Moving tips

U-Haul moving tips

  • Move on a weekday when banks, utilities and government offices are open. U-Haul locations also offer a lower per mile rate on weekdays.
  • If you're moving locally, leave the power and water on at your old address a few extra days so you can go back and clean up after your move.
  • Purchase boxes and moving supplies 2-4 weeks before your move.
  • Choose a "packing room" ahead of time and box up a few things each day.
  • Use moving labels to mark each box with its contents and destination room.
  • To save time, rent a carpet cleaner at the same time you rent your truck.
  • If moving locally, leave your pets with a friend on moving day. Animals can become confused and frightened during a move.
  • Allow for extra braking room when driving a moving truck. Anticipate stops and allow a 3-second gap between you and the vehicle in front of you.
  • U-Haul moving trucks require up to 12 feet of overhead clearance. Watch out for drive-thru restaurant and motel over-hangs.

Latest moving tip articles

Select-A-Hitch Guide

This guide will help you select the proper hitch for your vehicle depending on what you want to tow and your vehicle's capabilities

September 1, 2010

Transporting vehicles with low ground clearance

Sports cars and specialty vehicles with unusually low ground clearance cannot be loaded and unloaded onto the Auto Transport in the conventional manner.

August 25, 2010

How to set up the U-Haul Flat Screen TV Protection Kit

Ideal for moving, shipping, or storing a flat screen television. A high quality solution for moving your expensive flat screen T.V. It's more than a box. It's a kit.

August 13, 2010

How to drop off equipment at U-Haul before or after normal business hours.

Watch this short video for a quick how to guide on dropping off equipment at a U-Haul before or after normal business hours.

August 11, 2010

How to properly use the U-Haul Forearm Forklift

Encouraging proper lifting technique, the Forearm Forklift is the perfect compliment to dollies and hand trucks. Reduce your effort by 66%! Includes two lifting straps.

August 11, 2010

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