Have you noticed how much the word ‘pods’ is used these days? Remember back when the word just meant something that had to do with a flowering plant? My how times have changed.

So, it seems U-Pack has joined the bandwagon. Not on purpose, it just happened. Our moving and storage containers are called ReloCubes – but lots of people call them moving pods. I guess because ‘moving pods’ is such a catchy term. Even though we’re not PODS®, it doesn’t bother us when customers refer to our ReloCubes as ‘moving pods’, since the meaning of the word has evolved – and actually in a round-about way pertains to what we do. 

Think about it…you store music in the Apple iPod. Pre-packaged coffee beans in their own filters are call...
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What’s so great about moving containers?

When you’re talking about U-Pack moving containers – ReloCubes – there are several things:

• Easy to park. They fit right into a standard-sized parking space so you don’t have to worry about blocking traffic.
• Easy to load. They sit flat on the ground so you can carry your stuff in without the use of a ramp.
• Easy to secure. The tie-down points located throughout the moving containers allow you to tie everything down to keep it from shifting in transit. Then, you get to put your own lock on it and keep the key.
• Easy to store. If you’re not ready to unload. Choose portable storage and store&...
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Gone are the days where your storage options were limited to packing everything and moving it into your relative’s garage or into a rental truck to unload in the storage facility across town. Now there’s portable storage. So much easier *sigh*. Now you just load and unload it once – and your relatives don’t have to look at it in their garage.

If you’re just starting to compare portable storage containers, consider the U-Pack ReloCube. By the way, it’s pronounced Relo (like the first part of ‘relocation’) and Cube (like a box). Clever…I know.

Here’s what you should know about the ReloCube when you compare portable moving and storage...
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What’s all the hype about Moving Containers?

Really, they’re just a pretty cool way to move. And I’m particularly partial to the U-Pack moving container – the ReloCube®.  They’re the “in” way to move these days. And who doesn’t want to move the “in” way?  I know…you’re wondering why they’re so “in”. Here’s my guess – These days people are looking for convenience, ease and most of all, ways to save money. Since that’s what you get with a ReloCube, it makes sense that people love them.

When ABF designed this moving container, we designed it with a purpose – to be sturdy, to protect customer’s belongings from the elements, to be easy to load and unload, and to be easily maneuverable. And, that’s exactl...
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Do You Have a Pod?
Many customers call us to ask if we have a pod available.  By definition, anything that is used to contain or store something can be called a pod.  For example, Apple I-Tunes® are stored in an I-Pod®.  At U-Pack, we refer to our pod as a ReloCube®. 

U-Pack’s Version of a Pod
Our version of a pod - the ReloCube is 6’x7’x8’ (LWH) and holds approximately 1.5 rooms of furniture – or the furnishings of a studio apartment. They also fit easily into a standard parking space – very convenient if you’re moving out of an apartment complex.  It’s the perfect fit ...
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A lot of people ask me how to decide which moving services they should choose – ReloCube or ABF trailer? To be perfectly honest, it is not as cut and dry as you might think. You really could go either way just based on your preferences. So, let me lay out some advantages of both options and hopefully, this will help you decide.

Is Parking an Issue?
If it is, I recommend the ReloCube – it’s a great moving and storage container. It’s small and fits into a standard sized parking space. This is ideal if you live in an apartment complex or a city where parking is at a premium.

Speaking of apartment complexes…
We’ve found that most apartment managers don’t mind the ReloCube since it’s small. However, we always recommend that you...
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U-Pack is a great option for moving large shipments, but what if you’re not moving an entire household?  What if your child is going to college out of state or you just have personal items to send?  What if you downsized?  What if you just plain don’t have parking for a 28 foot moving trailer in front of your home?  Well, we have an answer!  ABF also offers moves inside a ReloCube if any of these situations fit you.  Our ReloCubes are 6'x7'x8' and can fit into a single parking space.  It doesn’t sound like much but these things can really hold a lot of stuff!  Even better news…we set them right on the ground and you can put your ...
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If you’ve already had a ReloCube(s) dropped off at your home, and discover you need more space, we’ll be happy to bring you another ReloCube. You pay the cost of the ReloCube along with a $150 charge to cover the additional delivery expense.  All you have to do is call U-Pack as soon as you know you need more space and we will arrange to have another ReloCube delivered.  Depending on the local terminal’s schedule and the time of day you call, we will usually bring it to you the day of your request or the following business day.

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