Yes. You can generate, edit, and use the full moving plan for free. The optional $19 one-time MovePlan Pro upgrade unlocks the printable PDF binder, weekly reminder emails, and a few power-user features.

Will I get sales calls from movers?

No. MovePlan does not sell your address or move date to third-party movers. The product is funded by the optional $19 upgrade, not lead-generation.

Do I need to create an account?

No account required. Your plan is saved automatically and accessible by URL. You can also add your email so reminder emails can be sent.

How long does it take to generate a plan?

About 60 seconds. You answer 5 short questions (move date, home size, origin, destination, what you need most help with) and MovePlan generates a personalized plan.

Yes. Every task, room, budget line, address, utility, and box label is editable. You can add custom tasks, mark items done, and rearrange the plan to fit how you actually want to move.

Can any truck tow a travel trailer?

No. The trucks tow rating and payload must exceed the trailers loaded weight and tongue weight. Undertowing is unsafe and a major cause of sway accidents.

Do I need a weight-distribution hitch?

For most travel trailers, yes. It balances tongue weight across the axles and, with sway control, keeps the rig stable. Small lightweight trailers may not require one.

How much tongue weight should a trailer have?

Roughly 10 to 15 percent of the loaded trailer weight. Too little causes sway, too much overloads the hitch and the rear of the tow vehicle.

How to Move a Travel Trailer

Last updated 2026-07-13 · MovePlan Editorial Team

A travel trailer moves by towing, and the safety of the whole trip hinges on the right tow vehicle, a properly set-up hitch, and good weight distribution. Get those wrong and the trailer sways dangerously. This guide covers matching the truck, hitching correctly, and prepping the trailer, plus hiring transport if you cannot tow it.

Difficulty: Hard
Time: Hitching and prep: 30 to 45 minutes. Hired transport: 1 to 2 weeks.
Typical cost: Towing it yourself: fuel plus a hitch setup of about $200 to $800. Hired trailer transport roughly $1.50 to $3.50 per mile.
Supplies: Tow vehicle rated for the loaded weight, Weight-distribution hitch with sway control, Trailer brake controller, Safety chains, Wheel chocks, Tire pressure gauge

Pro tip: Get the loaded rig weighed at a truck scale to confirm tongue weight and total weight are in the safe range.

Watch out: Never tow a trailer heavier than your vehicles rating. Overloading causes sway, overheated brakes, and loss of control.

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