way to insulate the container without framing the structure on the inside? I feel like that cuts into the already tight space inside a container. Thanks.

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  • Natalie
    November 4, 2016, 9:24 am

    Hi Todd — Maybe this will help? http://www.containerhomeplans.org/2015/03/5-methods-to-insulate-your-shipping-container-home/ — Tiny House Talk Team

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• Allison
  June 24, 2017, 10:30 pm

  Can you find out how he put it on wheels? I mean the process. I’m very interested in creating one for my mom who has dementia.

  Thanks

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