If you are an RV owner, you likely want your vehicle to remain in the best possible condition so you can utilize it whenever you desire. When there is a need to relocate this type of larger vehicle from point A to point B and you are unable to drive it to its new resting place on your own, hiring a transport service is necessary. Here are steps to take to prepare your RV for transport.

Take Pictures Of Your Vehicle Before The Trip

It is wise to take the time to photograph your RV from all angles before a transport service arrives to pick it up to bring it to its new destination. This is so you have documented proof about the condition of your vehicle in case there happens to be a mishap that occurs while on the road. You will then be able to take this information to your insurance company so compensation is rewarded to you if anything happens. If possible, provide the transport service with copies of the photographs to keep on record. They are likely to perform the same action and take photos of your vehicle before leaving your property; however, your documents provide the company with additional information in case it is needed.

Remove Items That May Break While In Transit

Before your RV is picked up for transport, take an inventory of the items inside of the vehicle and assess their importance and risk of breakage. Most items will remain snugly in place; however, since the vehicle will be placed upon a truck that will be moving, there is a chance of something becoming dislodged. Instead of worrying about your belongings, remove them from the vehicle and have them packaged appropriately and shipped to their destination or bring them in another vehicle so they can be monitored. 

Find Out If There Are Specifics To Follow

Most transport services require that a vehicle being hauled to a new place does not have a full tank of gas in its tank. This is so weight restrictions are met and to minimize the chance of a fire or gas spill happening. If your RV has too much gas in its tank, you may need to siphon some of it into gas cans before a service comes to pick up the vehicle for transport. If you do not perform this task, you may be charged a bit more for the transport of your vehicle. To eliminate surprise costs, inquire about safety issues you need to follow well before pickup time.

To learn more, contact an RV transport service.