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Posted By:
Audrey
11/5/2008
4:30:48 PM

If you've been researching moving companies and are familiar with U-Pack, you probably know that one of the reasons we can provide a cheap moving alternative is because the space you don't use in the trailer is used to move boxed or palletized commercial goods. So, when you've got a long distance move, we can drive for you and keep the price similar to (or less than) truck rental prices.

So, how do we separate your stuff?
First of all, you're the only household goods move on the trailer, so you don't have to worry about your stuff getting mixed up with someone else's. And, to separate your things from the commercial goods, we'll provide a divider wall for you to install – called a Bulkhead.

Two types of Bulkheads
Depending on the location, we offer both a hydraulic bulkhead and a lockable bulkhead. Both consist of two 4' x 8' plywood panels with metal loadbars attached. The difference is that the hydraulic type applies pressure to the sides of the trailer to hold it in place (similar to how a shower rod hangs), and the lockable version has T-shaped ends that attach to the slats in the trailer walls.

The Bulkhead
So, let's talk about it…First, it's easy to install – and we've got several resources available to show and tell you how to do it - check out the step-by-step written instructions for the hydraulic bulkhead and the lockable bulkhead, or our online video. Each bulkhead also has a copy of the instructions attached for easy installation. It takes two people for set up and removal, so make sure you've got a little help. And, we recommend that you wear gloves.

A little trivia
Now, if you've got kids or just a love of random pop culture trivia…Bulkhead is also the name of an Autobot in the Transformer series of action figures and cartoons.




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Comments
Name: Bridget Reno
Date: 11-10-2008
My name is Bridget Reno and I live in Orlando Florida. I recently had to pack up and move to another area. I searched for days struggling to find the best company to help my family and me with this move. In this case of moving to a new home, similar to packing up many of your belonging, a storage company may be the way to go. I talked to a bunch of moving companies in the area and most of them made me really nervous. If you chose to use any kind of moving company, please take the time to research the company first before trusting them with all your personal belongings. Even If you are looking to clear out a bunch of your stuff to make room for holiday decorations or whatever it may be. It might be a good idea to find a good storage company to store your belongings in temporarily.
Name: Ashleigh9032
Date: 6-16-2009
My husband and I recently moved across country after looking into renting expenses for a moving truck our mouths pretty much hit the floor. A friend of mine told me that Uhaul sells there used boxed trucks and car carriers. We ended purchasing one of each and spent a little less then what would if we had rented. I love that Uhaul recycles the equipment. It a great money saving idea.
Name: Becky
Date: 12-17-2009
Ashleigh,
Thanks for sharing your experience with purchasing used rental truck equipment. Question though...what do you do with the rental truck and car carrier when you're finished moving? I imagine your only options are to sell them in your new city, or to keep them parked in your driveway or on the street indefinitely. It doesn’t seem like it would be easy to sell a rental truck or tow dolly that is too out-of-shape for U-Haul to use (and safety may be a big issue too). Also, based on my experience, the neighbors may not like a big rental truck parked in the driveway/street for long. I think if you do your research, you’ll find that you can get cheap moving prices without having to go this route – and it will be much more convenient.

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