When you are shifting your home across the country, chances are you might find several rental trucks along the way. You might as well be considering moving using all the available DIY options to keep the costs low. There are several truck rental services that can meet this need. U-Haul is among those DIY truck rental services. But before choosing this option, it is important to consider a few factors to make an informed decision.

Reservation are guaranteed but with some conditions
The reservation is not guaranteed until the scheduled day of your pick-up truck, regardless of when you submit the reservation. On the day of your scheduled pickup, the representative from U-Haul will contact you from your verified location, to verify the equipment. Once you both agree, the reservation is considered guaranteed.

You may have to compromise on gas mileage of the rental trucks
The smallest rental truck gives about 10 mpg and the largest trucks give about 8 mpg. Combine this with your cross country move and you will get the idea of how much you will actually spend on the fuel of the rental truck.

Maximum number of passengers
This is one of the popular questions that you may come across on many forums and blogging websites. It can get problematic if you are travelling with a large family as U-Haul trucks can hold a maximum of 3 passengers. 10 foot trucks can hold up to only 2 people.

Equipment are most often used
Because U-Haul trucks travel cross country frequently, they have lots of miles on them. Keeping this in mind, it is important to make sure that the truck you have rented is in good condition. There are many blogs and forums on the Internet that will tell you their experience of truck breakdowns and other issues while moving. Read those blogs and prepare yourself for the trip accordingly.

U-Haul rates exclude unlimited miles
When you rent a truck for long distance moves, you will get an estimate of your U-Haul price and a summary of the rental. They determine these details based on where you are moving to and from. If you need additional days and additional miles, then they would cost extra.

The best way to learn more about U-Haul services is to read consumer reviews through social media websites.