On average it costs a little over $1 per mile to have someone move your travel trailer across the country. For instance, going from San Francisco to Omaha, NE will cost around $1600. This is assuming you are flexible with your dates and you don’t need any special services.
It is also assuming you are going long distances. Short moves cost a little more per mile. The average is about $2 per mile for private party and about $3 per mile for a professional transportation service. Meaning a move from LA to Las Vegas will cost around $600 to $900 depending on how you have it shipped.
Why so much more per mile for the short haul? It’s because you are also paying for the return trip for the driver. The shorter the distance, the less likely the chance for a shipment going the other direction.
You’ll also want to add in the cost of storage. In some cases you can have your RV held for later shipment or store it once it arrives. Either way, the moving company will charge a storage fee. This is around $100 per month on average.
There might also be extra insurance costs. Transporting RVs is dangerous work. Accidents can happen. You will want to contact your RV insurance company. Additional coverage may be required. Most professional RV moving companies have $750,000 in insurance. However, it might not cover specialty equipment.
As the RV owner, just make sure you are covered.