Trailer Shipping

The 60/40 trailer rule is a guideline for safe weight distribution: place 60% of the loaded weight towards the front of the trailer (in front of the axle) and 40% towards the rear, ensuring the load is balanced side-to-side. This configuration provides adequate tongue weight for stability, preventing dangerous trailer sway and improving steering, especially with heavy loads or during emergencies.

Average cost to move a mobile home The cost to move a mobile home is $1,000 to $8,000 on average for a single-wide trailer or $2,000 to $15,000 for a double-wide.

The cheapest way to transport a trailer usually involves DIY towing with your own vehicle, renting a trailer (like from U-Haul/Budget) and towing it yourself for short hops, or using tow-away services on marketplaces like uShip for longer distances, but comparing quotes from specialized platforms (Shiply, uShip) is key to finding the best price for professional haulers. Your best bet depends on distance and your own towing capability, with tow-away being cheapest for pros, while renting/towing yourself is cheapest for DIY moves.

Delivery rates vary based on trailer size, delivery location, mileage, etc. but rates are typically between $4-$5 per mile.