How to Move a Trampoline to a New House – Jump for Joy

A trampoline is a lot of fun – it provides both engaging entertainment and an enjoyable way to exercise.

Having a trampoline in the backyard is also a great incentive for kids to get out of the house and spend time in the open air – and it can keep your little ones occupied and happy for hours!

So, when the time comes to move house, you will certainly want to take your trampoline with you.

Moving a trampoline to another location, however, is not an easy task – you can’t just pick it up and put it in a truck. You will most likely have to disassemble the trampoline, transport it in pieces, and reassemble it at your new house – and it will take a lot of time and effort.

Besides, it won’t be cheap to relocate the heavy equipment, either.

This doesn’t mean that you should leave your trampoline behind though – you just need to find a safe and cost-efficient way to move it to your new place.

Read on to find out how to move a trampoline from one house to another without hassle or risk. At an affordable cost too.

How to move a trampoline to another house

When you need to move a trampoline across the yard so you can mow the lawn, there is nothing difficult about it, no matter how big and heavy the equipment may be – you just need to find someone to help you carry the bulky piece a few feet away.

When it comes to moving a trampoline to another house, however, things aren’t so simple – you need to take a lot of factors into consideration and make many important decisions, careful plans, and thorough preparations.

Is it worth moving your trampoline to your new house?

First, you need to consider whether it is a good idea to move your trampoline at all.

As unwilling as you or your children may be to let go of the backyard trampoline, sometimes taking it to your new home may just not be worth it:

• There may not be enough space – or a good spot – for a big trampoline in your new property;
• Large and heavy trampolines are very difficult and very expensive to move. Sometimes, it may be cheaper to buy a new trampoline after the move than to relocate your old one;
• If the trampoline is damaged or any of its parts are rusted, weakened, or too worn out, you will need to get replacements after the move. In such a case, it may be better to invest in a new trampoline altogether.

If, however, you have a quality trampoline in excellent condition and moving it to your new place makes logistic and financial sense, you should take up the challenge and find a way to relocate the equipment.

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How to move a trampoline – in one piece or disassembled?

There is no doubt that the best way to move a trampoline to a new house is to take it apart, pack the separate pieces with care, transport them to the new house, and then reassemble the equipment.

This way, the risk of damages and accidents will be much smaller and it will be much easier to get the trampoline to the new location (the disassembled parts will be easy to lift and carry and will fit in any vehicle).

Disassembling a trampoline and putting it back together, however, is a rather time-consuming task – and it’s not easy at all. So, you may be tempted to move your trampoline as it is, without taking it apart.

Whether you will be able to do so will depend on several factors:

1) The size and weight of the trampoline

If you’re moving a small fitness trampoline or kids’ trampoline, you will have no problem relocating it as it is – it will be light enough to carry around and small enough to fit in a standard moving vehicle.

A large 18-foot trampoline, however, will weigh too much (200 pounds or more) and will take up too much space.

It will be very difficult (or downright impossible) to handle it safely and transport it to your new home in one piece – you will need to disassemble it before the move.

2) The available manpower

If you have several physically strong helpers, you may be able to move your trampoline without taking it apart.

If not, you will need to either hire professional moving help or disassemble the bouncing equipment.

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3) The distance of the move

Even if your trampoline fits in a moving truck or trailer, you won’t be able to put almost anything else in the vehicle with it.

If you’re moving short distance that may not be a problem as you’ll be able to make several trips to your new home – so you may be willing to dedicate one trip to the trampoline.

If you’re moving long distance, however, wasting so much space for a single item will be extremely cost-inefficient – you will need to disassemble the trampoline in order to save space and avoid overspending on your move.

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Do you need a trampoline moving service?

Hiring professional movers to relocate your trampoline will make things much easier for you – the pros will have the rich experience, specialized tools, and technical know-how to take proper care of your trampoline.

They will take it apart, transport it, and set it up for you, so you will have nothing to worry about.

Yet, using a professional trampoline moving service will cost you:

Moving locally

During a local move, your chosen trampoline mover will charge you by the hour – and since disassembling and reassembling a complex trampoline will take many hours, the final cost will be quite high.

Moving long distance

On a long-distance move, your moving costs will be based on the weight of the shipment and the complexity of the job.

Large trampolines are very heavy, so they will add a lot to the total weight of your shipment – therefore, your moving costs will increase.

Besides, disassembling and reassembling a trampoline is a difficult job – so the extra labor charges will also be considerable.

All in all, it will cost you a pretty penny to move your trampoline across the country with professional moving help.

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To save some money, you may decide to move your trampoline yourself. Keep in mind though that it will be a difficult and risky endeavor.

If you have a very large trampoline – with 200 parts or so – it may be better to leave it to the professionals, despite the extra costs.

