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Using the GOBOX Estimator - January 13th 2012


The GOBOX Estimator is easy to use. It does require an investment of time. By using the Estimator, you will have a clear picture of how big your move really is. The Estimator will mentally get you in the mood to move and brings your awareness to all the items that need to be sold, given away, or dumped.

If you just don't have the time to use the estimator, and it hasn't been a long time since your last move, think about the size of vehicle you used for your last move. If you used a van in your last move, this is equal to one GOBOX. If you used a 16' cube truck, this is equal to three GOBOXES. If you used a five ton, 24' cube truck, this is equal to five or six GOBOXES. If you used a semi-trailer truck, this is equal to ten GOBOXES. Use the Estimator for a more exact number. Use the estimator if you haven't moved in a while or have substantively increased your possessions.

PLEASE NOTE: The picture below is the old GOBOX Estimator. The new GOBOX Estimator is even easier to use.

gobox blog estimator sample


Here are the steps to using the Estimator:


  1. Print out a GOBOX Estimator Worksheet.
  2. Walk around your home, basement, garage, garden, and shed with the estimator worksheet. Check off the items on the list as you go.
  3. Make a separate list of the items that you want to sell, give away or dump. If you are going to sell or donate, do it now. Don't wait. It takes time to sell and even to have a charity come and pick up your unwanted possessions. Here are some useful links: Craigslist, Kijiji, Interior Buy and SellThe Salvation Army, Penny Pinchers, and Value Village. If you are looking to dump some things, here are the City of Kamloops Landfill Locations.
  4. When you finish filling out the estimator worksheet, go back to your computer. Enter the quantities of each item into "Qty" box found on the left hand side of the GOBOX Estimator. The totals will be calculated automatically by moving to the next item or by using "enter" on your keyboard. The area calculated will change to a pink color.
  5. When you are done, hit the "Calculate Total" button at the bottom of the estimator. You will get two totals. The first total is the number of cubic feet required for your possessions. This number is then converted into the number of GOBOXES you will need.

GO BOX Estimator Worksheet
This is a GOBOX Estimator Worksheet. Walk around your house and fill out the form. Go back to your computer and fill out the GOBOX Estimator. Have a separate sheet for items you want to sell, give away, or dump.

The estimator gives you a very important number regardless of whether or not you use GO BOX Storage. The total number of cubic feet is very important if you are going to rent a moving truck. If you give this number to the rental company, they will give you the right size of truck for your needs, or you can use this number yourself to figure out the size of truck you need.

If you are downsizing or off traveling, the estimator will give you an idea of which items you need to sell to get into the number of GOBOXES you want to store. Many people don't realize how much space that unused exercise bicycle (6cuft) or treadmill (40cuft) will cost them in storage. Do the math. It will be very enlightening.

Just remember, there is 240 cubic feet of storage in each GOBOX. Let's say you use the estimator and get a total of 750 cubic feet. The estimator will say you need four GOBOXES, but if you sell, give away, or dump 30 cubic feet of stuff, you will only need three GOBOXES. If you are going into storage for some time, a little bit of planning can save you a lot of money.

SOS TIP: The GOBOX Storage Estimator is very useful for budgeting purposes. Do not move or store anything you do not need anymore. Use the estimator and save time and money.