Fifth Wheel & RV Transport — Professional Towaway Service Nationwide

Professional towaway service: A carrier with a truck properly rated for your trailer's weight hitches up and tows it directly to the destination, using experienced drivers familiar with towing heavier trailers safely over long distances and varied road conditions.

Hitch and weight compatibility: Fifth wheels require a gooseneck or fifth-wheel hitch setup in the tow vehicle's bed, different from a standard bumper-pull travel trailer hitch. Confirm your trailer's hitch type and gross weight at booking so the right tow vehicle is dispatched.

Pre-trip inspection: Tires, brakes, running lights, and the hitch coupling are inspected before departure. Any pre-existing damage to the exterior is documented on the Bill of Lading, the same as with standard vehicle transport.

Interior preparation: Slide-outs should be fully retracted and locked, cabinets and drawers secured, and loose interior items packed away or removed before pickup to prevent shifting or damage during transit.

Trailer size and weight: Larger fifth wheels and toy haulers cost more to transport than smaller travel trailers, due to the tow vehicle rating and effort required.

Distance: Standard distance-based pricing applies, with regional moves costing less in total than cross-country transport.

Condition: A well-maintained trailer with functioning brakes, lights, and tires ships without complication. Units needing repair before they're safely towable may require that work completed first, or a specialized flatbed alternative in some cases.

Who uses it: RV dealers repositioning inventory between lots or delivering a sold unit to an out-of-state buyer; private sellers who've sold a trailer online and don't want to tow it themselves; buyers who purchased at an RV show, auction, or dealership far from home; and snowbirds and full-time RVers who need a unit relocated without making the drive personally.

Carrier cargo insurance: Standard cargo insurance covers your trailer during transport. For high-value fifth wheels or toy haulers, confirm the coverage amount with your carrier before booking.

Title and registration: Have title and registration accessible at pickup, particularly for dealer-to-buyer transfers where ownership documentation needs to be clear at both ends.

Pre-transport inspection: Exterior condition — including the roof, slide-out seals, and any existing damage — should be documented on the Bill of Lading before departure. RV exteriors can be expensive to repair, so a thorough inspection at pickup protects you if a claim is ever needed.

Your own RV insurance: Check whether your RV insurance policy provides any coverage during professional transport — this varies by insurer and is worth a quick call before a high-value unit ships.

ShipMyCar US is an FMCSA-registered auto transport broker with a network of carriers experienced in towing fifth wheels, travel trailers, and other towable RVs nationwide.

Correctly matched tow equipment: We confirm your trailer's hitch type and gross weight before dispatch, so the carrier arrives with a properly rated tow vehicle rather than guessing on-site.

Dealer-friendly coordination: RV dealers repositioning multiple units can coordinate them as a combined order, the same way multi-vehicle shipping works for standard cars.

Zero upfront payment, transparent pricing: You know the cost before the trailer is picked up, based on its size, weight, and route — no surprises at delivery.

Peak RV season: Spring through early fall is the busiest season for RV sales and relocations, as buyers prepare for camping season and snowbirds head to warm-weather destinations in the fall. Booking a few weeks ahead during these windows secures better carrier availability and pricing.

Dealer inventory timing: Dealers repositioning inventory between lots benefit from booking transport as soon as a unit is ready for transfer, rather than letting it sit on a lot accumulating floor-plan costs.

Coordinating with the buyer's readiness: For private sales, confirm the buyer has a place to park and store the unit before it arrives — a large trailer arriving with nowhere to go creates delays and potential extra costs.

Off-season advantages: Shipping in late fall or winter, outside peak RV season, often means more carrier availability and more flexible pricing for buyers and sellers who aren't tied to a specific seasonal deadline.

Fifth wheels: The largest category of towable RV, fifth wheels require a gooseneck-style hitch mounted in the tow vehicle's bed rather than a standard bumper hitch. Their size and weight mean the carrier's tow vehicle needs to be specifically rated for the load.

Travel trailers: Bumper-pull trailers ranging from compact and lightweight models to larger multi-slide units. Most travel trailers can be towed by a properly rated pickup, making this the most common category shipped.

Toy haulers: A fifth wheel or travel trailer with a built-in garage space for ATVs, motorcycles, or other equipment. Toy haulers tend to be heavier than a standard trailer of similar length, which affects tow vehicle requirements.

Pop-up and lightweight campers: Smaller and lighter than full-size trailers, these are generally the most economical towable RVs to transport, often towable by a wider range of vehicles.

Horse and livestock trailers: While not RVs, horse and livestock trailers are towed using similar principles and equipment, and are sometimes transported alongside RV shipments for customers moving both.

Park models and destination trailers: Larger, more permanently sited units designed to stay at one location for extended periods. These sometimes require special handling due to their size, similar to a full-size fifth wheel.

Pricing for towable RV transport depends on trailer size, weight, and distance. These ranges are illustrative for a mid-size fifth wheel or travel trailer in good towable condition:

• Regional move under 300 miles — $400–$700
• 300–800 miles — $700–$1,200
• 800–1,500 miles — $1,200–$1,900
• Cross-country (1,500+ miles) — $1,900–$2,800

Larger fifth wheels and toy haulers generally price toward the higher end of each range due to their weight and the tow vehicle capacity required. Smaller travel trailers and pop-up campers typically price toward the lower end. Request a quote with your trailer's exact specifications and route for an accurate number.