A hood on your trailer

What is a hood?

A metal trailer cover structure is an essential accessory used to protect the cargo on a trailer from various weather conditions and external elements. These tarps are made of durable and waterproof material, such as tarpaulin or PVC, to protect the cargo from rain, snow and dust.


Exterior view of a Belgian unbraked trailer with a hooded structure 150cm high, covered with a light gray bache that opens at the front and rear.
Interior of a hooded structure on a trailer, with visible longitudinal and transverse profiles of the ceiling supporting the roof.
Cover structure on a Weytens plateau double axle trailer with light gray tarpaulin, the front and rear openings are open.

The hood is usually attached to a metal frame that is securely attached to the trailer. The frame provides the necessary stability and allows for easy opening and closing of the hood when needed.


A trailer hood can be adapted to different sizes and shapes of trailers. Not only does it provide protection to the load, but it can also help keep the load in place during transport.

A hood allows goods to be transported safely and securely, whether they are building materials, furniture, garden equipment or other items. It is a practical accessory that significantly improves the functionality of a trailer and ensures that the cargo remains in good condition during transport.

Buying a hood for your trailer

You can have a (removable) hood rack installed immediately upon purchase, but also afterwards. Since the profiles and dimensions of the trailer chassis often remain the same over the years, you can also have a new hood mounted on old trailers.

Assembly of the hood counter assembly by us typically takes about 30-45 minutes the first time. Afterwards, you can easily remove and reinstall the hood assembly within a short time with 2 people if necessary.


The prices of a tarpaulin rack for the different trailer models and sizes can be found on our price list: Trailer prices


What is a cover? Is that a hood?

Did you know that you can also install a type of cover on top of your trailer's haulm netting? You can come to us for a custom-made cover for your trailer's haulm racks. This does not require an additional frame.

This also allows you to transport other equipment dry with the existing latticework on the trailer, without having to change between the cover racks and the hooded structure.


Trailer type tandem axle equipped with aluminum plates on the side and spare wheel mounted in front. A yellow cover is mounted on top of the latticed body with a height of 80 cm to keep the inside dry. A support wheel is mounted on the front drawbar and the light cable with 13-pin plug is shown.
Rear double axle trailer from VDM Trailers fitted with aluminum side boards all around, on top of the box with latticework is a yellow bache overlaid to keep the inside dry. In the light bar at the rear are rear lights with bulbs brand Aspöck mounted and the rubber bands of the bache are hooked to the chassis of the remorque.
The VDM single axle trailer size 258 x 130 cm is on the street in version with tilt drawbar (and hook) equipped with aluminum plates in the body and a haulm rack raise of 70 cm original of VDM Trailers at Pelt.
trailer platform 260 x 150 cm with optional haulm rack 60 cm and custom light gray cover
trailer platform 260 x 150 cm with optional haulm rack 60 cm and custom light gray cover
Unbraked VDM trailer platform size 260 x 150 cm with optional reinforced and tiltable foliage racks 60 cm high and light gray cover for custom hood construction
Tarpaulin for hood construction on a trailer with tilted open haulm net and the opening of the bache opened at the rear.

You can buy a cover for your trailer at OTOO trailer, customized for all makes, models and sizes of trailers!


Benefits of a hood on your trailer

Load protection

The main function of a hood is to protect the cargo from weather conditions such as rain, snow, hail and sunlight. The waterproof material prevents the cargo from getting wet and helps prevent damage from moisture.

Thus, you also help protect the load floor from sun and rain, whereby the load floor of your trailer will therefore last much longer.

Load security

A hood can also help secure cargo by keeping it out of sight. This can prevent theft because potential thieves do not have a direct view of the contents of the trailer.

Dust and dirt prevention

In addition to protecting against weather conditions, a hood also prevents dust, dirt and other contaminants from collecting on the load during transport.

Aerodynamics

A hood can improve airflow over the trailer, optimizing aerodynamics. This can reduce fuel consumption and improve trailer stability while driving.

In short, a hood on a trailer provides protection, security and improved aerodynamics, allowing cargo to be transported safely and in good condition.