moving pods or containers
 

Sue and I closed on our house jan. 17th, we bought a cabot cove patio
villa fully furnished. We will go back to mich, end of March, and want to bring
patio furniture, gun case, a few exercise items, and of course boxes. Have anybody tried pods, or other storage containers? we do not need a moving co., and i wonder if they are allowed in the villages (it will be in the drive until they pick it up). I do NOT want to drive a small uhaul all the way.
Also how long b4 they come to pick it up?
Thanks if anyone has used this type of moving let me know:D

Relocube
 

We used an ABF relocube from Michigan. We had it delivered to our home in Michigan on a Monday and they picked it up on a Thursday. They delivered it down here the the next Monday and we unloaded it that afternoon and they picked it up the next morning. We have a villa and it fit completely in our driveway and we parked in a guest spot for the time the relocube was in our driveway.

I have used PODS several times. You pack it, lock it with your lock. When you want it picked up and stored, or when you want it delivered to new home. They have different sizes. Plus i have never had anything stolen. They dont have access to them . You put your lock on it and only you have the key. check it out online, a great concept. I would never go back to renting a trk and all the hassle to empty it and get the truck back etc. You pack and unpack at your leasuire. HOPE THIS HELPS :thumbup:

I used PODS when I moved from Long Island, NY. I had a 16 foot container in my driveway for about 2 weeks. We loaded what we were going to keep, with a lot of help from a neighbor and his son. It helps that they knew how to pack a container.

The company was supposed to pick up the PODS on the day that tropical storm Sandy was scheduled to hit. I called PODS and explained my dilemma. They came and picked it up on the Saturday before. If they hadn't, it would have been filled with 6 feet of tidal surge.

This post explains how it was unloaded here in TV.

I would definitely use PODS again. And the price is very, very reasonable.

We currently used one. An 8X8X16. It is scheduled to be picked up tomorrow. We had no issues using one and verified there would be no issues with one at closing. People also use them for renovations. We found them to be better than renting a truck which gives you no time at all. Since I have a bad back it was helpful.

We used PODs when we moved from Michigan to the villages last year. We were told that moving across state lines they have only one size pod for us to use. So check out what size you need the small one doesn't ship across state lines. Other than that we liked moving with the pod, the villages will let you keep the pod in your driveway for three days.

Packing material
 

Do the provide (for a cost) packing material, such as boxes and blankets?

I've used PODS as well and I would recommend them. However, if you live south of 466A, you will want to verify the delivery area/delivery fee. I recall a conversation a while back where folks south of 466A had some problems ... I can't remember the details ... but I think those homes fall into the Orlando? delivery area rather than Ocala, and it cost them quite a bit more than they were expecting for delivery.

We used a POD and it worked great. We had a piano to move and it being ground level helped a lot. You get 30 days with the rental, and can buy added 30 day increments if needed. They did a nice job for us.. right on time and courteous. Ran about $2400 for a 1000 mile trip, 30 days , receipt to pick up.

Regarding moving pods and containers: We moved to Florida in September and used PODS. Great company! If you don't want to load and unload your furniture yourself they have two companies that they recommend. We used them as we did not want to load or unload the POD. They know how to pack the PODS and tie everything together. Nothing was broken when it was unpacked. You tell them when you want the POD delivered and when you want the POD picked up and finally when you want the POD delivered to your current address. It's really slick and very convenient to use.

Used PODS. Separate charge for professionals to load and unload. Would recommend The Village Mover to unload for you. Scheduled POD delivery but their huge forklift for containers broke and they didn't have a back-up so all the scheduling had to shift. Only had the POD in my driveway one day. Next day was scheduled for pick-up. Very easy. 1-866-229-4120. Also online at pods.com. Military discounts.

if you don't mind me asking what did you move down an approximate cost could you p.m. me Thanks

No Problem if your South of 466A. We did the move in December from Ma. to Village of Sanibel. Had for 30 day which included about a week in the driveway @ TV. Again, NO problems, everything went off without a hitch. Cost for 8x8x16 about $2800.

