What Can You Fit in a 16 Ft. PODS Container / How to Pick Your POD Size / What Did I Fit in a 16ft.
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- Okay, so you’ve decided to move using a PODS Container. Now what?
In this video, I will be talking about how to pick the PODS Container size for you. I will also be talking about how much we were able to pack into our 16 ft PODS Container. I was able to give a few tips on how to pack your container as well.
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We’re moving from Virginia to Texas soon. Going to have an awesome garage sale in the spring to downsize before we go.. I can’t wait for that!!
Texas! We love Texas, hope you do great on your garage sale. Happy trails!
Thanks for the tip on negotiating the price!
Supper helpful! Thank you!! I think I might need a smaller one than we thought.
Thanks Rachel, good luck on your move!
Very informative video. Thank you so much!
Dee, thank you very much!
Thank you so much. This was very very helpful.
Thank you, hope it works out for you.
thank you! your video has helped me very much!
You’re very welcome, happy trails!
Thank you for doing this video!
You’re very welcome!
Thanks Kaye,your aw👍💪
You are very welcome 🙏🏻
Hi! Awesome video. Super helpful!!
We rented a 16-foot container too and are moving out of state. I'm curious about what your big ticket items you ended up moving. I have a 4-bed 2,500 sq foot house but my only big ticket items would be (1) Queen bed (mattress/boxspring/headboard/footboard/frame), (1) 6 drawer dresser, (1) office desk, (2) twin beds (mattress/boxsprings/headboard/footboard/frame).
I'm NOT moving dining table/chairs, couches, armoires, appliances, etc.
My house wasn’t as big as yours. Definitely squeezed a king bed, queen bed and box, twin mattress and box, sectional couch, garage tools (compressors, circular saw, etc…) that’s all I could think of now…
I think you’re golden as long as you are a child of the 80’s and know how to play Tetris 😂
Thanks for the video. We are moving multistate and we were told you can only get the large for our distance. Which is a bit of a pain, we have a small house, but not keeping any furniture so I'm worried we'll have a LOT of space in the pod haha
Yeah, that might be an issue, the more space between, the more chances it’ll shift.
But remember inside the container there’s latches every 4 ft or so, so you can definitely try and harness each segment- so no shifting.
Thank you for this comforting video! I'm packing box 100 right now. Not sure why I own so many things at this point!
Box 📦 100? 😂 seriously right, tons of stuff you never even knew you had 😝
So cargo space is shared, correct ?
That really restricts the pickup/drop off timeframe.
I was hoping that the trailer size i would pick would stay at their storage lot until i need it but i guess its not how it works.
Very helpful. Thanks
Thank you Pam. Hope your move goes smoothly!
Hi KG! Very helpful and well-done video. How long did it take for you to pack your POD? My wife and I are trying to decide if we should use some movers to help with the job. We are very picky with how our stuff is handled and would rather do the "grunt work" ourselves. Our HOA only allows 48hrs to have the POD on the property. In case any of your other viewers are interested, moving from Philadelphia to Phoenix using one 16 foot POD is costing us $4800.00! I guess the prices have increased since your making of this video? The PODS rep told me the increased price was due to the season and popularity of the PODS. Keep up with the great videos:)
Ohhhhhh, 48 hours- that seems very short. I think we packed our stuff in a week. We did take our time though and when we were packing the weather was on the 90’s and 100’s. It was brutal.
48 hours might be doable for a couple of you preplan, prebox, prewrap everything before you actually get the PODS. I would like to suggest that you buy some Costco Pizzas and invite some very able friends and family to help you pack 😂
As you've probably found out by now, Pack Rat has "containers." PODS is a competitor and they give you a "POD." Not to be confused with Tide Pods but we all know about those. :O
I’ve never heard of Pack Rat, is it similar than PODS? How’s the price point? Hopefully cheaper!
Great video! I’m wondering what is considered the cheapest season or months to move? We will be moving from Calif to Florida in a couple of months, but will be storing our POD with them for 3-4 months while we’re in a rental home.
Probably during the winter months, summer and spring would be in my honest opinion be the peak season
Using Packrat 16' container from socal to TX $3400. Has barn doors so no worry about jammed roll up door.
I have not heard of Packrat, pls share your experience with us!
