Snowbird toy transport
Motorhome Transport
Class A, B and C coaches, driven or hauled.
Overview
How motorhome transport works
A motorhome that runs, is registered and is insured is usually driven to its destination by a qualified driver. That is the practical option for most snowbirds who fly down and want the coach waiting for them.
A coach that does not run, or that is not currently registered, is a different job entirely. It has to be loaded onto heavy equipment, and the price and lead time change accordingly.
Driven transport
A licensed, qualified driver operates your coach for the trip. It adds mileage, hours and fuel usage, so expect the odometer to reflect the distance. This is the fastest and most economical option for a running Class A or C.
Hauled transport
Used for non-running coaches, project units, salvage, or when the owner does not want the miles. It requires a lowboy or heavy-haul trailer, loading equipment and often permits.
Quoting
What we need to quote your shipment
- Class (A, B, C), length, height and weight
- Engine type: gas or diesel pusher
- Whether it runs, drives and stops reliably
- Current registration and insurance status
- Slide-out count and whether they all retract
- Whether a car is being towed behind it (that is a second shipment)
- Working condition of tires, batteries and generator
Enterprise Auto Transport is a licensed broker (USDOT #2273104, MC #774106). We arrange transportation with qualified motor carriers whose equipment and authority fit the shipment — we do not own trucks or employ drivers.
Before pickup
- Service it as though you were making the drive yourself — fluids, belts, tires, brakes
- Empty and sanitize the tanks
- Retract slides, awnings and the satellite dome
- Secure interior items and lock the fridge
- Remove valuables entirely
- Confirm registration, insurance card and a spare key for the driver
- Photograph all four sides, the roof and the odometer reading
From experience
What commonly goes wrong
- Aged tires on a heavy coach are the most common cause of a roadside failure. Check the DOT dates before booking.
- Batteries that have sat all winter in the north often will not start a diesel in October.
- If you are also shipping the car you normally tow behind it, book both together so the timing lines up.
Questions
Motorhome Transport FAQs
Will mileage be added to my motorhome?
If it is driven, yes — roughly the route distance. If that matters to you, ask about hauled transport instead and we will price both.
Can you tow my car behind the motorhome?
Generally no. The car moves as its own shipment on a car carrier, which is also safer for the car.
Before pickup
Condition and repair responsibility
Tires, brakes and anything that rolls: the owner's responsibility
- Anything that rolls or tows on its own wheels — boats, RVs, campers, utility and enclosed trailers, equipment trailers — must be roadworthy before pickup. That means sound tires with tread and no dry rot, correct air pressure, working bearings and hubs, functioning brakes and lights, a good coupler, safety chains and a spare if one is available.
- Equipment that has been parked for a long season is the most common problem. Tires that look fine can be dry-rotted and years past their date code, and bearings that have not been greased will run hot. If your boat or trailer has been sitting, have the tires and bearings checked before transport.
- The customer is responsible for the cost of any repairs needed to make the unit safe to move — tires, wheels, bearings, brakes, lights, couplers or anything else that allows the unit to roll or operate.
- If a tire blows out, a bearing fails or the unit becomes disabled in transit, the customer is responsible for the cost of towing to the nearest service facility and for the parts and labor to repair it. Roadside service on the highway costs considerably more than doing the work in advance.
- Repairs made on the road can add days to the delivery window. Enterprise Auto Transport is a licensed broker and is not responsible for the mechanical condition of the equipment, for the cost of repairs or towing, or for delays caused by them.
Get started
Request a quote for this shipment
Not sure what kind of hauler you need?
Don't worry. You don't have to know whether you need a power-only truck, flatbed, enclosed trailer, RV driver or specialized carrier. Just tell us what you're moving, its approximate size, where it's going and when you need it moved. We'll review the shipment and determine what type of transportation is appropriate.
Please note: Anything that rolls on its own wheels must be roadworthy before pickup. The customer is responsible for repairs — tires, bearings, brakes, lights — and for towing and repair costs if the unit becomes disabled in transit.
Ready to move your boat, RV or toys?
Equipment-specific quoting on dimensions, weight and trailer condition — with a coordinator who answers the phone.