U-Haul Moving & Storage (2024)

FAQs

What is the longest you can keep a U-Haul? ›

Our extended days/miles rental option allows you to reserve the 8' Pickup truck or cargo van up to 90 days. If you're a small business owner who needs to make use of this option more frequently, consider signing up for a corporate account to receive the lowest rates.

Stuff packing peanuts or crumpled packing paper firmly into unfilled spaces to prevent shifting and damage to your goods. Before closing your box, cushion the entire package. Stuff packing peanuts or crumpled packing paper firmly in unfilled spaces to prevent shifting or damage to your goods.

Tip 4: Buy Straps to Secure Load

Buy a 4 pack of straps to secure your load in the moving truck. You will want to put 1-2 straps on the end of your load to hold it secure in transit. Straps are also very handy to secure tall furniture to the wall of the moving truck.

U-Haul places a hold on your account on all local moves. Once you return your equipment and we have an exact amount to charge your account we use the amount held to collect the total amount due.

Late payment fee.

Furthermore, Company reserves the right to initiate collections proceedings for any unpaid balance and to add any and all collections fees, including court costs, attorneys' fees, late fees, and other costs associated with obtaining a judgment with respect to the amount owed.

Cardboard boxes: These are excellent for packing folded clothing. Wardrobe boxes: These are perfect for packing clothes in hangers, so the unpacking process is faster and easier. Suitcases and duffel bags: An excellent alternative to cardboard boxes that can help to pack folded clothes and shoes.

Tape up your boxes - Carefully tape the corners and seams of your boxes. This will help keep bugs from finding their way in. Use bed and sofa bags - Wrap your upholstered furniture and bed in bed and sofa bags and make sure that they are tightly sealed. This will help prevent any bugs from latching on during the move.

Build strong rows using furniture and larger items as the base. Stack boxes on top of your rows; heavier boxes should be at the bottom. Load heaviest items like your washer and dryer into the truck first. Fill gaps using furniture pads and/or smaller items to minimize shifting.

Secure your items: Tie off every few tiers into cells (see diagram) Use the multiple tie-down rails on either side of the van. Load Heavy Items in the Front: Place your heaviest items towards the front of the van. Refrigerators, washers, dryers and other heavy furniture work best packed closest to the cab.

Can you wash U-Haul moving blankets? ›

Moving blankets/furniture pads are available anywhere you can find moving supplies. That includes the thousands of U-Haul centers and dealers located across the U.S. and Canada. Because furniture pads are washable and reusable, you can save yours after your move and use them again in the future.

Don't completely empty your dresser! Instead, use Mover's Wrap to keep the drawers shut so you can conveniently move your dresser and clothing at once. If you have heavy items in the drawers, you may want to remove them and pack in a Medium Box.

In-Town Rental Cost Breakdown

Smaller trucks have a lower flat rate and mileage fees. Mileage rates vary based on a number of factors and may change, even daily (rates are lowest Sunday through Thursday). But in general, average mileage fees are between $.59 and $.99 per mile driven.

How Long Do Credit Card Holds Last? The hold length can range from one day to 31 calendar days, depending on the industry and transaction type. Vendors can release the hold anytime and should not hold cards longer than necessary. Knowing the maximum hold length is crucial to avoid misuse charges and inform customers.

If there's a hold on your card account, you're unable to use the funds being held. This is true if a merchant preauthorizes an amount before a purchase or the credit card company itself initiates an administrative hold due to nonpayment.

U-Haul late fees

U-Haul charges a $40 late fee for each extra day you keep your rental truck. It also charges $20 per day for trailers and towing devices. So, if you agreed to return your $40 truck by 10 a.m. on Thursday, you're technically responsible for the U-Haul late fee, which would be another $40 at 10:01 a.m.

Average Semi Truck Lifespan

A semi truck, on the other hand, lasts upwards of 750,000 miles – and some semis have hit the million mile mark! When you consider the average mileage of 45,000 miles per year, that means you can expect around 15 years for your trusted truck.

Modern trucks are built to last longer than they used to, and they can exceed 200,000 miles with conscientious maintenance. A well-serviced truck is a long-lasting truck; Ford's engineers have emphasized that timely communication about necessary repairs can significantly extend a truck's life.

Our 6x12 enclosed trailers have the capacity to load nearly 2,500 lbs with almost 400 total cubic feet of storage! If combined with our 26' moving truck, you now have the biggest do-it-yourself moving capacity available.