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What to do 3-2 days before Moving Day?

Finish up the essentials box By now you should be ready with the essentials box you started packing 4 weeks before moving day. Make sure that all of the really important stuff is present – items that you’ll need to survive a day or two. Take a black marker pen and write “DO NOT MOVE” on each side of the survival kit so that movers don’t accidentally load it onto the moving truck. Just to be on the safe side, keep that box, or boxes for that matter, separate from all other packed moving containers. Keep an eye on your valuables Under no circumstances should you part with any of your valuable items during the different stages of your relocation. Remember that their safe transportation is your responsibility – do not even think about entrusting important or irreplaceable documents, as well as objects of great monetary or sentimental value to your movers. If, however, you are unable to transport your priceless items yourself for some reason, speak with your moving company about obtaining...

Rental Truck Fuel Calculator:

How to estimate gas costs for a rental truck Did you know that when moving long distance in a rental truck, it may cost more for fuel than it does to rent the truck? It’s true! While truck rental may seem like the most affordable option, adding in the cost to fill it up may make it more expensive than you planned. To help you check this cost in advance, U-Pack has an easy-to-use gas cost estimator. Find out how to use this online calculator, what factors contribute to fuel costs in a rental truck and how to move without paying extra for gas. Using the fuel cost estimator Put the pencil and paper away — there’s no math required. This rental truck fuel calculator takes your origin and destination (either zip code or city and state) and determines costs based on average fuel prices, the distance and the average MPG of a rental truck.  Click here to view the gas calculator If you want to double check the math, use this equation: Total Miles ÷ Moving Truck MPG x Price o...