Anyone moved a trailer house themselves?

Common Tator · #41 10/09/10, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Charlie

If I had needed that bridge to get to work, I'd appreciate the protection. They don't care about what condition the home is when it gets where it's going, they care about the bridges, signs, culverts, etc.

I couldn't agree more! If someone destroyed the bridge that I need to cross to get to and from my ranch, I would have to drive at least 60 miles out of my way to get anywhere.

sammyd · #42 10/10/10, 10:11 AM

buddy moved a 12x50 with a Ford super duty. Needed a car in front and a car in back Could only move during daylight. Went 30 miles. DOT gave him one day to get it done.
You should check with the state DOT as well as local officials to make sure you are going to be legal.

jcatblum · #43 10/11/10, 11:06 PM

Ours was moved this weekend, and DH agreed it was way too much work for what we paid for! I really can't say enough that I would pay someone. We went with an older gentleman, total cost was $1400, we didn't pick the cheapest person, since we wanted to be sure of what we were getting. For $1400, 4 people broke down the trailer, removed lights, underpin, CHA, stairs, etc. They used a flat bed trailer to haul all the "extras" on. Only one vehicle was needed in the front ahead of the trailer. Once they arrived at our land (only about 35 miles) they had to tear down part of the fence, since they couldn't turn down the driveway into the gate. Drove through the pasture with the trailer. Then worked on getting it in place which took several attempts, since electrical and such is already in place. They leveled it and put 8 anchors on each side. The entire job took 12 hours, and that was 4 people who knew what they were doing! We could have saved some money breaking down the trailer on our own & just having the movers level and anchor it. I am thankful the trailer is now set up, only damage done is 1 cracked mirror & 2 broken windows. FYI, here in Oklahoma everyone must file a form 936 with the tax comission before you can move a mobile home & get a current tag. Checking out your state law should help you make your choice. Good luck with your move!

ErinP · #44 10/12/10, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jcatblum

For $1400

if I had that sitting around, I wouldn't be needing to move a 25 year old trailer house! lol

ErinP · #45 10/12/10, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Charlie

If I had needed that bridge to get to work, I'd appreciate the protection. They don't care about what condition the home is when it gets where it's going, they care about the bridges, signs, culverts, etc.

Fortunately, a single wide trailer house weighs about 1/3 of a fully loaded cattle pot or grain trailer, so I know any of the bridges in our area will more than handle the weight. It's also considerably closer to the ground than a cattle pot, so power lines and so forth aren't a concern, either.

sammyd · #46 10/13/10, 10:07 AM

Anyone moved a trailer house themselves? - Homesteading Questions

garyinmississip · #47 10/13/10, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sammyd

Ain't you supposed to have extended mirrors on that thang?

ErinP · #48 10/13/10, 11:51 AM

I'll bet the blade on the front is holding the "Wide Load" sign...

Honorine · #49 10/14/10, 04:31 PM

Hey Sammy that looks like a Bolens, I've towed cars with ours but never a camper, have to give it a try!!!

Common Tator · #50 10/14/10, 04:34 PM

So ErinP, what are you going to do? If you do haul it yourself, please keep your camera handy and let us know how it goes. I am rooting for it to go well for you, and that the new Mobile home will be comfortable and a blessing to you and your family.

ErinP · #51 10/14/10, 05:55 PM

I have a buddy on another board who mentioned that he's praying for video. lol

For sure, we're going to move it via tractor, though I don't know yet if we're going with the 3pt or the drawbar. This weekend we're hoping to get everything unhooked and maybe jacked up. With any kind of luck we can get wheels on it sometime within the next week or so.
By MY timeline, I want to see it in my front yard by the first of November. We'll see what DH's timeline looks like, though.

Common Tator · #52 10/14/10, 05:58 PM

Stay safe!

ErinP · #53 11/02/10, 06:20 PM

We made my Nov 1 deadline.
By the 30th, it was sitting out in my hay meadow.

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Gary in ohio · #54 11/03/10, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ErinP

As in, not hiring someone to do it for you.

We recently bought a 14X70 trailer for $500 but now need to move it the 25 miles to our place. It's really solid, so I hope it'll make the trip with no structural issues.

Are you sure the 14ft wide will fit down the gravel road? Can you make the turns, thats a long trailer. Technical you need a wide load sign at least and in many states a permit for a wide load. 25 with a trailer that big is not an easy trip. Unless you have one BIG tractor you going to be hard pressed to move it and not kill the tractor. You will also need insurance for the move.

I would call around and see what a local "home mover" would charge to move it. Also consider calling a tow truck service and have them move it.

ErinP · #55 11/03/10, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Gary in ohio

Are you sure the 14ft wide will fit down the gravel road? Can you make the turns, thats a long trailer. Technical you need a wide load sign at least and in many states a permit for a wide load. 25 with a trailer that big is not an easy trip. Unless you have one BIG tractor you going to be hard pressed to move it and not kill the tractor. You will also need insurance for the move.

I would call around and see what a local "home mover" would charge to move it. Also consider calling a tow truck service and have them move it.

Check out my link, right above your post!

It more than fit. It's no wider than a tractor with duals.
We did make a couple of pretty tight turns, particularly because of the duals, so we ended up stripping off some siding.
And there is no way that a trailer house, weighing less than 30K pounds, even comes close to tapping the power of any tractor we'd have access to.

Truly, the hard part was the prep work. Getting services unhooked, jacking it up, etc. The actual haul was pretty straightforward.