Moving Trailer Rental

Moving is always a stressful experience. It can also be an expensive one. Lessen the financial load by moving yourself. Renting a moving trailer or truck is surprisingly easy. You can either conduct the move entirely on your own, or hire someone to drive the truck for you while you load it up at both ends.

Moving and Driving Yourself

First, calculate how much stuff you have. Moving trailer rental companies usually ask how many rooms you have in your house. The general rule is that an 8-room house needs a 24-foot truck, a 5-room house needs a 20-foot truck, a 3-room house needs a 15-foot truck, and a cargo van or trailer is needed for a small load.

Next, contact rental companies. You can get quotes and reserve online with many moving trailer and truck companies, or simply check your local yellow pages. Find out what the driver and licensing requirements are. Moving trucks are like motor homes and shouldn't require a special license, but most do require that the driver be at least 25 years old. A 24-foot moving trailer is just like a semi-truck and will require a special license to drive.

If you are planning to rent a small moving trailer and attach it to your car, truck, or van, find out what the dealer's requirements are. Install a hitch if necessary. Alternatively, you can call your own auto insurance company and find out whether you can use your own auto insurance.

Reserve your date. If you know you need to move in the summertime, reserve it in the spring. Prices go up then and, by reserving early, you could save hundreds. Also be aware that most people move at the end of the month, so if you're one of them, the selection will be scarce unless you reserve well in advance.

You Pack, They Move

For this type of move, contract with a company that shows up at your house with a moving truck or trailer. You pack your stuff, load it up, and send it on its way with its already licensed, insured driver. Then you fly, drive, take a train, or other mode of transportation to reach your destination. At your new home, you unload the stuff. Through this option, you will enjoy a cheaper move while avoiding the need to drive an over-sized moving trailer, cross-country. The cost is based only on the trailer space you actually use, so you save even more money that way. Companies like these also offer online quotes for easy comparison shopping.

No matter which way you choose to move, always get a written contract before you entrust your valuables to anyone.