If your trampoline is not too complex and you feel up to the challenge, you will want to know how to move a trampoline by yourself.

Here are some tips and insights to help you out:

How to move a trampoline without taking it apart?

As already mentioned above, in some cases you may be able to move your trampoline without disassembling it. Depending on the distance to your new home, you have several options:

1. Carry the trampoline to your new house

When moving short distance, you can simply pick up the trampoline and carry it to your new place. This method, however, will only work if you’re moving a VERY short distance – to a house just around the corner or down the street.

• Get help – Unless it’s a mini trampoline you can lift and carry on your own, you will need help moving your bouncing equipment. Ask 3 or 4 physically strong friends to come give you a hand, so you can move the heavy piece safely and more easily;
• Plan the route – Find the safest and shortest route from your current home to your new one and make sure the path is clear of obstacles – move away yard items, remove debris and fallen leaves, prop open the yard doors, keep kids and pets away, etc.;
• Remove any accessories and anchoring devices – If your trampoline has a tent or a ladder for getting in and out, remove them first. Then, take away any anchoring devices – cement settings, sandbags, or other anchors that weigh down the trampoline and keep it in place, so it doesn’t bounce around while in use and doesn’t get blown away by strong winds;
• Pick up the trampoline and carry it to your new place – Make sure you and your helpers stand around the trampoline at equal distances from one another (to distribute the weight evenly and keep the trampoline from bending as you move it) and get a firm grip on the frame. Walk slowly and carefully and put the trampoline down at appropriate places from time to time to rest.

2. Use trampoline wheels

If you don’t have enough strength to manually carry the trampoline, but your new house is very close to your old one and there is a smooth and even path between the two, you can move your bouncing equipment with the help of wheels.

Trampoline wheels are attached to the legs of the trampoline, making the heavy piece very easy to move from one place to another. They’re great if you need to move your trampoline often – to mow under it, for example.

Some trampolines come with wheels as an added accessory, but even if yours didn’t, you can easily find appropriate wheels to buy. They’re very affordable and available both online and at retail stores around the country.

Keep in mind that different trampolines require different wheels, so you need to make sure that you buy the right ones for your trampoline model.

You can easily attach the wheels on the legs of your trampoline and roll it to your new house. If the piece is not very big, you may be able to do this on your own – otherwise, get someone to help you.

Just like when carrying the trampoline, plan the route in advance and remove any accessories and anchors before you start moving the equipment.

When you get the trampoline to its rightful place in your new backyard, be sure to take the wheels off. Never jump on the trampoline while the wheels are still attached – they make the trampoline easily moveable, so accidents can occur.

If you need to move the trampoline just across the lawn, you can simply slide it, but this method won’t work when moving the bouncing equipment to another house.

Rolling the trampoline to your new home, even if possible, is a very bad idea – the trampoline is very likely to get damaged in the process.

Now you know how to easily move a trampoline short distance.

If your new home isn’t very close to your new one, the above trampoline moving techniques will be of no use to you – you will need to transport your trampoline in a vehicle.

3. Use a trailer

Even if you’re moving to a different part of town or to another town altogether, when moving locally, you might still be able to move your trampoline to your new home without taking it apart in a relatively easy and cost-efficient way – by using a moving trailer.

Here is how to move a trampoline on a trailer:

• Rent a trailer that matches the width of your trampoline;
• Attach the trailer to your vehicle and get it as close to the trampoline as possible;
• Lift the trampoline and place it on the trailer – make sure you have several physically strong people to help you;
• Use ratchet straps to secure the trampoline in place;
• Drive slowly and carefully – avoid sharp turns and sudden braking, watch out for trailer sway, etc.

Bonus tip: When moving a trampoline on a trailer, you need to consider your overhead clearance (how high the trampoline sits in the trailer) – check the local laws (many cities and states have height limits) and make sure the trampoline will fit under overhead structures, power lines, etc.

When wondering how to transport a trampoline, keep in mind that using an open trailer is not a good option when moving long-distance. Why?

The risk of damage to the trampoline will be very high as it will be exposed to the elements and road debris for a long time, it will take too long to reach your destination as you’ll have to drive slowly when towing a trailer, and it will be too expensive (you will have to rent a large trailer for several days, your vehicle will use more fuel when you’re driving with a trailer, etc.)

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4. Move the trampoline in a truck

If your trampoline fits in a truck, you can easily move it to your new house without taking it apart – no matter how far you’re moving.

Yet, just because it can be done doesn’t mean you should do it – it would be extremely cost-inefficient to move your trampoline across the country in one piece.

You will have to rent a large moving truck – and pay a high rental fee – but won’t be able to fit many things inside it besides the big trampoline. So, you’ll have to find another way to move the rest of your belongings – and pay for it too.

