How to Move a Trampoline: Tips and Advice

Moving and taking your trampoline with you? Trampolines are a lot of fun, but they’re also large, heavy, and a bit unruly come moving day. To efficiently move a trampoline to your new home, you’ll want to go into the process with a plan of attack and a few extra sets of hands. You’ll also need to figure out well in advance if you’re going to need to take the trampoline apart prior to your move or try to transport it as is.

Whichever way you decide to go, it pays to do your research. And to help you out, we’ve compiled some of our best practices for getting your trampoline from point A to point B. Read on for helpful tips on how to move a trampoline, plus a quick guide to disassembling a trampoline prior to your move.

How to move a trampoline: do you need to disassemble it?

Whether or not you need to disassemble your trampoline prior to your move depends on a couple of different factors:

The size of the trampoline. A full-size trampoline is unlikely to fit in any standard moving vehicle. Unless it’s small enough to fit in the back of a truck or be safely secured in the bed of a trailer, plan on disassembling it before moving day.
How far you’re moving. Let’s say that you want to move a trampoline that’s small enough to fit in the back of a truck or moving trailer. Is it still worth keeping all the parts together? It might be if you’re moving locally, but if you’re moving a long distance, it’s probably not worth it to spring for a larger truck or trailer if you can save space (and rent a smaller vehicle) by taking the trampoline apart. It can also pose a danger on the road, even if it seems to be well-secured.

So what’s the verdict? In most scenarios, if you want to move a trampoline you’re going to need to disassemble it first. It’s a bit of extra work, but it’s also the best—and the safest—way to move a trampoline from one home to another, especially if you’re moving long distance.

How much does a trampoline weigh?

As with any large item that you need to transport during your move, it helps to know exactly what you’re working with in terms of weight. When assembled, a full-size trampoline weighs around 200 pounds, though a mini one can weigh much less. And when disassembled, all of the parts combined will still add up to this total weight. Keep that in mind when planning your move or hiring a moving company, and if you’re going the latter route, be sure to mention your trampoline when giving an overview of your moving inventory.

How to take a trampoline apart before moving

Unless you have a small trampoline and are moving a short distance, odds are high that you will need to take your trampoline apart before you can get it on the road to your new home. Plan to do this in advance of moving day since it will take some time, and get a couple people to come help you out since this is a tough task to do on your own.

What you’ll need

Spring puller
Phillips head screwdriver
Hand gloves

Having an electric drill on hand as well can make the process go a lot faster, however it’s not a necessity. As for the spring puller, if you bought your trampoline new then this was likely provided in the box. If not, you can easily find one for purchase online or at your nearest home improvement store.

Step-by-step instructions

Follow the steps below to take apart your trampoline prior to moving:

Remove all accessories

Remove the safety padding

Disassemble the springs

Remove the trampoline mat

Take apart the frame

A few more tips on moving a trampoline

The process for how to move a trampoline isn’t necessarily a quick one, but it is an important one. Not taking the time to properly disassemble your trampoline, or trying to cut corners and move a full-size trampoline without taking it apart at all, are both safety hazards. They can also ultimately serve to make your move harder than it needs to be.

As for other things that you can do to move your trampoline correctly, here are a few additional tips for getting the job done:

- For an easier assembly later on, go around the trampoline with your phone prior to taking it apart and take pictures of it fully assembled. That way, you won’t have to make any guesses later on about what goes where or how everything attaches together.
- If you have a smaller trampoline that you’re able to fit in a trailer, never lay it on its side. This can damage the frame, and it’s also a safety issue when you’re on the road.
- Gather, box up, and label all of your trampoline parts as you go. That way, you don’t have to worry about accidentally misplacing a spring, a screw, or any other necessary part—any of which can be a pain to replace when you’re trying to settle in at your new home.
- Noticing a lot of rust? If you have enough time, remove the rust before proceeding with disassembly. Rust can pose a danger even with hand gloves on. Plus, if any of the springs or other parts have rust on them that can’t be removed, that’s something you’ll want to know sooner rather than later.
If you’re not comfortable disassembling and moving your trampoline on your own, call up a full service moving company to see if they’ll be able to do the job for you. Just be sure to get quotes from a few service providers before booking so that you can be sure to get the best price possible.