Trailer Terms

COMMON TRAILER TERMS

Here are some commonly used trailer terms with definitions. If you need more assistance, contact your Haulmark Dealer, email us or call us at 800-348-7530.

Adventure Trailer

Trailer designed for hauling "adventure" vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and snowmobiles.

ATV Trailer

Automobile Trailer

Base Curb Weight

Belly

Box

General Cargo Trailer

Gooseneck

Gross axle weight (GAW) and gross axle weight rating (GAWR)

Gross combined weight (GCW) and gross combined weight rating (GCWR)

Gross vehicle weight (GVW) and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)

Hat posts

Integrated systems approach

Rust-inhibiting coating

Seamless aluminum roof

Show car trailer

Snowmobile trailer

Specialty use trailer

Stacker

Street side

Tag hitch

Tamper-resistant fasteners

Tongue weight

Triple coated screws