Thanks this was helpful was thinking of purchasing 2 16foot but the price is too much for me we have a normal 1200 foot home washer dryer 3bedroom 2bath lots of outside stuff basketball court trampoline lawnmower etc
2 x 16 ft, that would be huge. Did you talk to a PODS consultant yet? It does seem like you have a lot of outdoor stuff- but maybe if you disassemble them properly and box them you could maybe maximize your container a little bit better?
We had a 1800 sq ft house, and was able to use only 1 x 16 ft. We got rid of some of our huge items though.
You prolly just need a 16 foot and if you’re worried, maybe another smaller container- hope your move will be super easy and fast!
Thank you
You’re very welcome!
I got a quote from pods. Southern California to Atlanta Ga: $8000
That’s the info I was looking for! Thanks Karen 😊
Hi Karen, Did you decide to go with PODS?? I'm looking to do the same relocation from CA to GA
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Was that for one POD or two? 8 or 16 feet?
2 thumbs up..thank you😊
You’re welcome ☺️
I have a tv. What is the best way to keep in the pod? In middle, in the corner, horizontally or vertically
We had to move a couple flat screens, we took them with us when we drove in the truck.
If you’re placing them in the POD, wrap tons of blankets and then wrap them tight and good. I would suggest placing them in between soft stuff like a mattress-
I don’t really think it matters where you place them- middle to back- most likely to be secure.
At the end why did you recommend that you ask for a pod with no dents ? I must’ve missed the reference earlier in the video. Your series of videos on pods has been very helpful to me, thank you!
Make sure that the door of your POD doesn’t have any dents on it. Ours had a slight dent and since the door rolls up- it can get stuck because of the dent- it was painful trying to get the door unstuck 😖 (specially on a hot day)
Hi, i have a four bedrooms, two living rooms. How big should the truck be?
Depends on your square footage and how heavy or light your house is furnished. We had an 1800 sq ft house and we fit our stuff in one 16 ft container.
I only have 4 days to pack it plus one day with movers because i can’t lift everything, i have no appliances at all except a mini fridge and got rid of most of my stuff but i still have a bedroom, an office , a little dining table and vanity. My fear is the boxes and the extras that i just can’t leave (winter tires , patio set etc)
Totally understandable, moving is stressful enough then you still have to clean up after your done moving all your stuff.
Just make sure you take your time and take advantage of every nook and cranny. Play Tetris with your boxes! Good luck and hopefully everything works out. Lemme know how’d you do.
Omg I’m freaking out I hope all my stuff fits too.
Hi Amber, I hope it does too- it’s so stressful. Just take your time packing stuff into it.
Lol same !!!!!
Hi Kaye! Congratulations for your great video! I live in Uk and I am moving back to my country in Brazil. I would like to know if I can get this Pod container to move my small moving from Uk to Brazil. Do you have any suggest please? 😅
Hi Ingrid! I am not sure if PODS is available overseas. I’m sure there’s a cargo service that might be able to help you, but that’s beyond my scope of knowledge 😂
Did you move a washer and dryer?
No, thankfully we didn’t have to. The buyers of our house, negotiated to keep them. I would be worried it’ll get musty...
Most driveways in a newer housing addition, will not be long enough for a 16'ft. pod.
That’s a great point Deb! I’m sure you can work something out. I’ve seen Pods on the street- however, make sure you check with your HOA and/or your city regs to make sure that you are not violating any ordinances.
do recommend putting a motor cycle in a POD?
I’m definitely not a professional mover, but my modest opinion- probably not. Did you ask the POD people?
You moved snow boards to Kansas!?!? Oh, girl.
Tell me about it, have to drive 8-10 hours to find snow lol
@@KayeinKansas Or a hill of any significance.
Yup, hahahahaa, flat as a pancake 🥞
Nice 👍
Thank you, hope you’re having a wonderful week so far.
@@KayeinKansas
You are so welcome. So far so good. Can’t wait to move out of California.
I hope all is well and hoping you’re having a wonderful week so far too.
Keep up the work😊👍
Yes, so far this week is going reallyyyyy slow. Don’t know if that’s a good thing or not, 😂. So excited for you as well, when’s the big day?
