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leggy
Explorer
May 15, 2019

Price per mile

What is a reasonable price to charge to haul a fifth wheel? I was thinking 2-2.50.
  • Personally, I'd be "moving it for a buddy/cousin/co-worker" at +/- $2/mile, cash. :B Keep gas receipts and say, "this is what I got paid; fuel only."

    Lyle
  • Industry rates will vary greatly depending on location and if they are a dead head route.

    If you are thinking of just picking side work, talk to your insurance agent first...my bet is the occasional haul won't cover the insurance and licensing requirements.
  • Op here
    I saw an add on Craigslist looking for someone to haul a camper to a location close to some family property and thought I could make a little money and stop by the property.
  • leggy wrote:
    What is a reasonable price to charge to haul a fifth wheel? I was thinking 2-2.50.


    I'm curious why you are asking? Are you getting quotes from others to move one for you? Or are you looking to do this to get paid? If the latter, you'll have to register as a commercial vehicle, and comply with all those regulations. I think there is money to be made doing that, but there is also a lot of things to consider doing that as well.
  • I was just quoted $1.90 per mile... + $105.00 Toll fee to move a fifth wheel from Eastern PA to Indiana and back again.

    I received 5 different quotes, and they were all in the same price range..