{"id":42563,"date":"2023-04-07T15:24:15","date_gmt":"2023-04-07T22:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=42563"},"modified":"2023-04-06T15:24:24","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T22:24:24","slug":"when-to-rent-plastic-moving-boxes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2023\/04\/07\/when-to-rent-plastic-moving-boxes\/","title":{"rendered":"When to Rent Plastic Moving Boxes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Since its beginning in 1945, U-Haul has been at the forefront of innovation in the moving world. The latest installment in the historic line of products: plastic moving boxes. Meet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Plastic-Moving-Boxes\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=readytogobox&amp;utm_content=20180216-whentorentplastic\">Ready-To-Go Box\u2120<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Untitled-design-28.png\" alt=\"Plastic Moving Boxes\" class=\"wp-image-42733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Untitled-design-28.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Untitled-design-28-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Untitled-design-28-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Ready-To-Go Box?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/6.gif\" alt=\"U-Haul Ready-To-Go Box\" class=\"wp-image-42735\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With the perfect blend of convenience and reliability, Ready-To-Go Box\u2120 brings a new option to the table. The plastic moving box provides you with 2.4 cubic feet of packing space, which is large enough to fit your belongings, yet small enough to fit through the doorway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready-To-Go Box\u2120 is not a retail item, but it is available to rent in multiple cities throughout the U.S. and Canada. With rentals available on a week-to-week basis, your plastic moving boxes are just a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Plastic-Moving-Boxes\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=readytogobox&amp;utm_content=20180216-whentorentplastic\">few clicks<\/a> away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Rent Ready-To-Go Box<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1_18_Ready_To_Go_Boxes-18-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"Sustainable Moving in New York City\" class=\"wp-image-44737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1_18_Ready_To_Go_Boxes-18-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1_18_Ready_To_Go_Boxes-18-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1_18_Ready_To_Go_Boxes-18-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1_18_Ready_To_Go_Boxes-18-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1_18_Ready_To_Go_Boxes-18-1200x899.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1_18_Ready_To_Go_Boxes-18.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When You Don&#8217;t Want Leftovers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you rent a Ready-To-Go Box\u2120, it&#8217;s just that, a rental. That means that when you&#8217;re done unpacking your new home, you just return them, and they&#8217;re out of your way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need more time than you originally planned, it\u2019s no problem, just give us a call to extend your rental!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Mother Nature Attacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a perfect world, the moving day forecast would be sunny and 75. However, we don&#8217;t live in a perfect world. Depending on where you&#8217;re located, chances are you may see some precipitation on #movingday. Because that&#8217;s how it always turns out, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, Ready-To-Go Box\u2120 is water-resistant. Surrounded by high-density polyethylene, your items will arrive at your destination safely and dry. When you rent a Ready-To-Go Box\u2120, nothing can rain on your parade, not even\u2026 rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When You\u2019re Feeling Lazy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1_18_Ready_To_Go_Boxes-189.jpg\" alt=\"Plastic Moving Boxes\" class=\"wp-image-42736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1_18_Ready_To_Go_Boxes-189.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1_18_Ready_To_Go_Boxes-189-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1_18_Ready_To_Go_Boxes-189-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1_18_Ready_To_Go_Boxes-189-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving requires energy, and unfortunately, your body may not always be up to the task. Plastic moving boxes, like Ready-To-Go Box\u2120, come pre-assembled! There is no need to purchase tape or box cutters either &#8211; the box comes with seal-able lids for your convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re all about saving as much time and energy as possible, then plastic moving boxes are your solution on moving day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeling extra low on energy? Just hire <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingHelp\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=readytogobox&amp;utm_content=20180216-whentorentplastic\">Moving Help\u00ae Providers<\/a>! These professional movers will show up on your schedule and do all the heavy lifting, which means more time to relax on moving day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When You Need Multiple Trips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not the type to get it all done in one haul, or just don\u2019t have space in your vehicle? Here are a few reasons why Ready-To-Go Box is right for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stackability saves room in your vehicle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ergonomic handles make it easy to carry back and forth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No resealing necessary after unpacking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Empty boxes can be nested within each other<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bonus Tip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1194\" height=\"1194\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/2.14.png\" alt=\"U-Haul Boxes\" class=\"wp-image-42737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/2.14.png 1194w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/2.14-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/2.14-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/2.14-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/2.14-1024x1024.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1194px) 100vw, 1194px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Items such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Boxes\/Electronics-Boxes\/Flat-Panel-TV-Kit?Id=16343&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20180216-whentorentplastic\">TVs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Boxes\/Electronics-Boxes\/Lamp-Box?Id=2747&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20180216-whentorentplastic\">lamps<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Boxes\/Mirror-Picture-Boxes\/Mirror-Picture-Box?Id=8697&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20180216-whentorentplastic\">mirrors<\/a> are too large to fit in a Ready-To-Go Box\u2120, but U-Haul is one step ahead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For items of larger size, consider purchasing specialty corrugated boxes, optimally designed for the safe transport of your belongings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more moving tips, follow us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/uhaul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uhaul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/uhaul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/uhaul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pinterest<\/a>,&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCv__fgVDYY-h0UbcV07TOMw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s Note: This blog was originally published in February 2018 and has been refreshed and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since its beginning in 1945, U-Haul has been at the forefront of innovation in the moving world. 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