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Moving across the country can be an exciting start to the next chapter in your life. As with a local move, the question arises of how to get your belongings to the destination in the most efficient, safest way possible. From how to handle car shipping to what to do with rarely used possessions, here are a few tips to prepare for an out-of-state relocation. 

3 Tips for a Stress-Free Move Across the Country

1. Downsize

By getting rid of belongings you no longer use, you’ll have more time and energy to devote to packing items you plan to take. With fewer boxes to transport, you’ll also save on interstate moving costs.

When going through closets, the garage, attic, and other storage areas, throw out anything that is damaged. Old electronics, appliances, furniture, and clothing can be donated to charity or sold to a secondhand retailer.  

2. Arrange for Auto Transportation

Anchorage-Alaska-car-shippingDepending on the condition of your ride, a cross-country road trip might not be the best option. To prevent strain on tires and mechanical components and avoid running up the mileage on your vehicle, invest in car shipping. Auto transportation companies haul vehicles securely in open-air trailers or enclosed trucks to avoid exposure to the elements. 

3. Set Essentials & Valuables Aside

Although professional movers will transport most belongings on the moving truck, some items should stay with you. Set aside a separate suitcase to store heirlooms, valuable jewelry, birth certificates, marriage licenses, and any other important paperwork and belongings you’d store in a safe or lockbox at home. This will eliminate the risk of possessions getting lost during the journey.

Since you might get to the destination before the rest of your belongings, pack a bag with a change of clothes, medications, pet supplies, toiletries, towels, and anything else you might need in the meantime. If you’ll arrive a few days before the movers, stay in a nearby hotel.

 

If you’re planning a move across the country, the professionals at family-owned Wrightway Auto Carriers will handle the car shipping. The vehicle transporters have helped customers in Anchorage, Kenai, and Fairbanks, AK, get their investments to the intended destination safely for nearly 60 years. Find rate information online, and call (907) 277-4549 to arrange for truck, boat, RV, or car shipping.

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