Tiny House Transport Prep
- By Taylor Tefft
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- 23 Jan, 2022
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One Call Logistics is one of the nation's top tiny house transport companies. We've delivered over 500 tiny homes across the country and continue to look forward to all of the future deliveries! One of the main questions we get asked is "How do I prep my Tiny House for Transport?"
There are so many ins and outs when prepping your tiny home for transport. Ensuring the exterior is ready for the trip is just as important as the interior. Over the past few years, and all of the loaded miles we've traveled with tiny homes, we have created a tiny house prep checklist that has been extremely beneficial for our customers. We know each and every tiny home is unique. Not all of the prepping suggestions/tips will apply to your tiny home however, applying the ones that do will ensure a much safer delivery.
The Exterior
- Remove all skirting, blocking, anchors and hurricane straps.
- Double check all windows are closed and locked.
- Remove piping/drainage if it sits severely low to the ground.
- Remove all decking close by/surrounding the tiny home.
- Make sure the AC unit is secured and/or bolted to the tiny home/tiny house trailer.
- Confirm the tires are in good condition with no dry rot.
- Tires should be aired up accordingly.
- Check all lugs on the tiny house trailer.
The Interior
- Washer/dryer should be strapped down or bolted in where it cannot tip over.
- Refrigerator should be bolted to the ground or strapped where it also cannot tip over during transit.
- Cabinets and kitchen drawers should be taped shut if they are not magnetic. (we recommend blue painters tape)
- Ceiling fans should be removed or strapped in a way where they cannot swing back and forth.
- Glass shower doors should be taped/closed where they cannot open or slam shut.
- Furniture should be placed where it cannot slide around and cause damage on the inside of the home.
- All decorative items and TV's should be removed from the walls.
- All glassware such as plates, and coffee mugs should be put in boxes and stored safely.
Again, not all of these tips will apply to your tiny home. Each and every tiny home is built and customized for you. For more information on our tiny house transport services, tips or questions about prepping your tiny house, or tiny house talk in general, give us a call or send us an email. When choosing a reliable and professional tiny house transport company, be sure you are able to gather a transport prep checklist or reach out to us so we can help.
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