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Gross trailer weight rating — (GTWR) is the total weight of a trailer that is loaded to capacity, including the weight of the trailer itself, plus fluids, and cargo. The static tongue load, the weight of the trailer as measured at the trailer coupling, is 10 15% of the GTWR.… … Wikipedia
maximum trailer weight — Also known as towing capacity; the heaviest trailer the vehicle is rated to tow. Towing capacity is typically based on the vehicle plus a driver of 150 pounds. The weight of additional passengers and/or cargo should be deducted from the maximum… … Dictionary of automotive terms
trailer — [1] Platform or container on wheels pulled by a truck or tractor. [2] Distance between fifth wheel pin and center of rear axle (or center between tandems). [3] A unit which contains camping equipment and is pulled behind a vehicle. See boat… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Trailer Brake Controller — A Trailer Brake Controller (TBC) is usually an aftermarket installed device or module. It is mounted to the tow vehicle s drivers side dashboard area that engages a trailer’s braking system proportional to the tow vehicle s brake engagement when… … Wikipedia
weight — The force of gravity acting upon a body. It is measured in Newtons. See advance weight, axle weight balance weight balancing weight centrifugal weight clip on weight counterweight curb weight distributor weight … Dictionary of automotive terms
Trailer sailer — A trailer sailer is a small yacht or large dinghy style of sailboat that is moved to sailing locations and stored on a road trailer. It is neither a Day sailer or a Pocket cruiser but may be used for either purpose depending upon design… … Wikipedia
Trailer (vehicle) — A Trailer is generally an unpowered vehicle pulled by a powered vehicle. Commonly, the term trailer refers to such vehicles used for transport of goods and materials.Sometimes recreational vehicles, travel trailers, or mobile homes with limited… … Wikipedia
trailer car — Railroads. 1. a second flatcar used for transporting an object or objects of excessive weight or length. 2. a passenger car, not self propelled, included in a train of self propelled cars. [1885 90, Amer.] * * * … Universalium
trailer car — Railroads. 1. a second flatcar used for transporting an object or objects of excessive weight or length. 2. a passenger car, not self propelled, included in a train of self propelled cars. [1885 90, Amer.] … Useful english dictionary
Gross vehicle weight rating — A gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum allowable total weight of a road vehicle or trailer when loaded i.e including the weight of the vehicle itself plus fuel, passengers, cargo, and trailer tongue weight. The difference between… … Wikipedia
