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Cost & Time To Ship Your RV Examples
Preparing Your Recreational Vehicle For Transport
Online Resources For RV Shippers
Related Information & FAQ

RV transport has some unique challenges due to the variance in size and shape among different recreational vehicles. In order to better serve our RV shipping customers, we’ve recently purchased several state-of-the-art transport trailers to provide the safest and most secure transport possible. We offer professional transport services for the following recreational vehicles:

Travel trailers
Fifth wheels
Pop up campers
Class A, B, & C motorhomes
Recreational vehicles
Folding camping trailers
Camper Vans
Converted buses
Teardrop trailers
Toy haulers
Motor coaches
Hybrid trailers

Cost & Time To Ship Your RV Examples

Shipping To/From	Cost	Distance	Transit Days
New York to Columbus	$1070	535 miles	2-4 days
Portland to San Jose	$1330	665 miles	3-5 days
New York to Chicago	$1580	790 miles	3-5 days
Los Angeles to Denver	$2030	1015 miles	4-6 days
Houston to Miami	$2380	1190 miles	4-6 days
San Diego to Dallas	$2720	1360 miles	4-6 days
Atlanta to Phoenix	$3690	1845 miles	5-7 days
Detroit to Las Vegas	$4030	2015 miles	6-8 days
Seattle to Memphis	$4570	2285 miles	6-8 days
Portland to Miami	$6510	3255 miles	7-9 days

*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and what type of RV you are shipping.

*$2.00 to $2.50 a mile depending on your pick up location, drop off location and the size.

*Call us for specific date requests.

A-1 Auto Transport ships vehicles worldwide. Click Here or call 1-800-452-2880 to get a free, no obligation to buy price quote to ship your car.

Preparing Your Recreational Vehicle For Transport

As with any other vehicle, some minimal preparation is recommended before having an RV moved by a professional. Following these simple steps will help make sure that there are no hang ups, incidents or delays after we pick up your RV to start the transport process.

Secure Everything: This includes anything that’s loose or might come loose during transport, both on the inside and outside of the RV. Make sure to double check latches, drawers, windows, doors, vents and awnings. Don’t forget about wall hangings and appliances!
Remove Personal Items: This goes along with the first point about preparing an RV for shipping. Anything that has a chance of rattling around over the course of a long delivery can cause problems for the transporter, and worse, potential damage to your recreational vehicle.
Document the RV Condition: Don’t forget to document the condition of your RV before it’s picked up by a transporter. A transport company will also record the condition of your RV and having your own notes ready for comparison is a good idea. We also recommend to our customers that they take photos of their RV before having it moved.
General Maintenance: Some basic RV maintenance can go a long way in making your experience with an RV shipping company a good one. Things like tire pressure and fluid levels should be checked before pick up of your RV, motorhome or trailer. This step will guard against any mechanical mishaps during transport and ensure that your RV is in great road-ready condition when it arrives.
Disconnect Gas & Power: Any gas liens or power supplies should be turned off or disconnected prior to transport. This also includes lights, fans, refrigerators and any other appliance inside the RV.

A-1 Auto Transport ships vehicles worldwide. Click Here or call 1-800-452-2880 to get a free, no obligation to buy price quote to ship your RV.

Online Resources For RV Shippers

Family Motor Coach Association - The FMCA is one of the largest motorhome clubs in the U.S. and provides information about the motor home lifestyle, as well as news, information, and discounts for motorhome owners.

Your RV Lifestyle - A website chock full of information that RV owners will find useful: types of RVs, full-time RV living, internet access and more!

Written By:Joe Webster

Joe Webster began his journey in the auto transport field by attending the University of Southern California (USC), where he graduated with a Bachelor of Business Marketing.

After college, he started his career in the auto transport industry from the bottom up and has done virtually every job there is to do at A-1 Auto Transport, including but not limited to: Truck Driver, Dispatch, Sales, PR, Bookkeeping, Transport Planner, Transport Manager, International Transport Manager, Brokering, Customer Service, and Marketing. Working with his mentor Tony Taylor, Joe Webster has learned the ins and outs of this industry which is largely misunderstood.

With over 30 years experience in the industry, we've been helping people ship their vehicles, motorcycles, RV's, heavy equipment, household goods and more across the country or overseas without a hitch. Ask us anything.