Took our first POD today. Quoted $1800+ for a 16ft unit.. bill arrived via email.. $2200+. Now in dispute.. you cannot get a quote on line.. you must call in.. 20 minute wait to connect to overseas customer service, every time.. pod arrived.. clean and dropped professionally. Did not need the lock.. in dispute for this as well. Loaded pod.. need a second unit.. 8ft unit.. quoted $2300+ this verses $1800+ for the first (16ft) unit.. makes no sense.. I think the company designed and uses convoluted algo.. not at all customer service.. I want this to wo rk… BUT!!
how wide are they
How secure are these containers for on site storage?
It’s pretty secure, it almost looks like a warehouse- temp controlled as well. If you need to access your container, you call them and they place bring the container out of the building/warehouse... hope that helps
The website says the largest size 8X16 is equivalent to a 10X15 storage unit. How can that be. 8X16 is 128 sq feet and 10X15 is 150 sq feet.
I’m not quite sure how big is a 10x15 storage unit but this is what I found regarding the 16ft container:
“The PODS 16-ft. container is approximately 16'x8'x8. According to PODS, the container is the company's largest container option and is a “popular choice for moving a home with three or four rooms.” The inside of the container offers 857 cubic feet of packing space.”
Just rented 16 ft ny to fl 4400
Woooow, $4400 that’s a lot! Hope your move goes well! Happy trails
Leave your blue politics where you're leaving, future neighbor. Florida is good because we haven't fallen to the politics of the left....yet.
Ours is over $7,600.00!! For one 16 footer...
Ugh. But we're moving from Oregon to Tennessee... coast to coast.
@@Our_Hive_of_Five how did it go? Did they deliver the pod on time and how much stuff did you take vs. NOT take? my quote is $8000 Ca. to Ga. how long did you have it at your first house and how long at the new one?
@karenRuby Was that for one 16 ft.? Any storage time included for 8k? That’s a loooot? Just wondering how much PODS pricing has changed since we moved.
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One 16 ft pod from Petaluma California to Asheville North Carolina was $9,000. I'm guessing this is due to inflation.
Woooowww, that is a lot. Inflation for sure, also maybe cause it’s the high season.
@@danskdna8550 It's not just furnishings, it's also all of our outdoor gear like Kayaks, bikes, paddleboards, surfboards, etc.
California quote has me at 392 a month!!!!!
That’s pretty pricey, but if you think about convenience- it might be worth it for short term storage
I’d put tracking devices in there.
That’s the best idea 💡 ever 😆
@@KayeinKansas Thank you for the video! We are using PODS for our relocation this month 🌹
I have to respectfully disagree with you about one point most businesses nowadays want you to do everything online rather than talk to a real person I wish most businesses wanted to actually talk human to human 😊
I guess you are right about that, didn’t really think of that. One point for PODS then! Thank you 😊
@@KayeinKansas yes ma'am 🙂
i listened through the entire 16 minutes and not one mention of POD weight
Hi Danny, we’re you wanting to know the weight limit of what the POD can take or the weight of the containers itself?
The two times we used PODS they didn’t weigh it when they picked it up. However, the weight limit might have been set in place for safety reasons as they used a mechanical lift to set containers onto their truck bed.
Hope that helps.
The gal I spoke with told me they only weigh it if it's a military move.
Thank you for that info, that is very helpful!
3000 SQ ft home is considered a mansion in Kansas? Lolol. I guess il be living in a mansion when i move into my new home this coming march. It's 3,300 SQ ft.
Hahhahahahha, nice 3,300 is pretty sizable! Congrats 🍾. I think here in KS, it’s normal for them to have that much space considering most homes have basements.
that is a massive house by many peoples standards. Good lord! You must have a huge family.
@@Karensagainstkarens just 2 kids, my wife, 3 small dogs and 24 pet fish. And yeah it was definitely a upgrade from our 965 sq foot home that we were renting for 1970 a month in California. Ridiculous. Huh? This home i purchased in Arizona is more than 3x the size not counting the 3 port garage space which is around 700 sq ft itself and my mortgage is only $2130/ month. Driveway is also pretty huge. Just don't think it's fair how California is really screwing people over with housing.
@@KayeinKansas Thanks. 4 months later and we have been loving our new home. Wife and kids love it so much that they don't even want to explore all the popular places outdoors in Arizona.
@@edgararcega3046 where did you move in AZ? Im in CA, house just sold, going to look in AZ this week. Kinda waiting for prices to drop as its the high season now, not many rentals!
You name is kilogram?