Insulated shipping container conversion

[Scribbler]

Hi all,
I'm looking at kitting out an insulated container to use as a deer larder. Ideally it will be split in half - half chiller with a monobloc fitted, and half prep area. Need capacity for 8-10 fallow. Has anyone done similar? And if so, any insight/photographs you can share, please? I'm particularly interested in the rail/winch systems used.
Many thanks.

 

[@theroedeerguy]

Very nice conversion of a container

Our Facility’s | Countryside Deer Management

www.countrysidedeermanagement.co.uk

 

[VSS]

Hi all,
I'm looking at kitting out an insulated container to use as a deer larder. Ideally it will be split in half - half chiller with a monobloc fitted, and half prep area. Need capacity for 8-10 fallow. Has anyone done similar? And if so, any insight/photographs you can share, please? I'm particularly interested in the rail/winch systems used.
Many thanks.

Yes, I've done it.
Exactly as you describe.
See here:

Thread 'How cool is this!?!'

Aug 1, 2021

How cool is this!?!
Mobile deer larder and butchery unit. Just park it up on a farmyard somewhere, connect extension lead to power socket and hosepipe to water inlet and you're good to go!
Carcass hoist, hot & cold running water, chiller, freezer, etc etc.
I guess if you wanted full portability you could even mount a generator on the drawbar and a water tank on the roof.

(As you can see, I started my cull this morning )

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• Forum: Carcass Prep, Butchery & Recipes

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Give me a shout if I can give any more advice.

 

[Scribbler]

Very nice conversion of a container

Our Facility’s | Countryside Deer Management

www.countrysidedeermanagement.co.uk

That looks very smart. Thanks for sharing

 

[Scribbler]

Yes, I've done it.
Exactly as you describe.
See here:

Thread 'How cool is this!?!'

Aug 1, 2021

How cool is this!?!
Mobile deer larder and butchery unit. Just park it up on a farmyard somewhere, connect extension lead to power socket and hosepipe to water inlet and you're good to go!
Carcass hoist, hot & cold running water, chiller, freezer, etc etc.
I guess if you wanted full portability you could even mount a generator on the drawbar and a water tank on the roof.

(As you can see, I started my cull this morning )

• VSS
• Replies: 66
• Forum: Carcass Prep, Butchery & Recipes

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• 

Give me a shout if I can give any more advice.

Thanks @VSS - that looks just the job! What flooring did you go for? And did you partition one end off and add monobloc unit, or did you buy a modular fridge that fits inside the container?

 

[VSS]

Thanks @VSS - that looks just the job! What flooring did you go for? And did you partition one end off and add monobloc unit, or did you buy a modular fridge that fits inside the container?

Partitioned one end off and used a monobloc unit.
The floor is just a new coat of paint over the original non-slip flooring. A smooth floor would be better from a washing down point of view, but non-slip is an added safety feature when moving around on a wet floor with sharp knives. Swings and roundabouts.

Everything I need is in there:
Electricity;
Chiller;
Overhead rail;
Carcass hoist;
2× sinks;
Hot & cold water;
Under counter water heater;
Freezer;
Chopping block;
Cutting boards;
Meat trays;
Carcass scales;
Product labelling scales;
Knife rack;
Paper towel dispenser;
Vac packer;
Mincer;
Storage areas for product packaging;
Clean footwear & aprons.
And so on.....

 

[Scribbler]

Partitioned one end off and used a monobloc unit.
The floor is just a new coat of paint over the original non-slip flooring. A smooth floor would be better from a washing down point of view, but non-slip is an added safety feature when moving around on a wet floor with sharp knives. Swings and roundabouts.

Everything I need is in there:
Electricity;
Chiller;
Overhead rail;
Carcass hoist;
2× sinks;
Hot & cold water;
Under counter water heater;
Freezer;
Chopping block;
Cutting boards;
Meat trays;
Carcass scales;
Product labelling scales;
Knife rack;
Paper towel dispenser;
Vac packer;
Mincer;
Storage areas for product packaging;
Clean footwear & aprons.
And so on.....

Thanks, @VSS. Sounds perfect and exactly the sort of thing we’re looking for. Have you any more images you might be able to share?

 

[VSS]

Thanks, @VSS. Sounds perfect and exactly the sort of thing we’re looking for. Have you any more images you might be able to share?

Drop me a PM with your mobile number, and then I can WhatsApp you photos of any particular aspect you might want to know more about.