April 2020

As a leading provider of portable restrooms, we have the privilege of working with a wide variety of organizations and businesses. All over the US, there are organizations of all kinds that exist to protect and preserve the many cultures that our country is home to. It’s truly one of the most amazing things about America - everywhere you go, you’ll meet different people with different backgrounds and a story about their families’ journey toward the American dream. We recently got to work with one of these amazing cultural groups. The Quinault Nation is a Native American group made of many tribes. Learn a little about them: “We are among the small number of Americans who can walk the same beaches, paddle the same waters, and hunt the same lands our ancestors did centuries ago. The Quinault Indian Nation (QIN) consists of the Quinault and Queets tribes and descendants of five other coastal tribes: Quileute, Hoh, Chehalis, Chinook, and Cowlitz . Our ancestors lived on a major physical and cultural dividing line. Beaches to the south are wide and sandy, while to the north, they are rugged and cliff-lined. We shared in the cultures of the people to the south as well as those to the north. Living in family groups in long houses up and down the river, we were sustained by the land and by trade with neighboring tribes. Superb salmon runs, abundant sea mammals, wildlife, and forests provided substantial material and spiritual wealth to our ancestors. A great store of knowledge about plants and their uses helped provide for our people. The western redcedar, the “tree of life,” provided logs for canoes, bark for clothing, split boards for houses, and more. We are the Canoe People , the people of the cedar tree. We remember our past while employing modern principles in a marriage that will bring hope and promise to our people now and in the future.” When the leaders of this native group came to us needing portable restrooms, we were happy to assist them. We introduced them to our new Affordable Advantage Series, a perfect solution for their needs.   Portable Restrooms from the Affordable Advantage Collection   The Affordable Advantage collection is a series designed and manufactured exclusively by Portable Restroom Trailers. We are excited to offer elegant, modern, and well-designed portable restrooms that save our clients money without sacrificing a great bathroom experience. Compact yet mighty, the Affordable Advantage portable restroom trailers come in two or three station floor plans. Each unit comes with a men’s and women’s suite, ensuring that everyone who uses this bathroom enjoys a peaceful and private experience. Like with many of our restroom trailers, each entry is equipped with aluminum steps and railing for safe entry.  As visitors enter the portable restroom trailer, they’ll discover LED lights that create an edgy, modern atmosphere. Design touches like clean, crisp cabinets, solid surface countertops, pedal flush toilets, and vanity mirrors provide your guests with an upscale and elegant experience. In addition to the flushing toilet, the men’s suite also comes equipped with an auto-flush urinal. This collection of classic portable restrooms is being sold at the industry’s lowest price point, making it an affordable option for any business. No need to stress about budget or sacrificing a positive restroom experience. Shop this limited collection today!   From this collection, the Quinault nation chose the 3 Station Affordable Advantage Series. This portable restroom, measuring 16 feet with a 125 gallon fresh water tank and 500 gallon waste tank, is compact but mighty. It can service up to 350 visitors before requiring maintenance, which allows the group’s members to use the restroom comfortably and whenever they need it.   Better Operations with the Smarter Restrooms App   As we continue to partner with new businesses, we want to highlight the value of purchasing portable restrooms with the Smarter Restrooms App feature. Read ahead to discover three key upgrades that the app provides.   Receive Timely Notifications   Each portable bathroom trailer unit comes with water saving flushable toilets, running water from sinks, and sometimes, showers and other amenities. This means that fresh water tank and waste tank levels require careful monitoring. No need to do this math on your own any longer! The Smarter Restroom App sends the fleet managers alert notifications when waste and freshwater tank levels are 2⁄3 full or empty, causing the unit to be out of service shortly. This is sure to boost productivity, allowing your team to have easy access to the information they need to keep restroom rentals operating smoothly.   All-In-One Control System   Nothing is more important than the experience of your guests. We want to ensure that every user has a comfortable experience in a climate-controlled unit with all the amenities of a brick-and-mortar restroom. This is an easy achievement with the app’s system operations control feature. The app detects and controls shore power, interior climate temperatures, and up-to-date weather conditions, giving units winter protection from freezing temperatures and keeping things cool when hot. This ensures that restroom fleet managers stay updated from a remote location - they’ll know what changes are needed to the unit and when, which allows for a consistently pleasant restroom experience for guests. The app also allows for geometric locating, allowing managers to see the exact locations of all portable bathroom trailers at all times.   