Good specs and photos are what turn a listing into a booking. They tell a renter the trailer fits their job and their tow vehicle — and they cut down on no-shows and wrong-fit disputes. You set all of this in the asset editor (open My Listing → Fleet Assets, then add or edit an asset).
Specs
The spec fields change based on the asset type you picked. For trailers, you can set:
- Year, make/brand, and model — e.g. 2024, Big Tex, 70PI.
- Dimensions — see Dimensions and drawings below. Length is what most renters filter on.
- Weights — GVWR and payload capacity.
- Hitch connection — Bumper Pull, Gooseneck, Fifth Wheel, or Pintle.
- Ball size — shown when the hitch is Bumper Pull (1-7/8", 2", or 2-5/16"). This is one of the most common reasons a renter shows up with the wrong hitch, so set it.
- Electrical plug — the connector type (4-Pin Flat, 7-Pin Round, and so on) so renters know their vehicle's wiring matches.
- Axle configuration — single, tandem, triple, or quad.
Equipment and dumpsters ask for their own relevant specs instead (horsepower, fuel type, hours, dumpster size, weight limits, accepted materials, and more).
Tip: You can also list features (straps, spare tire, ramps, LED lights, and so on). These show up as quick checkmarks renters scan before booking.
Dimensions and drawings
For car haulers, utility, flatbed, equipment, tilt, landscaping, gooseneck, enclosed, dump, livestock, and horse trailers, the asset editor has a Dimensions block. Fill in what you know; every measurement is optional. Measure inside the trailer (for open deck trailers, measure the deck and rails), in inches unless the field says feet. Whole or half numbers only, like 82 or 82.5.
- Open deck trailers (car hauler, utility, flatbed, equipment, tilt, landscaping, gooseneck): deck length, width between fenders, overall width, rail height, ramp length. Goosenecks get their own drawing with the neck that drops into the truck bed; deck length is the main deck, not counting the neck.
- Enclosed trailers: interior length, width and height, width between the wheel wells, and rear door width and height.
- Dump trailers: bed length, inside bed width, side wall height.
- Livestock and horse trailers: interior length, width and height, width between the wheel wells, and rear door width and height.
You can also add a short note for renters, like a ramp weight rating or a side door size.
Once you enter at least one measurement besides length, your booking page shows a Dimensions section: a labeled drawing of that type of trailer with your numbers on it, a list of the same numbers, and your note. A one-line size summary also appears next to the booking button. Every unit under the listing shares these dimensions.
If a number is out of a sensible range (for example 820 instead of 82), the editor won't save until you fix it, and it tells you which field and the allowed range.
Drawing settings
You choose how the drawings appear. The setting applies to all your trailers, and you can change it in the Dimensions block, under Business Info on the web, or in Settings in the app:
- Show drawings with the Patriot Hauls logo (the default).
- Show drawings without the logo, a good fit if you run your own branded storefront.
- Don't show drawings (measurements only). Renters still see every measurement you enter.
Stock numbers and VINs
If you own more than one of the same trailer, add each as a physical unit under the asset. Each unit has its own:
- VIN number
- Stock # / Unit ID — your internal label for that exact trailer
- Status — Available, Maintenance, or Rented
- Pickup Yard — where that unit lives (see pickup locations and yards)
This lets several identical trailers share one public listing while each one books and tracks separately.
Photos
In the asset editor's Photos tab, click to upload (or drag in) your pictures.
- Images only, any size. We shrink and convert photos automatically (including iPhone HEIC).
- The first photo is your cover — it's what shows in search and on the listing card. Drag photos to reorder them, or set a different one as primary with the star.
- Add several angles: hitch, deck, ramps, tires, and the data plate. More good photos means fewer "is this the right one?" questions.
Good to know: Accurate specs and clear photos also feed your storefront AI chat widget, so it can answer renter questions correctly.
Still need help? Tap the Support button inside your dashboard.