How To Prepare for RV Transport
- By Tony Mers
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- 23 Aug, 2021
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Are you moving your RV across the country? If you need to ship your RV long-distance, your first step is to find an RV moving company you trust. But before your hand over the keys, you’ll need to prepare for RV transport.But before your hand over the keys, you’ll need to prepare for RV transport.
Before the transport company is scheduled to pick your RV up, you’ll have some necessary preparations to make, both on the interior and exterior of your RV. Doing so will prevent any violations that could cause delays or even extra charges.
Learn how to prepare to transport your RV across the country!
RV Interior
There are a few steps to take when preparing the interior of your RV:
- Remove any loose items, including hanging items like framed photos
- Disconnect both gas lines and power supply
- Lock doors, cabinets, and windows so they don’t open during transport
- Clean out the refrigerator and defrost the freezer to prevent water leakage
RV Exterior
After you’ve secured the interior, here are crucial ways you’ll need to prepare the exterior:
- Secure the cargo doors, pop-ups, and chains
- Turn on the RV and/or Battery and double-check that all the lights work: brake, parking, and turn signal
- Secure all the slide-outs
Mechanical
As you prepare to transport your RV across the country, there are also mechanic components to consider:
- Are the hitch and tow bar in place? Are they fastened securely?
- Examine fluid levels for leaks: oil, power steering fluid, transmission, and coolant
- Check the battery to see if it’s charged
Other Considerations
After you secure and check the interior, exterior, and mechanical components, there are some other considerations:
- Does the logistics company have a complete set of keys?
- Communicate any specific instructions to them ahead of time
- Plan for weather that the RV might encounter. For example, if the company is transporting it through frigid areas, fill up on antifreeze liquid
- Create a list of instructions like how to turn off propane tanks or manual overrides
- Leave the RV manual in the glovebox
Learning about preparing your RV for travel helps to ensure your vehicle doesn’t suffer unnecessary damage or delays getting to the destination.
Do you need to ship your RV long-distance? Contact us at One Call Logistics!
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