Renting a truck rental is much more than simply picking up the vehicle. Before renting the truck, find out what size truck you require and what features you want.
If you've decided upon a do-it-yourself or truck rental move, your next step is to plan the specifics of your truck rental move. After all, it takes much more than simply loading the truck and driving to your new destination. Listed below are some of the things that you'll need to plan for to make your truck rental move as smooth as possible.
The right size vehicle
Nothing would be worse than packing up your truck rental only to find out that you can't fit all of your possessions into the vehicle. In order to choose the right size truck for your needs, tell the representative what size house or apartment you're moving. They can then recommend the best size vehicle for your move. If it's borderline between two different size trucks, opt for the larger, as you should calculate that you'd need approximately 10 to 15% more room than you think.
The right features
Equally important is that you order the truck rental with the right features. More than likely you'll want a vehicle with automatic transmission and power steering and power brakes. And don't forget to request a truck that comes equipped with dual-faced mirrors for easier driving. If you're moving a lot of heavy furniture and appliances, consider renting a truck that features a load ramp for easier loading and unloading. And if you plan to tow your car, a tow hitch is indispensable.
Plan out your route
If you're unfamiliar with the route to your new place, take out a map and plan the route. Mark it in yellow so that when the move day arrives, you'll know exactly how to reach your destination. After all, the last thing you want to happen on your move day is getting lost on your way to your new place.
Pick-up and drop-off times
Decide before your move what time you want to pick-up the truck rental. For instance, if you want to start loading your truck at 8 am, find out if the rental agency opens up prior to 8 am so that you can pick-up your vehicle; otherwise, you'll have to start your rental period a day before. The same goes for your drop-off time. If you plan to drop off the truck after 5 pm, find out their hours of operation to see if that's even possible.
