For generations, the Poconos and the endless ridgelines of the Appalachian Trail have been the ultimate sanctuary for Pennsylvania campers. Whether it’s a permanent site near Lake Wallenpaupack or a secluded hunting camp tucked away in the woods of Pike or Monroe County, an RV is often the heartbeat of these mountain retreats.
But time and the harsh Pennsylvania winters are not kind to campers. Eventually, that 1990s travel trailer or that old motorhome stops being a getaway and starts being a liability. It’s sitting on flat tires, the roof has finally succumbed to the snow load, and the local township is starting to send “blight” notices.
Getting a dead RV off a flat, paved suburban driveway is one thing. Extracting a decaying 30-foot camper from a steep, wooded mountain lot is a completely different animal. At A+ Enterprises, we specialize in the “impossible” removals that regular junk companies won’t touch.
The Mountain Challenge: Why “Regular” Junk Removal Fails
Most junk removal services are designed for easy-access pickups—couches at the curb or boxes in a garage. When they look at a camper in the Poconos, they see three major problems they aren’t equipped to handle:
- The Terrain: Many mountainous properties have narrow, winding gravel drives or steep grades that a standard dump truck or tow hitch can’t navigate. If the ground is soft or the slope is too aggressive, a standard truck will lose traction or, worse, jackknife.
- The “Frozen” Chassis: If an RV has been sitting in the woods for five years, the brakes are seized, the axles are rusted through, and the tires are dry-rotted into the dirt. You can’t just hook it up and drive away.
- Structural Decay: An old camper in the mountains often lacks structural integrity. If you try to tow it, the frame might snap, or the walls might literally peel off on the highway, leaving a trail of debris across Route 6 or the Northeast Extension.
Our Solution: Heavy Iron for Heavy Problems
We don’t show up with just a pickup truck and a winch. We bring a professional-grade fleet designed for heavy extraction and specialized RV removal.
- Landoll Trailers: This is our secret weapon for the Poconos. A Landoll is a specialized semi-trailer that can tilt its entire bed to the ground. This allows us to winch even the most mangled, non-rolling RVs straight onto the deck. No wheels? No problem. We slide it on, secure it, and haul it out safely.
- Heavy Machinery (Excavators & Skid Steers): If a camper is so far gone that it’s essentially a pile of debris, we don’t spend three days cutting it up with hand saws. We use our excavators to perform a controlled structural demolition on-site. We crush the debris, load it into our own roll-off trucks, and leave your lot graded and clean.
- Semi Tractors: We have the horsepower to pull heavy loads up and down the steep grades of the Pennsylvania highlands without breaking a sweat or endangering other drivers on the road.
Avoiding the “Blight” Trap and Township Fines
Townships throughout the Poconos—from Lackawaxen to Stroudsburg—are increasingly cracking down on “junk vehicles.” Many local ordinances (like those in Pike County) specify that any vehicle without current registration or that is clearly non-operational cannot sit on private property for more than a few weeks.
Fines for these violations can range from $500 to $1,000 per day in some jurisdictions. Beyond the legal headache, an old camper is a magnet for rodents and can leak hazardous fluids (like black water or propane) into the mountain soil.
By hiring a professional hauling and removal company, you aren’t just getting rid of an eyesore; you are protecting your property value and staying on the right side of local code enforcement.
Reclaim Your Mountain View
Whether your old camper is at a premier resort like Otter Lake or a private wooded lot in the backwoods of Northeastern PA, A+ Enterprises has the fleet and the grit to get it out. We handle the difficult, the dirty, and the dangerous jobs that keep Pennsylvania beautiful.
Don’t let a decaying RV ruin your piece of the Poconos. Contact A+ Enterprises today for a free estimate on your boat or RV removal. We bring the right equipment, the first time, to make sure the job is done right.
Areas We Service
- Philadelphia
- Bucks County
- Montgomery County
- Allentown
- Poconos
- Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Area
- Lake Wallenpaupack
- Bloomsburg
- Williamsport
- Tunkhannock Area
