The 15ft truck comes with a low deck & EZ load ramp to make loading and unloading your truck easier. You can easily load a king size mattress, washer and dryer, fridge, tall or short dressers, and a 3 seater sofa in this spacious truck.
There is plenty of room for your furniture, appliances, boxes and fragile items. The truck’s door opening measures 7’3″ (WxH), and its inside dimensions are 15′ x 7’8″ x 7’2″ (LxWxH).
What is the smallest size U-Haul truck?
The 10ft truck is our smallest box truck rental available for long distance One-Way moves and local In-Town moves. The 10ft moving truck can easily fit a king sized bed, frame, loveseat, two end tables, and a four piece dining room table with spare room for boxes filled with household items.
For an in-town move, U-Haul charges under $0.99 per mile depending on the truck you select. One-way moves that take you a long distance are different. U-Haul will set a certain number of miles that will be included in the price you pay upfront. If you need more miles, those can be added on for $1.00 per mile.
What is the best way to load a U Haul?
Load Heavy Items in the Front: Place your heaviest items towards the front of the van. Refrigerators, washers, dryers and other heavy furniture work best packed closest to the cab. Keep the weigh balanced from one side to another. Continue loading boxes and other items in tiers on top of the appliances.
Does it matter how you load a uhaul?
Always load heavier in front.
Heavier items should be loaded first, and lighter items can be placed on top and to the rear. Secure your cargo in place with rope or tie-downs. This will help protect your items as well as keep them from shifting during transit. Thanks for your question!
How do I put heavy things in my truck?
How do you load heavy items in a truck by yourself?
Pro Loaders are in-store associates dedicated to loading your truck, flatbed, trailer or shop van with the supplies you need to get the job done. They have the skills, equipment and knowhow to take loading concerns off your hands and help you get back to what you do best.
How do you unload a truck without a loading dock?
If this is your situation, you need a portable yard ramp. A yard ramp is a commercial ramp with a high weight capacity that can be moved into place for loading or unloading of a trailer. The top of the yard ramp will have a level off so the forklift can access the cargo at the end of the container or trailer.
What is the safest way to move a heavy item?
When lifting anything heavy, it’s good to use your legs to lift, not your back. Make sure to bend at your knees as you lift and not at the waist. Carry the items close to your body to rely more on your arms to do the work and to maintain your balance. Avoid twisting your body during the lift and while moving items.
How can I move a heavy load by myself?
The correct way to lift heavy items by yourself guide
Make sure your feet are firmly placed a shoulder-width apart.
Keep your back and neck as straight as possible, do not bend over the object.
Bend your knees and squat down to the base of the object looking straight ahead, remembering to keep your back straight.
What are the heaviest items to move?
— Boxes of books. Many people will fill large boxes with dozens of heavy books, leading too a large package that can easily weigh 50 pounds or more. — Sofas, couches and chairs. Furniture is often fairly light-weight for its size, but it’s hard to get a good grip on and may be fragile when lifted from certain angles.