It makes no financial sense, so it’s not a good idea to move a trampoline in a truck without taking it apart.

Good to remember: Do not even consider strapping your trampoline to the back of a truck.

It may seem like a good solution (you will be able to transport all your goods in the truck and transport your trampoline on the back of the truck, without incurring any extra costs), but it’s very risky – the trampoline is very likely to get damaged and may easily cause road accidents when transported like that.

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How to disassemble a trampoline for moving?

As can be seen from the above, a small trampoline is not very difficult to relocate. But how to move a big trampoline?

In most cases, if you want to move a large and heavy trampoline to a new house, you will have to disassemble it first.

It’s easy to understand why the best way to move a trampoline is to take it apart – a disassembled trampoline is safer and easier to move and takes less space in the moving vehicle.

Dismantling the bouncing equipment, however, is not so easy. Yet, it’s perfectly doable – you just need to follow the expert tips below on how to take apart a trampoline.

Step 1. Plan and prepare

Disassembling a trampoline takes a lot of time and effort, so you shouldn’t leave the task until the last days before the move – plan to do it at least a week in advance, when you won’t be pressed for time and will still have plenty of energy and stamina.

Ensure some help to make the process safer and easier and get the right tools for the job:

• A spring puller – A spring puller is provided in the assembly kit that comes with a new trampoline – so you probably have one. If you don’t keep it or if you didn’t buy your trampoline new, you can purchase a spring puller online or at a local home improvement center.
• A Phillips head screwdriver
• An adjustable wrench
• Pliers
• Ziploc bags (for small hardware parts)
• Hand gloves

Consult your owner’s manual to make sure you won’t make a mistake when disassembling your trampoline (if you don’t have the manual, you can easily find the trampoline assembling instructions online – and follow them in reverse order to take the equipment apart).

Before you start disassembling your trampoline, have a close look at how it’s put together and take a few photos from different angles.

Knowing how the parts fit together and where the hardware goes will make the reassembly process much easier – and the photos will serve as a visual guide to help you set up the trampoline after the move.

Step 2. Remove all accessories

The first thing to do when you start disassembling a trampoline is to remove all accessories – tents, ladders, etc.

Detach them carefully from the main body of the trampoline and put any hardware parts in sealable plastic bags (pack each bag with the accessory it belongs to).

Fold the trampoline tent and/or any other trampoline covers and pack them in heavy-duty plastic bags. Wrap the trampoline ladder in moving blankets and plastic wrap.

Label everything, so you can easily find what you need when setting up the trampoline in your new home.

Step 3. Remove the safety net

The next step is to remove the safety net that keeps people from flying off the trampoline.

Most safety nets come with poles and are tied at the bottom – so, you will have to untie the net ties underneath the trampoline and take the net off the poles (either slide the net off the poles or remove the safety pins at the top of each pole that secure the net to the poles).

Inspect the net for damage:

• If it is torn, throw it away and get a new safety net for your trampoline after the move;
• If it is still in good condition, fold it and put it in a large moving box (you will pack other lightweight trampoline parts in the same box when you detach them from the main structure). If the net was secured with clamps, put them all in a sealable bag and pack them in the same box as the net.

With the net removed, turn your attention to the poles – depending on how they’re attached to the trampoline frame, you may be able to simply pull them off or may need to unscrew them:

• If the poles are inserted into the frame, lift them up until they pop out;
• If the poles are screwed to the frame, unscrew them carefully and put the screws in a sealable plastic bag. Pack the bag in the same box as the safety net.

Wrap all poles together in a moving blanket and secure the bundle with stretch wrap.

Step 4. Take off the safety padding

Once you’ve removed the safety net, it’s time to take off the safety padding (the padding that covers the springs and the top metal ring of the trampoline, ensuring that people won’t get hurt while having fun on the equipment).  

The safety padding is quite easy to remove as it is simply tied in place – all you need to do is untie the knots under the trampoline.

When you take off the padding, give it a wash (use warm water and mild liquid soap), so it is clean and fresh when you put it back on after the move. Let the padding dry completely, fold it, and pack it in the same box as the safety net.

You will have no problem removing the safety net and padding – there is nothing difficult or tricky about it, so you don’t really need any instructions or advice. When wondering how to take a trampoline apart, you actually need to know how to take apart the main body of the trampoline – the springs and the jumping mat, and the trampoline frame.

Step 5. Remove the springs

Removing the springs is the most challenging task you will need to complete when disassembling your trampoline for moving.

The jumping mat is connected to the trampoline frame with strong springs that slide into holes in the frame and rings on the mat and keep the mat taut across the frame.

There may be up to 120 springs on a large backyard trampoline, so it takes a lot of time and patience to safely remove them all.

Here is what you need to do, step by step:

5.1. Inspect the springs

Walk around the trampoline and check if there are missing springs, damaged springs, or rusty springs.

