Buying the right type of packing supplies for your truck rental move is extremely important in making a move go smoothly. Purchase heavy-duty boxes, quality packing tape and plenty of packing paper and bubble wrap.
As with most types of moves, you'll need to purchase packing supplies for a truck rental move. Though it's not that complicated to buy the right amount of boxes and right types of supplies, you can easily purchase the wrong materials and end up spending much more money than you have to. You don't necessarily have to buy top of the line in every item for your truck rental move, but it is important to know what items to buy. Listed below are some of the packing supplies that should be purchased for your truck rental move.
Boxes
Don't just buy any type of box for your truck rental move. Boxes should be heavy-duty, and you want to purchase a wide selection of different size boxes (small to extra-large). You should also purchase different types of boxes, such as dish pack boxes and wardrobe boxes (for clothes). As far as the total number of boxes to purchase, try to use the following guideline: studio, 20 boxes; one-bedroom apartment, 35 boxes; two-bedroom apartment, 40 boxes; two-bedroom house, 55 boxes; four-bedroom house, 65 boxes and; five-bedroom and up, and additional 10 boxes per extra room.
Packing tape
Buying the right tape for your truck rental move can really make the difference when packing and loading up your boxes. Buy tape that is sturdy enough so that it doesn't tear during your move. You can ask your truck rental company if they sell special packing tape.
It's best to buy packing tape in a four-pack. This should contain enough tape for about 100 boxes. And if you want the taping portion of the move to go as fast as possible, it's best to purchase one of the inexpensive tape dispensers or tape gun.
Other supplies
Buying packing paper is extremely helpful when packing up fragile items like dishes or knickknacks. If you decide to use newspaper instead, just realize that the ink can come off. Bubble wrap is another must-have supply, as it protects fragile items during the actual move. For furniture, you might want to consider purchasing furniture padding to protect against any possible scratches. And you might want to purchase stretch wrap; it's great for keeping drawers in place.
