How to Load Furniture on a Moving Trailer
Without Damaging It
Furniture loading on an open moving trailer follows a simple priority: heaviest items on the bottom, closest to the trailer axle, loaded first. Dressers, bed frames, bookshelves, and dining tables should go on before lighter items. Mattresses should be wrapped or covered to protect against road grime and, in the event of rain, moisture. Soft goods and boxed items fill the spaces around and above the furniture, with nothing stacked so high that it risks falling during transit.
Furniture surfaces scratch easily against other furniture or against metal trailer components. Moving blankets or padding between pieces prevent that contact damage during the inevitable movement that happens over Lewisville's roads. Ratchet straps should run across the load in multiple directions rather than just front to back, since lateral movement during lane changes and turns is common. Renting a moving trailer in Lewisville through Big Rentals includes a walkthrough of the tie-down points and securing setup before departure.