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Best Bike Rack for Your Hitch

Best Bike Rack for Your Hitch

When I was a kid, my dad took my brother and I on a camping/ mountain bike trip.  We had our Ford Explorer packed with camping gear and our bikes were strapped to the roof rack.  Shortly after leaving home my brother got sick in the back seat and my dad, in...

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Who is a Moving Help Provider?

Who is a Moving Help Provider?

Mo·ving Help Pro·vi·der noun A self-employed, labor-only mover who goes through the Moving Help Provider verification process and completes the required classes to participate in the Online Moving Help Marketplace. Moving Help Providers come from various...

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The Ultimate Tip for Backing Up a Trailer

The Ultimate Tip for Backing Up a Trailer

At Moving Insider, we talk a lot about driving your vehicle with a moving trailer attached. As we get into the thick of summer, many people are practicing backing up a different sort of trailer - a boat trailer. Let’s say that you just bought a boat and you can’t wait...

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Using the Rear Door Latch

Using the Rear Door Latch

How do I use the rear door latch on my moving truck?                                                                                                                        Tom M., Flagstaff, AZ We, like  Tom, want to make sure our goods are safe and secure when we're...

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Ask the Expert: We’re Here to Help!

Ask the Expert: We’re Here to Help!

We are excited to announce the launch of a  new resource specifically designed to help you.  The “Ask the Expert” feature  is a source of advice for specific moving, storage and organization questions.  Our experts have years of...

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What Should Be Done if the Trailer Sways?

What Should Be Done if the Trailer Sways?

What should be done if the trailer starts swaying? -Garrett R. from Park City, UT If a trailer sways is not normal and can also be scary if you are the driver. Corrective action needs to be taken if the trailer sways because the swaying will progress to dangerous...

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How do I Know my Trailer Hitch Rating?

How do I Know my Trailer Hitch Rating?

How do I know what my trailer hitch system is rated? - Erica H. from Phoenix, AZ To determine your trailer hitch system's weight rating, you must understand that your hitch system is comprised of three components; the trailer hitch is attached to the frame of...

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Does it Matter How I Load the Trailer?

Does it Matter How I Load the Trailer?

Does it Matter How I Load the Trailer? - Delia J. from St. Louis, MO Yes, loading your trailer properly is one of the most fundamental steps to safe towing. Failure to load the trailer properly can result in dangerous whipping. When it comes to leading, remember the...

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How Much Trailer Weight is Allowed?

How Much Trailer Weight is Allowed?

How do you know how much weight is allowed in your rental trailer? - Geoff H. from Lansing, MI This is a great question, Geoff, and one that everyone needs to know the answer to before attempting to tow a trailer. On each trailer, you will find decals that indicate...

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What do I Need to Know About Trailer Hookup?

What do I Need to Know About Trailer Hookup?

What do I need to know about trailer hookup? - Laura W. from Phoenix, AZ Watching and assisting in the trailer hookup at the center or dealer is the best way to learn what you need to know. You should be knowledgeable enough to inspect the connections while traveling,...

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