What Is the Best Way to Haul a Refrigerator in a Pickup Truck?

If you are moving, or just replacing an old refrigerator, hauling a refrigerator in a pickup truck can seem like a daunting task. Fortunately, there are a few tips and tricks that can make the job easier and help ensure that the appliance arrives at its destination safely.

Make Sure You Have the Right Supplies: The first step to hauling a refrigerator in a pickup truck is to make sure you have all of the necessary supplies. This includes straps to secure the appliance, blankets or other padding to protect it from scratches and dents, and cardboard to protect the floor of your truck. Depending on the size of your refrigerator, you may also need some wooden planks or boards to help keep it steady.

Securely Tie It Down: Once you have all of your supplies ready, it’s time to start tying down your refrigerator. Make sure that you use two or three straps for each side of the appliance.

Make sure that they are securely fastened around both the fridge and the bed of your truck. You also want to be sure that there is no slack in the straps as this could cause them to slip off during transit.

Place Blankets Between Appliance and Truck Bed: To further protect both your refrigerator and your truck bed, place some blankets between them before you tie down your appliance. This will help cushion any bumps along the way and prevent any possible damage.

Check Your Straps Regularly: It’s important to check your straps regularly during transport as they can become loose over time due to vibration or wind resistance. If one of your straps does come loose, stop immediately and re-secure it before continuing on.

Conclusion:

The best way to haul a refrigerator in a pickup truck is by making sure that you have all of the necessary supplies (straps for securing, blankets for padding, etc.), securely tying it down with multiple straps per side, placing blankets between the appliance and truck bed for extra cushioning, and checking those straps regularly during transport. Following these steps will help ensure that you get from point A to point B safely with minimal damage!

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Stephen Dunn