Moving Equipment Guide: Dollies, Moving Blankets, Bungees and Tarp Straps

A move comes down to four things: a dolly that can carry the weight, blankets that cover what you are moving, and cords or straps that keep covers and loads from shifting.

Dollies: which dolly for furniture vs appliances

Both Boxer wood dollies are listed for furniture and appliances. The difference is capacity, caster size, and surface — start with the weight of the piece.

The heavier dolly is the 18" x 30" dolly with 4" casters (SKU 77886, $179.99): a set of 2, pre-assembled, 18" x 30" solid wood platform, listed capacity 1,600 lb, 4" gray non-marring casters, black rubber tread for grip, and 360-degree swivel casters. Use it for large appliances and full dressers, using both dollies to support a long piece at each end.

The lighter dolly is the 18" x 30" dolly with 3" casters (SKU 77881-2, $49.99): also a set of 2, pre-assembled, same 18" x 30" platform and swivel casters, but 1,000 lb capacity, 3" casters, and a gray carpeted surface. Use it for chairs, nightstands, small tables, and boxes; the carpeted surface protects finished wood.

Check the piece against the platform first: it should sit flat, not hang over the edges. Stay within the listed capacity — larger casters roll more easily over thresholds, which suits heavier loads. Browse the dolly collection.

Moving blankets: sizes, weights, grommets, and when a heavier blanket matters

A blanket pads a surface against scratches and dents and keeps a piece clean in transit. Size matters most: it has to cover the piece with enough left over to tuck or strap.

For everyday furniture, the non-woven blankets are the light, low-cost option. The ProShield 45" x 72" blanket (SKU 77810, $9.99) is a single dark blue blanket, recycled cotton filler, non-woven outer, for smaller items and electronics. The ProGuard 72" x 80" blanket (SKU 77805, $11.99) is the same construction in a larger size that covers oversized couches and appliances.

The quilted acoustic blankets are heavier and do more. The Studio Universal 78" x 72" blanket (SKU 77840, $42.99) is black, recycled quilted fiber, with 8 grommets on the 72" side. The XL Pro Studio 96" x 80" blanket (SKU 77833, $84.99) is 14 lb, black, recycled quilted fiber, with 9 grommets on the 80" side; machine washable, do not tumble dry. The XXL Pro Studio 192" x 80" blanket (SKU 77831, $195.99) is 25 lb, black, recycled quilted poly-cotton fiber, with 25 grommeted hanging loops along the top and 2 at the bottom corners; machine washable.

A heavier blanket matters for large or oddly shaped pieces, hanging a blanket as a partition, or a high-value item on a long move: thicker quilted fiber, grommets to hang or tie it, and extra weight to keep it in place. For a short move with standard furniture, the non-woven blankets are enough. See the moving blankets and acoustic blankets collections.

Bungees and tarp straps: what holds a load vs what secures a cover

Bungees are for light, quick fastening — holding a cover in place or bundling small items. Tarp straps hold a tarp over a load on a truck, trailer, or flatbed. Neither replaces a rated tie-down strap for a heavy load.

For tarps, the EPDM rubber tarp straps, set of 10, are 100% EPDM, black, with crimped stainless steel S-hooks, in five lengths: 10" (SKU 66100, $11.99), 15" (SKU 66102, $15.99), 21" (SKU 66104, $18.99), 31" (SKU 66106, $23.95), and 41" (SKU 66108, $28.50). Loop it through a tarp grommet or anchor point, stretch it over the load, and hook it on. Pick the length by the span when stretched — too long and it will not hold tension.

For light fastening, the 10-pack of 8" ball bungees (SKU 77091, $5.89) is simple: orange, 8" long, ball on one end, loop on the other. Push the ball through a tarp grommet and stretch the loop over an anchor point. The Flexi-Grip 5-pack adjustable bungee set (SKU 66296, $15.98) gives more range: two 16" cords extending to 24", two 22" to 32", and one 28" to 48", with a latex core, reinforced polyester webbing 2.0" wide, and heat-treated steel core hooks with a non-scratch coating.

Elastic can slip or snap back if overloaded, so use bungees and tarp straps for covers and light bundling; for the load itself, use a rated strap or rope and check it after the first few miles. See also: rubber and bungee cords, elastic cords and straps, rubber straps and cords.

Putting a basic moving kit together

For a one-bedroom move: one set of dollies (1,000 lb, SKU 77881-2, $49.99, for standard furniture, or 1,600 lb, SKU 77886, $179.99, for appliances); 4 to 6 blankets — two 72" x 80" (SKU 77805, $11.99 each) for large pieces, two or three 45" x 72" (SKU 77810, $9.99 each) for smaller items, and one quilted blanket with grommets such as the 78" x 72" (SKU 77840, $42.99) for the piece you most want to protect; one 10-pack of EPDM tarp straps (from $11.99); and the 10-pack of 8" ball bungees (SKU 77091, $5.89). For pallets or bundling, see moving bands and moving straps.

