If you are moving across the country or just across town, using
a truck rental may be an option that you have looked in to.
Renting a truck to move with can solve so many problems before
they even occur, weather and theft are just two of the pitfalls
of moving. However, there are a few things to consider before
you visit the rental company.
1- First and foremost, you need to figure out how much space you
will need. A loose general rule is that a typical room of
household furnishings will require approximately five feet of
cargo space inside the truck. Your personal needs will vary
depending on how much stuff you actually own, as compared to the
normal household.
2- Once you know the approximate size of the truck you will
need, you can then start to call rental companies to inquire
about the sizes they have available for you. Some of the most
common sizes that may need to be reserved early are the cargo
van and the small cargo trucks.
3- When you are ready to reserve the truck, it is best to avoid
the busy times, thus allowing yourself the widest range of
vehicles and options to choose from. Try to avoid the end and
the beginning of a month, most leases end and start at these
times; avoiding them will help ensure that the vehicle you want
will be there for you.
4- Check your personal insurance policy to ensure that you will
be covered for a truck rental; many auto policies do not include
this. If yours excludes this type of rental, it is a wise idea
to accept the insurance that is offered by the rental company.
5- Finally, before you pull out of the parking lot after
renting the truck, ask if there are directions available for the
use of the vehicle. If there are, be sure to read them. If
possible, try to get someone from the rental company to
personally show you anything that you will need to know to
complete your trip safely.
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