The Kennedy

40ft Container Home

Price starting at: $75,000

Inspired by the home we built on HGTV’s Tiny House, Big Living, the Kennedy is a 40FT container home. It includes a bathroom, bedroom, living space and a great kitchen.

The bathroom features a nice shower and sink with large under sink cabinet storage. The private enclosed bedroom accommodates a queen-size bed. The well-designed kitchen includes butcher block counter tops with under counter cabinets and open shelving. The L shaped counter provides for easy food serving and bar style eating.

This unique container home is perfect for a weekend Air BNB or residential ADU.

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**Photos are representative of the container build, but are not exact replicas of our base models. Decks, external cladding, and stairs are not included in Backcountry Containers estimated pricing.**

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DETAILS

Dimensions

Exterior Trim Package

Interior Trim Package

HVAC and Insulation

Plumbing, Water, and Electrical

Upgrades Available

Dimensions

Exterior Trim Package

Exterior Items

1, 40FT High Cube 'One Tripper' Container
All Metalwork & Structural Steel Reinforcement
Durable Sherwin Williams Exterior Paint
1, Residential 6’-0” x 6’-8” Vinyl Sliding Entry Door with Lock and Screen
2, Egress Casement Windows (Swing-Out Style) @ 2'6" x 3'6" with Screens
2, Casement Windows (Swing-Out Style) @ 2'0" x 3'6" with Screens
1, Casement Window (Swing-Out Style) @ 2'0" x 3'0" with Screen
2, Exterior Lights Outside Front Door

Interior Trim Package

Walls:

All Framing
White Shiplap with Trim
Sliding Wood Barn Doors at Bathroom and Bedroom
LED Lighting in all Ceilings

Flooring:

Luxury Vinyl Flooring

Open Concept Kitchenette:

Quality Cabinetry (Soft Close Hardware, Upgraded Box Construction) Topped with Countertops and Cabinet Pulls
Floating Butcher Block Shelves Above Countertops
Kitchen Sink & Faucet
2 Burner Electric Induction Cooktop (Freestanding)
Space for an Apartment Sized Refrigerator

Living Space:

Suitable for Couch, Coffee Table, Chair, Wall Mounted TV

Enclosed Bedroom:

Suitable for up to a Queen Size Bed, Bedside Table / Floating Shelf

Enclosed Bathroom:

Shower - 32" x 48" with Sliding Glass Door Featuring a Luxury Shower Head
Ceramic Vessel Sink and Faucet
Built-in Floating Vanity with Shelving
Standard Residential Toilet With Open Shelving Above
Flex Corner for a Washer / Dryer (Hookups Included Free of Charge) or Built In Cabinets / Furniture Piece
Ventilation Fan

*We build all of our container homes to the IBC / IRC Code. We can adjust for state-specific regulations, as needed*

HVAC and Insulation

Insulation:

Insulated Floor System, Spray Foam Insulation at Walls and Ceiling

HVAC :

One, 12,000 BTU 19 SEER 230V Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioner & Heat Pump

Plumbing, Water, and Electrical

Plumbing/ Water

PEX Piping and PVC Drain Systems with Black and Greywater Drains to be Connected to an RV Hookup or Sanitary Sewer System
Connection to Main Water Supply
11KW Electric Tankless Water Heater

Electrical

External Electrical Hookups. Internal Electrical Outlets & Lighting Included Throughout the Container
All Interior Spaces Feature Code Required Electrical Outlets & Switching With Recessed LED Ceiling Lighting Included Powered from Exterior Breaker Panel

Upgrades Available

40ft Rooftop Deck:

Features maintenance-free composite decking, treated framing, aluminum railing system with gate, and a steel spiral staircase. The majority will be completed by our team, some easy assembly is required on-site due to shipping requirements.

40ft Rooftop Deck Brackets:

Not ready to purchase a rooftop deck yet? Maybe you want to DIY your deck? We will weld the brackets needed onto your container to make your container home future deck ready. With our custom brackets, it's easy to install a rooftop deck with whatever material you choose.

Partial Exterior Cladding:

Add exterior cladding to accent your container home. 25% coverage area of the front.

Custom Camo Paint:

We can paint your container home any style of camo you like.

Walls:

Amish pine, basswood & amish blue pine are all upgrade options that we offer for your container home interior walls.

Custom Built-in Bunk Beds:

You can choose to add a custom built-in bunk bed to one of the bedrooms to maximize sleeping space.

