Loading a Truck Rental

Relocating is hard work. This is especially true if you are moving yourself with a truck rental. You need to think about a lot before you act on anything. Remember, you are ultimately responsible for the truck as well as your belongings inside of it, so it is vital that you pack and load the truck properly to avoid problems.

What First?

Many experts say that the big things should be loaded in first, but this ideal has started to shift recently. Because many trucks have odd ‘attic’ space near the front of the truck, and to get things out of the house so that large things can be moved, experts are starting to tell consumers to load the little boxes first. You should always try to get boxes that are similar in size so that they stack uniformly. Make a new back ‘wall’ by stacking rows of boxes all the way to the ceiling. Make sure that you take care to put heavy boxes on the bottom and light boxes on the top of the stacks.

Using it All

The most economical way to use your truck rental is to utilize all of the available space in the truck. There are a few different ways to do this, but the best, and most well known, is done by simply stacking things to the roof of the truck. Experts also recommend that you place your couch on end inside of the truck. This will make the most use of that room, but it will also prevent damage occurring to the couch in transit. You can also stuff oddly shaped items into gaps or holes between boxes or furniture. Stack boxes on the shelves of bookcases and on top of tables. Remember, you are paying for all of this space, so you should strive to use it all.

Big Stuff

The heavy and bulky things should be loaded close to the end. You need to balance anything heavy so that it is not all on one side of the truck. Build walls on the sides of the truck, but allow a center walking space so that you can continue to load the truck. Remember to stack chairs on top of each other, and consider disassembling many pieces of furniture. Pack mattresses on their sides on one of the walls. Place mirrors and pictures between these mattresses and the one wall of the truck. Make sure to tape appliances closed so that they do not get damaged while you are moving them. This is also vital if you have children or pets, as getting stuck in a refrigerator can prove fatal for both.

Ready to Go

Once your loading is complete, you will be all ready to go. With everything packed appropriately, you will find that there was plenty of room for everything, and you were able to retain organization at the same time. Once you arrive at your new home, you will be able to unload the truck in a fast and organized manner, which can really make your life much easier.