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MEMBER SERVICES
LOADING THE TRUCK
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Once you’ve packed your belongings, picked up your truck and assembled your crew, it’s time to load your truck. Take time to think about how you’ll move everything in at your destination. lf you load in a way that simplifies and speeds unloading, your move will go that much faster and you’ll settle into your new home that much quicker.
LOADING TIPS:
• Always bend your knees and lift with your legs, not your back.
• Load the heaviest items first. Use a hand truck for heavy items like refrigerators and freezers – and get help instead of trying to handle everything yourself.
• Put heavy appliances and furniture against the front wall of the cargo area. That will keep your load balanced, improve the handling of your truck, and save you dollars on fuel. For example, put your refrigerator in one corner, your washer in the other.
• Remove drawers from dressers and desks while loading, replace them and tape them shut onboard.
• Cover appliances and furniture with pads to protect finishes.
• Maintain a consistent load height from front to back to keep items from shifting en route.
• Pack tight. Use smaller boxes to fill spaces under tables and chairs, and keep odd-shaped items (like tall lamps) from shifting.
• Pack smart. Load heavier boxes first; stack lighter boxes on top of them. Place odd-shaped, lighter-weight and fragile items at the very top.
LOAD WITH A PLAN:
To simplify and speed unloading at the end of your trip, pay attention to where you place various items. Keep boxes from a common room together. Place
extra-long items – like mattresses, box springs, sofas and mirrors – along the side walls. Place odd-shaped items, like rolled rugs and carpets, lengthwise on the floor in the center of the truck.
PACK A FEW “FIRST-OFF” BOXES:
As you’re packing and loading up, think ahead to your new home and set aside some things that will make the move-in go easier. First-off boxes contain things you’ll need right away and won’t want to have to hunt for:
• Cleaning supplies
• Vacuum cleaner (including an extra bag), broom
and dustpan
• A small tool kit, including a hammer, screwdrivers,
pliers, tape measure, knife, duct tape, Teflon tape,
pipe wrench, cable ties, and a level
• A couple of spare boxes, some clear press-seal
plastic bags and large trash bags
• At least two flashlights and extra batteries
• Light bulbs and an extension cord
• A charger for your cell phone(s)
• A coffee pot (including a couple pots’ worth of
coffee, filters and whatever you put in your brew)
• Disposable plates, cups and utensils • Pens/pencils and a
pad of paper
• Soap, toothpaste, shampoo and towels
• Paper towels and toilet paper
• Pads and throw rugs to protect your new
home’s floors
• Clothing for several days
• A compact radio/MP3 player
• Munchies that won’t spoil
• Toys and games for the kids ... and toys and
treats for pets
• An extra set of car keys
Got a question? Just ask us!
• Call us toll-free at 1-877-222-7924
• Visit us online at www.PenskeTruckRental.com • Penske has more than 1,500 rental locations nationwide – to find the one near you, go to PenskeTruckRental.com
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WHEN TEENAGERS TRAVEL, MONEY IS NO OBJECT
Maybe it’s a weekend of camping, a school trip or a vaction with the family of their best friend. There comes a time when younger adults have opportunities to travel – without mom and dad. You’ll naturally have a long list of concerns, but what to do about travel money doesn’t have
to be one of them. AAA members can take
advantage of special offers on Visa TravelMoney®
cards. As practical and safe as a regular Visa card,
your children can use this card at any merchant or
ATM that accepts Visa. You control the amount –
load a set amount, and add funds as needed.
No worries about lost or stolen cash becaue the
card is protected by Visa®. To learn more about Visa TravelMoney cards, call or stop by the AAA Northampton County office.
SUMMER 2015
3914 Hecktown Rd., Easton, PA • (610) 258-2371 • www.aaanc.com
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