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Does Towing a Trailer Affect Turning?

Does Towing a Trailer Affect Turning?

Whether it's your first time moving with a trailer or your 20th time, the same rules still apply...slow down when trailering. Driving a car trailer combination is not the same as driving your car alone. You should always reduce your normal driving speed when towing....

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How Heavy Should You Pack a Box?

How Heavy Should You Pack a Box?

No matter how far away or how close your move is approaching, when it comes to packing do not overload your box. As much as we want to get it over and done with, strategically and carefully packing a box will be well worth it. Besides, who wants to be that person that...

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The Difference Between a One-Way Move & In-Town Move

The Difference Between a One-Way Move & In-Town Move

As you plan your upcoming move, you are asked if it will be a one-way move or in-town move. If you're a bit unsure of the answer, that's okay! Our team of experts can be able to help make your move easier and help you determine which move you will be...

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How to Fix Your Rental Contract Error

How to Fix Your Rental Contract Error

It's your moving day, you just done your walk-around inspection and have left the lot of your pick up location. Although, after you return home and get ready to load your belongings, you finally have a chance to thoroughly look at your rental contract and notice...

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How to deal with a last minute reservation change

How to deal with a last minute reservation change

Your moving boxes are packed, the driving route is set, your movers are confirmed and all that is left to do is pick up the moving truck. However, with just a moment's notice, you are contacted and told your reservation has been changed! Alas, don't...

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Take A Box, Leave A Box

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Take A Box, Leave A Box

Reuse is the middle child in the reduce, reuse, recycle family, and is often out-shined by both its siblings. People should be aware that the three Rs are placed in order of effectiveness. Reduction should always be the first consideration, and while...

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Ask the Expert: Moving Box Water Durability

Ask the Expert: Moving Box Water Durability

Welcome back to our “What Goes Into a Moving Box?” series! Before you proceed reading, make sure you are caught up on Part 1: Moving Box Durability and Part 2: Moving Box Usefulness.  Besides making it simple and convenient to move, U-Haul also tries to prepare the...

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Ask the Expert: Features of a Moving Box: Usefulness

Ask the Expert: Features of a Moving Box: Usefulness

Welcome back to our "What Goes Into a Moving Box?" series! Before you read any further, make sure you are caught up on Part 1: Moving Box Durability. As we discussed in Part 1 of this series, U-Haul has an entire test lab dedicated to creating the best...

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Ask the Expert: What Goes Into a Moving Box? Part 1

Ask the Expert: What Goes Into a Moving Box? Part 1

When it comes to moving, U-Haul truly is the expert in the DIY moving field - what other company has a fully staffed, dedicated test lab to make sure that the customer gets the best product possible at the lowest cost? No other company that we know of, that's for...

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How Do I Avoid a Parking Ticket on Moving Day?

How Do I Avoid a Parking Ticket on Moving Day?

Parking laws rely highly on whether a vehicle is categorized as commercial or not.  Avoid a parking ticket by paying attention to local ordinances. The definition of a "commercial vehicle" will depend on each state or province.  It is always a good idea to go to your...

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Split Dispatch for an Auto Transport and Moving truck

Split Dispatch for an Auto Transport and Moving truck

Your planning your next BIG move and everything must go...EVERYTHING! Your belongings, family and personal vehicle. So you'll probably need to move your belongings in a moving truck and tow your personal vehicle on an auto transport. Here are a few tips for if you are...

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How to Pay Your Storage Unit

How to Pay Your Storage Unit

You've signed all the paperwork and have packed your storage unit full, but how do you make your monthly payments? U-Haul storage facilities have options that make paying for your storage unit easy! In Person If you'd like to pay for your storage unit in person, you...

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