Remember that if some springs are missing, the tension on the others will be higher.

Be extra careful when dealing with rusty or broken springs as they’re more difficult and more dangerous to remove.

Be sure to replace any damaged and rusty springs when putting the trampoline back together after the move.

5.2. Mark all pieces

Choose a starting point (the first spring you’re going to remove) and tie a ribbon on the ring on the mat that the spring hooks to (so, when reassembling the trampoline, you know where the jumping mat should line up with the first spring and the first frame piece).

Then, take a permanent marker or a colorful sticker and number the frame piece at the starting point as “1”. Number all frame pieces in order, one after the other.

When removing the springs, put all springs that are attached to the frame piece at the starting point in one bag and label the bag as “1”. Do the same with all other springs.

In the end, you should have as many bags of springs as the total number of frame pieces – and the springs in each bag should be the springs that were attached to the corresponding frame piece.

The reason for this thorough labeling is to be able to recreate the original setup of the trampoline when putting it back together after the move

If the springs don’t match the original setup when the mat is replaced onto the trampoline frame, it may cause issues due to the difference in tension and pull (the mat may get rippled, go slack, or may tear within a few months after the reassembly).

5.3. Ensure safety

Before you start removing the springs, put on heavy-duty work gloves – you need to protect your hands as the risk of injury is quite high when you’re dealing with springs under tension.

Remember that one slip could send a spring flying and consider taking other protective measures as well (put on safety glasses, make sure kids and pets are nowhere in the vicinity, make sure the trampoline is well away from windows and fragile items, etc.)

5.4. Release the springs

• Hook the spring puller on the hook of the spring that is attached to the V-ring or D-ring of the jumping mat;
• Pull the spring tool toward the center of the trampoline until the spring unlatches from the hook on the ring. The tension will release and the spring will go slack;
• Slip the spring off the trampoline frame;
• Use the same process to remove all the springs from your trampoline, skipping over every 3 springs to distribute the tension evenly over the remaining springs.

Put the springs in separate bags as explained above (all the springs attached to one frame piece in one bag) and pack the bags in a sturdy, well-padded cardboard box.

Step 6. Take care of the trampoline mat

When you remove the springs, the trampoline mat will come free. Inspect it for tears, stains, and mildew and decide if it’s worth keeping:

• If the mat is very worn out or damaged in any way, throw it away and get a new one after the move;
• If the mat is in good overall condition, wash it with soapy water, let it dry, and fold it neatly. Pack the folded mat in a large cardboard box.

Step 7. Disassemble the trampoline frame

Last, you need to take apart the trampoline frame:

• Undo the screws that secure the legs to the top ring of the trampoline frame. Place all removed screws and bolts in a sealable plastic bag;
• Stand on one side of the trampoline frame and have a helper stand on the opposite side. If there are bars between the trampoline legs, step on one of them. Make sure your helper does the same;
• Get a good grip on the metal ring and pull up simultaneously with your partner to release the ring from the legs (ensure the legs don’t fall on your feet). Place the trampoline ring on the ground;

• Alternatively, detach the trampoline legs from the top ring by pulling on each leg to release it. If so, work your way around the trampoline, removing every second leg – so the weight of the top ring is distributed evenly over the remaining legs and the trampoline remains standing;
• Stack all trampoline legs together and wrap them in a thick moving blanket;
• Take apart the outer ring – separate the frame pieces by carefully twisting them out of their attached joints. Wrap the metal pieces in furniture blankets.

When you have finished disassembling the trampoline and packing the parts, check in the grass to make sure no pieces are left behind.

Now you know how to pack a trampoline for moving in a safe and efficient way – just make sure you label all parts, so you can correctly reassemble the equipment after the move.

Clearly, the trampoline disassembly process is quite difficult and time-consuming – and you still need to transport the equipment to your new home and put it back together. It’s a lot of work – and a lot of headaches.

If you don’t have the time or the patience to deal with it all or if you’re not sure you’ll be able to safely complete the task, it may be better to hire a trampoline mover to do the job for you.

The costs will be a bit higher than when moving the trampoline yourself, but you will save yourself a lot of time, effort, and nerves.

So, to sum it up – how to move a trampoline to a new house?

• If your new home is very close to your old one, move the trampoline without taking it apart – just carry it with the help of several physically strong friends or use trampoline wheels to easily move the equipment to your new place;
• If you’re moving locally, consider moving the trampoline on a trailer. If you don’t think that it will be cost-efficient to do so or just don’t want to risk it, take the trampoline apart;
• If you’re moving long distance, disassemble the trampoline, pack the parts as safely as possible, transport them to your new place, and put the equipment back together;
• If you’re not up to the challenge, hire professional movers and enjoy a safe, easy, and smooth relocation!