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Post by debbie on Jun 8, 2006 16:55:01 GMT -5
Hi everyone,
I will be moving into Roundhouse Court next weekend. I will be making a 13-15 hour drive and pulling my car on the back of a U-Haul truck. I am hoping to drive it all in one shot to save having to pay for a hotel along the way. I am moving from a rural area where I don't even have to lock my doors, so I am seeking some tips about how to get city smart really quick, especially with regard to how to nagivate this move without getting my car, truck, or new home broken into.
When you drive this far it is always really hard to estimate exactly what time you will arrive. One thing I am wondering about is what time of day would be best to move? I am betting may of the thieves of Baltimore watch for new students and moving trucks around this time of year. I'm betting it is probably not wise to get there late at night and then let a packed truck sit there with a car hitched on for the rest of the night. What I am thinking of is driving the whole thing overnight and getting there early in the morning, letting it sit while I rest for a few hours, then getting my friends to help me unload. Would that seem reasonable?
I'm just trying to plan this so that I don't do something stupid that has me ending up at even higher risk of getting broken into.
Thanks Debbie
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Post by sharicca on Jun 9, 2006 8:30:12 GMT -5
Hi Debbie,
I hope you have a good drive. That sounds like a long way to drive and then turn around and move in!
I do not know if there is a better time of day to move in from a safety standpoint but I would recommend:
- to not leave your moving boxes out on the curb. That's a big tip off as to what valuables may be inside (especially if you have a TV/computer box, etc.). I believe paper pick up (for your cardboard boxes) is on the 2nd and 4th Fridays. It is likely that they will not be picked up if you put them out with the regular trash so, it is best to wait. Or, our community clean up day is on the third Saturday and you can dispose of them then.
- to be vigilant with your trailer. Make sure at least one person is at the truck at all times.
That's all I can think of for now. Have a safe, enjoyable move!
Sharicca
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Post by shanna on Jun 9, 2006 14:29:04 GMT -5
Hi Debbie!
We just moved here a couple weeks ago, and had no problems whatsoever. We took about a week to move. For a the first few days we just filled the car with stuff and unloaded it ourselves each evening after work, just the two of us. On the last day of the move we hired movers, and while there was usually someone at the van, there were a few large items that took the combined effort of everyone to squeeze up our very tiny staircase. So while we may not have been as smart as possible, we still had no issues.
We have also found that our neighbors have very sharp eyes, and they are always outside - when our dogsitter accidentally set off the alarm, they made sure to give a very good description of who went into the house, and when.
Moving is stressful enough. I'm sure you'll have plenty of activity going on during the move to deter anyone who would want to walk off with your stuff.
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Post by chemgirl on Jul 18, 2007 20:15:47 GMT -5
I wanted to add my two cents here, a little late, but for EMPHASIS!
Have your alarm installed and the stickers on your windows (or signs) before you move in. I've had a couple friends already tell me they were robbed the day after so it's important and they just didn't even think about that. The harsh reality of city living is that you need to be vigilant-- it helps every way.
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Post by fourknots on Jul 19, 2007 12:05:34 GMT -5
Hi, We moved from a rural area to Baltimore too and I know your apprehensions.
We got in in the afternoon and four of us unloaded the truck except for some heavy stuff that day. The house was a wreck inside, but at least all was safe. We then locked the truck and parked it in front of our house. While we were unloading, one homeless guy kept walking by so one of us was always at the truck. I imagine seeing a U-haul is a tip off for thieves. Just be vigilant and unload as quickly as possible.
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