RV transport, driveaway, and tow away.
Class A, Class B, Class C, fifth wheels, travel trailers, toy haulers. We move them with the right driver and the right rig.
RVs move two ways. We do both.
Self propelled motorhomes, Class A diesel pushers, Class B vans, and Class C cabovers can move two ways. Driveaway means a licensed driver hops in and drives it to the destination. Tow away means it goes on the back of a wrecker or a flatbed. Each has tradeoffs.
Travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers go on hitches. That sounds easy until you find out the carrier needs the right ball, the right pin box height, the right brake controller, and a truck rated for the GVWR. Most brokers do not check. We check.
Whether you bought a Class A at a dealer in Indiana and need it in Florida, or you sold a fifth wheel in Texas to a buyer in Oregon, we get it there with the right driver, the right rig, and a real ETA. Snowbird seasons book up fast, lock early.
Why RV owners use Whipshipper
RV transport is its own thing. We treat it that way.
Driveaway or tow, your call
We quote both options when they make sense. Driveaway is faster and cheaper. Tow protects the powertrain and odometer.
Right driver for the rig
Class A driveaway needs a driver with a non CDL air brake endorsement in some states. We match the driver to the coach.
Travel trailer specialists
Bumper pull, fifth wheel, gooseneck. Right ball, right pin box, brake controller checked at pickup.
Toy hauler experience
Higher GVWR means a beefier truck. We size the tow rig to the trailer, not the other way around.
Snowbird routing
Northeast and Midwest to Florida and Arizona, October through April. We know the lanes, we know the schedule.
Insurance on the coach
Carrier cargo insurance with RV coverage included. You see the certificate before pickup.
Driveaway vs tow away
Both work. Here is when each makes more sense.
Driveaway
- Licensed driver drives the coach to destination
- Adds miles and hours to the odometer
- Faster booking, often picks up next day
- Lower cost than tow on most lanes
- Best for newer coaches with proven powertrains
- Includes a fuel surcharge in the quote
Tow away
- Coach goes on a wrecker or flatbed, engine off
- Zero miles and hours added
- Better for high value, vintage, or non running coaches
- Higher cost, slower carrier availability
- Best for buyers who want delivery mileage at zero
- Required for any coach that is not road legal at pickup
RVs we moved last year
Big rigs, small rigs, and everything between.
How RV transport works
Four steps from quote to delivery.
Quote with details
Tell us year, make, model, length, slide outs, and driveaway vs tow preference.
$99 deposit locks the rate
Lock the carrier rate. Balance on delivery, cash, card, or wire.
Pickup
1 to 5 day window for RVs, longer than cars because of driver availability. Live updates the whole time.
Delivery
Driver calls 2 hours out, walks the coach with you, signs the BOL. Done.
Prep your RV for pickup
Run this list the day before the carrier arrives.
- 1Drain fresh, gray, and black water tanks
- 2Empty fridge and freezer, leave doors propped open
- 3Stow loose items in cabinets, latch every door
- 4Disconnect propane at the tank, valve closed
- 5Slide outs in, awnings rolled up and locked
- 6Quarter tank of fuel in driveaway, less is fine for tow
- 7Photograph every panel inside and outside, timestamp counts
- 8Note tire pressure, all six or eight on a dually rear axle
RV transport rates
Driveaway averages. Tow runs higher. Big Class A and toy haulers run higher again.
| Distance | Open Transport | Enclosed Transport | Transit Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 500 mi | $800 to $1,400 | Tow only, $1,400 to $2,000 | 2 to 5 days |
| 500 to 1,000 mi | $1,200 to $2,000 | Tow only, $2,000 to $2,800 | 4 to 7 days |
| 1,000 to 2,000 mi | $1,800 to $2,800 | Tow only, $2,800 to $3,800 | 6 to 9 days |
| 2,000+ mi | $2,400 to $3,800 | Tow only, $3,800 to $5,200 | 8 to 12 days |
Estimates only, your exact rate comes from the live carrier load board. Get an instant quote at the top of the page for real numbers.
Frequently asked questions
Driveaway or tow, which should I pick?
How long does RV transport take?
What size RVs do you ship?
Do you ship a non running motorhome?
Is the RV insured during transport?
Can I leave personal items in the RV?
Do you transport during snowbird season?
How much fuel should be in the tank?
Will slide outs and awnings stay protected?
Can you pick up from a dealer or storage lot?
Ready to ship?
Pick the path that fits how you want to move.
Every auto transport service we run
Auto transport is not one product. A dealer moving forty units off an auction lane, a collector shipping a numbers matching car across the country, and a family sending one sedan ahead of a move are three different jobs that happen to use the same highways. They need different trailers, different insurance limits, different loading equipment, and different scheduling. Quoting all three the same way is how customers end up with a truck that cannot legally carry their vehicle. Pick the line below that matches what you are actually moving, and the quote comes back against the right equipment the first time.
