> Make sure that all furniture is covered and protected from being scuffed or chafed while in transit. Harbor Freight sells cheap moving blankets and rope.
This was one of the easiest parts of moving! U-Pack was easy for me to get a hold of, they answered any and all of my questions about the move no matter the time and were just generally a great experience. We had a small issue (user error) with the bulkhead in our trailer and they sent someone over that day to help us. They were prompt throughout the entire process and really made everything much simpler. As for the price, we had an apartment and two cars to move. Getting a U-Haul (including a trailer for one car, gas, and driving a big truck very far by myself) would have been very comparable in price and I think U-Pack made it much easier to relax a bit during a big move.
> The loading ramp is HEAVY. Get your buddies to help you set it up.
Had a fantastic experience with U-Pack! They were cheaper than every place else I called AND they drove my stuff across country for my long distance move! I had plenty of time to load and unload my trailer, and the drivers were super helpful when I called having trouble with the bulk head divider in the middle. I will use this company again and again and I highly recommend them!
> Cover your household items with a tarp or plastic from one end to the other and down the sides.
But you need to understand what you are getting into using this method of shipping which will save you 50-70% over a regular moving company.
I was dealing with 2 long distance moves which belongings going two separate ways. U-Pack had options for both, one stop shop! Was able to utilize a cube for the smaller shipment and truck space for the larger one. Drop off and pick up were on schedule and everything arrived per dates given. Pricing was very competitive and good value. I was most impressed with Customer Service - everytime I called in, I was speaking with friendly, nice guys who were always so helpful and flexible. Shoutouts to Kendall and Blake! I did encounter a small issue post move and my agent kindly help resolve. Highly recommend U-Pack over anyone else for self-service moves, you will not regret.
The second experience, with the relo-cube, was so simple, and with the cost of gas, insurance, and time a lot more affordable than any other option I found. The dimensions may sound small, but if you use every inch you can really get a 1 bedroom apartment in a since cube, it is also really nice that the floor of the cube is right on the ground.
> Secure everything! Tie everything down so that it does not move in transit.
> Always put the heavy boxes below and do not stack more than 2 high. Great place for heavy boxes is the meat counter at your local supermarket as they are thick walled and free. Also does not hurt to put stuff in small boxes before you put it into the larger boxes as this doubles the protection.
> Never put boxes or anything that could be damaged by water on the floor of the trailer. Scraps of plywood or 1x6 can usually be scrounged up for free if you look.
Great deal if you plan ahead and remember that your stuff is cargo in a commercial trailer and will be treated as such.
> You need to remember that you household items are being moved in a commercial trailer that probably has a million miles on it. They leak and do not have air suspension.
This is the second time I've moved with U-Pack, and both have been great! The first time I used the large trailer where you just rent square footage; this was only because the delivery location could not receive the smaller relo-cube. There were some hiccups with that experience, but ABF/U-Pack was great with helping to fix everything and all of my things made it safe and sound to a tiny mountain town. (TIP: get a giant tarp to cover all of your belonging to limit the amount of dust & dirt you have to deal with.)
With some careful planning this is a great way to move stuff.
This is a commercial trailer and your stuff is being treated like freight.
Great way to get your stuff there cheaply and safely.
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