Recommendations from the Expert: How to properly place cargo in a car when moving

24.05.2023 03:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:25

When moving, a number of difficulties arise, one of them is the correct loading and transportation of things.

In order for the property to be preserved intact, it is important to follow the recommendations for its placement during transportation.

For example, carefully pack things in boxes, containers, secure them in a truck, label containers according to the requirements described in the article.

Violation of security measures threatens with damage, loss of property and even an accident.

Loading process for proper fixation and transportation

Before the start of the trip, boxes and containers are labeled to understand where everything is.

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If the item is fragile and requires especially careful and careful handling, mark it with an appropriate sticker.

Large household appliances are placed near the front side of the car body.

This zone is less prone to fluctuations during the trip. The method is suitable, for example, for refrigerators, washing machines, televisions.

Then comes the stage of placing elements of disassembled furniture: doors, legs, panels.

To fix them, they are connected into modules, fastened with electrical tape and a special film. This type of cargo is placed on the sides of the body.

Upholstered furniture is placed in the center of the truck.

Ideally, it should press the extreme elements to the sides. If there is room left, it is filled with small bags. Dishes and other small items are stored inside cabinets and cabinets.

The remaining openings in the body are filled with packages, bags with clothes, bed linen, pillows and blankets. Soft things provide protection from vibrations during the trip.

Additional fixation in a truck is organized using fasteners.

The stove, washing machine and other household appliances are fixed with rubber bands or straps so that they are motionless. Ropes are also suitable as clamps.

Another method of fixation is boxes that will dock with each other.

If you are not sure that, you can handle the loading and transportation when moving on your own, contact companies that provide cargo transportation services.

Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource