20ft High Cube Container — Home Storage — One-Trip (Ref 2849)

20ft High Cube Container — Home Storage — One-Trip (Ref 2849)
A new 20ft high cube container home storage in cream, configured for home and residential storage. The high cube profile gives 2,698 mm of internal clearance — the right choice for tall racking, bulky furniture, and household items that will not stack comfortably in a standard-height unit. 14 passive vents reduce condensation year-round, which matters for home contents stored in coastal QLD and tropical northern Australia. A factory-fitted lockbox and easy-open double swing doors give immediate padlock security on delivery. Built to ISO 668 Series 1 dimensional standards.

Dimensions
External
Length 6,058 mm (20′ 0″)
Width 2,438 mm (8′ 0″)
Height 2,896 mm (9′ 6″) — High Cube
Internal
Length 5,898 mm (19′ 4″)
Width 2,352 mm (7′ 8″)
Height 2,698 mm (8′ 10″)
Floor area 14.86 m² (160 sq ft)
Internal volume 37.4 m³
Door Opening
Width 2,340 mm (7′ 8″)
Height 2,585 mm (8′ 5″)
Weight & Capacity
Tare weight 2,300 kg
Max payload 28,180 kg
Max gross weight (CSC) 30,480 kg
Construction & Features
Construction Corrugated Cor-Ten steel — rust and corrosion resistant
Floor Coated floor on steel cross-member base
Doors Easy-open double swing rear cargo doors
Door seals Rubber gaskets — weatherproof and watertight
Locking Heavy-duty steel locking bars and handles
Lockbox Factory-fitted — padlock ready on delivery
Ventilation 14 passive vents — condensation reduction
Corner castings ISO forged steel — crane and forklift compatible
Colour Cream
Condition One-Trip (New) — never previously loaded
Container Home Storage vs Self-Storage — Side by Side
Factor Self-Storage Facility 20ft High Cube Container
Access Facility hours only 24/7 — on your property
Location Off-site — drive required Your backyard or driveway
Cost structure $180–$350/month typical ongoing rent One-off purchase — no ongoing rent
Security Shared facility — depends on operator Your padlock, your property
Height Typical facility ceiling ~2.4 m 2.698 m internal clearance
Volume Typically 10–20 m³ 37.4 m³
Portability Fixed location Relocates with you
Why a One-Trip Unit Makes Sense for Home Storage
A one-trip container matters for residential buyers in a way it does not for a construction site. You are storing furniture, white goods, personal belongings, and items you care about — not scaffolding and building materials. A used container may carry previous cargo residues, odours, and floor wear of unknown origin. The one-trip unit arrives with a clean coated floor, intact seals, no odour, and walls free of cargo damage. Contents go in without a cleaning or treatment step first. The cream exterior also sits cleanly against a fence line, garden wall, or driveway without the industrial appearance of a rust-marked ex-shipping line container.

The 14-vent passive system is the other reason to choose this unit for home storage over a standard-ventilated container. Condensation is the primary cause of mould on stored furniture and clothing in sealed steel containers. With 14 vents cycling air through the unit, moisture build-up reduces significantly across humid summer months in coastal and subtropical QLD. The easy-open door mechanism also operates smoothly for daily or weekly access without the stiff locking bar friction that develops on aged used containers.

Key Features
One-trip (new) — clean coated floor, no odour, no cargo residue
High cube profile — 9′6″ external, 8′10″ internal height
37.4 m³ internal volume — equivalent volume to a large double garage
14 vents — reduces condensation, protects stored contents
Factory-fitted lockbox — padlock security on delivery
Easy-open double swing doors — smooth daily access
Coated floor — durable sealed surface, easy to clean
Corrugated Cor-Ten steel — weather resistant, long service life
Cream exterior — clean residential appearance
Relocatable — tilt-tray or crane delivery and removal
Typical Applications
Household contents storage during renovations, moves, or downsizing
Long-term storage on rural, acreage, or hobby farm properties
Seasonal storage — Christmas trees, camping gear, sports equipment, festive items
Vintage vehicle, motorbike, or boat storage on private property
Home office or workshop overflow storage
Comparing options? Standard-height one-trip 20ft containers and used Wind & Watertight units are available at lower price points — browse the full 20ft shipping container range to compare grades and configurations. For units already fitted with insulation, shelving, or electrical, see the modified container range.