The Ultimate U-Haul Truck Guide
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Our moving truck rentals have been a staple in our lineup of products and services for decades, and for good reason. With features like a low deck, EZ-Load Ramp, patented safety features, and oversized cabs, it's clear that our trucks are designed to make moving a breeze.
Before you can choose the right size moving truck rental, you’ll have to get to know our fleet better. With more than 23,000 locations, you can find a truck nearly anywhere. Here is everything you need to know about our entire fleet of moving truck rentals.
Cargo Van
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Cargo vans are super versatile. Outside of hauling things around town, there are a variety of everyday uses for a cargo van rental like shopping, business rentals, and parties. A small apartment with a twin-sized mattress, spring box set, three-seater sofa, and two nightstands can easily fit into a cargo van with room for several boxes. With plenty of U-Haul locations nearby, you can easily rent a cargo van for a small in-town job same-day in most cases.
Pickup Truck
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Our pickup truck is great for small, local jobs. Pairing this vehicle with one of our trailer rentals is perfect for your towing needs. With a 6,000 lb. towing capacity, you can use our pickup truck to tow a boat or your personal vehicle, or even a motorcycle. For home improvement jobs, you can transport materials such as lumber or concrete. It’s also a good choice for bringing home landscaping and gardening supplies when you create your dream backyard.
Do you get a new washer and dryer? Typically, that means delivery fees and waiting hours for your appliances to show up. If you rent a truck, you can bring home your newest appliances same-day without having your valuable time wasted. It’s also a perfect choice to bring home the Christmas tree the kids asked for this year.
10-Foot Truck
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The 10-foot truck is our smallest box truck rental available for long-distance one-way moves and local in-town moves. It's similiar to our pickup and cargo van, but offers more cargo room. In fact, it can easily fit a king-sized bed, frame, loveseat, two end tables, and a four-piece dining room table with spare room for boxes filled with household items. Not everyone’s small truck can tow a vehicle, but our 10-foot option does.
This truck is best for an individual or couple moving into their first apartment or moving to a different apartment complex in town. It’s also a popular choice for college students moving to school as they can easily haul small appliances like a mini fridge for instance. The 10-foot truck is a great choice for anyone needing a smaller truck for a move.
What Fits in a 10' Moving Truck?
15-Foot Truck
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The 15-foot truck is the smallest option that comes with a loading ramp and our Mom’s Attic feature. As with all our box trucks, the 15-foot truck will fit a king-sized mattress. The included loading ramp makes it a lot easier to load other items like a mattress, washer and dryer, fridge, dressers, and a three-seat sofa. As for the Mom’s Attic, the truck’s additional space allows you to safely load boxes with fragile items like picture frames and vases for a gentle ride. The 15-foot truck works well for a longer move, with features that give you more room and an easier way to move. The cab also allows three people to sit comfortably as well. This truck is great for those people upgrading their living space.
What Fits in a 15' Moving Truck?
20-Foot Truck
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Is your family growing? A 20-foot truck mgith be perfect for you. If you are moving from an apartment and bought new, larger items for your first home, this is tailor-made for your housing upgrade. Easily fit two king-size mattresses, a crib, tall or short dressers, a sectional sofa, a coffee table, end tables, and a three-person dining table with chairs, and you’ll still have plenty of room for boxes filled with other household items.
The 20-foot truck starts at $39.95, making it a great value. The only other cost is the mileage fee for in-town moves. Learn more about estimating your mileage fees to get a better idea of the total cost.
What Fits in a 20' Moving Truck?
26-Foot Truck
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Best for: 3 Bedroom Home to 4 Bedroom Home Miles Per Gallon: 10 MPG Starting Cost: $39.95 plus mileage |
The largest moving truck offered by U-Haul is the 26-foot truck. This truck is often used for picking up the whole family and moving them across the country in one single trip. This truck holds up to 1,682 cubic feet of your belongings, moving anywhere from a 3-5 bedroom home. You can easily fit three king-sized mattresses with box sets, nightstands, dressers, a sectional sofa, a recliner, a coffee table, an office desk, and a washer and dryer.
The 26-foot truck is one of the many great options offered by U-Haul to move cross country. Like the rest of the U-Haul fleet, the 26-foot truck is equipped with a low deck and EZ-Load ramp, making it easier to load and unload your truck. With a Van-Like’ Cab, three people fit comfortably for long-distance moves.
What Fits in a 26' Moving Truck?
Do you know which truck is best suited for your move? If you do, start your truck reservation today!