Successfully packing furniture on a moving truck can help make the moving experience a more pleasant one. Proper packing will not only make unloading easier, but it will ensure the safety of your furniture as well as the person driving the moving truck. Follow the guidelines below to ensure you are packing your furniture properly.
Instructions
1. Pack the larger furniture first. The only items that should be placed on the moving truck before furniture is heavy appliances. Start with the heaviest furniture first and take it all the way to the back of the truck, close to the cab. Do not place any furniture in the truck upside down or on its side. Leave it in the proper position.
2. Balance the heavier furniture on either side of the moving truck. If a heavy piece is on a side wall, make sure there is a comparable heavy piece on the opposite wall. This will keep the moving truck in balance and prevent it from tipping should there be any sharp turns during the trip.
3. Keep mattresses in an upright position when loading. This will help to preserve precious space on the moving truck when packing. Bed frames should be taken apart. Keep all hardware together to ensure you're able to get the bed back together in the new location.
4. Use your sofa cushions as padding. These are great for protecting other pieces of furniture, such as glass tables. Whenever possible, wood furniture should be covered as well. Additional padding for all types of furniture can generally be purchased from the moving company.
5. Use a dolly if possible. These are great for getting those heavier pieces of furniture onto the moving truck. Not only will it be safer for the furniture, but it could also spare a possible injury for the people loading the moving truck. Dollies with large leather straps to hold the furniture in place are your best bet.
