When moving house or flat or transporting heavy and large items in general, it’s important to hire a van. These items will not fit into a normal car.
If you’re moving, a moving truck is the right choice for you:
- From a house or flat with 1+ bedrooms
- Furniture that is bulky or heavy
- Complex furniture that needs to be dismantled
- Specialty or fragile items
Medium Wheel Base Van
The smallest size van available is ideal for smaller items. These vans are popular because of their high roofs, easy loading platform and ease of use. For Van Hire Bristol, go to www.autolynecarvanrental.co.uk/van-hire-bristol
The MWB van has enough room to fit 30-40 large boxes or one large item like a sofa, bed or fridge-freezer. It is a good way to move less important items or get rid of large furniture.
A MWB van has a loading capacity ranging from 230 to 380 cubic feet. A MWB van is approximately as big as a garden shed, so it would be a suitable size to move out of a one-bedroom apartment or studio.
Long Wheel Base Transit Vans and Sprinter Vans
The LWB is next in the guide to moving house vans. The LWB is the next-largest van after the MWB. It can accommodate multiple pieces of furniture, white goods, and up to 30 boxes.
A LWB van has a loading capacity ranging from 380 to 530 cubic feet. For size reference, this is about the size of a small garage. A LWB van could be used to move a two- or three-bedroom apartment.
3.5 Tonne Luton Van
It is also a popular option for moving houses, especially because of the tail lift that makes it easier to move large furniture. It’s the largest size available that you can drive and hire yourself.
The dimensions of the Luton van, although they may not hold as much as an LWB do, are good for city moving because they can turn around tight corners. The 3.5 Tonne Luton Van has a flat base, making it ideal for moving boxes.
The 3.5 Tonne Luton Van will be ideal for moving a small two-bedroom apartment or house that has around 40 boxes, in addition to furniture.
7.5 Tonne Luton Van
The largest option for hire, the 7.5 Tonne Luton Van has a volume of approximately 1200 cubic feet. These vans are ideal for moving multiple large furniture items such as 3-4 beds, multiple sofas and wardrobes. Plus 40-50 boxes in one move.
You will need this type of van to move to a house with three or four bedrooms.