Three ways an RV moves
- Drive-away. A professional driver gets behind the wheel of your motorhome and drives it to the destination. This is the usual method for Class A, B, and C motorhomes that are roadworthy.
- Tow-away. A hauler hitches your travel trailer or fifth wheel to a heavy-duty truck and tows it.
- On a trailer. Small campers, park models, and RVs that cannot be driven or towed safely ride on a flatbed or lowboy.
Which one applies depends on the type of RV and its condition. We sort that out on the phone.
What we move
Class A, B, and C motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, pop-up campers, truck campers, and park models. Park models and other extra-wide units count as oversize loads and need permits, which the hauler obtains.
What we need for a quote
- The type of RV, with year, make, and model
- Overall length, height, and weight
- Hitch type for towables: bumper pull, fifth wheel, or gooseneck
- Whether it is roadworthy, including the age and condition of the tires
- Pickup and delivery ZIP codes and your dates
Getting an RV ready to travel
- Latch cabinets, drawers, and doors, and empty the refrigerator.
- Retract slides, awnings, steps, and antennas, and lock them.
- Close the propane valves.
- Drain the fresh, gray, and black tanks. Water is heavy and sloshes.
- Check tire pressure and look for cracks. Old tires are the most common cause of trouble on the road.
- Confirm that the lights and brakes work, and that lug nuts are tight.
- Take out valuables and anything loose.
What drives the price
Distance comes first, then size and method. A drive-away price includes the fuel the motorhome burns and the driver’s trip home. A towed trailer is priced by length and weight. Oversize units add permit costs and sometimes an escort vehicle. Flexible dates help here as much as they do with cars.
Common reasons to ship an RV
People call us when they have bought an RV from a dealer or private seller in another state, when they want it waiting at a winter campground without making the drive, when it is headed to the factory or a specialist for repairs, and when a seasonal site changes. Some owners simply do not enjoy driving a 40-foot coach through city traffic, and that is reason enough.
Common questions
Can I leave my belongings inside the RV?
Keep it light. Whatever stays has to be secured, adds weight, and is generally not covered by the hauler’s insurance.
Is my RV insured while it is being moved?
The driver or hauler carries insurance for the move. Keep your own policy active as well, and ask your agent whether it applies while someone else is driving.
How long does RV transport take?
A driver or hauler typically covers 400 to 500 miles a day. Add time to arrange the pickup, which depends on where the RV is.
Do you move RVs that do not run?
Yes, on a trailer. Tell us what does and does not work so the right equipment is sent.