How to Transport a Caravan Safely Interstate in Australia: A Quick Guide

Transporting your caravan shouldn't be complicated, nor should it ruin your holiday. The amount of Australians purchasing caravans has only increased since Covid-19 and is expected to continue growing.

While one of the main benefits of a caravan is the ability to tow it yourself to any holiday destination you like, sometimes logistics just get in the way. There are many reasons for this, such as interstate travel, selling or buying a caravan far away or moving house.

If you don't feel confident hauling your caravan yourself, here is our comprehensive guide on caravan transport in Victoria or Interstate across Australia.

Can Anyone Tow a Caravan?

VicRoads state that anyone can tow a caravan, except for learner or P1 provisional drivers. You simply need a full driving licence and your caravan cannot exceed gross vehicle mass (GVM) of 4500kg.

These rules can change from state to state, hence why it's important to research the caravan towing rules of any state you plan to travel through. Some would rather save the stress of this, that's where caravan transport companies come in.

How Much Does it Cost to Transport a Caravan?

The cost to transport your caravan will vary depending on a few variables. For example:

• Size of your caravan: Oftentimes, the larger the caravan the higher the cost of transporting it.
• Distance travelled: The further your caravan needs to go will have an affect on the cost of the transport.
• Deadline: A shorter turnaround time can sometimes increase the cost of the transport.

Preparing Your Caravan For Transport

Preparing your caravan for transport is crucial to a safe and efficient move. Here are a few tips to ensure we can transport your caravan with ease.

Check For Damage

We want to deliver your caravan in the exact condition that you handed it to us. Before we collect your caravan, check for any damage. We also do not want to put our drivers, or any others on the road at danger. This means that your caravan must be in an intact state without any loose or broken elements that could fall off during transport.

Empty The Caravan

Especially if you are selling your caravan and getting it transported to the new buyer, you want to check you've not left anything valuable in the inside. Emptying out the contents of the caravan is always a good idea so you can transport it with confidence.

Check Tyres

Ideally all tyres on your caravan will be correctly inflated so we can easily attach it to our flat bed trucks.

Secure The Interior

Any loose elements on the inside of the caravan will need to be secured. During transport, cupboards can slip open and cause damage to the interior of your caravan. To make sure it arrives in the same condition, tying down and locking up is a must.

Remove Flammable Materials

Any gas canisters or other flammable materials need to be removed from the caravan for the safety of our drivers.

Choosing The Right Caravan Transport Company

Picking the right transport company for the job is vital to getting your caravan from A to B safely and securely. Your caravan is of huge importance to you and the company you choose needs to understand the value of your caravan is more than just it's monetary cost.

When browsing companies that offer caravan transport you should consider the following factors:

• Price: Sticking within your budget is of importance, but make sure you don't fall for companies offering staggeringly low prices. This could mean they are cutting corners that could jeopardise the safety of your caravan.
• Customer service: Does the team seem friendly? After all you are trusting them to transport your caravan, so you want to be able to contact a helpful member of the team during the transportation!
• Track record: Looking into past reviews of a company is vital. If a transport company has no experience transporting caravans then it might be risky asking them to transport yours.

Caravan Transport Victoria

Transporting your caravan across Victoria and Interstate shouldn't be stressful. Now that you have read our quick guide you can get your caravan moving from A to B with peace of mind. If you are looking for a quote on caravan transport by JMB Transport then get in touch today!