Moving Vans: How to choose the right one for your move…

Based upon statistics, the average home consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a kitchen and a living room; all full of furniture and waiting to be moved to the next “average” home. And for the sake of moving, most moving vans cater to the average 7 room home. A 24 or 26 foot moving van is very capable of making this type of inventory from one home to another without compromising the integrity or security of the contents. In most cases, there is usually extra room for those attic items that you may have forgotten about.

Floor space is important when considering moving vans. The more floor space a moving van offers means less stacking, and less stacking means less damage or chance of damage. Furthermore, it’s usually easier to load a moving van when it’s larger and offers a lot of floor space. You’re not cramming and stumbling over the contents when loading or unloading the contents, either.

Most moving vans offer loading decks, as well. This is very important when you look at the overall picture. You want a moving van that offers floor space, but you need to have easy accessibility when it comes to loading and unloading the contents. Usually the closer to the ground the loading deck is, the more easily accessible the van will be to load and unload.

Another factor you may want to consider when renting a moving van is the type of bumper rails or rub-rails that the van may have. Even the occasional bump in the road can cause your items to shift and move, therefore built in features such as padded rub rails on the interior walls of the van is crucial. Just as crucial is the suspension of the vehicle, as well. Most moving vans are equipped with special shocks and suspensions that allow for a gentle and smooth ride.

Moving vans are perhaps the most cost effective means in transporting your belongings from place to place. But like any good consumer, you need to weigh your options and consider the most cost effective means for you and your family. We all want to transport our goods in the cheapest yet safest way. Consider your options, you may want to hire a full service moving company that has their own drivers and movers. You may just want to rent a moving van and take control of the wheel, yourself. Never wait until last minute to make the decision, otherwise, you could find yourself in a moving dilemma.