Preparing Your RV or Motorhome for a Long-Distance Tow

RVs are heavy, tall, and full of cabinets, appliances, and water lines. A careless tow can cause damage you will not notice until the next trip. A little prep protects the rig and the people moving it.

Before the truck arrives

• Empty fresh, gray, and black water tanks
• Latch every cabinet and close the refrigerator
• Secure loose items inside with bungees or in totes
• Retract slide-outs, awnings, and TV antennas
• Check tire pressure and condition
• Know your GVWR and the location of tow points

Choose the right class of truck

Class A, C, and fifth-wheels usually need a medium- or heavy-duty tow. Our medium duty towing fleet handles most RVs, and our heavy duty towing wreckers pick up where that leaves off.

Keys and paperwork

Have registration and insurance ready. If you are not going with the vehicle, leave a signed authorization and a receiving contact at the destination.

On the road

Long runs mean more stops. Ask your dispatcher about fuel and rest windows, and keep your phone charged in case your driver needs to reach you. For cross-state moves, see long distance towing.

Driving through our area? We cover RV tows across Tacoma, Puyallup, and everywhere in between.