4 Moving Containers to Consider For Your Next Move

Looking to save big money on your next move? Try renting a portable moving container. These nifty large boxes provide those moving and/or looking for temporary storage a convenient and affordable alternative to hiring a professional moving company. Earlier this year, we provided our readers with five quality moving containers to use during a move – including PODS, 1-800-PACK-RAT, U-Haul’s U-Boxes, ABF U-Pack ReloCubes, and United Mayflower. In addition to these options, here are four other quality moving containers that you should consider next time you move.

Zippy Shell

The moving and storage container company, Zippy Shell , is a particularly good choice for those living or moving to a city apartment, condo or home without a driveway. That’s because Zippy Shell’s “street legal” containers offer both license plates and wheels, and can easily be parked in places that other containers simply can’t. The company points out that if you opt for street parking, Zippy Shell will need the length of two car spaces and the appropriate parking pass. The moving container company offers customers up to three days to load and unload the container. After loading is complete, Zippy Shell will pick up the container and deliver it to their new home.

Container Sizes: Zippy Shell containers comes in two different sizes and can be used for both local or long distance moves, as well as storage. The company’s smaller size container measures 7 ft. high, 7 ft. wide and 10 ft. long with 80 square feet of space. Zippy Shell claims that the container can hold up to one to two furnished rooms worth of furniture and boxes. Zippy Shell’s largest container measures 7 ft. high, 7 ft. wide and 15 ft. long with 106 square feet of space. The container can hold up to two to three furnished rooms of furniture and boxes. Zippy Shell’s trailer is 10.5 ft. wide, 11 ft. high and 22 ft. long from the hitch to the back.

Storage Details: Those looking for storage will have up to three days to load their belongings into Zippy Shell’s containers. Once the container is picked up, Zippy Shell will deliver it to their secure, climate-controlled indoor facility. To retrieve the storage container, customers can simply call and request its return.

SMARTBOX

SMARTBOX is a popular choice among those looking for a smaller, more affordable container option. The containers offer ground level loading capability and a wide access door that allows customers to load the container with ease. Once SMARTBOX delivers the container to their door, customers can load the box at their pace. Given that the moving container company offers unlimited time to pack and load, customers who are looking for a flexible moving schedule will find it with SMARTBOX. If moving, the company will transport the container to the customer’s new, local or long distance location. SMARTBOX customers only pay for the units they use and will not be charged for unused space.

Container Sizes: SMARTBOX offers a one size container measuring 8 ft. long, 7 ft. tall and 5 ft. wide. The container can hold up to 3,000 lbs. This container size is ideal for a studio or one bedroom moves. For larger moves, customers will need to rent multiple SMARTBOX containers.

Storage Details: Once the container is loaded up and ready to go, SMARTBOX will pick up and transport it to a secure, climate-controlled storage facility.

Go Mini’s

For customers looking for unlimited packing time and an especially large moving container, Go Mini’s is a great choice. W hile most moving container companies allow customers to rent a container on a monthly basis, Go Mini’s lets customers rent a container on a weekly basis. The portable moving and storage container company offers steel containers with padded wheels, and multiple tie-down points. According to Go Mini’s, they are are also designed to “minimize odor, mold and mildew when household goods rest up against them over a period of time.” When the customer is ready, the company will deliver the container to their doorstep, allowing them to load the container at their own pace. Once the container is loaded, Go Mini’s will then pick it up and deliver it to the customer’s new home or storage.

Container Sizes: Go Mini’s offers moving and storage containers in three different sizes, including a 12 ft., 16 ft., and 20 ft option. Go Mini’s claims that, at 20 ft., their largest container offers 29 percent more more cubic feet than the largest container offered by PODS

Storage Details: Customers can: store at their own location, where they have access to it at all times; store at a secure, outdoor Go Mini’s location; or store it indoors at a climate-controlled Go Mini’s storage location.

COWs

COWs (short for “containers on wheels”) is a popular choice for those moving and/or in need of portable storage for their business or residence. The moving container company offers weatherproof, steel containers with wheels that allow customers to move their container from place to place. COWs locations generally offer customers several services including: a DIY option, where customers load and unload the container themselves; a hybrid option, where customers can opt for labor assistance for heavier items; and a full service option, where customers can opt to have the company load and unload all belongings.

Container Sizes: Most COWs locations offer 8 ft. and 16 ft. moving and storage container options for daily, weekly and monthly rentals.

Storage Details: Once the COWs storage container has been loaded (either by the customer or the company), COWs will pick it up and deliver it to the storage unit. Customers will need to locate their local COWs affiliate to find more information on the specific storage facilities offered.

Ready to move?

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Still think you’re going to need professional movers for the job? Find the best moving company to handle your upcoming relocation by checking Moving.com’s extensive network of reputable and reliable movers. All movers in our network are licensed and insured, so you can rest assured that your move will be in good hands. Good luck and happy moving!