Offsite Unit Management   The most tasking part of operating a portable bathroom trailer fleet is basic management. Making the trip back and forth to one or many units takes up valuable time, which can lower efficient customer service. The app addresses this issue as well. Managers have capabilities to remotely control lights, air conditioning, heating, water heaters, and trailer power. This means managers can operate more restroom trailers off-site, expand their operations, and provide superior service. Overall, the Smarter Restrooms App was developed to allow businesses who use or own restroom rentals to manage them more effectively. The app allows the management team to get more done in less time, makes fleet operations easier in general, and saves valuable employee time. Now, with the app, portable bathroom trailer renters and owners can ensure that restroom visitors have a top-notch experience with less manual labor.    WE CAN HELP YOU WITH Portable Restrooms    We are always happy to leave a customer satisfied. With the Quinault Nation, we were able to provide portable restrooms that fit their needs, easily accommodating their low volume usage while providing a restroom facility that makes members feel comfortable.  We have worked with organizations much like the Quinault Nation in the past, along with a wide variety of other organizations and facilities. We have provided portable toilets for rent as rental facilities during events, disaster recovery, and for seasonal employees, as well as for those needing more long term solutions, like construction sites, logistics companies, and more. With our continued success partnering with such a diverse range of companies, we are confident in our ability to help those who may have a restroom need in the future. Tell us about your business. Do you hire temporary or seasonal staff? Have a venue or facility that needs more restroom access. How about a nonprofit organization that services those in need? If so, we are here to help you solve all of your restroom problems with a wide range of portable restrooms for rent. With basic to luxury designs, small to large in size, we have the restroom trailer that is perfectly equipped for your exact needs! Browse purchase options today.    Winterize Your Portable Bathroom Trailers   Winter is long gone, but some of us are still experiencing winter weather. For those who experience extreme weather conditions, we know how hard it can get to maintain your restroom trailer. Maintenance issues are bound to arise: what if your water freezes? What if the hose gets clogged by ice? How do you keep your restroom guests comfortable during use? These are all thoughts we’ve had when thinking about how to continue to improve our product. We want you to have the highest quality experience possible after your purchase. When it comes to cold weather, note these tips to ensure your restroom trailers stay functioning and keep that high quality for long periods of time.  PROTECT YOUR WATER SUPPLY Wrap heat tape around a ¾” garden hose. Use duct tape to hold it in place, about every 12 inches. Put foam tube insulation around the hose and heat tape. Leave the plugs and power lights uncovered. Run duct tape down the insulation, leaving the connecting ends, plugs and power lights uncovered. If you cover them, you will not be able to connect the water or power. Leave test lights and power lights uncovered (for testing and to be sure the hose remains working).   CREATE A BOX Place two 1500-watt electric heaters under the unit. Be sure you have sufficient power! Build a 2×2 or 2×4 wood frame to fit underneath each side of the unit. This is going to box the bottom of the outside of the unit. Fill any gaps with insulation Cut ½” plywood to fit frame for each side. Be sure to consider stairs when cutting your wood. Stairs should be out and in place before measuring. Measure and cut out a 6”x6” square to cover the drain access. Attach this with hinges so you can access the drain when needed. This will protect drain valve from freezing. Eliminate gaps and holes on the tongue side of the unit with R-13 (or greater) insulation. Staple insulation inside the wood box Cut a piece of insulation in half and lay it on the ground where the box will be placed. This eliminates gaps between the wood and the ground.   AFTER PLYWOOD IS ATTACHED Fill any small gaps on the top and bottom of the box with insulation Staple bubble wrap around the outside of the wood unit. This closes of gaps and keeps cold air out and heat in. Use electrical tape to cover plug connections that will remain outside.   FOR UNITS NOT IN USE FOR THE WINTER Eliminate the use of power and water until the unit is ready to be used again. Drain water from all the lines. Add non-toxic RV “Pink Water System” antifreeze Unplug   Follow these simple tips and your portable restrooms will maintain their quality for a long time coming!    Get your Portable Restrooms Today   We are proud to be a leading provider of portable toilet units and are here to help. What are your restroom needs? Do you have temporary staff in your facilities that your brick and mortar bathroom can’t quite service effectively? Run a campsite that needs a portable restroom option? Is there an upcoming outdoor event that could use a luxury restroom option? Contact us and let our team of experts find the perfect rentals for you! We continue to look forward to servicing a large variety of businesses and organizations. We have seen portable restrooms provide an accessible option at sporting events, on college campuses, and on campsites, ensuring that all users have an opportunity to get “go” when they need to. We have seen them provide a little relief for those displaced by the many natural disasters we saw in previous years. They’ve provided a restroom option for small businesses with laborers who work hard in fields and on construction sites. We encourage you to take the time to browse our large inventory - we have a variety of portable restrooms that are unique to every need. In addition to this unit used by the Quinault Nation, our collection of shower, locker, ADA, and many other rental and purchase options is vast and full of a variety of great options. Ready to book your rental or purchase? Send us a message or get a quote on the perfect trailers for your needs. Our team is here to help you and equipped to get you the tools you need for your business to succeed!