How To Move A Trampoline

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Do your kids love their backyard trampoline?

Maybe you even enjoy a bounce yourself?

Trampolines can provide hours of fun, but they can also be quite a pain when it comes time to move house.

The size of an average trampoline means you can’t just pop it on a trailer in one piece and move it to your new property with ease.

But if you do want to move your trampoline, here is how to go about it.

Best way to move a trampoline

While a lot depends on the size of your trampoline, in most cases the best way to move a trampoline is to take it apart.

Many modern trampolines have large safety nets around them, which are great for the kids but mean they might not even fit into a moving truck in one piece.

If your trampoline does fit in a moving truck, you could have it transported in one piece.

If you are moving only a short distance, that could be a great option.

But it could prove costly if you are moving a longer distance away and would not be a viable option for any interstate moves.

When you are booking professional movers, let them know you need to move a trampoline and they can discuss options with you.

Even if you did find a way to fit a trampoline in a truck in one piece, you could risk damage to it in the move depending on the type of trampoline, so that is something else to weigh up.

Professional movers with the right equipment should be able to safely transport your trampoline a short distance, though.

Disassembling a trampoline for moving

Taking apart a trampoline to move it is not an easy task, but it can be done.

It will take a bit of time, so don’t leave it until the last minute in your moving process.

Consulting your trampoline’s owner’s manual is a good place to start when disassembling a trampoline.

You will also need to make sure you have all the right equipment on hand, including a spring puller which you likely received when you bought the trampoline.

Other everyday tools you are likely to need include an adjustable wrench, a Phillips head screwdriver, some gloves and some bags to separate and store the trampoline’s parts.

In addition to consulting the owner’s manual, it is also a good idea to take some photos of your trampoline before you start disassembling it.

This can prove a useful visual guide when you are putting the trampoline back together after your move.

Moving SpringFree trampolines

SpringFree trampolines are popular in Australia, but can be a little trickier to disassemble than traditional trampolines.

Again, consult your owner’s manual and carefully follow the steps.

If you are not up to the task, there are disassembly and reassembly services available which can get you packed up for easy transport with the rest of your household items and then put the trampoline back together for you on its arrival to your new property.