CRATE PACKING

_______# Crates per person

_______# Totes per person

_______# Computer Bags per person

Packing Fundamentals:

•  Start by placing a 4 wheeler on the ground and an empty crate on top of it

•  Pack heaviest items in the bottom crate keeping in mind these crates can weigh 50 lbs to 200 lbs

•  Try to make sure the items cannot shift around in the crate

•  Do not pack:

•  Your computer (See section on “How to prepare your computer”)

•  Liquids

•  Food

•  Flammables

•  Once the first crate is full, close the interlocking lids and place an open empty crate on top of it

•  Repeat this process for crates 3 and 4. This will save your back from having to lift the crates once they are full

•  Each crate should be labeled on its side (See the “Sample label” for proper labeling guidelines)

•  Crates should be stacked 4 high

•  It is ok to pack the 4th crate on the ground

•  It can be left on the floor for the movers to stack at the time of the move

•  Make sure to label the crate

•  Do not move crates on your own, leave it to the movers on move day

Things that the plastic crates are not used for:

•  Taking items home (Cardboard totes should be used)

•  Packing of items that will not be unpacked right away (Cardboard totes should be used)

•  They are not a step stool or ladder and should not be used as such

UNPACKING:

•One week to unpack and return crates to staging area

•Once the crates are unpacked they can be placed on a 4 wheeler with the flaps open

•Empty crates can be stacked in groups of 20

•4 wheelers can be stacked in groups of 10