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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@KayeinKansas 3 жыл бұрын

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@rachelearth 3 жыл бұрын

Supper helpful! Thank you!! I think I might need a smaller one than we thought.

@KayeinKansas 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rachel, good luck on your move!

@northwestrepair Жыл бұрын

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.

@LeighAnn836 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. Thank you so much!

@KayeinKansas 3 жыл бұрын

Dee, thank you very much!

@michaelmalley3791 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip on negotiating the price!

@Big_Jims_American_Dream 9 ай бұрын

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!!

@KayeinKansas 9 ай бұрын

Texas! We love Texas, hope you do great on your garage sale. Happy trails!

@americanidolw 3 жыл бұрын

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

@KayeinKansas 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@lorettagraham4385 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. This was very very helpful.

@KayeinKansas 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, hope it works out for you.

@bernadetteviscomi3879 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@KayeinKansas 2 жыл бұрын

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 😂

@tamaraeldridge3909 2 жыл бұрын

thank you! your video has helped me very much!

@KayeinKansas 2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome, happy trails!

@geneseward6139 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this video!

@KayeinKansas 2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome!

@sciroccs 3 жыл бұрын

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:)

@KayeinKansas 2 жыл бұрын

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 😂

@dakotaridge Жыл бұрын

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

@KayeinKansas Жыл бұрын

I’ve never heard of Pack Rat, is it similar than PODS? How’s the price point? Hopefully cheaper!

@mamasaidso891 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this comforting video! I'm packing box 100 right now. Not sure why I own so many things at this point!

@KayeinKansas 3 жыл бұрын

Box 📦 100? 😂 seriously right, tons of stuff you never even knew you had 😝

@DeborahLynnM Жыл бұрын

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.

@KayeinKansas Жыл бұрын

Probably during the winter months, summer and spring would be in my honest opinion be the peak season

@MaricellaAlaniz 3 жыл бұрын

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

@KayeinKansas 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@pamkingdon5244 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks

@KayeinKansas 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Pam. Hope your move goes smoothly!

@SuperThunder911 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kaye,your aw👍💪

@KayeinKansas 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome 🙏🏻

@monicastrojny4633 Ай бұрын

Yep, I got my pods right on my drive way like NOW! You must truly maximize your container space. Once you have one to be delivered… you must watch the video PODS sends you. I rented 16ft for a 1850 sf home. And we could not take a lot of stuff. My container is going from the Bay Area to FL. For a little under $7000 with monthly payments of over $400. We could not get the 7’ footer cause is quite pricey if you are going far to another state. But one big positive is that they place this containers in a warehouse.

@MsAdreaL Ай бұрын

The 7ft container was more expensive than the 16ft?

@monicastrojny4633 Ай бұрын

@@MsAdreaL no it was not. But for only a few hundred dollars more we decided that it was a better choice to get a 16 footer.

@nehagupta1002 3 жыл бұрын

I have a tv. What is the best way to keep in the pod? In middle, in the corner, horizontally or vertically

@KayeinKansas 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Prisy087 3 жыл бұрын

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)

@KayeinKansas 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@mamatanaka3025 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@KayeinKansas 3 жыл бұрын

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)

@yudelkisnivar9064 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, i have a four bedrooms, two living rooms. How big should the truck be?

@KayeinKansas 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@ingridsaldanha808 Жыл бұрын

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? 😅

@KayeinKansas Жыл бұрын

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 😂

@meme-sb7vr Жыл бұрын

Using Packrat 16' container from socal to TX $3400. Has barn doors so no worry about jammed roll up door.

@KayeinKansas Жыл бұрын

I have not heard of Packrat, pls share your experience with us!

@sandramiedema6649 2 жыл бұрын

how wide are they

@HuckleberryLand 3 жыл бұрын

Did you move a washer and dryer?

@KayeinKansas 3 жыл бұрын

No, thankfully we didn’t have to. The buyers of our house, negotiated to keep them. I would be worried it’ll get musty...

@deb5710 3 жыл бұрын

Most driveways in a newer housing addition, will not be long enough for a 16'ft. pod.

@KayeinKansas 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@lovephotography1966 2 жыл бұрын

do recommend putting a motor cycle in a POD?

@KayeinKansas 2 жыл бұрын

I’m definitely not a professional mover, but my modest opinion- probably not. Did you ask the POD people?

@atomse55 3 жыл бұрын

Omg I’m freaking out I hope all my stuff fits too.

