{"id":28970,"date":"2015-05-16T08:19:32","date_gmt":"2015-05-16T15:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=28970"},"modified":"2019-08-01T11:25:59","modified_gmt":"2019-08-01T18:25:59","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-dolly-for-your-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2015\/05\/16\/how-to-choose-the-right-dolly-for-your-move\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Right Dolly For Your Move"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-29001 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/choosing-the-right-dolly-683x1024.png\" alt=\"choosing the right dolly\" width=\"282\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/choosing-the-right-dolly-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/choosing-the-right-dolly-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/choosing-the-right-dolly.png 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" \/>On moving day there are a several tools you can&#8217;t live without &#8211; one of these is a dolly. Dollies allow individuals to move extremely heavy items without the help of a crew. In turn, this not only makes your move go by quicker, but it also relieves the pain carrying heavy boxes and furniture can cause&nbsp;on your back.<\/p>\n<p>U-Haul has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/RentalItems\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=sri&amp;utm_content=20150516-howtochoosethe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">three rental dollies <\/a>available for customers to take for any given number of days. They each serve a unique purpose and you don&#8217;t necessarily need to rent all three for your move. Choosing the right dolly will depend on what items you plan on moving.<\/p>\n<h3>Utility Dolly<\/h3>\n<p>This is the all-purpose dolly. It&#8217;s ideal for moving anything from boxes to small furniture and appliances. For my move, I mostly used this to move multiple boxes at a time to and from the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Truck-Rentals\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=trucks&amp;utm_content=20150516-howtochoosethe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> moving truck<\/a>. Just keep in mind that it has a 600lb capacity, so if you&#8217;re moving extremely heavy furniture or appliances, you should consider a different dolly.<\/p>\n<h3>Appliance Dolly<\/h3>\n<p>Here, the name says it all. This is the best option when moving refrigerators, washers, and stoves. If you&#8217;re moving into a home where you need to bring&nbsp;in new appliances, this dolly will help you move them with ease. This way you can feel comfortable moving them on your own and not risk dropping them.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Furniture-Dolly_6_Angles_0008.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-28986\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Furniture-Dolly_6_Angles_0008-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Furniture Dolly_6_Angles_0008\" width=\"325\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Furniture-Dolly_6_Angles_0008-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Furniture-Dolly_6_Angles_0008-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Furniture-Dolly_6_Angles_0008.jpg 1030w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/a>Furniture Dolly<\/h3>\n<p>This is the only dolly of the group and doesn&#8217;t come with a handle. It&#8217;s a flat dolly with four wheels that allows you to easily place any size furniture over top. Once you load your furniture on, all you have to do is give it a push. This dolly has a 1000lb capacity, so you can pretty much load any piece of furniture without a worry.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to take extra precautions when moving your furniture and appliances, use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Protective-stuff\/Furniture-Pad?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20150516-howtochoosethe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">furniture pad<\/a> and either <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Ropes-Tie-Downs\/New-category\/Braided-Nylon-Twine-30-yds\/?id=728&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20190730-howtochoosetherightdollyforyourmove\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">twine <\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Protective-stuff\/Movers-Stretch-Plastic-Wrap?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20150516-howtochoosethe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mover&#8217;s wrap<\/a> to cover and secure them. This will help prevent them from getting dirty or scratches.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Which dolly do you prefer to use for your moves? Share your opinions in the comments below.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On moving day there are a several tools you can&#8217;t live without &#8211; one of these is a dolly. Dollies allow individuals to move extremely heavy items without the help of a crew. 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