leveling the shipping container 

I'm getting my first shipping container delivered first thing tomorrow morning, doing some last minute Google and RU-vid research!

I have a 40’HC and made 18” square by 6” thick concrete blocks for each corner and pad was built up then graveled for water runoff and air gap. I really need that jack. She’s a beauty!

Live in the city. Don’t own land. Don’t own a shipping container. Will never be able to or willing to buy one. RU-vid recommended this video so now I know how to jack up a shipping container thanks to your video.

I use treated 6”x6”x8’ treated post, 5 under each 40’ high cube, shim on outside edges with treated lumber. First post laid under end, other 4 set every 10’ apart withrope attached to slide them across under container as trailer pulled up. Worked perfet as it distributes weight evenly across 8’ ft span. Unloaded in May of 2017 and they are still good to this day. Heavy loaded with filing cabinets of tools, nut bolts nails part chains etc. Very satisfied with treated timbers. Can turn 2”x 6” on edge and help keep most unwanted critter and grass from under containers and still have water drainage & air flow.

Looks like that’s going to work out a lot better for you. Thank you for sharing!

For an extra step in confirming your container being level front-to-back, side-to-side, and across diagonally = lay your 3 bubble level on its side and check three before moving it. Also, flip it over and confirm on a slant (X) from the first way you laid it down and compare all three again. Just looking at one bubble may be straightforward and leaning differently side or slant ways. - From the people that built the Wonkavator. 😅 Have FUN and be Safe. 🍫

Very helpful thank you Kevin, I have a 40ft coming in a few weeks! 😀

I got my container!!! A 40 foot Hugh cube, and it's a good condition: ni holes, no leaks, and the doors work marvelously! After greasing them, they make practically no sound and are real easy to open. A bit of sanding some rusty spots, priumer/paint, then coat the entire roof with Liquid Rubber (check them out - they have tons of solutions!). The sides have a few dents - it was manufactured in 2007, so it's 16 years old. I have it sitting on a 30 foot concrete slab (no blocks, but there are gaps from the pad's unevenness), and it's cantelevered about 11 feet over a gravel base. I have an air gap under it to allow for water to flow through, andhopefully it will be OPK. I filled the sides around the cantelevered part with gravel and bricks: hopefully I won't get any rusting or rotting there. The name of the game is allowing it to dry, right?

Looks nice! Great work

I use railroad ties because blocks are delicate. If you score a Simplex telephone pole jack (harder to find than common jacks) the chain grab is superb for capturing chain from the corner fittings. I also use tow truck "J-hooks" with my Simplex and to winch containers in place. Every mechanic should have two J-hooks with chains as they'll wonder how they did without them.

Man ! That jack is awesome. Beets a jack-all Old school no hydraulics 👍

The real star is that Jack!

Please refrain from putting even your hand under there. If that jack gave way,you would immediately lose your hand. Great video though!

I think I have a jack like that somewhere too. Thanks for reminding me.

Nice video thank you! Like that old school jack. Im using 30 ton hyd and those pavers on a 40 ft container. Should be pretty easy now. Have a good one.

Lol the original pressure point brick made me laugh

Thank you for the video

Can you give an update video on your cap blocks? I am about to do this and just wanted to see how they were holding up. Great video, thank you.

Good video enjoyed the info Be safe God Bless

That looks alot sturdier!👍🍻

I recommend using railroad ties. They are made to sit on the ground and can easily take the weight. A railroad tie is perfect length to run the whole width or cut it to sizes needed.

I really like them toe jacks,,,,, I use to have a couple at work but now I`m retired the picture has changed.... I have to learn to do without.....that went very well to jack that sea can....CHEERS

Those shipping containers are great, my local gun shop is made out of three of them. Looks good Kevin, that should do it. Be well my friend.

Compacting your crushed stone would have made a huge difference. The lime dust, once dampened and compacted, would have made your foundation similar to poured concrete if done correctly.

I like it. Those blocks are not just thicker, but they are denser too. They should do just fine.

Love that jack. A real work horse. Your leveling job was perfect. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe!

Rexommended to block ONLY at corners. Not across the middle or intermediate ANYWHERE

Hi from The Ole Church 5 Acre Homestead 🇨🇦👩‍🌾🧑‍🌾

got mine from Wuwi Shipping Container delivered and paid upon delivery.

Seems like some fall toward the door end would be good for water to drain out quicker if there was a leak.

How thick are the new cap blocks you’re using? Thank you

very helpful video. how have the blocks held up over the year? did you get much settling? I've seen where people use wheel rotors between the block and the container to help distribute the weight. what do you think of that idea? I'm going to be releveling ours that we use for storage soon. ty

If you are raising something that weighs a few tons with a car jack, it's not a bad idea to put some kind of support under the load before sticking your arms under it. DIY doesn't have to be dangerous

Thanks for the video. I have two containers that have been converted to a home. I am having a difficult time trying to figure out how to get them 2 ft off the ground to connect the pipes. Maybe this will be what I end up doing. I need help haha!

Are you supporting on just 4 corners and if so how is it holding up. Thanks

If the weight is on the corners of the container what is the advantage of not setting it down at the center of each of the new footings? I'm getting ready to do this and just doing my research.

I bet that jack was made in America!

Waht kind of blocks are those and what is the height? Thanks!

Will you use it as a storage-room?

Thanks for sharing, do they still sell jacks like that because i want one, what are they called if am to go looking for one ?

I do like that jack.

Never set steel on blocks put threated lumber between then the blocks won't crack

Not sure what type of gravel you used, but zero to 5/8 might have compacted better

Where can I buy this kind of Jack?

What kind of Jack is that?

A point load on solid masonry units is never going to last. They will crack.

What Kind of Jack is that called?

The driver that delivered my container said that he likes the door end of his containers slightly high so the rain water will flow back away from the door.

What is this type of Jack called?

do i have to get permission before i put a shipping container on my land?

Size of these blocks?

You just warped your container always jack up from the corners

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Why Are Your So Worried About Level

It’s called a “railroad jack” to all you know it alls

Are these still holding up?

What's the name of that jack?