[defrey12]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Why not ask the moving company? Personally, I don't think the company is being honest with you.

The are NOT lying. BIG trucks CANNOT make it under the mature trees in the older neighborhoods.

[defrey12]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Why not ask the moving company? Personally, I don't think the company is being honest with you.

The are NOT lying. BIG trucks CANNOT make it under the mature trees in the older neighborhoods. I was a mover in another life. I know. I would not sacrifice my equipment for your stuff…and neither will they.

[defrey12]

Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy

If a moving truck can't get there, how will a fire engine?

Come on…totally different equipment. Really? Fire truck is not a semi-truck.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by defrey12

The are NOT lying. BIG trucks CANNOT make it under the mature trees in the older neighborhoods. I was a mover in another life. I know. I would not sacrifice my equipment for your stuff…and neither will they.

I agree, but doesn't the mover's statement sound a little wishy-washy?

"considering possibly charging me more". I would want some clarification before I signed a contract.

[PurePeach]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I am GUESSING they may be concerned about the villas locations, these have narrow roads and very limited parking with closely spaced driveways. As noted above I would ask the movers for more specific information.

Agree. Full-sized moving trucks, e.g.: Mayflower, are just too big for patio villa areas. We live in a PV and have seen two tractor trailer movers come in and both have caused yard damage, including breaking sprinkler heads, when they’ve made the turns at the short end of the rectangle.

[Marsha11]

Originally Posted by PilotGuy

Funny how the dump trucks, delivery trucks, concrete trucks, cranes, etc. go in those neighborhoods to build the houses but the moving trucks can't.

these trucks are OK. A mover is quite longer

[dougawhite]

We live on a cul-de-sac and when the semi-tractor rig left the driver insisted he could navigate the cul-de-sac. Well, he did some damage to neighbor's lawns and went over driveways, but amazingly he made it around!

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by maggie1

All the more reason for "newbies" to sell their stuff before moving here, and to start anew. Most furniture from homes in the north does not fit in well with the Florida ambiance.

Really ? Why would that be ? Not arguing the point, but if a person does, as we did, moved from a 2800 sf home to a 2100 in Florida, we just brought the furniture from two BR, not all 4 ! How does "ambiance" even apply ? Thought most everyone was like we are, that we have our own idea of "ambiance", the style that fits us, the color wood we prefer in furniture, etc. etc. Can't even imagine, at the prices today for for furniture of MUCH less quality, why someone would think the particle board backs and drawer bottoms, and NON dove tail construction is "ambiance" or quality ? ? Just don't get the "connection" between a person asking a legitimate questions concerning WHICH areas of the villages may (or may not?) be able to accommodate a full size moving van, and an answer that says (WITHOUT EVEN KNOWING which villages) that's a very good reason to LEAVE all your furniture (and I'm just guessing of much higher quality than the foreign imports and their distinct "smell") and because it (their furniture) does not fit their "ambiance" ? ? Strange. Perhaps by "ambiance" is meant the run of the mill "tropical" look we see in every Florida motel. That is not for everyone for sure !

[LianneMigiano]

Thirteen years ago we used PODS - and it worked beautifully. I will tell you (from hindsight) that I still come across things that I've never used or "aren't right" for this climate/our newer lifestyle - and I have to give away/throw away so that I can now utilize the valuable space it took up around here!