Deer Extension Pole System:

Installed outside of the container on an exterior wall.

Wood Burning Stove Ready:

We will perform the metalwork and install a vent system (fresh air intake and chimney exhaust ports) for your wood-burning stove.

Secured Windows:

Steel security shutters for windows that are lockable from the inside.

Fold Down Table:

Custom-built butcher-block fold-down table connected to the wall that is designed to
maximize space.

Countertops:

Quartz kitchen countertops

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Each standard model comes with 10+ opportunities to customize your container home selections. Try our easy builder!

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Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

Do you provide products to individuals only or do you also sell to businesses?

Do you offer financing?

Yes, we offer financing up to $50K through our partnership with LoanGlide. While Backcountry doesn't personally offer financing, we can walk you through the easy steps of financing your project with LoanGlide.

Some of the highlights of financing your project with LoanGlide are:
- Rates from 0% APR
- Check offers in 60 seconds with no impact to your credit score
- Flexible offers, no origination fees

What is the difference between a custom build and standard model?

Custom Builds
We will craft a custom container home specific to your unique needs and location. Using a combination of stacked or adjoined 20ft and 40ft containers, we will create your dream home. We design our container homes to maximize the views and features of your property. We can incorporate just about anything into our container homes. We’ve built workshops, done a putting green, made a large rooftop garden, built custom furniture, and more.

Standard Model
Our Standard container models are inspired by our most popular custom builds. Purchasing a standard container option from our website is the quickest and most affordable way to get your Backcountry Container, as it reduces a lot of the lead times and indirect costs that go into building a fully custom container home structure. Same quality, better price, delivered to you.

Are there any extra costs or fees?

Yes, shipping and sales tax.

Shipping - Shipping fees for all builds depend on the distance from our build site (either in the Texas or Wisconsin area). Shipping typically costs around $3 per mile. Delivery for all builds will be quoted at time of purchase. For delivery, we must be able to drive our flatbed, tiltbed or chassis to the site to be unloaded.

Sales Tax - Sales tax will be applied to the contract amount upon purchase. The sales tax rate applied will depend on which state your container is shipped to.

Can I move my Backcountry Container?

Will the metal rust on a Backcountry Container?

What type of containers do you use?

Are you a family owned business?

What foundation options are available for shipping container homes?

Our preferred general contractor can help you find and install the right foundation for your container home. The most important element of a container home foundation is that the ground is level. If it is level, a container home can be set there. With that said, we recommend using one of these foundation options:

Railroad ties - this is often the least expensive option that can be used as a permanent foundation, and is the ideal option if you would like to move your container home some time in the future.
Gravel pads - this option won't break the bank and is considered a long term, reliable, foundation for container homes.
Concrete slab - this is often the most expensive option but also the most air tight when it comes to keeping your container home level and in place.

Can Backcountry Containers help with permitting, if necessary?

How will my Backcountry Container be delivered?

Do you accept credit cards?

Can I visit your facility?

Standard Model Questions

What are the options for the standard container models?

Why should I purchase a standard container option?

How long will it take to build my Backcountry Container?

If you purchase one of our standard models, it typically takes 6 - 16 weeks from time of deposit to time of delivery. However, high quality craftsmanship is our number one priority, which means we only source our materials from experienced, reputable vendors. From time to time, the supply chain may delay the waiting period for a standard container model. If that is the case, you will be notified of the updated timeline.

How does the purchase and payment process work for standard containers?

While browsing the standard options on the website, you can select the standard container that you would like to purchase and input your information as requested. This will reserve your spot in line for that model. Within a week, one of our project managers will reach out to you to discuss the model and answer any questions you may have. If you want to move forward with the purchase, we will send you our sales agreement to sign and invoice for payment.

Our payment terms are:
- 50% of the purchase price due upon signing the sales agreement
- 40% due when we start production on your container
- 10% before we ship out your container

Do the standard container models include hook ups for electrical, plumbing and water?

Is there any site preparation necessary?

Do you do the onsite building as well?

What services do your regional preferred general contractors typically offer?

We recommend using one of our regional preferred general contractors because we have experience working with them and know that quality and craftmanship is just as important to them as it is to us.

Some of the items they typically offer: deck options, pergola options, foundation package options, electrical package options, water package options, plumbing package options. They also attach multiple containers together and often consult on permitting and regulations.