Caravan transport quotes and preparation

Moving Cars arranges caravan transport across a large part of Australia. Whether you are buying a caravan, selling one or relocating, send us the journey and caravan details so we can check a suitable service.

All caravan quotes are prepared manually. A response can take several hours. Transport can usually be arranged within a few days, subject to the route, caravan and carrier availability. Collection and delivery timing is confirmed separately for your booking.

Request a caravan transport quote.

Use our vehicle quote form to start your caravan enquiry. If you need help supplying the details, contact Moving Cars.

What to have ready for your quote

Accurate details help us assess the right transport option and reduce follow-up questions. Have these available when you enquire or when our team contacts you:

• Journey and dates: collection and delivery suburbs or postcodes, the earliest release date and any deadline.
• Caravan details: make, model, year and whether it is a full-height caravan, pop-top or camper trailer.
• Overall dimensions: length including the drawbar and rear fittings, width at the widest point, and height in its transport position including roof fittings. A model’s advertised body length may not be its full transport length.
• Weight information: any known current weight and the manufacturer’s weight information. Tell us what the figure represents rather than guessing.
• Condition: whether it rolls freely, and any tyre, wheel, brake, coupling, jockey-wheel or structural problems. Mention low clearance, damage and modifications.
• Handover access: whether each location is a home, dealer, storage yard or rural property, with any narrow gates, steep driveways or restricted hours.

Keep recent photos available, especially for modifications or damage. If a measurement or condition detail is unknown, say so and ask what is needed before the quote can be confirmed.

How the manual quote process works

1. Send your enquiry. Provide the route and caravan details through the vehicle quote form.
2. Allow time for assessment. Caravan quotes are checked manually and can take several hours. We may need further information to assess the movement.
3. Check the offered arrangements. Review the price, collection and delivery points, timing and any preparation requirements before accepting.
4. Confirm the booking and handover. Make sure the release and receiving contacts have the agreed instructions and can attend.

We can usually arrange transport within a few days, but this is not a promise that the caravan will be collected or delivered within that period. Tell us about a purchase settlement, storage deadline or travel date before booking so we can assess it against availability.

Coverage and collection options

We cover a large proportion of Australia, with availability checked for your particular route and caravan. Enter the actual locations rather than substituting a nearby major city. Remote properties and restricted-access addresses may need different handover arrangements.

Ask which collection and delivery options are available in your quote. If a depot or meeting point is offered, check its location, hours and any storage conditions. Address collection or delivery depends on suitable access for the carrier.

What affects caravan transport cost?

The journey, overall size and weight, condition, access and available transport capacity all matter. Additional equipment or handling may be needed for an unusual or damaged caravan. There is no single price that applies to every caravan or route.

Compare what each quote includes, including the handover points and any additional charges. Ask about the transport method and applicable cover before booking; do not assume that every service offers the same arrangements or protection.

Prepare for collection

Follow the instructions supplied for your booked service and your caravan manufacturer’s guidance. Before handover:

• Secure windows, roof hatches, doors, cupboards, awnings and pop-top components in their appropriate travel positions.
• Tell us about belongings you want to leave inside and confirm what the carrier accepts. Secure permitted contents; a caravan booking is not automatically a household-goods service.
• Ask for the carrier’s requirements for gas cylinders, fuel containers, batteries and water tanks before preparation. Do not assume normal touring arrangements are accepted for freight transport.
• Clean the caravan so its condition can be inspected, and take dated photos of existing damage.
• Arrange keys, release authority and an available contact at each end. Tell us promptly if access or the caravan’s condition changes.

For a journey entering WA or Tasmania, also check our vehicle quarantine guidance and the instructions for your service.

Common questions

Can you collect a caravan I have bought from a dealer or private seller?

Include the seller’s location and confirm when the caravan will be ready for release. Agree who will provide keys, attend collection and authorise handover before transport is booked.

What if the caravan is damaged or cannot roll?

Describe the problem and have photos available. Suitability and any special handling need individual assessment; a standard quote should not be taken as confirmation that a damaged caravan can be loaded.

Will online tracking be available?

Some carriers offer online tracking and others do not. Ask what updates are available for the service being quoted.

Can you guarantee my preferred delivery day?

Discuss the deadline before accepting a quote. Collection arrangements and transit estimates depend on the booked service, and timing can change. Wait for confirmation before relying on a particular arrival date.

Start your caravan quote enquiry, or contact our team to discuss a detail that needs checking.