Approximate weight of household furnishings?

[FAllen]

Would anyone on this forum happen to know the average weight of a typical load of household furnishings?



Typical household would be 3 bedrooms, kitchen, living room, washer, dryer, fridge, stove, etc ?



Also, size of trailer that might required?



Any info greatly appreciated.



Thanks



Fred

 

[Sregorb]

Fred,



Moved 3 years ago (myself) and kept all the weight tickets. I moved a 3 bedroom, 1 bath, kitchen, den, etc. with all of the same listed stuff as you (minus fridge and stove but add a piano instead) and I was at 13,500lbs. That might get you in the ballpark if you want a guesstimate. Also included is the usual garage stuff (jacks, tools, mower, snowblower, etc). It adds up fast!



I used my own 6x12x6 ramp trailer and it took a few (three if I recall correct) trips (only moved about 3 hours away) to get everything. Of course that was towing with a Jeep that didn't have any of the additional cargo area now of the Ram



Anyway, best of luck and wrap stuff good! How you load the trailer will determine your ride quality and content shifting (secure everything as best you can).



Brian

 

[joel]

estimates

Getting ready to move myself (thru the military) and the moving paperwork says to estimate 1000# for every room. I guess that would average out the heavier rooms and the lighter rooms. I won't get my final tally until I arrive in TX mid July, so if you're not in a hurry, I can let you know then.

 

[FAllen]

Brian



Thanks for the info. Contemplating moving ourselves with the help of the mighty Cummins!!

Going to have a garage sale first though to help lighten the load



Joel



Thanks very much, no rush here as yet.



Would certainly be interested in hearing your final numbers.

 

[Fireman Dave]

Good Luck!!

We're just about out of the old house as of today - should be done by tonight. Lots of trips with a cargo trailer from work and with just the truck bed and minivan loaded up. We moved about 5 miles. It's a pain, but it's nice to save the money by doing it ourselves. It's great to have a truck that doesn't need to be worried about when loading it or the trailer. Just be sure to take good care of any friends who help with the big stuff! The piano was the worst of it.



Good luck!

 

[Alaskaskiff]

Weight estimates... 1000 per room is good provided 1) Not a lot of books 2) no weight equipment 3) Few if any tools. This will make the numbers higher. If you have done a previous move for Uncle Sam get the old GBL (gov't Bill of lading) from the transportation office and it will have the weight. If you have ever done a code 2 move (to/from overseas) and remember the number of crates, 1000 lbs/crate is real close.



BTW I have moved seven times for the goverment. You can also do a split do it yourself and government move (best way) and claim the weights at 95 percent of the government cost.

 

[joel]

oh, I'm definately doing the partial DITY

Just debating on whether or not to get a cargo trailer or stuff the vehicles full. If I can find a used cargo trailer of decent size and price, I'll probably go that route.

 

[pwknapp]

Great thread topic. I just accepted a new job in Wyoming and will be moving myself and family when the house sells in Baton Rouge. I have a 40 ft Gooseneck and was planning to build sides and a top in 8 ft sections to load it up. 13k or less would sure make the trip better.

 

[RAMalama]

Gotta chime in here briefly.



I also did that military "combined" DITY and GOVT move. Boy what a win-win. I was paid hansomely for the weight I moved but 'ol Uncle Sam still moved all the heavy stuff I didn't feel like dealing with (gun safe for starters!!)



1000lbs per room is what the GOV'T uses but it's light. Figure 1500 per room and that'll keep you nearer the ball park.



-Ian.

 

[joel]

probably true, but....

I counted the bathrooms as a room each (at 1000#) as well as the laundry room (I'm sure the W/D don't weigh 1K), so if you do it that way, it'll average out... I hope. I'm not too worried about going over my weight limit of 17,500#. Now if I could just find a nice small/med trailer... .

 

[RAMalama]

When looking for a trailer for your move be aware (as I wasn't) that some trailers only come with one axel that has brakes. I've seen this on car trailers quite a bit. My mind makes sense by have all four tires brake on the trailer. I figure manufacturers are doing this to cut corners and increase profits per trailer. I felt it was kinda misleading as nobody is quick to volunteer this kind of info, - especially a salesman. New or used keep this in mind if you aren't aware of this like I was.



Both axels with brakes seemed to always be an "upgrade" for additional money...



- Ian.