Shipping Container Storage (1 Viewer)

[blueticker17]

Has anyone used a shipping container for long term auto storage?
I have a 67 el Camino that I inherited and do not drive it much and do not want it to rot away in my yard. I am considering a storage container but am worried about humidity and ventalation. Does anyone have any experience with this? Will a dehumidifier dry out all my rubbers and seals? Will a roof vent be needed as well or instead of?
I live in N.GA.
Summer highs of 100 winter lows in the teens. Humid, yes.
Please help.

 

[RavenTai]

There is a place in Newnan on the 34 bypass that was selling a 40' for $1700.

I would leave it sealed and use damp rid to keep th humidity down

D A M P R I D - The Original Non-Electric Moisture Absorber

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D A M P R I D - The Original Non-Electric Moisture Absorber

 

[Koffer]

if your going to do it just put a dehumidifier in it . They are water and wind tite but not enough for the "dehumid paks" not to get worthless in a few weeks.
Also keep it off the soil as the bottoms will rot out .

 

[trainrech]

If you live in an area with zoning, check your local regulations. They may not be allowed, or may be but only with a conditional use permit.

If not, what they said. They are very tight and I have stored a 40 in one for a couple of years. Didn't use any type of dehumidifier and IMO don't think it would really make that much difference versus just parking the thing in there and closing the door. There are only very small vents and the newer ones have rubber seals around the doors.

 

[Wildman]

If you go this route (shipping container) check it over VERY carefuly. They are usualy very tight but I have seen em splitting away in the corners. Rember these were on a tossing and rolling ship for a while at least. Most I have seen have little vent holes at the top too.

 

[RavenTai]

well as Koffer predicted the damprid packs did not work out, I am not near it often enough to empty & refill them on a regular basis and they stop working,

Put in a small dehumidifier yesterday and it brought it from 90% to 30% humidity overnight,