By transport type
Open Car TransportThe standard multi car carrier and the cheapest way to move a daily driver. Same trailers that deliver new inventory to dealers.Learn more →
Enclosed Auto TransportA sealed trailer, soft tie downs, and no road spray for classics, exotics, and anything you would not park outside.Learn more →
Door to Door TransportPickup and delivery at the addresses you give us. No terminal drop offs and no driving across town to meet a truck.Learn more →
Expedited Car ShippingNext day or two day pickup when the closing date moved or the buyer will not wait. Priority position in the dispatch queue.Learn more →- Budget Car ShippingFlexible dates and a wider pickup window traded for a lower rate. The honest version of a cheap quote.Learn more →
State to State ShippingInterstate moves with one carrier from origin to destination, no reloading and no handoffs between trucks.Learn more →
Cross Country ShippingCoast to coast runs past two thousand miles, priced on lane density rather than a flat per mile guess.Learn more →- International ShippingOcean freight by container or roll on roll off, with the port paperwork and customs filing handled for you.Learn more →
Online Purchase DeliveryBought from a marketplace, an out of state dealer, or a private seller. We collect it and bring it to your driveway.Learn more →- Auto Train AlternativeA door to door option for the Virginia to Florida run when the train is sold out or the schedule does not fit.Learn more →
- Inoperable Vehicle TransportWinch equipped carriers for cars that will not start, will not steer, or will not roll. Project cars included.Learn more →
Oversized TransportLifted trucks, duallies, and anything over standard deck height on trailers built for the clearance.Learn more →
By vehicle
Motorcycle ShippingCruisers, sport bikes, touring rigs, and trikes on soft straps and wheel chocks rather than a bare ratchet.Learn more →
Truck ShippingHalf tons through duallies, with the bed and tow package measured before we quote so the deck actually fits.Learn more →
RV and Motorhome TransportTowed, hauled, or driven by a bonded CDL driver depending on length, height, and whether it is roadworthy.Learn more →
Luxury Car ShippingEnclosed by default, lift gate loading, and a driver who has moved this class of car before.Learn more →
Classic Car ShippingVintage and restoration cars handled with soft ties, no wheel straps on original chrome, and full photo documentation.Learn more →
By who is shipping
Dealer ShippingAuction runs, dealer trades, and port to lot moves on volume pricing with one invoice across every unit.Learn more →- Fleet ShippingMulti unit relocations and seasonal rebalancing with contracted rates that hold through surge weeks.Learn more →
- For Online BuyersIndependent condition photos at pickup so you see the car before it leaves the seller, not after it arrives.Learn more →
- Auction ShippingPickup coordinated against auction release, gate pass, and storage deadlines so you are not paying late fees.Learn more →
- OEM LogisticsPlant to dealer and plant to port movement with reporting that matches manufacturer compliance requirements.Learn more →
- Rental Fleet RelocationSeasonal fleet balancing between markets, priced by the batch rather than one unit at a time.Learn more →
- Military Car ShippingPCS moves timed to report dates, with pickup that works around base access and a deploying schedule.Learn more →
- Student Car ShippingMove in and move out windows around the academic calendar, when every family in town needs the same week.Learn more →
Snowbird ShippingNorth in spring, south in fall, booked both directions at once so the return leg is locked before rates climb.Learn more →- Corporate RelocationEmployee moves billed to the company with the documentation a relocation package and an expense team need.Learn more →
Not sure which one fits? Call (888) 780-6207 and describe the vehicle and the route. A dispatcher will tell you which equipment it needs and what the lane is running, or start with an instant quote and adjust from there.
Auto transport coast to coast, state to state
We move vehicles in all fifty states, and the network is deepest where the freight already runs. Each state page below carries its own lane table, transit windows, and the local conditions that actually change a rate.
Northeast
Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
South
Midwest
Mountain
Read before you book
Most complaints in this industry trace back to something the customer was never told: that the first quote was a placeholder, that the broker on the phone is not the company driving the truck, or that personal items in the trunk are not covered by cargo insurance. None of that is complicated once somebody explains it. These are the explainers we send customers before they book, written to be useful whether or not you ship with us.
- How to Ship a CarThe whole process from first quote to signed delivery receipt, in the order it actually happens.Read the guide →
- How Auto Transport WorksWhat happens between your booking and a truck showing up, including who dispatches the load and why timing moves.Read the guide →
- Brokers vs CarriersThe difference nobody explains, why it changes who is liable for your car, and which one you are actually talking to.Read the guide →
- Spotting Transport FraudHow to check authority and insurance yourself, and the quote patterns that mean a company is about to raise the price.Read the guide →
- TruePrice GuaranteeWhy our quote is the price, and what the industry practice of quoting low and renegotiating at pickup costs you.Read the guide →
- Pre Shipping ChecklistWhat to clean, remove, photograph, and document before the driver arrives so a damage claim never becomes your word against theirs.Read the guide →
- Cheapest Ways to ShipThe levers that genuinely lower a rate, and the ones that only look cheap until pickup day.Read the guide →
- Hawaii Car ShippingPort schedules, island by island delivery, and what the ocean leg adds to a mainland quote.Read the guide →
- Alaska Car ShippingBarge versus the Alaska Highway, seasonal closures, and why a winter quote is not a summer quote.Read the guide →
- Why WhipshipperWhat we do differently on carrier vetting, rate locking, and tracking, stated plainly enough to check.Read the guide →
- Full FAQEvery question we get on pricing, timing, insurance, and paperwork, answered in one place.Read the guide →
- Customer ReviewsHow we handle feedback, what we do when a shipment goes sideways, and how to read transport reviews generally.Read the guide →
Lock your rate today.
$99 deposit holds the carrier, balance on delivery.