Transport
Transporting a tiny home requires careful planning and consideration of various factors to ensure a smooth and safe move.
If your chosen tiny home design weighs under 3.5 tonnes (like our 24m² August, Maui and Mai LUX models), it can legally be towed on New Zealand roads, much like a caravan or boat!
For our larger 29m² + designs (Phoenix, Maui XL, August XL Fantail, Lowrider and Athena), which weigh approximately 4.5-5 tonnes, a flatbed transporter truck is legally required for the move. This process is a bit more complex!
29m² + Transport Complexities
Our trusted transport companies unbolt the tiny home from the chassis and bring in the hydraulic lifting equipment. Lifting on all four corners simultaneously, suspending the entire home in mid-air so they can swap out the tiny home trailer for the flatbed truck and at this point they secure all the lines under the home. They carefully lower the home on to the flatbed truck, block it for support, and strap it down for the journey ahead.
The original tiny home trailer is towed separately, but as part of the same convoy to your site.
If your site has tight access for the large flatbed truck, a crane may be required to lift and unload at the other end. Alternatively, the home may be manoeuvred on its original trailer during the final stage of the journey to ensure it is perfectly positioned on-site.
Every delivery requires a tailored approach; fortunately, our transport partners are leaders in their field and treat every project with the unique care it deserves
Booking Your Transport
Once you’ve chosen the perfect spot for your tiny home, we recommend contacting one of our recommended transport company to make a booking & talk through the details. We’ve provided a list of reputable companies below, but you’re welcome to explore other options. As always, the team at Elite is happy to guide you through this decision making process.
Obstacles & Leveling The Home
Potential obstacles like low-hanging trees, power lines, or gates narrower than 3 meters may be present at your site. The transport company and the team at Elite will require photos or videos, and possibly a site visit (if local to Auckland), to fully assess the situation.
To ensure your home is perfectly balanced, our team can assist with on-site leveling. As every site is different, this service is charged separately based on the time required to get everything just right.
Transport Companies:
