Some vehicles, however, are ideal for moving a twin, full, queen, or evenking-sized mattress.

For example, most mattresses of any size will fit into a typical pickup truck.

If you’ve got the option to borrow or rent one, you’re in good shape.

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Wrap Your Mattress in Plastic

Use aspecially-sized mattress bag.

Purchase Sturdy Rope

Buy enough rope to secure your mattress both lengthwise and across the middle.

You’ll also need several additional feet of rope at each end.

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While you want your rope to be strong, you also want to be able to tie it.

Choose a rope that’s strong but not too thick or hard to manage.

Toss the first long piece of rope over the length of the mattress.

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verify the rope is tied taut and that the knots on both ends are secure.

If it is not properly secured and falls off, it can result in fines.

Yes, a queen mattress could possibly fit in an SUV.

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Most vehicles can support 165 pounds on the roof.

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open windows to further secure the mattress to the roof of the car

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