Unpacking a moving truck takes special care, both for your sake and your possessions’. Besides simply being careful, here’s what you need to know:
What You Need:
- Ramp – most moving trucks have a ramp built in. If yours doesn’t, get a new moving truck.
- Dolly – a dolly will help you move heavy objects without putting all their weight on your back.
- Gloves – gloves will help you grip boxes and objects, and they will prevent you from cutting yourself or getting slivers.
What to Do:
- Perishables first – get your plants, foods, and any other objects susceptible to the elements out of the truck first.
- Use the dolly – the dolly is your lower back’s best friend. Use it.
- Buddy up – tag-team bigger, heavier objects.
- Avoid risks – pick up smaller boxes and objects while standing on the ground… just move them to the end of the moving truck first. This will prevent you needing to walk down the skinny ramp with carrying things.