Or start with the ready-made Pro Mover's Essentials kit (SKU MOVINGBASICS-KIT, $29.99): 2 flat bungee cords with steel core hooks (16" to 24"), 2 adjustable bungee cords, 2 36" stretchable pallet bands, and 2 non-woven moving blankets. Add dollies and extra blankets; more are in moving accessories.

FAQ

Which dolly should I use for a refrigerator or washing machine? The 1,600 lb dolly (SKU 77886, $179.99), the 18" x 30" set of 2 with 4" gray casters and black rubber tread. Check the appliance weight first, and make sure it sits flat on the platform.

What size moving blanket do I need for a couch? A 72" x 80" blanket (SKU 77805, $11.99) covers most couches; a 45" x 72" (SKU 77810, $9.99) suits a smaller chair. For the most protection, use a quilted blanket such as the 78" x 72" (SKU 77840, $42.99) or the 96" x 80" XL (SKU 77833, $84.99, 14 lb).

What is the difference between a moving blanket and an acoustic blanket? A moving blanket covers and pads furniture in transit. An acoustic blanket — the 96" x 80" XL (SKU 77833) or the 192" x 80" XXL (SKU 77831, 25 lb) — is a heavier quilted blanket with grommets for hanging that also dampens sound and blocks light.

Can I use bungee cords to hold furniture in place in a truck? No — not as the main hold. Bungees and tarp straps secure covers and bundle light items. Hold furniture or appliances with a rated tie-down strap or rope, and check it after the first few miles.

How many blankets and straps do I need for a one-bedroom move? 4 to 6 blankets (a mix of 72" x 80" and 45" x 72"), one set of dollies, one 10-pack of EPDM tarp straps, and one pack of bungees. The Pro Mover's Essentials kit (SKU MOVINGBASICS-KIT, $29.99) covers the cords, bands, and two blankets.

Sources

Every specification in this guide was verified live from the Boxer Tools Shopify store via GraphQL on 2026-11-10. Prices are the listed store prices on that date.

• 18" x 30" solid wood furniture moving dolly, 4" casters — handle 18x30-solid-wood-furniture-moving-dolly, SKU 77886, $179.99, set of 2, 1,600 lb capacity, 4" gray casters, black rubber tread, pre-assembled.
• 18" x 30" solid wood furniture moving dolly, 3" casters — handle 18x30-solid-wood-furniture-moving-dolly-3in-casters, SKU 77881-2, $49.99, set of 2, 1,000 lb capacity, 3" casters, gray carpeted surface, pre-assembled.
• ProShield 45" x 72" non-woven moving blanket — handle universal-utility-protection-pad, SKU 77810, $9.99, 45" x 72", dark blue, recycled cotton filler, non-woven outer.
• ProGuard 72" x 80" non-woven moving blanket — handle 72x80-non-woven-moving-blanket, SKU 77805, $11.99, 72" x 80", dark blue, recycled cotton filler, non-woven outer.
• Studio Universal 78" x 72" acoustic blanket — handle grommet-industrial-blanket, SKU 77840, $42.99, 78" x 72", black, recycled quilted fiber, 8 grommets on the 72" side.
• XL Pro Studio 96" x 80" blanket — handle boxer-xl-studio-grommeted-sound-dampening-blanket, SKU 77833, $84.99, 96" x 80", 14 lb, 9 grommets on the 80" side, black, recycled quilted fiber, machine washable, do not tumble dry.
• XXL Pro Studio 192" x 80" blanket — handle boxer-xxl-pro-studio-192-x-80-sound-dampening-blanket, SKU 77831, $195.99, 192" x 80", 25 lb, 25 grommeted hanging loops along the top, 2 grommeted bottom corner loops, black, recycled quilted poly-cotton fiber, machine washable.
• EPDM rubber tarp straps, set of 10 — handle epdm-tarp-strap, SKUs 66100 ($11.99, 10"), 66102 ($15.99, 15"), 66104 ($18.99, 21"), 66106 ($23.95, 31"), 66108 ($28.50, 41"), 100% EPDM, black, crimped stainless steel S-hooks.
• 10-pack 8" ball bungees — handle heavy-duty-elastic-cords-with-steel-hooks, SKU 77091, $5.89, 8", orange, set of 10.
• Flexi-Grip 5-pack adjustable bungee cord set — handle adjustable-belt-elastic-cord, SKU 66296, $15.98, 2x 16" extending to 24", 2x 22" extending to 32", 1x 28" extending to 48", 2.0" wide webbing, latex core, steel core hooks.
• Pro Mover's Essentials kit, 8-piece — handle moving-basics, SKU MOVINGBASICS-KIT, $29.99, 2 flat bungee cords (16" to 24"), 2 adjustable bungee cords, 2 36" stretchable pallet bands, 2 non-woven moving blankets.
• Collections linked in this guide, all verified live by handle: dolly, moving-blankets, acoustic-blankets, moving-accessories, moving-bands, moving-straps, elastic, rubber-bungee-cords, rubber-straps-and-cords.