what size van to move 2 leather sofas and a dbl bed.1 sofa 6' 6". any1advise on size of van or type?

Question

moving about 80 miles and this will be the complete load.need to keep down the costs too but want to be safe and secure.

Answer 1

You might get all that in a long wheel based Merc but I'd go for something like a transit box van (a luton) as then you'd be able to do it in the one trip with out any worries and could probably do it in a morning!

Answer 2

Often the costs between the different size vehicles are not that great..... Any of the 'box' type trucks should work, even the smaller ones, but if you do not want to stack the furniture on top of each other, go with a larger vehicle.... You're only talking 80 miles, it won't cost that much more for a larger truck.

Another choice would be to use a long trailer, if you have a vehicle with a hitch.

If you go with a rental truck company, and decide to move it yourself, here are some tips:

Use lots of old quilts to wrap the furniture, or get the 'furniture blankets' from the rental company.
OVER-estimate how many miles you will actually travel. A lot of these rental companies, (like U-haul), will charge mileage, and ask you how many miles you expect to travel.... If you plan on returning the vehicle, don't forget to include the return trip (returning a vehicle to where you rented it, is usually cheaper than dropping it off at a different location). Usually, you get 'xx' number of miles for free, per day that you rent the truck... but you can ask for more....here's the clincher.... it usually does not cost extra to add these 'estimated miles' to your rental agreement... but if you go over your estimate, you get hit with extra charges...so it is important to give yourself some extra mileage as a safety cushion. Also.. the trucks fuel tank must be filled before returning it... If you have to drive an extra few miles to find a station, you need to keep that in mind.
Naturally, it goes without saying that you do NOT want to damage the truck, so when driving, be careful... it is WIDER than your everyday passenger vehicle... and when you are pulling up to the home, be wary of any low hanging power lines, tree limbs, etc.
Most of these trucks are very 'user friendly'.. take a few minutes and go over the instructions in the cab, before driving off.
Many trucks come with a ramp, this is an easy way to get the furniture from house to truck and into the new house. A furniture dolly is a big help too, especially for heavy items like you have mentioned here. There are two kinds of furniture dollies... the well known 2 wheel hand cart... or the low platform on heavy casters... sometimes called a 'piano mover'. If you do not own one of these, I would ask for one from the rental company.. it's a real back saver, hehehe.

Now, besides the rental truck or even trailer, option... you have the option of hiring some movers to tackle this project for you. The benefits of hiring a mover are: someone else is doing the muscle work, hehehe... your furniture can be insured against damage (some movers, this is standard, others its an option), and you don't have to bother with selecting a vehicle, refueling it, and returning...not to mention driving it, if you are unfamiliar with a truck this size. There are moving companies at most large communities... besides the local companies, there are the franchise operations, such as "Two Men and a Truck".... literally, you get 2 stout movers, and their truck, and they take care of everything for you..... you can even hire them as extra help if you are loading your own truck.

So, if you have not done a lot of moving... do your homework, and check your options locally.... a leather sofa, is the wrong kind of furniture to experiment with, if youve never moved yourself before, lol....

Good Luck!

Answer 3

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Answer 4

get a friend with a pickup truck, must have 8 foot bed a 12 pack of beer and commence to a road trip

Answer 5

hire a luton van for half day hire

Answer 6

two four foot vans and sellotape them together ( 1 LUTON VAN )

Answer 7

smaller size uhaul