YOU SHOULD TAKE AS MUCH AS YOU CAN FROM THE HOME. WE PREFER HOME TO BE EMPTY OF PERSONAL BELONGINGS. YOU ASSUME ALL LIABILITY WHEN YOU HAUL PERSONAL ITEMS IN YOUR HOME.
WHAT YOU CANNOT SHIP IN YOUR MOBILE HOME
Again, it is important to remember that your mobile home was designed for movement with factory-installed furniture/equipment only. The more weight added to the "basic" weight, the greater the chances for structural damage. The following items cannot be shipped in your mobile home:
Hazardous materials;
Gas bottles, oil barrels and similar materials;
Ammunition;
Motorcycles/motorbikes;
Concrete blocks;
Pets, fish
Children or spouse (!)
Outside central air conditioning and/or heat pump units not part of the trailer's manufactured equipment;
Items such as pianos and electric organs;
Lawn mowers;
Fragile or antique furniture;
Heavy freezers;
Assembled or disassembled garden sheds, porches, swings, cabanas, skirting, fencing and steps;
Flower boxes/plants;
Full aquariums;
Full waterbeds not originally part of the trailer (all waterbeds must be completely drained);
Yard or porch furniture;
Outside television antenna/disks; and
Heavy tool chests.
VALUABLES
Do not leave valuables, such as important documents, currency, money, jewels or jewelry, precious stones, furs, bonds, deeds, stock certificates or securities, stamp or coin collections, personal or business papers, or any other articles of extraordinary or peculiar inherent value.
OVERLOADING
Overloading during the movement of your home can contribute to problems such as buckled or popped panels, blown-out tires, broken axles, bent wheels and warped frames, and damage to other component parts of the undercarriage. Charges resulting from overloading can be several thousand dollars, for which you are responsible. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE IF YOU NEGLECT TO EMPTY YOUR HOME. BY ALLOWING US TO MOVE IT LOADED, YOU ACCEPT ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGES.
Avoid overloading by weeding out possessions no longer of value to you and your dependents. Have a yard sale, or donate such items to a charitable organization. If overloading still exists, you may need to rent a U-Haul or contract with a household goods mover to have contents shipped in a moving truck with the unit.
BEFORE THE CARRIER ARRIVES
A good move depends largely on how much you get involved and how well you are prepared when the movers arrive. This checklist is a guide for preparing for the carrier and may be used as your record of tasks accomplished.
NOTE: Items with an asterisk (*) cannot be shipped in the mobile home and must be shipped separately.
Remove your TV antenna.*
Empty, defrost and thoroughly wash the inside of your refrigerator and freezer. Appliances need at least two days to dry to keep mildew to a minimum while in transit or in storage. After cleaning, leave doors open and place a drying agent inside to help control mildew.
Dispose of foods that could spoil while in transit or in storage.
Remove window air conditioners and flower boxes.*
Dispose of unnecessary items to avoid extra packing and possible overloading.
Remove pictures and mirrors from the walls.
Ensure items in utensil and food racks and other kitchen holders are secured. Remove or seal items, if necessary.
Dismantle outdoor play equipment and outdoor structures (utility sheds, playhouse, swing or gym set).*
Remove gas bottles.*
Have utilities disconnected (water, gas, electric, telephone, etc.). on some moves you can have the mover do these items
Pack all freestanding lamps; remove shades and pack them carefully. Secure all fixtures that cannot be removed.
Secure hanging lamps and ceiling fans.
Pack small, movable items, including breakables, in boxes and remove.
Attach valid license or permit to your mobile home (AKA tax papers)
SECURING YOUR MOBILE HOME
You are responsible for any and all articles left in the home.
Recommendations for arranging property and preparing built-in items in the home:
Place medium-weight boxes under beds and secure them. Do not leave loose items on beds.
Place loose furniture forward of the axle(s) and secure.
Place as little weight as possible behind the axle(s).
Secure all windows and mirrors. Storm windows should be treated as separate windows. Taping large glass surfaces will help reduce the chance of breakage.
Pack and secure all accessories. Loose articles in the kitchen, broom closet and cabinets must be secured or removed and packed.
Secure all doors, including appliances. Hinged or sliding doors should be blocked or taped. Tape or tie cupboard doors between handles to hold them closed.
INSURANCE
Some insurance firms will sell you coverage on your mobile home during transport. Check with your insurance agent. You may desire to have your attorney review your policy to assure that it provides the coverage you need.
IF YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY, HERE ARE COSTS THE GOVERNMENT WILL PAY
To move your mobile home, the government will pay certain costs that do not exceed what it would cost to ship your maximum household goods weight allowance the maximum distance authorized by your orders. The government may pay some labor costs; however, the overall cost of the move will be reduced if you can safely perform some of these services or arrange their completion. Experience shows that few mobile homes are moved without exceeding prescribed allowances. Normally, the government will pay:
Mobile home carrier's transportation charges, including movement via indirect route, when required;
Bridge, road and tunnel tolls, ferry fares, state or local transit permits and overdimension charges/permits; and
Labor costs for removal and installation of skirting, blocking, unanchoring and anchoring, packing and unpacking of household goods in the mobile home, repairing tires, disconnecting and connecting utilities, disassembling and reassembling expando or fold-out rooms and renting extra axles with wheels and tires attached, when required; and
Costs associated with movement of a double-wide mobile home.
IF YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY, HERE ARE COSTS THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY
Even if the total cost for the move of your mobile home does not exceed your prescribed allowances, the government will not pay for:
Mobile home replacement parts;
Permits and deposits for turning utilities on and off, placement of utility poles and installation of pipes and wires (NOTE: Many counties and states allow only licensed utility personnel to turn on/off utilities to meet state and local code requirements.);
Building/site permits or engineering studies to place mobile home on lot;
Brake repairs;
Original axle purchases (NOTE: The government will pay for rental of additional axles with tires if they are needed to meet state and local laws or to provide additional structural support for safety reasons.);
Tires; and
Repairs and maintenance performed en route (except for labor costs to repair tires and tubes).
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