RV Hauling

MSharrod · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 1 Location: Kentucky

Anyone in, or has ever been, in the RV hauling business who can provide information on how to get started as a hauler will be appreciated. I am about to retire and have been wanting to do this type of work for some time. My wife and I have been full-timing for over 2 years now and we really enjoy the lifestyle. She needs to work another 6 months before she can retire and before we both can hit the road. Information on which transport company is better to work for will be helpful too. Confused

Corley · Joined: 08 Jan 2006 Posts: 146

I know one fellow that drove a Winnebago from the factory to a dealer. He went in the hole. They don't reimburse for everything.
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birrell · Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 13 Location: Erie, PA

You can do an Internet search to see who is advertising but the perception is that it's a way to travel, not make money. You get paid to deliver but need to get yourself back to do it all over again. Plus, the outfits in Elkhart (according to a friend who applied) require a class A CDL to haul their trailers.

But, for a couple that wants to move around, it could be quite interesting and an opportunity to go places they might not be able to afford on their own.

elh3946 · Joined: 06 Nov 2005 Posts: 1650 Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Don't go into this with the idea that you will be able to use the facilities of the RV you're hauling (bathroom, bedroom, kitchen)...you won't. Which means that if the trip from Point A to Point B is an overnight trip, or longer, you'll have to find a motel to spend the night plus meals in restaurants. Whether or not either of these expenses would be reimbursed would depend on the company for which you're hauling.

dunloggin · Joined: 02 Jul 2006 Posts: 25 Location: Idaho

Our experience w/hauling RVs on an 18 wheel flatbed 30+ years ago was negative. Late husband took a year contract with an outfit out of Tulsa, OK, named National something. He made a ton of money but quickly realized that it took the ton and a whole lot more just to to support the rig. They only paid for loaded miles and while the contract made glowing promises about providing back-hauls . . . it never happened. Factory defects were judged by the dealers as 'damaged in transit' and the owner-operator had to pay for repairs. There was endless paperwork and the permitting process was a nightmare. I suggest doing a LOT of research before you jump into that pool!