Back-up camera
You put a back-up camera on the rear of your trailer. The camera displays a view behind the trailer on a monitor mounted in the cab of the tow vehicle. This gives you a much better view of what is behind you than simple back-up mirrors. It’s a great safety add-on.
Base curb weight
The weight of the vehicle, including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment.
Beavertail
A beavertail is when the trailer floor is constructed to slightly dip in the back. When the ramp is extended, this allows you to load low-riding vehicles with less chance that the undercarriage will scrape.
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 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.
Fluorescent lighting
The fluorescent lighting option for the Haulmark Pro Line trailer yields more than enough light for crews working on the racecars while inside the trailer.
FRP
Fiberglass reinforced plywood. A material used to manufacture the exterior panels on the trailer. FRP is lightweight and strong.
Gel Coat
A smooth, quick-setting resin that forms the outer skin of a trailer. Gel Coat is more expensive than FRP.
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.
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.
LED lights
LED — light emitting diodes — is a form of lighting that does not use a filament such as found in the standard light bulb. LEDs emit less heat and last longer.
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.
Mirrored stainless steel
This is a type of interior finish you can order for your Pro Line. The stainless steel is easier to keep clean and the high polish reflects more interior light, making work inside the trailer easier. Additionally, the mirrored finish gives the whole trailer a more professional look.
Motor sports trailer
Trailer designed to haul automobiles, parts and accessories for motor sports competitions (see "Stacker").
Observation package
This option turns the roof of the trailer into an observation deck. It includes an escape hatch with ladder, a reinforced roof and roof deck rails.
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 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.
Stacker
Racecar trailer in which cars are loaded, "stacked," on two levels, usually via ramps. Some stackers transport up to three cars and have room for a work area and to store parts.
Street side
The side of the trailer equivalent to the driver's side of a vehicle in the United States.
Stoneguard
This is a patterned aluminum add-on for the bottom front of the trailer. As you drive down the road, the rear wheels of the tow vehicle can kick up stones and any other debris on the highway. The stoneguard protects the trailer skin from this debris and helps keep your trailer looking good for years.
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.