If you’re moving a short distance, you may be able to get away with making more than one trip. But if you don’t have that luxury, you’ll need to make sure you have the right size of truck to cart your belongings in one go. “Choosing the right size is particularly important when moving farther away, as making several trips could be a problem,” says Andrew, who recommends using the following guidelines when determining the size of your truck:
- In general, the contents of bachelor and one-bedroom apartments will fit in a 16′ cube truck available at your local rental company
- Two to three fully furnished bedrooms will require a 24′-26′ truck to ensure your move is completed in one load
- The contents of most houses can be moved in the same 24′ truck with one or two trips
