Cost To Ship RV To Hawaii

While there are not quite as many RV parks, travel trailers and camper vans in Hawaii as there are on the mainland there are still ample opportunities to make use of your vehicle as an RV owner. If you're planning to move to Hawaii and you want to bring your RV along, you'll have to work out shipping for it. This is easy to set up, but you'll want to talk with RV transport company first to find out just what the expected costs are going to be and how long transport is going to take.

Can I bring a RV of any size to Hawaii?

You should do your research and ask questions about the size of RV you are bringing to Hawaii. Not all roads in Hawaii are RV-friendly. Places like the Big Island have narrow roads or weight limits but that's not to say RVs don't go there. Common RVs you'll find in Hawaii are converted VW buses, Class B RVs, and other types of RVs. Vehicles of these size provides enough legroom and helps you maneuver when accessing remote beaches and steamy jungles.

Preparing for Shipping

To get your RV ready for shipping make sure everything inside is properly secured. That means sealing all the cupboards shut, packing all dishes and other items in place, and making sure that nothing is going to fall during transport.

Lock things down properly

Take off your household goods and put them somewhere secure. While out at sea, the waves and boat motion could cause minor damage to your recreational vehicle. Before you hit the road in your recreational vehicle, be sure you've taken the time to secure all of your belongings and removed everything you won't need.

Estimating the Cost of Shipping Your RV

While it's simple to estimate the shipping cost of a car from port to port to Hawaii, the same is not true for an RV. Recreational vehicles and motor homes come in a wide range of sizes and the size of the vehicle will determine how much it's going to cost to ship. An RV similar in size to a car would cost similar rates, but a large RV is going to set you back more.

The cost of shipping a travel trailer or motorhome to Hawaii per cubic foot could be around $3 to $5. Therefore, shipping a 20ft motorhome could cost over $6000 if you're shipping from the West Coast of the US.

Discuss with a transport company

Talk with a shipping company and provide them with the specifications of your RV, including the length, width, and approximate weight and you'll get an accurate cost estimate of what you'll spend for shipping.

Time to Ship an RV to Hawaii

Generally, it won't take any longer shipping RV to Hawaii than it does a car. That means if there are no delays during transit, you can expect shipping from port to port to take between 5 and 9 days depending on where from California you are leaving from and where your arrival is in Hawaii. There are ports out of places like Texas as well, but the trip is lengthier and generally more expensive when shipping from locations farther east.

Enjoy year-round camping

To many people, it's more than worth the effort and cost to ship an RV to Hawaii. There are some camping opportunities and many people enjoy placing RVs right on private land and enjoying the year-round camping conditions. Hawaii is an excellent place for anyone to live, and it's a good place to own an RV too.

Work with A-1 Auto Transport

Traveling throughout Hawaii in your RV is possible if you work with the right company. A-1 Auto Transport can have your RV shipped safely to the Big Island of Hawaii where you can enjoy traveling the islands and having fun. We've shipped for several customers so we can handle yours successfully too. For quick service, you can call an RV shipping pro on the phone at (888) 230-9116 or fill out our online quote form.

Relevant Statistics

• Over 500 RVs are shipped to Hawaii annually from mainland United States.
• The average cost of shipping an RV to Hawaii is $4,800.
• Approximately 85% of RV owners shipping their vehicles to Hawaii choose the port of Honolulu.
• On average, it takes 10-14 days for an RV to be shipped from the mainland to Hawaii.
• More than 90% of RVs shipped to Hawaii are used for vacation purposes by tourists and locals alike.

General Facts

• It is possible to ship an RV to Hawaii from the mainland United States.
• There are companies that specialize in transporting RVs to Hawaii via cargo ships.
• The process involves preparing the RV for transport, securing it inside a shipping container, and then loading it onto a cargo vessel.
• Shipping an RV to Hawaii can be an alternative to driving it across the country and then taking it on a ferry.
• The cost of shipping an RV to Hawaii varies depending on factors such as the size and weight of the vehicle, as well as the departure and arrival ports.

Popular Campgrounds in Hawaii

Some of the popular campgrounds for RVs in Hawaii are:

• Kaopuiki Campground
• Hedonistic Hawaii Eco-Community
• Whittington Beach Park
• Isaac Hale Beach Park
• Punaluu Black Sand Beach Park
• Kalupa State Recreation Area
• Ho Okena Beach Park
• Mahuka Beach Park and more