Joined
·
4,936 Posts
40 foot aluminum trailer good for bury/underground BOL? Only 900
1 - 14 of 14 Posts
I would be concerned about how deep underground you were going to bury it and whether you were going to do any structural supporting of the roof. If you were concerned about fallout you'd need to pile an awful lot of dirt or other material on top of the container to protect from fallout/radiation. I'm not sure I'd trust aluminum to stand up to the weight. Otherwise I think its a good idea, should I ever win the lottery my plan would be to get one or two of these http://www.containerwest.com/files/basic-products.php in the 40ft length.
Jackposts and 4x4 or 6x6 every 10 feet and I think it would hold a couple of feet of dirt overhead.
If you do go for it, let us know how the project comes along.
Jackposts and 4x4 or 6x6 every 10 feet and I think it would hold a couple of feet of dirt overhead.
If you do go for it, let us know how the project comes along.
Joined
·
133 Posts
What IFRSteveD said.
I would also be concerned with drainage and corrosion. I think it would be a good idea, but be sure to put a lot of thought into the installation and do it right the first time.
I would also be concerned with drainage and corrosion. I think it would be a good idea, but be sure to put a lot of thought into the installation and do it right the first time.
I believe this has been discussed several times. Did you read these threads:
http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=93615
http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=93479
http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=110712
http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=103224
http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=121666
http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=54197
http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=93615
http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=93479
http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=110712
http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=103224
http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=121666
http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=54197
Joined
·
8,226 Posts
you can use it BUT you need to resupport the walls and the roof or it will bow in on you and could cave in without the reenforcment. of course like everyone said about drainage and rust will have to be taken care of.
Joined
·
823 Posts
THANKS for this.
Frankly, I don't see the fascination for a buried anything. A storm cellar, root cellar, etc makes sense.
Joined
·
925 Posts
4 feet down (frost line) here the ground stays around 40 f id rather heat my house from 40 deg to 70 deg. especialy if you are getting wood by hand, than heat it from minus 40 to 70 deg. and its cooler in the summer remember might be no ac either.i dont know how many of you have done cord piles of wood ,we cut 8 ft wood with a chainsaw piled it in piles by hand then it was picked up by loader and put on a truck. 5 dollars a cord not easy money.and belive me if you can burry your bol house and heat it with 2 or 3 cords its better than cutting 5/6 cords or more
What does this look like ?
Joined
·
1,895 Posts
I don't think it was his ad. You would most likely have to contact the seller for pics.
These aluminum Van bodies that are pulled by semi's are not designed to be put underground. I do suggest if you're going to bury one get what they call a sea box, these boxes or constructed of corrugated steel. Structurally you will need to reinforce the roof area to prevent collapse. You'll also need to coat the Van bodies outsides was something to be a rust inhibitor. Also you would need to raise it just a little bit off of the ground to allow for drainage depending on where you live. After you've done this, you need to allow for ventilation to prevent mold. I believe that these type of boxes would be suitable for storage needs only. Just my two cents
:
:
Joined
·
2,051 Posts
2 words - death trap.
1 - 14 of 14 Posts
