Monday, May 6, 2013

PODS PROMOTION CODE

I cannot recommend the use of PODS since they have a less than stellar record of customer service and pricing that is just too high.  But while doing my portable storage container research I did find a nice promotional code if you are going to use their storage containers for 3 months or more.  You can get free local delivery for a storage of 3 months with the coupon code: BUNDLE.  Try it.  Let me know if it works for you.

Sunday, May 5, 2013

PODS Storage Container Dimensions

More recent measurements of the 16' PODS container are reported in a post here.

Many portable storage customers ask me what size a container is.  The sizes claimed throughout the industry are a bit confusing as all the providers offer fairly vague sizes or nominal dimensions.  PODS has two popular sizes of storage containers, a 12-foot version and a 16-foot version.  These sizes are a reference to the approximate overall outside dimensions of the container.  Outside dimensions probably don't matter to you unless you are trying to make sure you have enough room in your driveway for the box.  What really matters to you is probably how much stuff you can fit into the storage unit.  You care about the interior dimensions.  So here they are:



PODS 12-foot Storage Unit Dimensions

Advertised size: 


  • 12 feet long
  • 8 feet tall
  • 8 feet wide
Actual exterior dimensions:
  • 12.1 feet long (145.25")
  • 8.4 feet tall (101")
  • 7.7 feet wide (92.5")
Nominal interior dimensions (not considering structural members):
  • 11.77 feet long (141.25")
  • 8 feet tall (95.75")
  • 7.5 feet wide (90")
Clear interior dimensions
  • 11.5 feet long (138")
  • 7.5 feet tall (90.5")
  • 6.9 feet wide (83")


PODS 16-foot Storage Unit Dimensions

Advertised size: 


  • 16 feet long
  • 8 feet tall
  • 8 feet wide
Actual exterior dimensions:
  • 16.1 feet long (193.25")
  • 8.4 feet tall (101")
  • 7.7 feet wide (92.5")
Nominal interior dimensions (not considering structural members):
  • 15.8 feet long (189.5")
  • 8 feet tall (95.75")
  • 7.5 feet wide (90")
Clear interior dimensions
  • 15.5 feet long (186")
  • 7.5 feet tall (90.5")
  • 6.9 feet wide (83")