How much furniture can you fit in a UHaul Cargo Trailer? When we recently picked up a UHaul to transport furniture from Maine to North Carolina, we weren't exactly sure if we should choose a 6x12 or a 5x8. While you can save a lot of money with a 5x8 it is important to consider how much a 5x8 can handle vs the larger double axle 6x12.

In the end, we were able to fit most of what we wanted to in a 5x8. The 5x8 UHaul Trailer actually carried more than I expected. At first glance I felt like it was way too small. But the 208 Cubic Feet Capacity proved to be very roomy with a little Tetris. If you plan on brining mattresses however, I would still use a 6x12. The mattress and box spring of a Queen mattress set will utilize approximately half the cargo space (depending on the brand and quality of course).

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The 5x8 UHaul Cargo Trailer is a perfect size for college students heading off to live in a dorm room. They may also consider using a 4x8 if the dorm provides some of the furniture.

If you are moving a long distance you may want to consider the price of replacing your mattress and box spring for the cost of upgrading to a 6x12. Chances are if your mattress and box spring are used you could replace them with something used near your destination. In which case you could easily fit a bed frame with lots of extra furniture in the 5x8 and save on the UHaul rental, toll fees, and gas mileage.

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