It was a hot, sunny July afternoon in southern Mississippi. I had just received word from my new landlord that my apartment was ready, and it was time to move. If you have ever moved, then you know that feeling- excitement, stress, and anticipation wrapped into one.
How do I get from point A to point B? What’s the best way to haul my things? The short answer- a cargo trailer
A Bit of a Backstory
Up until this point, I had only ever needed a few volunteer vehicles to carry all my stuff when moving. I stayed at apartments that were fully furnished throughout college, and the furnishings stayed with the room.
That kept me free as a bird- no heavy items attached to my being that I had to drag around. However, moving into my first townhouse changed all of that. I was now living in a typical single-family home, so do you know what that means?
You guessed it- furniture, furniture, and more furniture.
This is a significant change for any young adult, and I daresay a milestone in life. Once you own a suite of household items, there is no going back, and you should always use a cargo trailer to transport them from one place to the other.
Moving with a Cargo Trailer
Backstory aside, the actual moving process was the biggest challenge only because of all the heavy lifting involved- and stress. You might have experienced a scenario that goes something like this: secure an apartment, wait for the move-in date, realize your current lease ends before the new one begins, panic.
Yes, that scenario happens more often than you may think. Thankfully, I solved the issue by making use of two resources: self-storage lockers and cargo trailers. The self-storage locker meant I could hold my items until it was time to rent a cargo trailer and start the moving process. Home sweet home!
It was surprisingly easy to rent a moving vehicle. I started by researching various types of trailers to find one that would work for me best. Renting online is pretty simple, and then all you have to do is pick up the trailer in person.
With the help of my family and friends, we were able to stack all of my items in a 15-footer.
While I’m sharing this experience, it would be helpful to note I’ve also moved with a 12-foot uncovered trailer. Imagen what your dad or uncle might use to haul lawn equipment or the like. I don’t recommend it. You want your furniture and belongings to travel safely, so please use a covered, enclosed trailer for moving. A cargo trailer…
Lesson Learned: Using Cargo Trailers
Even though I was moving just down the street, using that cargo trailer made my life easier during those moments. There was no way I could have loaded my car with all of my heavy furniture, shelves, and especially my couch.
I’ve seen my friends make a dozen trips back and forth to move all of their things, but using a dedicated moving vehicle is so worth it. Moving to a new house is no lighthearted feat. So, trust me, you will thank yourself by renting a cargo trailer. Lesson is learned.
