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Thread: How much stuff fits in a 20ft container?

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    Default How much stuff fits in a 20ft container?

    I know its a difficult question to answer, but I'm just trying to conceptualise how much we can take and what we have to leave behind. I dont plan on taking furniture other than a 3 piece suite and maybe a desk and a couple of chairs.

    TVs, PCs, washing machine, lawnmower, clothes, dishes, books, hifi etc. Will I have plenty room? (family of 2 adults and 2 kids).

    Anyone give me a rough idea please?

    Thinking maybe a 40ft container and stuff the lot in, maybe it'll be cheaper in the long run?

    Cheers
    Billy

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    Hi Billy

    We're right in the middle of getting our quotes from various shipping companies.

    We have been told by all of them that our entire house contents will fit into a 20ft container (sole usage of course).

    We are a family of 2 adults and 2 kids. Now I understand that the following list may bore the pants off some folks - but I reckon it will help you. I am amazed at how much will fit into a 20ft box !!!

    Loung:
    3 seater sofa
    2 seater sofa
    Pine chest
    Tall shelving unit
    Big TV
    Large knee hole desk
    small oak cabinet
    1 footstool
    rug
    Large overmantle mirror
    Pictures and ornaments
    Stereo & approx 200 CD's

    Hall:
    Telephone table
    Wall mounted hat stand
    Pictures

    Cloakroom:
    Medium sized shoe cupboard

    Kitchen:
    2 x large bar stools
    contents of 10 cupboards (plates etc)
    Massive wall clock
    Microwave cooker
    4 slice toaster
    Electric kettle

    Dining Room:
    7' x 4' dining table
    Wall mounted corner cupboard
    Floor mounted corner cupboard
    Pine side table
    Small floor standing cupboard
    Stereo
    Flower stand

    Garage:
    2 Adult bikes
    2 BMX bikes
    Stepladders
    Tumble Dryer
    Various tools

    Landing:
    Large wall mounted miror
    Pine washstand

    Bathroom:
    Pine washstand
    Wall mounted mirror
    Large quantity of towels & bedding

    Bedroom 1:
    Double bed, base & matress
    Dressing table
    Bedroom chair
    Portable TV
    Wall mounted mirror
    Pictures & ornaments
    Contents of double wardrobe
    Bedding & curtains

    Bedroom 2:
    Double bed, base & matress
    Bedside table & lamp
    towel stand
    Lloyd Loom chair
    Pine tallboy
    Curtains, bedding & rug

    Bedroom 3:
    2 x captains beds (to be dismantled)
    2 x wardrobes
    2 x desks
    1 x chest of drawers
    1 x CD stand
    2 x swivel desk chairs
    Large amount of kids toys and books
    Contents of wardrobes

    I told you it was boring, but it just goes to show how much they can cram into a 20 footer - however I still need convincing, seeing will be believing.
    I hope this helps.

    Diny

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    Ah hold on - I forgot the office:

    1 desk
    1 swivel chair
    1 bookcase with dozens of books
    Large framed picture

    Plus all the curtains, curtain poles and lampshades in the house too.

    Diny

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    Blimey, I'm shocked. I was hoping to convince the other half we would need to ditch half our junk. Thanks for that, gives a bit more scope I guess for loading up with paint, wallpaper, Guinness etc.

    Cheers
    Billy

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    I know - it's amazing how much stuff they can cram in.

    Don't get putting paint in though - I understand it's not allowed 'cos it may be flamable. If in doubt about anythng, either ask the shipping company or log onto the NZ MAF website.

    Diny

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    Gad zooks!!!!

    You have more stuff than we do (except maybe tools and garage items), and our mob is trying to push a 40' container off on us!!

    Further investigation warranted!!!

    Diny, thanks so much for taking the time to publish the list. It's an extremely good guideline for the rest of us to gauge against.

    All the best, Rae

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    Looking back at my list it just seems that there's no way it will all fit into a 20 footer. However, all 3 companies have said the same so they must be right.

    When I get all 3 quotes back I'll let you know what they are.

    Diny

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    Thanks Diny, that is all very good info. Me thinks you are after Moorfs job.

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    Nahh - I just like waffling !!!

    Diny

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    Crikey Moses ... all that in a 20ft'er - maybe I'll just ship our belongings Parcelforce Registered

    We sold pretty much everything and then I de-junked... feels good though...

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