{"id":54956,"date":"2023-02-02T07:35:42","date_gmt":"2023-02-02T14:35:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsiderblog.uhaul.net\/?p=54956"},"modified":"2023-02-02T07:35:46","modified_gmt":"2023-02-02T14:35:46","slug":"cheapest-shipping-option-for-large-and-heavy-items","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2023\/02\/02\/cheapest-shipping-option-for-large-and-heavy-items\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheapest Shipping Option For Large and Heavy Items"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Thrifting and furniture hunting is all fun and games until you find the perfect piece that&#8217;s hundreds of miles away. Instead of passing it off or driving miles to move it, consider shipping it instead. Traditional shipping service providers will quote you thousands to move large and heavy items. There\u2019s a new player in shipping, and it\u2019s not FedEx, UPS, or USPS. Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/UBox\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ubox&amp;utm_content=20230201-cheapestshippingoptionforlargeandheavyitems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U-Box container<\/a> and U-Haul moving supplies for the cheapest way to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1XuctffNL-Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ship<\/a> oversized and heavy packages out of state and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cheapest-Way-to-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54989\" width=\"442\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cheapest-Way-to-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cheapest-Way-to-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cheapest-Way-to-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cheapest-Way-to-640x960.png 640w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cheapest-Way-to.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 442px) 100vw, 442px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">U-Box: Ship &amp; Store<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shipping heavy items and large pieces, like furniture, require the right equipment. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/UBox\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ubox&amp;utm_content=20230201-cheapestshippingoptionforlargeandheavyitems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U-Box<\/a> containers can handle up to 2,000 lbs. with 257 cu. ft. of space available to stack and position your items. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Tc_J8xpPas0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">interior<\/a> dimensions are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Length*: 95&#8243; or 7&#8217;11&#8221; (241 cm)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Width: 56&#8243; or 4&#8217;8&#8243; (142 cm)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Height*: 83 \u00bd&#8221; or 6&#8217;11 \u00bd&#8221; (212 cm)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diagonal: 110 \u00bd&#8221; or 9&#8217;2 \u00bd&#8221; (280 cm)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>*T &amp; U models are 91.5&#8243; in length and 77&#8243; in height<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/UBox\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ubox&amp;utm_content=20230201-cheapestshippingoptionforlargeandheavyitems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U-Box<\/a> containers are easily transported to your home and can be stored on site, for as long as you like while you pack your items inside. Then, when it&#8217;s ready, it will be picked up and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=r3O379Nzmmc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">transported<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Blog\/2022\/04\/26\/how-to-plan-for-a-cross-country-move\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">out of state<\/a> or even out of the country! There&#8217;s a reason why Forbes ranked it #1 for <a href=\"https:\/\/myuhaulstory.com\/2022\/03\/02\/forbes-home-ranks-ubox-1-moving-container-for-consumers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">moving<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"U-Box\u00ae Moving and Storage Container Features\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pWtDvUSBGG4?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protection When You Ship Oversized &amp; Heavy Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/download.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54991\" width=\"111\" height=\"111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/download.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/download-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/download-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/download-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/download-640x640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 111px) 100vw, 111px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Two dozen moving pads are provided with each U-Box conatiner.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Protecting your valuables is critical when shipping one-of-a-kind and expensive pieces. Luckily, when you use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Blog\/2017\/03\/30\/basics-of-using-u-box-portable-moving-storage-containers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U-Box<\/a> containers to ship oversized and heavy items, two dozen moving pads will be provided at no extra cost to fill in the extra spaces within your U-Box. This will prevent shifting during transit, giving you peace of mind that everything will get to the destination safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/download-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Use a mirror and picture box for protection when you ship oversized and heavy items.\" class=\"wp-image-54992\" width=\"197\" height=\"197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/download-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/download-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/download-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/download-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/download-1-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/download-1-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/download-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 197px) 100vw, 197px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Mirror &amp; Picture Box Kit<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You may want to consider other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20230201-cheapestshippingoptionforlargeandheavyitems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">moving supplies<\/a> if you need to move items in bulk or give fragile items extra protection. U-Haul has a box for everything, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Boxes\/Custom-Kit\/Ultimate-TV-Packing-Kit?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20230201-cheapestshippingoptionforlargeandheavyitems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TV&#8217;s<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Blog\/2018\/02\/23\/the-different-types-of-u-haul-moving-boxes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">books<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Tips\/Packing\/Choosing-The-Best-Boxes-for-Shipping-28113\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20230201-cheapestshippingoption\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">more<\/a>. Boxes are durable as put to the test by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Boxes\/Standard-Sized-Moving-Boxes\/Small-Moving-Box\/?id=3245&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20230201-cheapestshippingoptionforlargeandheavyitems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U-Haul Small Box<\/a>. It became crushed after 721 lbs. (and retained an elasticity that molded it back to its original shape), whereas its competitor crumpled after 409 lbs. This is great for stacking your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Tips\/Packing\/How-To-Pack-A-Box-for-Shipping-26192\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20230201-cheapestshippingoption\">boxes<\/a> within your U-Box container.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need Some Help Loading?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>U-Haul made shipping easier for your bulky and heavier items but now you face the challenge of loading it into your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/UBox\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ubox&amp;utm_content=20230201-cheapestshippingoptionforlargeandheavyitems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U-Box<\/a>. Don&#8217;t worry, we also have a solution: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingHelp\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movinghelp&amp;utm_content=20230201-cheapestshippingoptionforlargeandheavyitems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MovingHelp<\/a>. It&nbsp;is an online marketplace that connects you to local, affordable moving companies. Find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingHelp\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movinghelp&amp;utm_content=20230201-cheapestshippingoptionforlargeandheavyitems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MovingHelp<\/a> providers&nbsp;that meet your needs when you sort search results by overall rating, lowest cost, and services offered. Reserve them&nbsp;by the hour, starting at two hours, to get just the right amount of help to move your oversized and heavy items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Moving-Help-Unloading-U-Box-2020-11-20_017.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Moving-Help-Unloading-U-Box-2020-11-20_017.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Moving-Help-Unloading-U-Box-2020-11-20_017-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Moving-Help-Unloading-U-Box-2020-11-20_017-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Moving-Help-Unloading-U-Box-2020-11-20_017-640x426.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about using U-Haul for your everyday needs by following us on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/uhaul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/uhaul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uhaul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thrifting and furniture hunting is all fun and games until you find the perfect piece that&#8217;s hundreds of miles away. 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