Is Renting A Moving Truck The Answer To Your Move?
When it comes to moving to a new home, you need a dependable way to
transport everything you own. The family car may be good for loading a
few things at a time, but more often than not, cannot carry some of your
larger pieces of furniture and you would have to make multiple trips as
well, which may waste a lot of gas and time. A moving service may seem
ideal to move your items for you, but moving can be a drain on your
finances and you may not be able to afford a professional moving
company. There is an alternative that you can do, and save money doing
it as well. Truck rentals for moving are the alternative that may be
just right for you!
So how does a cheap truck rental work? Well, first you have to find a
truck rental service, which can be done either online or through another
source of directory information, such as a phone book. There are a lot
of truck rental services both online and throughout the world, so
finding a suitable company will not be very difficult. Once you do find
your company, you can learn about how that company prices the rates for
the moving trucks when you rent them.
A truck rental pricing quote is a varied number that is tailored to your
particular situation. A moving truck rental is priced by the company on
the size of the truck and the time you need to rent your vehicle. If you
are going a short distance in a little truck, then expect a really low
quote. However, if you plan on moving a very long distance in a large
truck, then your quote will be higher. If the latter situation is the
one that fits you, do not feel discouraged. There are
cheap truck
rentals even for long distance moves. Some companies realize that you
are going a long distance and may offer a special rate or discount that
will help save you money.
A truck rental itself is very advantageous to utilize. You are able to
rent, load, and move the truck at your own convenience. The moving truck
itself is very roomy and perfect for moving a large amount of items at
one time, which saves you time from having to do multiple trips in a
much smaller vehicle. When you are done using the moving truck, you can
either return it from where you picked it up or at another location
close to you in case you are moving very far away. Finally, the pricing
of a moving truck is just right for families on a budget. A moving truck
may be just the answer you need when moving!
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| Capacity |
1-2 rooms |
1-2 rooms |
3-4 rooms |
5-8 rooms |
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| Cubic Feet |
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380 |
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1,380 |
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| Gross Vehicle
Weight (GVW) |
7,200 lbs. |
8,600 lbs. |
11,500 lbs. |
25,500 lbs. |
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| Payload Weight |
2,200 lbs. |
3,100 lbs. |
3,400 lbs. |
12,000 lbs. |
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8’ 6" |
9’ 0" |
11’ 6" |
13’ 6" |
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Interior (Length)
Interior (Width)
Interior (Height) |
11’
5’ 0"
4’ 4" |
10’
6’ 3"
6’ 0" |
15’ 7"
7’ 5"
6’ 5" |
24’
7’ 5"
7’ 5" |
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Rear Door (Height)
Rear Door (Width) |
4’ 0"
4’ 6" |
5’ 5"
5’ 9" |
6’ 5"
7’ 3" |
7’ 0"
7’ 3" |
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2’ 3" |
2’ 4" |
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| Seat Belts / Seats |
2 |
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| Fuel Tank |
35 Gallon |
35 Gallon |
35 Gallon |
55 Gallon |
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Business use
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Business use
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