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 for most customers since you can reserve as many as you think you may need, but you only pay for the number you actually use.

There are several companies that offer a pod-type container for moving.  The sizes can range from tiny to enormous.  This might leave you unsure of whether you will have enough space or if you will be paying to ship a pod that is only half full.  

ReloCube Construction
Most of the moving pod containers you’ll see are constructed of some combination of wood and plastic.  The U-Pack ReloCube isn’t. This moving equipment is weather-proof and made of steel and aluminum. It weighs 1,500 lbs empty.  Each ReloCube can hold up to 2,500 lbs.  On the inside walls there are several strips called logistics tracks where you can tie and secure your items to keep them from shifting in transit.  When you finish loading you put your own padlocks on and keep the key.

ReloCube Delivery
ReloCubes are delivered and picked up at your location using a flatbed trailer and a forklift.  Because of its convenient size and the maneuverability of the forklift, we can get the ReloCubes into some fairly tight places.  This may not be the case with other large pod type containers. After your loaded ReloCube gets back to the local ABF service center, it will be placed into one of our commercial trailers for the long distance trip to your destination. 

How Much does it Cost to Move in a ReloCube?
If you need to find out how much it costs to move in a ReloCube – you can get a free moving quote. Just enter the city and state you’re moving from and to, and your home or storage facility size and we’ll send you a quote. Then you can compare the price to other pod services.

Whether you are moving a studio apartment or a whole house, U-Pack ReloCubes are an affordable, convenient, and secure option.  After you look at all of your options, I think you’ll agree that ReloCubes are  better than other pod type containers – especially when you compare the cost, quality and convenience!