RV Transport
Professional delivery for motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers. Driven, towed, or hauled by experienced carriers, with no deposit.
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Getting Your RV Where It Needs to Be
An RV is a vehicle and a home at once, and moving one over a long distance takes skill. A forty-foot motorhome handles nothing like a car. A fifth wheel needs the right truck and the right hitch. Wind, mountain grades, low bridges, and tight fuel stations all demand experience. Many owners who are perfectly comfortable on a weekend trip would prefer not to take on a thousand-mile delivery.
RV transport gives that job to a professional. Depending on what you own, the carrier will drive it, tow it, or load it onto a trailer. Motorhomes are usually driven to their destination by a qualified driver. Travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers are towed behind a suitably equipped truck. Units that are not roadworthy, or that are too large to tow legally, travel on a flatbed or a lowboy.
People use the service for many reasons. They bought an RV from a dealer or a private seller in another state. They are relocating and cannot drive both the RV and the family car. They winter on the Gulf Coast and would like the rig waiting when they fly in. They need a trailer delivered to a campground, a hunting lease, or a race weekend.
Heartland Auto Transport is an FMCSA licensed broker serving Alabama and all 50 states. We match your RV with a vetted, insured carrier that has the right equipment and experience for its size and type. There is no deposit, and the price we quote is the price you pay. Every RV is different, so please call with the details for an accurate quote.
What You Get With RV Transport
The right method and the right driver for your rig.
The method that fits
Drive-away for motorhomes, tow-away for trailers and fifth wheels, and flatbed for everything else.
Experienced RV drivers
Carriers who move RVs for a living and know how to handle length, height, and weight.
Insured transport
We verify the carrier's insurance and explain how coverage applies to your type of move.
Delivery where you want it
To your home, a storage lot, a dealership, a campground, or an RV resort.
Routes planned for clearance
Drivers choose roads suited to a tall, wide vehicle and avoid low bridges and tight turns.
A dispatcher throughout
One person to call, at any hour, from pickup to delivery.
What RV Transport Costs
RV transport is priced individually. The main factors are distance, the size and weight of the unit, and the method used. Drive-away and tow-away moves are generally priced by the mile. Flatbed moves cost more, because they need specialized trailers and sometimes oversize permits.
The table shows how each type of RV usually travels. Call us with the year, make, model, length, and weight, and we will give you one all-in price. As with every shipment we arrange, there is no deposit.
| RV type | How it moves | Price basis | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorhome, Class A, B, or C | Driven by a professional | Per mile | Must be road-legal, registered, and insured |
| Travel trailer or toy hauler | Towed by the carrier's truck | Per mile | Tires, lights, and brakes must be sound |
| Fifth wheel or gooseneck | Towed with the matching hitch | Per mile | Tell us the hitch type and pin weight |
| Park model or non-roadworthy unit | Flatbed or lowboy | Quoted | May need oversize permits |
RV moves are quoted individually, as one all-in price.
How RV Transport Works
Four steps, beginning with a few measurements.
Call with the details
Give us the type of RV, its length, height, and weight, and where it is going.
We match the carrier
We assign a vetted carrier with the right truck, hitch, or trailer. No deposit is due.
Pickup
The driver inspects the RV with you inside and out, checks tires and lights, and departs.
Delivery
At the destination, walk through the RV, compare it with the pickup report, sign, and pay.
RVs We Move
From camper vans to forty-foot coaches.
Motorhomes
Class A coaches, Class C cab-overs, and Class B camper vans, driven by a professional.
Travel trailers
Bumper-pull trailers of every length, from teardrops to bunkhouse models.
Fifth wheels and toy haulers
Heavy towables that need a properly rated truck and hitch.
Park models and older units
RVs that are oversize, unregistered, or not fit to tow travel on a flatbed.
Three Ways to Move an RV
The right one depends on what you own and what condition it is in.
| Drive-away | Tow-away | Flatbed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Used for | Motorhomes | Trailers and fifth wheels | Park models and non-roadworthy units |
| How it works | A professional drives it | A truck tows it on its own wheels | Carried on a trailer |
| Requirements | Road-legal, registered, insured | Good tires, brakes, lights, and hitch | Access for loading equipment |
| Miles added | Yes, the full distance | On the trailer's tires and bearings | None |
| Relative cost | Lowest | Moderate | Highest |
How to Prepare an RV for Transport
An RV has far more loose parts than a car. Thorough preparation prevents damage on the road and delays at pickup.
Secure the interior. Latch every cabinet, drawer, and door. Take pictures off the walls. Put loose items on the floor or pack them away. Lock the refrigerator door and the shower door. Anything that can swing, slide, or fall will do so over a thousand miles.
Bring everything in. Retract slide-outs and awnings fully and lock them. Lower antennas and satellite dishes. Raise and secure the stabilizer jacks and the tongue jack. Stow the steps.
Shut off the utilities. Close the propane valves at the tanks. Disconnect shore power, water, and sewer lines, and stow the hoses. Turn off the water heater, the furnace, and the refrigerator.
Empty the tanks. Drain the gray and black tanks, and travel with the fresh water tank empty or nearly so. Water is heavy, and it sloshes.
Check the running gear. Tires should be properly inflated, free of cracks, and not past their service life, which on a trailer is often five to seven years regardless of tread. Have the wheel bearings serviced if they are due. Test the brake lights, turn signals, and trailer brakes.
For a motorhome, check the fluids and the engine battery, leave enough fuel to get started, and make sure the registration and insurance are current. A professional driver cannot legally take an unregistered or uninsured motorhome on the road.
Know your numbers. Have the overall length, the height including air conditioners, the weight, and the hitch type and ball size ready.
Remove valuables, and photograph the RV inside and out before the driver arrives.
RV Transport Questions
How much does RV transport cost?
It depends on the distance, the size of the RV, and how it travels. Drive-away and tow-away moves are generally priced by the mile, and flatbed moves cost more. Call us with the details for one all-in price.
Will someone drive my motorhome?
Yes, in most cases. A professional driver takes it to the destination under its own power. This is the usual and most economical way to move a motorhome that is road-legal and in good running order.
Does my RV need to be registered and insured?
For a drive-away move, yes. The motorhome will be on public roads and must be legal to operate. For a towed trailer, ask your dispatcher what is required in your situation.
Can you move an RV that does not run or cannot be towed?
Yes. It travels on a flatbed or lowboy trailer. This costs more and may require permits, so we need accurate dimensions and weight.
How is my RV insured during transport?
The carrier is insured, and coverage works differently for a driven or towed RV than for a car on a trailer. Ask your dispatcher how it applies to your move, and keep your own RV policy active.
Can I leave my belongings inside?
Small household items that are secured are generally acceptable in an RV, but they are not covered by the carrier's insurance, and weight matters. Remove valuables, and ask your dispatcher before leaving anything substantial.
Can you deliver to a campground or RV resort?
Yes. Give us the name of the park and your site or check-in details. Some parks have rules for arrivals, so let the office know a delivery is coming.
How long does it take?
A driver covers roughly 400 to 500 miles a day with an RV. Add time for a carrier to be assigned and to reach the pickup location.
How far ahead should I book?
Two weeks is a good target. Book earlier for the fall and spring snowbird seasons and for major race and festival weekends, when RV carriers are busy.
Can you take an RV to a storage lot or a service center?
Yes. We deliver to storage facilities, dealerships, and repair shops as well as to homes and campgrounds. Tell the facility a delivery is coming, and give us their hours and a contact name.
Is there a deposit?
No. You pay on delivery, and the price matches your quote.
Need an RV Moved?
Call with the type, length, and destination for an all-in quote, or start with the online tool.