Used PODS to pack up in CT in December- Unpacked the PODS in January south of 466A- no issues at all- great company to deal with- used their recommendations for 3 men to help pack the PODS up and used The Village Movers here to unpack. Both were great- would definitely use their services again-:)

PODS is the way to go
 

We used PODs in 2010. Cost for 16ft. from Ohio was about $2400. Best part about PODs was no rush to load, ground level l load, storage of stuff until we wanted it. Could have saved a few bucks with UHaul type truck but would have had to rush loading, drive big truck through bad weather, security at hotel, rush to return truck on time. It couldn't have been more positive. There are other pod companys than the one trademarked "POD".

Anyone use a moving company to move to TV? Didn't know there was a question about moving vans being allowed in TV??? Help! We should be there in July!

To my knowledge I haven't heard of any problems with moving vans not being allowed in TV, unless maybe not being parked overnight or blocking the street. I recommend contacting VCDD district offices for the right answer.

Question
 

Thanks for the quick response!! Not sure what VCDD means??? Sorry!

We used a moving company to move from two locations to TV. The furniture arrived a week apart on large moving trucks (i.e., Allied & Mayflower). There was never an issue with the moving trucks. Who told you that? I can't imagine not allowing moving trucks in a community of new houses selling like hotcakes continually. That would be bad business practice, IMO.

I should have clarified that for you. The VCDD is the Villages Community Developement District offices. They handle things like deed restrictions, utilities and the like. Once again I really don't know of an issue with moving trucks.

There has been the occasional issue with a full size tractor trailer actually not being able to fit in certain villa locations. A smaller truck had to be used to shuttle the load to the villa. Not really a problem, just a longer more expensive process.

For what it's worth I recently checked into moving costs from Upstate NY for 2 bedroom apt. to Florida:

Traditional moving company - $4,700
PODS 16' POD - $3,300 for 30 days
Penske 16' truck - $1,135 for 6 days/unlimited miles (with 12% AAA discount). Extra days are $50. ~$550 for gas.

PODS are nice if you need the extra time or especially if you need to store your things.

I did forget about villa locations. Thanks for the correction mulligan.

I was considering using this outfit but would have to store for quite awhile as we don't have a plan. I thought we could sort into the smaller cubes so we had one that was in case we buy someplace warm cube. If and when we rent a place up here and the only perm location so three. We have a lot of stuff my husband has a huge collectables collection that fills a 10 by 12 room so need a lot of space even if we dump most of the other stuff.

I have read that pods is only as good as your local dealer and that some have had problems with them not delivering as promised a week late or so in order to charge for another month. I read one post were the people paid in advance and when the outfit (pods LA) sent the monthly bill to the old address instead of their po box as instructed and it came back return to sender from the post office they sold the contents of the pod. Probably a local that location only issue, but it makes one think.

I just realized this thread was started in January. But... there's always people moving here, so good advice, esp. about pods.

Our son and dil had a bad experience storing contents of their apartment in DC when they moved to Australia. DO be sure you pay every month, and I would suggest notl to have this monthly payment charged to your credit card. They did. The card was compromised and shut down, but they didn't know that in time in OZ and payment was rejected. Contents of storage were sold. His beloved string bass was in there. (Dumb, I know, but no time to drive it to us before they left.)

We had a helluva time tracking down who bought that bass, and I had to truck across three states to buy it back for him. Be careful of these storage facilities. Some of them are ruthless. Vet them well.

My sister used PODS when she moved from Rhode Island to New Hampshire.

What type of rope do you need and how long in order to tie everything down in a 16ft POD?

remember to get rid of the stuff that you really do not need. personal momentos (like you elementary school report cards) have no value at all to anyone. i got rid of all of the books, and donated them to the library. unless i plan to read them again(highly unlikely) you don't need them. unless the clothing fits you, get rid of it. bed linens for beds that you no longer have, get rid of it. clothes that you were saving for that 'painting project'...get rid of them, you are not going to paint!!

Thanks for the response!! Saw it posted somewhere on TOTV, but then there is so much posted! Glad to learn it was ok!!! When visiting TV, noticed so many roads were narrow and winding - was a bit worried!! Everyone seemed to be talking about "pods".

Thanks! Haven't gotten TV "lingo" as yet, but I am learning!!!