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Cost & Time To Ship Your RV Examples
Preparing Your Recreational Vehicle For Transport
Online Resources For RV Shippers
Related Information & FAQ

Satisfied Customers

“I am meticulous when it comes to everything. At first, I was thinking of just driving all the way to Illinois from New Jersey. A friend recommended me to go to A1 Auto Transport and told me a lot of good things about them. I refused initially because I had filed a 4 day leave just to drive and visit my mother. But things did not go well. My boss asked me to cancel my leave because a very important client asked for an urgent meeting, and the manager could not attend to it. I was hopeless and took the risk of asking help from A1. The notice was short and I forgot I needed to inform them in advance. After a couple of hours, I received a call and they told me they found a way to book me with no extra fees. I am so thankful I got to attend to my work matters. I did not get to see my mother, but the vehicle and items inside it were in perfect condition as if it was me who took care of it. I owe you guys big time! I got one huge deal from our client.”

★★★★★

“The plan was to ship my car from California to Utah. I went through nearly 20 quotes after using an auto shipping site which linked to a bunch of brokers. Finally, I found A1 Auto Transport, a company with its own trucks with great reviews. I was sold. Joe was very competent, gave off the impression he’d done this a million times, and it really showed throughout the transport. He listened to my request carefully, offered me several options, stayed in touch during the transport, and made sure I was happy with everything. Overall, a great company which I would definitely recommend to others!”

A great company which I would definitely recommend to others!

★★★★★

“I’m so glad I met you Joe!! A truly fortunate experience. Having to transport a car to Minnesota, I was stunned to see the company, who was supposed to take care of it, just vanish. I couldn’t reach them anymore, like they went bankrupt overnight. However, I was lucky enough to not pay anything, so I simply researched some more until I found A1 Auto Transport. Joe answered my call the first time and we soon agreed on a date and a quote. Unfortunately, I got caught up in work and forgot about it. The order was not confirmed, so Joe must’ve thought I changed my mind. I called him the next day and arranged for a new date. This time, I made a note on my phone and it went well. I replied to his email this time, and the driver arrived at a parking lot down the street on time, as promised. The driver was nice enough to not mention my previous mistake. He delivered my car in just 3 days. Upon careful inspection, there were no scratches or damage done to it during transport. Joe was there along with the driver and they both waited patiently until I was satisfied. Thanks!”

A truly fortunate experience.

★★★★★

“A1 Auto is kind of like your favourite mom and pop pizza parlour, the one you can’t get enough of despite all the new, expensive avant-garde pizza shops that have mushroomed conspicuously across the entire neighbourhood and seem to have taken over the whole world...but not you. Because you value quality and genuine customer service, and know this business understands and works doubly hard to give you your money’s worth. I’ve been using A1 Auto Transport whenever I left California for business: they may not be the cheapest car transporters around, but the sheer professionalism, dedication, and heart they put into their work is just amazing and worth my every dime. I’m probably one of the most sceptical people you would ever meet. I’m rarely convinced when bombarded with dubious, self-congratulating ads of companies that look like they’ve spent tons of money on marketing materials just to lure your average guy in. A1 Auto Transport is the complete opposite of these companies. My car always arrived promptly on schedule, never with a hint of scratch or dirt or damage, and they keep me updated every step of the process. When you’ve found a company whose genuine care for their customers comes naturally, you stand by them no matter what. It’s the most logical thing to do.”

A1 Auto is kind of like your favourite mom and pop pizza parlour

★★★★★

“A1 Auto Transport helped me move a vehicle to Iowa from Houston. I was a bit nervous, no knowing much about such services. Thanks to Joe, I was able to clear the fog a little. He answered all my questions and explained everything in a way that left no room for interpretation. The details were straightforward. I picked Sunday as the pickup date, since I wasn’t at work, and they accommodated me. The truck arrived an hour early, yet the driver patiently waited for me to arrive. He thoroughly checked my car for scratches or anything that might affect the transport then drove it onto the truck. I was given a 2 day time window during which the car was supposed to arrive in, and it got to Iowa in the evening of the first day. The trip didn’t damage it at all. Next time a friend wants to move, I’ll surely recommend A1 Auto Transport.”

A1 Auto Transport helped me move a vehicle to Iowa from Houston

★★★★★