Moving isn't something that you have to do often, so it can cause some stress. One thing that you need to think about is the moving truck rental. How big of a truck do you need? How do you load the truck? Here, you will learn a few tips that can help to make things a little easier.

How big of a truck do you need?

This is probably one of the most stressful decisions you have to make when it comes to renting a truck. You don't want to pay for a truck that is too big, but you don't want to run out of room before the last boxes are loaded.

Generally speaking, a home with less than two bedrooms can fit in a 17' truck, 3 bedrooms in a 20' truck and 4 or more bedrooms in a 26' truck. Of course, some people have 4 bedrooms worth of stuff jammed in a 2 bedroom house, so you will have to take into consideration how much stuff you have stored around your home.

If you are unsure, you can make a list of the contents of your home, take it to the truck rental store and gain some assistance from an experienced salesman. He or she will be able to assist you with choosing a truck that will get the job done.

How do you load the truck?

First off, make sure that the truck does include the use of at least one moving dolly. Some companies do charge a small fee for the dolly while others include it at no cost.

Start with the biggest stuff first. You want to make sure that you can get all of the big stuff that you wouldn't be able to fit in your vehicle if you were to run out of room before everything is packed.

Use the vertical space in the truck. Pack things as high as you can while utilizing the hooks on the sides of the truck using straps to ensure everything stays in place during your bumpy journey.

The last thing you should pack on the truck is blankets, pillows and maybe some towels and toiletries. Whatever you might think you will need during your first night in the new home. Chances are, you will be exhausted by the time you are done loading the truck and driving to your new home.

Talk with your local moving truck rental facility, such as a U Haul Rental, to learn more about choosing and using a moving truck for your upcoming move.