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The more boxes you have the better your move should go.Boxed/square items usually stack better than those not boxed so please take your time and package everything properly.Empty the propane tank from barbecue grill and properly purge hose or discard and buy a new one when you arrive at your new home.Home Depot sells moving quilts, and some truck rental places will rent them to you.Basically this is a wall that separates your goods from the rest of the trailer.The better you package your belongings the better they will travel.Loading The Moving Truck Load heavy items on bottom, lighter items on top.Disassemble all items you can.It is dangerous and illegal to transport flammable and hazardous materials.Wardrobe boxes are the only boxes we recommend purchasing.This will prevent items from getting crushed by the weight of other objects you load in the truck.You should also consider purchasing plastic footlockers from K-Mart or Wal-Mart for extremely fragile belongings.These are great for transporting suits and dresses.Remember to utilize your space wisely and pack well!

Use your space well, pack everything high and tight.If you have any flammable or combustible materials please dispose of them properly.Tie everything off!Load items as tight as possible to prevent shifting, rubbing or puncturing during transit; no spaces between boxes and/or furnishings.

Space between items will cause movement, which may damage your belongings.You also can buy boxes from a truck rental agency or moving company, but that can be expensive.Wrap sofas in plastic and stand them on end to reduce the space used.Our favorite boxes have handles like copy paper boxes, record boxes, and banana boxes.Rent an appliance dolly to load appliances and other heavy objects.Our trailers have wooden floor boards which allow you to secure your belongings and tie things off.Secure drawers of furniture from opening during transit.It is also recommended that the top of the boxes be taped shut to ensure that it will not open while being loaded, unloaded or while in transit.Make sure they have tops.Label each box with the room it came from and its contents.Large plastic bags or shrink wrap to protect your belongings.Loose cushions, pillows and blankets should be placed in plastic bags and used as pads between furniture to prevent rubbing.You will need these to label your boxes.Tape - We suggest purchasing 2 large rolls of 2-inch wide packing tape and possibly even a tape gun/dispenser if it is a big job.The contract we will send you has detailed, easy to follow directions.Clothes line, twine or rope (Clothes line is our favorite) Scissors or a pocket knife to cut the rope Magic Markers or other marking pens.Load heavy appliances securely against the front wall of the trailer and secure them.Try to keep boxes to 50 pounds or less and always lift with your legs.Mark boxes containing fragile items in large easy to read letters "FRAGILE" Pad all furniture with blankets or bubble wrap.Crushed cardboard also helps pad furniture.We like free boxes the best and you can get them from liquor stores, supermarkets or your office.Bulkheading - The bulkhead is designed to secure your shipment from shifting or falling over.Boxes - Try to box everything.Whenever possible, use the original shipping boxes for televisions, computers, stereo equipment and other electronics.Newspaper, crushed cardboard, and towels or rags for padding.Color coded stickers work great for easily sorting boxes.Secure padding to furniture.Cover paintings with cardboard to protect them in transit.Tape the bottom of all boxes to make certain they will hold your belongings.Movement causes damage.If you need blankets most charitable organizations sell regular quilts and blankets for a very reasonable price.Do not ship flammable items or things that will spoil or leak.Blankets, quilts and moving pads Other Moving Tips Consider selling your unwanted items at a yard sale or donating them to charity.This includes propane, kerosene, gasoline, motor oil, paint, turpentine, etc.Pianos - We suggest hiring a piano mover to properly pack and load it onto out truck.When possible, remove the legs from furniture and place all bolts/screws in a plastic bag and tape it to the bottom of the furniture.Boxed items travel much better.