S2202 - Auto and trailer courts

Operational Details
Trailer park operators own or lease property and subdivide it into trailer lots, and then rent or lease these sites out on a monthly or yearly basis. The lots are fully serviced with electrical, water and sewer. The attendant collects rent, and ensures needed maintenance is performed. This includes the cutting of grass, trimming trees, and general clean up after a client has moved their trailer off the site. Often, larger courts will have their own maintenance staff and lawn mowers, including snow removal equipment. If they do not have the equipment, the work is subcontracted out.

Customers who rent or lease space are responsible for moving their trailer on and off the site. Damage deposits are usually taken to ensure the site is not in a damaged state when the renter leaves.
In the past, auto trailer courts included clients or renters who, using their own vehicle, towed their trailer and parked it on site. The trailer was parked with its running gear left attached. In more recent years, trailer courts include large trailers that cannot be moved with an ordinary truck or car. A standard size is 72' long and 12' wide. The trailer is usually delivered by a specialized mover, using a tractor (road hauler), and a flat deck trailer. The running gear is often dismantled and the owner insulates and skirts the trailer below the floor level and the ground.

SIC Codes
000000729 - Auto/trailer court