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.

How do I know the hitch ball is the right size?

The coupler is stamped with its size (like 2 inch). The ball must match exactly. A too-small ball can let the trailer bounce off even if it seems latched.

How should I load a utility trailer for towing?

Put heavier items over or just ahead of the axle for about 10 to 15 percent tongue weight, and strap everything down. Loading tail-heavy causes sway.

Do I need working lights on an empty trailer?

Yes. Running lights, brake lights, and turn signals are required by law whenever the trailer is on the road, loaded or empty.

How to Move a Utility Trailer

Last updated 2026-07-13 · MovePlan Editorial Team

A utility trailer is one of the simpler things to move, since it is built to be towed, but hitching it correctly and balancing the load still matter for a safe trip. This guide covers matching the hitch, connecting it right, loading for proper tongue weight, and towing an empty or loaded utility trailer to a new home.

Difficulty: Moderate
Time: Hitching and loading: 20 to 40 minutes.
Typical cost: Towing your own trailer: fuel only. Hitch ball and wiring if needed: about $30 to $100. Hiring a driver to relocate it varies by distance.
Supplies: Tow vehicle with a rated hitch, Correct-size hitch ball and coupler, Safety chains, Trailer wiring harness, Ratchet straps for cargo, Wheel chocks

Pro tip: Keep a small kit with a spare pin, spare wiring adapter, and a lug wrench that fits the trailer wheels.

Watch out: Never tow with a mismatched hitch ball. The trailer can separate from the vehicle at speed.

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