How much does it cost to move a triple wide mobile home?
Moving a triple wide mobile home costs $5,000 to $22,000 for transport alone. A full-service move, adding utility disconnection, site preparation at the new location and complete setup, runs $25,000 or more depending on distance and site conditions.
Transport pricing breaks into two components per section: the tow vehicle, at $4.00 to $5.50 per mile, and pilot cars, at $1.50 to $2.00 per mile each, required on most routes once a section exceeds roughly 14 feet of width. A triple wide needs this for three sections simultaneously, not one.
Why does moving cost scale with section count?
Moving cost scales with section count because each section is a legally separate oversize load. A triple wide needs three permits, up to three tow vehicles and often multiple pilot cars, where a double wide needs two of each and a single wide needs one.
Route planning multiplies the same way. A mover has to confirm vertical clearance, turn radius and bridge capacity for three separate sections traveling the same corridor, sometimes on the same day. That coordination cost, not just the extra fuel and mileage, is what pushes triple wide moves toward the top of the published cost range.
What permits does each state require?
Every state requires an oversize permit for manufactured home transport, but the width cap and escort requirements differ. Most cap a transportable section at 16 feet; Georgia and Texas add escort-vehicle tiers above 12 feet, and Arkansas issues no exception above 18 feet at all.
| State | Section width cap | Notable rule |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 ft (incl. eaves) | Among the strictest width caps; no exception for eave overhang. |
| Washington | 16 ft box width | Set under WAC 468-38-120. |
| Arkansas | 18 ft | No special permit issued above this width at all. |
| Texas | 16 ft standard | Single-trip permit per section via TxDMV; USDOT or TDHCA number required to apply. |
| Georgia | 16 ft standard | Permit required above 10 ft; 1–2 escort vehicles required above 12 ft depending on road type. |
| Florida | 16 ft standard | Accepts e-permit applications. |
| Louisiana | 16 ft standard | Accepts e-permit applications. |
| Mississippi | 16 ft standard | Accepts e-permit applications. |
| North Carolina | 16 ft standard | Accepts e-permit applications. |
| Oregon | 16 ft standard | Accepts e-permit applications. |
Total permit fees for a standard in-state move typically run $200 to $800 across all three sections. Multi-state moves multiply that, since a separate permit and fee apply in every state the route crosses.
What does a full-service move include beyond towing?
A full-service triple wide move includes utility disconnection at the old site, the tow itself, and complete setup at the new location: reconnecting utilities, resetting the foundation, rejoining the marriage lines, and finishing skirting and steps. Each of those stages is priced separately by most movers.
- Utility disconnection at the current site, including water, sewer or septic, and electrical.
- Foundation and site work at the new location, priced the same way as a new installation.
- Reassembly of the three sections along their marriage lines, resealing the seams the same way as at first installation.
- Utility reconnection and a final inspection before the home is habitable again.
Can every triple wide be moved after installation?
Most triple wides can be moved after installation, but some movers decline the job outright. Planning three oversize routes through the same corridor, with clearance checks for every bridge, power line and turn, costs more in coordination for some routes than the haul is worth to the mover.
A home converted to real property on a permanent foundation also loses some of its "mobile" character in practice: detaching it from a permanent foundation is closer to a partial demolition and rebuild than a simple relocation, which is a real cost most buyers don't budget for at purchase time.
Frequently asked questions about moving a triple wide
- How much does it cost to move a triple wide mobile home?
- Moving a triple wide mobile home costs $5,000 to $22,000 for transport alone, or up to $25,000 or more for a full-service move including utility disconnection, site work and setup at the new location.
- Why is moving a triple wide more expensive than a double wide?
- A triple wide costs more to move because all three sections travel as separate oversize loads, each needing its own tow vehicle, its own permit, and often its own pilot car, where a double wide needs only two of each.
- Do all states let you move a triple wide?
- Every state allows manufactured home transport with a permit, but width caps and escort requirements differ. Most states cap the transportable section at 16 feet; Arkansas caps at 18 feet and issues no exception above it.
- Will any moving company move a triple wide?
- No. Some movers decline triple wide relocations because planning three oversize routes through the same corridor, with clearance for bridges, power lines and turns, costs more in coordination than the haul returns.
- Can you move a triple wide across state lines?
- You can move a triple wide across state lines, but you need a separate oversize permit for every state the route crosses, and each state applies its own width cap, escort rule and fee.
Sources: Oversize.io state-by-state manufactured home transport regulations; Georgia Department of Transportation oversize/overweight permit rules; Texas Department of Motor Vehicles manufactured housing permits; Washington Administrative Code 468-38-120; HomeGuide 2026 mobile home moving cost data.