Please Define These Terms

[raildogg]

What is, or are, a; coaming rail, b ; beaver tail. These terms seen on a spec sheet for a widening trailer. Thank you

Edited September 7, 2013 by raildogg

[Edsel-Dan]

I believe "Beaver-Tail" refers to the angled section of the trailer before the ramps.

[ap40rocktruck]

Edsel-Dan's answer on the beaver tail is correct. As to the coaming rail, "A raised frame, designed to deflect or prevent entry of water, around an opening", so there must be a surface on the trailer where a raised rail is present to catch any liquids. Perhaps to help minimize spillage of leaking equipment on to the road way.

Beyond that, all references i know of for a coaming rail is a raised lip around openings on ships & boats to prevent water from dripping in.

Ap40

[raildogg]

O.K. Thanks guys. A raised edge, huh I call it a return!