U-Haul Trailers for College Move Out

Apr 16, 2019

As the semester is quickly coming to an end, it’s time to start planning for your move out. Whether you live in a dorm, apartment, or house U-Haul trailers for college move outs are the perfect solution and can accommodate you.

Hitch Installation

First, in order to tow a trailer, you’ll need a hitch on your vehicle. Don’t worry if you don’t already have one installed, we can help! With over 1,500 locations our U-Haul professional technicians can install a hitch for you. But if you’re up for a DIY project, you can check out our YouTube page for step-by-step videos on how to install a hitch by yourself.

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Moving Out

Dorm

Living in the dorms usually means you’re limited on space. You may not have enough belongings to fill a truck, but you may need something a little bigger than your car. Our smaller cargo and utility trailers are perfect for small moves. Not only are these trailers perfect for your larger dorm items, like a futon, they can also carry up to around 1,800 lbs. Therefore, you won’t have to leave any of your belongings behind with these trailers. Here are our smaller cargo and utility trailer options:

Cargo Trailers: these trailers are perfect if you’re moving locally or to another state.

Utility Trailers: these trailers are a good option if you have a local move as they can only be used for in-town moves.

Some of the items you may need to haul include:

  • Mini-refrigerator
  • Chairs
  • Carpet/rugs
  • Clothes
  • Futon
  • Storage shelves
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Apartment/House

Students living in an apartment or house will typically have more to move than dorm students. So with larger items like a bed, bed frame, couch, or even room décor, you are going to need something that’s big enough to haul it all. Check out these larger U-Haul trailers for college move outs:

Cargo Trailers: these trailers are perfect if you’re moving locally or to another state.

Utility Trailers: these trailers are a good option if you have a local move as they can only be used for in-town moves.

These trailers will not only be the less expensive route, but they will also safely transport your items. Here’s a list of items that you may need to haul:

  • Bed
  • Desk
  • Couches
  • TV
  • Dresser
  • Nightstand
  • Table
  • Kitchen supplies
  • Clothes
  • Bathroom supplies

Trailer Safety

When using U-Haul trailers for college move outs it’s important that you know how to load it. You should always load your trailer heavier in the front, making 60% of the cargo weight in the front half of the trailer and 40% in the back. Therefore, this will prevent your trailer from swaying and whipping. To learn more safety tips for loading a trailer, click here.

Our cargo trailers come with rub rails and our utility trailers are equipped with tie-down loops that are built in so you can secure your load with ropes or straps. Both will prevent belongings from shifting during your college move out.

To start planning for your college move out, head to the U-Haul trailer page and reserve yours today!

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