A motorhome that won't start or a travel trailer with seized brakes doesn't have to stay put. Franks & Son moves non-running RVs throughout Northern California with the right equipment for the situation.
Yes, We Can Move It — Even If It Won't Start
A non-running RV is not a dead end. Whether your motorhome has engine problems, a dead battery, blown tires, structural damage, or has been sitting in storage for years without moving, we have the equipment and experience to load and transport it safely in Northern California.
The situation comes up more than most people expect. Inherited RVs that haven't moved in a decade, purchased units that need to be picked up from a seller before repairs are made, and motorhomes that broke down at a campsite or storage facility all require non-running transport solutions.
How Non-Running RV Transport Works
The approach depends on the type of RV and its specific condition. A motorhome that won't start but has working brakes and steerable wheels is handled differently than one that has completely seized brakes or flat-spotted tires that won't roll.
- Motorhomes that steer and roll: can often be loaded using a wheel-lift and towed with a specially rigged setup
- Fifth wheels and travel trailers: these do not self-propel so non-running is the standard transport method already
- Motorhomes with seized brakes or non-rolling wheels: require a flatbed trailer with winch loading
- RVs with structural damage: assessed case-by-case to determine the safest loading method
- Long-term storage units with flat or dry-rotted tires: we can load via winch without needing the tires to roll
Common Non-Running RV Situations We Handle
- Estate or inherited RV that has been sitting for years
- Purchased RV from a private seller that needs to be picked up before being repaired
- RV that broke down at an RV park or campsite and needs to be moved to a repair facility
- Motorhome involved in a collision that is no longer roadworthy
- Junk or salvage RV being sold for parts or donated
- RV at a storage facility that needs to be relocated
What to Have Ready Before Pickup
Even for non-running RVs, a little preparation makes the transport go smoother. The more information you have about the unit, the faster we can confirm what equipment to bring.
- RV length and approximate weight if known
- Whether any wheels roll freely or are seized
- Access description — is the RV inside a storage unit, at a campsite, on a steep driveway?
- Nearest clearance or access point for our transport vehicle
- Title or proof of ownership if moving to a buyer, repair shop, or salvage facility
Non-Running RV Transport in Northern California
We move non-running motorhomes, fifth wheels, and travel trailers throughout Redding, Shasta County, and all of Northern California. Call us with the details and we'll tell you exactly how we can get it moved.
(530) 604-9821 — available 24/7.
Franks & Son Transportation
Redding, CA