@KayeinKansas 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Amber, I hope it does too- it’s so stressful. Just take your time packing stuff into it.

@Prisy087 3 жыл бұрын

Lol same !!!!!

@JoeBanjo88 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@KayeinKansas 2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome!

@Watchoutforsnakez 2 жыл бұрын

I got a quote from pods. Southern California to Atlanta Ga: $8000

@christy7850 2 жыл бұрын

That’s the info I was looking for! Thanks Karen 😊

@kanishabenton2090 Жыл бұрын

Hi Karen, Did you decide to go with PODS?? I'm looking to do the same relocation from CA to GA TiA

@franclader7821 Жыл бұрын

Was that for one POD or two? 8 or 16 feet?

@annsmith5190 Жыл бұрын

2 thumbs up..thank you😊

@KayeinKansas Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome ☺️

@ducheau100 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@KayeinKansas 2 жыл бұрын

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.”

@bjutgaard8481 3 жыл бұрын

How secure are these containers for on site storage?

@KayeinKansas 3 жыл бұрын

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

@steveparker2938 Жыл бұрын

You moved snow boards to Kansas!?!? Oh, girl.

@KayeinKansas Жыл бұрын

Tell me about it, have to drive 8-10 hours to find snow lol

@steveparker2938 Жыл бұрын

@@KayeinKansas Or a hill of any significance.

@KayeinKansas Жыл бұрын

Yup, hahahahaa, flat as a pancake 🥞

@RS-bn9rx 11 ай бұрын

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!!

@wellsaid7192 3 жыл бұрын

Nice 👍

@KayeinKansas 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, hope you’re having a wonderful week so far.

@wellsaid7192 3 жыл бұрын

@@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😊👍

@KayeinKansas 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@fannyewalker1580 3 жыл бұрын

@crw31399 3 жыл бұрын

Just rented 16 ft ny to fl 4400

@KayeinKansas 3 жыл бұрын

Woooow, $4400 that’s a lot! Hope your move goes well! Happy trails

@zedzeppelin 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Our_Hive_of_Five 2 жыл бұрын

Ours is over $7,600.00!! For one 16 footer... Ugh. But we're moving from Oregon to Tennessee... coast to coast.

@Watchoutforsnakez 2 жыл бұрын

@@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?

@KayeinKansas 2 жыл бұрын

@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.

@rootieboy Жыл бұрын

One 16 ft pod from Petaluma California to Asheville North Carolina was $9,000. I'm guessing this is due to inflation.

@KayeinKansas Жыл бұрын

Woooowww, that is a lot. Inflation for sure, also maybe cause it’s the high season.

@rootieboy Жыл бұрын

@@danskdna8550 It's not just furnishings, it's also all of our outdoor gear like Kayaks, bikes, paddleboards, surfboards, etc.

@adrianperez4300 11 ай бұрын

California quote has me at 392 a month!!!!!

@KayeinKansas 10 ай бұрын

That’s pretty pricey, but if you think about convenience- it might be worth it for short term storage

@thetomasloretta 2 жыл бұрын

I’d put tracking devices in there.

@KayeinKansas 2 жыл бұрын

That’s the best idea 💡 ever 😆

@thetomasloretta 2 жыл бұрын

@@KayeinKansas Thank you for the video! We are using PODS for our relocation this month 🌹

@dannyrock760 3 жыл бұрын

i listened through the entire 16 minutes and not one mention of POD weight

@KayeinKansas 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Danny, we’re you wanting to know the weight limit of what the POD can take or the weight of the containers itself?

@KayeinKansas 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Our_Hive_of_Five 2 жыл бұрын

The gal I spoke with told me they only weigh it if it's a military move.

@KayeinKansas 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that info, that is very helpful!

@Itiswhatitispartna 3 ай бұрын

You name is kilogram?

@fazzfoodjoint5380 2 жыл бұрын

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 😊

@KayeinKansas 2 жыл бұрын

I guess you are right about that, didn’t really think of that. One point for PODS then! Thank you 😊

@fazzfoodjoint5380 2 жыл бұрын

@@KayeinKansas yes ma'am 🙂

@edgararcega3046 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@KayeinKansas 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Watchoutforsnakez 2 жыл бұрын

that is a massive house by many peoples standards. Good lord! You must have a huge family.

@edgararcega3046 2 жыл бұрын

@@Watchoutforsnakez 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.

@edgararcega3046 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@lisatredman1408 Жыл бұрын

@@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!