TERMS
TO KNOW
Adventure
trailer
Trailer designed for hauling "adventure" vehicles
such as all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and snowmobiles.
ATV
trailer
Trailer designed for hauling all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).
Also called an "adventure" trailer.
Automobile
trailer
Trailer designed for transporting automobiles, including antique
cars, classic cars and race cars. See "Show car trailer,"
"Race car trailer" and "Stacker."
Base
curb weight
The weight of the vehicle, including a full tank of fuel
and all standard equipment.
Box
The trailer body.
Bumper
pull
Trailer that connects to a ball hitch that's attached to the tow
vehicle's frame or bumper. Also called "tag hitch"
trailer.
Cargo
trailer
Same as "General cargo trailer."
Cargo
weight
The weight of the vehicle, including all passengers and
cargo, minus the base curb weight.
Curbside
The side of the trailer equivalent to the passenger side of
a vehicle in the United States.
General
cargo trailer
A trailer designed for hauling cargo. The category includes
small trailers for occasional use through large, heavy-duty trailers
for commercial applications.
Gooseneck
Trailer that attaches to a ball in the bed of a pickup or
semitrailer.
Gross
axle weight (GAW) and gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
The GAW is the total weight placed on an axle on the
vehicle or trailer. The GAWR is the maximum allowable weight to be
carried by a single axle. The total load on each axle must never
exceed its GAWR.
Gross
combined weight (GCW) and gross combined weight rating (GCWR)
The GCW is the actual weight of the loaded tow vehicle plus
the actual weight of the loaded trailer. The GCWR is the maximum
allowable total weight of the loaded vehicle and loaded trailer. The
GCW must never exceed the GCWR.
Gross
vehicle weight (GVW) and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
The GVW is the base curb weight plus the cargo weight. The
GVWR is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle,
including passengers and cargo. The GVW must never exceed the GVWR.
Hat
posts
Type of wall studs.
Integrated
systems approach
Trailer design and construction used by Haulmark in which
the right engineering principles, components and construction
techniques are integrated to build superior-performing trailers.
Living
quarters
Trailer that has an area appointed with living
accommodations, including bed, dinette, kitchenette and bathroom.
Metal
framing
Door and window openings in Haulmark trailers are framed
with metal instead of wood for improved strength. Some manufacturers
use wood, which is not as sturdy and can rot.
Metal
recessed steps
Used in Haulmark trailers, metal recessed steps provide
maximum durability and won't rot like wooden steps.
Motorcycle
trailer
Specialty motorcycle trailers designed solely for hauling
motorcycles, or cargo trailers specially equipped to transport
motorcycles.
Motor
sports trailer
Trailer designed to haul automobiles, parts and accessories
for motor sports competitions (see "Stacker").
Payload
The maximum allowable weight of cargo and passengers that
the vehicle is designed to carry.
Rust-inhibiting
coating
A coating applied to Haulmark steel trailers to help
prevent corrosion, especially in salty environments.
Seamless
aluminum roof
Single sheet of aluminum used in some Haulmark trailers to
help prevent leaks and provide years of trouble-free service.
Show
car trailer
Trailer designed to transport antique cars, classic cars
and other types of show cars.
Snowmobile
trailer
Trailer designed for hauling snowmobiles. Also called an
Adventure trailer.
Specialty
use trailer
Trailer specially designed for uses such as vending,
concessions, job-site office and storage, landscaping and
tailgating.
Stacker
Race car trailer in which cars are loaded,
"stacked," on two levels, usually via ramps. Some stackers
transport up to three cars and have room for work area, parts and
living quarters.
Street
side
The side of the trailer equivalent to the driver's side of
a vehicle in the United States.
Tag
hitch
Trailer that connects to a ball that's attached to the tow
vehicle's frame or bumper. Also called "bumper hitch"
trailer.
Tamper-resistant
fasteners
Used in trucks and automobiles and also in all the door and
window hinges in Haulmark trailers, tamper-resistant fasteners make
it difficult for intruders to break into Haulmark trailers.
Tongue
weight
The amount of the trailer's weight that is transferred to
the tow vehicle through the trailer tongue or gooseneck.
Triple
coated screws
Screws in Haulmark trailers are triple coated so they won't
rust, will lasting longer and will retain their good looks for years
to come.
Manufacturers
establish the ratings for their products based on component
strength. Exceeding the manufacturer's limits is a potential safety
risk.
