PACKING METHOD OF A MOVING TRUCK
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What is PACKING METHOD OF A MOVING TRUCK?

PACKING METHOD OF A MOVING TRUCK

Moving trucks transport furniture and other stuff from one place to another. But packing things in a moving truck is complicated, from positioning different tables to using moving supplies.

Five things you should consider when you rent a moving truck-
1. The size of your moving
2. The price of fuel or gas
3. Distance between your old place to the new place
4. The size of your truck
5. Last but not least, additional rental fees

There are many ways to maximize the storage space for other stuff in the back of a moving truck.
● Utilizing the space efficiently and effectively will save your time from making many trips forth and back between homes.
● To maximize the place, those planning for the DIY move without help from professional movers should know how to distribute weight evenly back in the moving truck.
● Care should also be taken to ensure that there is no damage to things.
● The step-by-step guide for packing a moving truck is given, which helps you to do the job correctly.

1) The right size truck needs you for rental.
● Always try to rent a moving truck one month ago to ensure your moving date.
● Try not to choose a small truck for your belongings while smaller trucks are much cheaper than the big ones.
● Rent a small moving truck will cost extra money and time in the long run.
● If your rental truck is in a smaller size, it will pressure you to make .multiple trips back and forth.
● Read all the size guidelines about the rental policy .when you have any doubt, call the moving truck rental company for details on the category.

2) Gather every packing supplies
● You must ensure that you gather all the necessary things you need during packing.
● This includes plastic wrap, furniture pads, a dolly, packing tape, sturdy boxes, and moving blankets.
● Since all your belongings may relocate while in transit, it is more important that all items are appropriately packed.
● You must add a moving blanket and thick padding between the boxes to fill the gaping boxes and stuff.
● To fix things in the right place, use the moving strap and for covering the mattress, use mattress bags.

3) You are seeking help from your friend to move.
● Ask friends and your family to help you in packing and loading.
● It is a terrible idea to carry heavy boxes or furniture alone.
● You can injure yourself and end up with such a move that takes forever to finish.
● Having friends and relatives boosts your packing speed.
● Shaving money also can be possible.

4) Loading truck with disassembled furniture.
● Heavy furniture takes up more space on the moving truck. To save the place, you should dissemble the table and take apart the furniture.
● Dissembling the furniture will save space and evenly distribute the moving truck's weight.
● First, you dissemble the dining table with its legs and then the bed frames and headboard.
● If you cannot dissemble the large furniture, try smaller moving boxes on top of the big furniture to avoid crushing the smaller things.

5) The loading heaviest and largest objects first.
● Start with loading heavy and oversized items first.
● This will maybe, a bed frame, dining table top, washer, dryer, refrigerator, etc.
● Heavyweight things are placed on the bottom of the moving truck so more minor things will not get crushed during the truck's movement.
● All the heavier things should be kept toward the front, near the driver's seat.

6) Place the heavy item in an upright position.
● Large items took more place when laid on horizontal mode.
● To save space, place all items in an upright position.
● Provide extra protection and padding around this furniture.
● Moving blankets and plastic wrap are also suitable for preventing damage.

7) Rolling up the rugs
● All rugs should be rolled up and in plastic wrap.
● Avoid spreading foul odor. Rugs should be cleaned.
● Roll the rug to the top side facing out position.
● This will help in avoiding damage and strain on rugs.
● Keep the rug in an upright position to save the place in the truck.

8) Try to load lightweight items last.
● Start loading with the medium to lightweight things.
● Tv, small furniture, pictures, and mirrors are kept in the truck with proper protection.
● Keep kitchen utensils in their original box so it can be easy to locate them.
● Put jewelry, collectibles, and valuable thing in separate packing.
● Keep the lightweight thing on top of the furniture, not underne, where they can easily crush.

9) Distribute the weight in the truck evenly.
● Make sure that weight is spread evenly on the moving truck.
● Evenly distributing weight can make loading and unloading easy without the avalanche of boxes.
● Even distributing weight can help drivers to manage the truck on the road.
● Make sure that heavy weight will be on the front side and against the wall.
● Minimum heavy weight items should keep on top of more serious things.

10) Use a moving strap for tying.
● When packing your belongings, you want all your items to be safe and secure.
● You have to use the moving strap to tie your belonging.
● The s will prevent you from damaging your stuff while shifting.
● At first, strapping one section at one time.
● You load your heavy belonging, then strap medium size belonging place over it.
● Your belongings should not be moved or damaged if you strapped them very well.
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