- Have a general plan of the order and placement of the items you will be packing
- Make sure your container is firmly “tightly’ packed to prevent shifting during transport.
- Use the handy tie downs to secure your belongings
- Secure top heavy objects to the walls with ( rope, ratchet straps, bungee cords)
- Wrap furniture with blankets, cardboard, bubble wrap
- Distribute weight evenly throughout the container. Don’t place to many heavy items on one side
- Use same size boxes, ( label boxes)
- Place items you may need to access near the front of container
- Put your own lock on the container and “Don’t loose the Key”
- Make sure all belongings are clean and dry and well protected
- Consider leaving a open box of baking soda to absorb any odors
- Place heavier items on the floor and stack lighter items on top
- Stand couches on end “if couch design suits”
- Fill empty spaces with pillows, clothing, towels
Best Packing Tips
Here are some helpful Tips for packing your Mobile Storage container: