Rent a trailer for moving day in Little Rock

Why an open trailer works for a local move

For a move inside Central Arkansas an open 16-foot trailer behind your own truck or SUV is often simpler than a rental truck. There is no counter, no fuel to refill, no mileage line, and you are driving the vehicle you already know. A one-bedroom apartment usually fits in one load; a two- or three-bedroom house is two or three loads, which is why renting for two days ($140) is popular for weekend moves.

Loading tips that save a second trip

• Heaviest items (washer, dryer, dressers) go first, centered over the axles, not at the back.
• Mattresses and box springs stand on edge along the rail and double as padding.
• Boxes fill gaps and stack to the rail height; use the five included ratchet straps across every layer.
• Bring a tarp if rain is in the forecast. Furniture pads or old blankets protect finishes.
• The 4-foot gate folds down as a ramp, so a dolly or appliance hand truck rolls straight up.

What it costs

$75 for the first day, $65 for the second, $60 for each day after. If you would rather not tow, delivery to your old place and pickup from the new one is quoted by distance from West Little Rock, starting at $25.