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Moving a mobile or manufactured home is by no means an easy task. If you are under the impression you can just hitch up your mobile home to a pickup truck and head out on the road you are mistaken.

Moving a mobile or manufactured home is by no means an easy task. If you are under the impression you can just hitch up your mobile home to a pickup truck and head out on the road you are mistaken. From obtaining the proper permits to planning the logistics of the route itself, there are many things to consider when transporting a mobile home. There is a lot of heavy lifting that goes into the transport of a manufactured home.

Here are some considerations to think about when looking to transport your mobile. Before setting up the transport, some of the information you will need to know includes:

· The type of manufactured home you need to move

· Whether the home is a single, double or triple wide home

· The pickup and delivery locations

· The dimensions and total weight of the home

Being able to provide the transport company with this information can make the move a much easier process.

What Are Mobile Homes?

Mobile or manufactured homes are housing structures that have been crafted in a factory. Interest in the mobile home sector has risen in part due to their safety and affordability. Mobiles are relatively safe due in large part to the HUD codes put in effect back in 1976.

There are three types of mobile home configurations available:

1. Single Wide

2. Double Wide

3. Triple Wide

Even with these common types of configurations, sizes of the home can vary. The width of your manufactured home may need to meet the regulations set by the state’s DOT.

A new single wide home can be anywhere from 12-18 feet in width. Older homes tend to be around 8-12 feet in width. Both your new and older single wide mobile homes can range anywhere from 65 to 80 feet in length. You should also be aware that double wide homes are shipped in two parts and usually travel on their own wheels and chassis.

A triple wide home also will consist of three separate pieces that will need to travel to the new destination. Each unit or section of the mobile home will be about the size of a single wide home. Upon delivery, the home’s sections will then be joined back together.

Is Moving A Mobile Home Difficult?

Mobile home transport doesn’t come without its own set of challenges. There are plenty of things that can make hauling a mobile hard including:

· Securing a mobile home moving company

· Determining the moving costs for your home

· Obtaining the correct permits to transport your home

· Planning out the route for the trip

Remember that a single wide home can be moved in one shipment whereas double and triple wide homes will need to be broken down into multiple pieces in order to safely travel. Picking the right transport company can also help you find a solution to all of these challenges.

What Does It Cost To Move A Mobile Home?

Pricing for your mobile home transport will depend on several factors with size, dimensions, weight and travel distance being the biggest factors when thinking about cost.

The cost to move your mobile home will vary based on the transport company, but you can expect to pay anywhere from $2,000-$5,000 for short distance moves less than 100 miles. The cost may come out to anything between $5 to $15 for each mile. If you have plans to travel farther than this, the prices may go down per mile but will ultimately cost more for the entire trip.

You should also keep a few other costs in mind when considering the cost to move your mobile home such as:

· How long has your home been in the same place? If your home has been situated a long time, there may be repairs required on the wheels or chassis in order to make it safe for travel on the road.

· Will you require setup services? Many heavy haul transport companies don’t offer this type of service so you may be looking at additional fees to have everything set up.

· Will you be responsible for moving the skirting, decking and landscaping? These costs can easily add up as well.

An easy way to determine your moving costs is to obtain several quotes from several transport companies first. It will take specialized equipment to transport your mobile home. By having the right equipment and hiring an experienced transport company can make moving your mobile home an easy process.

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