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When embarking on a move, the excitement can make you want to\u00a0just\u00a0pack what you can –\u00a0and go! Taking the extra time to plan it\u00a0out will ensure you have\u00a0a smooth\u00a0moving experience. When loading a U-Haul truck, you want to be careful where you place things to keep your belongings as safe as possible. \u00a0Here are some tips for loading a U-Haul truck on moving day:<\/span><\/p>\n Whether you require a 10′ moving truck<\/a>, or even up to a 26′ moving truck<\/a>, the process of what you will load first in your moving truck will be about the same.\u00a0One difference for U-Haul\u00a0truck sizes 15′ and up is you will want to begin with loading your fragile items first into Mom’s Attic\u00ae. This is a useful compartment that rests above the cab of the truck, where your fragile items are elevated safely above your heavier items. When you use this space for those\u00a0fragile belongings, you should tie this section off so your\u00a0items stay in place. After this area is full, you can then move on to\u00a0heavy and bulky appliances.<\/p>\n Ensuring all of these hefty items are positioned\u00a0to the front\u00a0of your truck (nearest to the cab) provides Keep in mind that using tiers or cells is a great way to section off your truck before continuing, and maximize your usable space.<\/p>\n Once you’ve established a sturdy set-up of appliances in the front\u00a0of your truck, it is time to move on to your secondary large items to begin filling and closing off your tier. This is where your furniture comes Secondary furniture items include:<\/p>\n Consider wrapping your items in\u00a0furniture pads<\/a>\u00a0to preserve their quality. Also, wrapping cabinets or dressers with mover’s wrap<\/a>\u00a0is an easy solution to keep drawers\/doors closed in transit. Don’t be afraid to fill drawers with light items like sheets, towels, and rugs. This is the perfect opportunity to look for\u00a0smaller items\u00a0to fit inside of others! Loading a U-Haul truck this way makes certain\u00a0that you use every bit of space.<\/span><\/p>\n Next comes your smaller furniture. You will be able to stack these items around the ones you have already loaded and get creative with your composition. For instance, placing furniture upright is a great way to save space! Again, be sure to tie off each cell to keep items in place.<\/p>\n Smaller furniture possessions usually include: You’ve probably guessed it already, but this is where all of your boxes and miscellaneous belongings come in. Within each tier, you should be able to fit these in around your other possessions. F<\/span>ollowing the trend, heavy boxes will be what you load first. Be sure to keep the heavier boxes on the bottom. Next, move onto the lighter\u00a0boxes. Take advantage of our\u00a0moving supplies<\/a>\u00a0and various\u00a0moving boxes<\/a>\u00a0to aid you in packing.<\/span><\/p>\n Certain household items can be uniquely shaped and are a better fit in one of our specialty boxes. Whether you are a sports lover or have an abundance of dish sets – we have you covered! Take a look at some of these special boxes and how they can help you below:<\/p>\n After you’ve gotten the last of your boxes in your first tier, ensure everything is stable. You will then want to repeat this process as you move along to the back of your truck, tying and closing off the next cells\/tiers as you go. Each tier should have large, medium, and small items within. You really want your furniture load to look and feel<\/em>\u00a0like it is secure inside of the truck. Following these steps, you are guaranteed to\u00a0drive off to your new destination with confidence!<\/span><\/p>\n When reserving your moving truck, using U-Haul Truck Share<\/a> will speed up the process! This 24\/7 self-service program features Self-Pick-Up and Self-Return options, meaning that your equipment waits on you and only you. If you’ve already made your reservation, it’s not too late! It can easily be converted<\/a> into a Self-Pick-Up rental.<\/p>\n What techniques have you used while loading a U-Haul truck? Tell us in the comments below!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n UPDATED: November 2, 2017, to incorporate U-Haul Truck Share 24\/7<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When embarking on a move, the excitement can make you want to\u00a0just\u00a0pack what you can –\u00a0and go! Taking the extra time to plan it\u00a0out will ensure you have\u00a0a smooth\u00a0moving experience. When loading a U-Haul truck, you want to be careful where you place things to keep your belongings as safe as possible. \u00a0Here are some […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":198,"featured_media":40807,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9,194,198,7],"tags":[86,112,126,505,128,2169,143,174,181,184],"class_list":["post-40343","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-moving-2","category-moving-trucks","category-planning","category-tips-tricks","tag-how-to","tag-moving","tag-moving-supplies","tag-moving-tips","tag-moving-truck","tag-planning","tag-planning-move","tag-tips","tag-truck","tag-u-haul"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40343","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/198"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40343"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40343\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":47846,"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40343\/revisions\/47846"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/40807"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40343"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40343"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40343"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Fragile Items First<\/h3>\n
Appliances<\/h3>\n
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\nthe capability to tie down these appliances to the front and side walls. Some of these appliances include:<\/p>\n\n
Larger Furniture<\/h3>\n
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into play. As well as the appliances mentioned earlier, these too will require special placement.<\/p>\n\n
Smaller Furniture<\/h3>\n
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Boxes<\/h3>\n
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Using the Right Box<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n
Last But Not Least<\/h3>\n
Bonus Tip<\/h3>\n