Towing, Roadside & Transport
RV & trailer transport near you
RV and trailer transport: a professional driver tows or delivers a travel trailer, fifth wheel, camper or motorhome to a campsite, storage lot or dealer.
- Time at the shop
- 4 h
- about
- Mobile service
- Mobile only
- at your address
- Shops in Canada
- 1
- doing this work
- Your price
- You set it
- shops bid on it
You set the budget
Shops near you send their bids
1 shop in Canada does this
Towing, Roadside & Transport
What RV & trailer transport is
RV and trailer transport moves a travel trailer, fifth wheel, tent trailer, camper or motorhome by road to a campground, storage lot, dealer or new address. A professional driver with a suitable truck hitches up, checks the trailer’s brakes, lights and tires, and tows it to the destination. Motorhomes are usually driven there by the transporter instead of being towed. A local delivery takes a few hours; a long haul takes days.
Seasonal moves are the classic Canadian job: out to a seasonal campsite in spring, back to storage in fall, or south for the winter. Some carriers also position and level the trailer at the site. Price depends mostly on distance, then on the trailer’s length and weight, the hitch type and whether a standard truck can pull it or a heavy-duty one is needed.
- For RVs and trailers
- Takes about 4 h
- Done at your address
What does RV & trailer transport cost?
It depends on your vehicle and the shop. Post a job with your budget and compare the bids shops near you send.
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Name your budget. Shops near you bid.
1 shop across Canada does RV & trailer transport.
What to expect
RV & trailer transport, step by step
What the job normally covers, what to mention in your request, and the signs that it is time. Every shop says what its bid includes.
The job
What’s included
- Pre-trip check of the hitch, safety chains, breakaway cable, lights and trailer brakes
- Trailer tire condition and pressures checked before departure
- Trailer hitched to a suitable truck, or the motorhome driven by a professional driver
- Delivery to the campsite, storage lot, dealer or address named in the booking
- Backing into the campsite or storage spot, where access allows
- Optional set-up such as levelling, stabilizers and power and water hook-up, arranged in advance
- Condition report at pickup and delivery, with photos or notes
- Transit cover for the unit, with proof of insurance shown before the driver leaves
Checklist
Before you post
- 01Give the trailer’s type, length, weight and hitch (bumper-pull, fifth wheel or gooseneck) so the right truck is sent
- 02Confirm the carrier’s cargo insurance covers your unit’s value, and check that your own RV policy applies while someone else has it
- 03Ask who checks the trailer’s brakes, lights and tires before departure, and what happens if one fails the check
- 04Prepare the unit: propane off, water drained in cold weather, slide-outs in, cupboards latched and loose items stowed
- 05Tell the carrier about access at both ends: narrow gates, low branches, soft ground and tight turns
- 06Ask whether set-up, storage-yard fees, tolls or border crossing costs are in the quote
Signs
When you need it
- You bought a trailer or RV in another city and cannot tow it home
- You do not own a truck big enough for your trailer, or would rather not tow it yourself
- The trailer goes to a seasonal campsite each spring and back to storage in the fall
- Your winter site is in Florida or another southern state and the trailer must get there before you do
- A motorhome or trailer has to reach a dealer or repair shop and is not safe to drive or tow yourself
Sound familiar?Tell shops near you what you need and what you want to spend.
Get bidsHow it works
Get RV & trailer transport done in four steps
You set the budget and choose the shop. Posting is free, and you pay the shop you hire once the work is 100% done.
- 01
Post your job
Choose the service, describe the job and your vehicle, and set your budget. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
- 02
Shops compete
Nearby shops that do the work see your request and send their best offer: price, when they can start, what is included.
- 03
Accept the best offer
Compare bids, ratings and distance, then hire one shop. The others are told, politely.
- 04
Talk and get it done
Your conversation with the shop opens right away to agree on the day. You pay only after the job is complete.
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RV and trailer service: wheel bearings, brakes, tires, seals, lights and hitch gear checked on travel trailers, fifth wheels, cargo trailers and motorhomes.
Mechanical Repair
Trailer hitch installation
Trailer hitch installation for cars, SUVs, vans and pickups: receiver, wiring and brake controller fitted and matched to the trailer you plan to tow.
Inspections
Pre-purchase inspection
Pre-purchase inspection of a used vehicle by an independent mechanic: scan, paint and rust checks, underbody look, road test and a written report.
Inspections
Safety inspection (Safety Standards Certificate)
Safety inspection at a licensed provincial station: brakes, steering, tires, lights and body checked, then a safety certificate issued on a pass.
Towing
A towing service sends a tow truck for a vehicle that cannot be driven and delivers it to the shop, home or scrapyard you choose, by flatbed or wheel-lift.
Questions
Questions about RV & trailer transport
General answers for drivers in Canada. The shop you hire confirms the details for your vehicle.
Does the transporter supply the hitch, or do I need my own?
The carrier supplies the truck and the towing gear. What matters is that your trailer’s coupler suits the truck: a bumper-pull uses a ball at the bumper, a fifth wheel uses a plate in the truck bed, and a gooseneck uses a ball in the bed. Tell the carrier which you have and the loaded weight, and make sure the electrical plug and the brakes work.
Do I need to prepare my RV or trailer before it is moved?
Yes. Turn off the propane at the tanks, latch the cupboards and the fridge door, pull in slide-outs and awnings, and secure loose items. In cold weather drain or winterize the water system, since Canadian winters freeze the plumbing, and empty the holding tanks to cut the weight. Remove valuables and photograph the unit inside and out before pickup.
How long does it take to move a trailer across Canada or to Florida?
Local deliveries usually arrive the same day, and regional hauls take a day or two. The trip to Florida commonly takes four to six days, while the West Coast is closer to a week, with the route, the weather and any extra pickups adding time. Get the pickup and delivery dates in writing.
Can a trailer be delivered across the border into the United States?
Yes, but it adds paperwork and time. The carrier must be set up for cross-border work, the unit’s ownership and registration papers travel with it, and the driver clears customs at the crossing. Check whether the price covers the crossing, who handles the paperwork and how long a delay could add. A carrier that has done it before will have clear answers.
Can the transporter set up my trailer at the campsite?
Some do: backing into the site, levelling, lowering the stabilizers and hooking up power and water. It costs extra and should be agreed in advance, along with who will meet the driver to show the spot. Campgrounds also have their own arrival hours and site rules, so check your reservation before you set the delivery time.
Something else to ask? Once you hire a shop, you talk to it directly in your request’s conversation.
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