Tips for transporting bulky items in your car
If you are moving to a new home, part of the process will be to transport your items. Some of the items are big and heavy, so how to deal with those items? Is transporting bulky items in your car possible and if it is, how to do it?
How to transport big items in your car?
Moving items by yourself will help you save money on your Orlando move, but you will have more work and you will need more time to transport. Transporting big items is not recommended for long-distance moves and if your car is not in good condition – safety must be always in the first place.
- Ask friends for help, it is necessary because you won’t be able to lift and load bulky items in your car by yourself.
- When transporting bulky items in your car, make sure to maximize the space inside of your vehicle and lay down the seats.
- Reassemble everything that can be reassembled so you can put more items in your car. Also, don’t use large boxes. Bags and vacuum storage bags are a better option.
- Use the right equipment such as rope, overhead carrier, straps, and moving dolly.
- Place heavier items of the bottom so you will prevent anything from breaking or damaging.
- Before loading items into your car and hitting the road, refill the gas.
- Keep your field of vision open and make sure nothing is obstructing you while driving. It is safer to have trips back and forth than to drive with too many items inside.
Transporting bulky items in your car sometimes is not possible
In some cases, you won’t be able to transport big items in your car because of its size. So, what to do in that situation? You have three main options to choose from:
- Ask a friend who has a bigger car to borrow you – if you have someone who has a bigger car (SUV/truck) from you, borrow it for a couple of hours.
- Rent a moving vehicle – if you know how to drive a van or a truck, this may be a perfect solution for you. Determine what size moving truck you need and rent a moving vehicle so you can transport all your items (not only big and heavy) in one day.
- Hire a moving company – the easiest way to transport bulky items is to hire professional movers. They will load and unload items from a vehicle and moving will be finished faster and safer.
Transporting bulky items in your car depends on the type of your car and how big items you have to move. But, one thing is certain, you will need help from a couple of strong people to help you lift them.