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Timothy Markus wrote:I'm with Thomas on this.  A 20 footer would be a lot easier, but the only way to really find out is to get guys from a few of the transport companies in to see if they think it's doable.

If they all say yes, you're probably fine.  If only one guy says yes, he may be able to do it or not.  If you're comfortable with the attempt, good.   If not, you may need to look at other options.  

Thank you, I agree as well! Feels silly that I never thought of the idea honestly. I will definitely take your advice as well and contact multiple transport companies to get the overall consensus and pricing.

thomas rubino wrote:Hi Paula;  Welcome to Permies!
First thought that comes to me is four 20' containers rather than two 40'.
Second thought is if a concrete truck made it up there than a specialty trailer (with rear wheel steering) can make it as well.  
Using a dozer to help pull up extra steep hills, is something we do with the big cranes that I work with.

Air lifting sounds horribly expensive, Unless... your from a family of helicopter  loggers...

That’s a great idea and I honestly never thought about 4/20’ containers. The logistics makes a ton of sense and I’m sure will definitely be more manageable to get to the site. Thank you!

Hello All,

I have purchased land near Wrightwood, CA. The site and views are gorgeous but of course present unique difficulties in terms of building a cost efficient and durable home due to the terrain to get to the site. The land itself is already graded and has an extensive retainer wall. However there is a winding road to the site with two formidable hills. I sincerely doubt a big rig can make the trip. We are hoping to utilize 2 40ft containers for our home structure. Any advice as to how we can get them “home”? I have researched the possibility/feasibility of having them staged at the bottom of the hill and flown to the site, not sure if that will work out financially and/or logistically though. Browsing on here, I saw a thread from about 6 years ago where someone recommended having the containers broken down to smaller pieces and re-assembled on-site. I know this will add cost and possibly reduce the overall structural integrity but it’s currently the front runner of how to hopefully make this pipe dream a reality! Any and all advice is more than welcome!


Thanks in advance,

Paula