Portable restroom trailers are an excellent option for businesses and events requiring more sophistication than the standard temporary toilet. With so many options and features available, deciding what to add to your fleet and when can be overwhelming. Here are five factors to help determine what you and your business need:
1. What Purpose Would You Like Your Portable Trailers To Serve?
The first step in finding the perfect trailer is considering what needs you must meet. Do you need more than restroom facilities? Are your typical clients getting sweaty and dirty and needing a refreshing shower? Or are they looking for a space to change and store items? Additionally, do they need gender-specific facilities? These are all questions that help narrow down your choices and help you decide the perfect facility for you.
To meet any need, you can find:
- Portable restroom trailers
- Portable shower trailers
- Portable locker trailers
- Portable laundry trailers
- Portable combination trailers
Each style has different levels of luxury to cater to every type of clientele. You may prefer a basic model for a job site. Or you can opt for the more upscale version if you rent these out for formal events like weddings. Continue working through these questions to find out what you need.
2. Who Will Be Using Your Trailers?
Is it possible that families may be using your facilities and need a little extra space, or are there any wheelchair users that require easy accessibility? Consider purchasing a trailer that meets those requirements in the first place. Plenty of ADA-compliant restroom trailers can serve those needing more space or help.
Don’t purchase a standard facility that needs to be altered or, even worse, can’t be changed to meet your client's needs. If known considerations need addressing, be sure to keep them in mind when choosing a trailer.
3. How Many People Will You Provide Facilities For?
There are trailer options available to serve anywhere from one to fourteen-plus people. When purchasing, consider how many people will need to use the facilities at any time. Think about how well you can manage lines for these facilities if you know you won’t be able to avoid queues. More attended gatherings warrant higher capacity trailers; your choice should reflect that.
Additionally, what these people are doing can affect the frequency of use. If the purpose of your trailer is to serve at events with food and drink, particularly alcohol, think about how much more frequent toilet visits will be. If servicing an event that involves getting muddy or sweaty, like a Tough Mudder, consider how many more people will want to shower off.
4. What Features Do You Need?
Beyond how many people you need to serve and who they are, you should consider what features are a priority. Is there a need for hot and cold running water, or is the event in the summer and needs air-conditioning? Do you need solar power capabilities?
Are you concerned about keeping track of how often to service your trailers or when they will suddenly need it? Many portable restroom or shower trailers have a SmarterRestrooms app that keeps track of tank levels, power sources, temperature, and security, all from your phone, making your ability to remember when to service your trailer one less thing to consider.
No matter what features you need, there is sure to be a trailer that’s the perfect addition to your fleet. If not, there are plenty of custom options as well. Have all your requirements straight before you start looking for trailers so you can hone in on the perfect one.
5. When Is The Best Time To Buy?
If you are a registered business and adding your new mobile restroom trailer to your company’s fleet or planning to use it for business purposes at least half the time, your purchase can qualify for a 179-tax advantage. This means that you can write off the purchase of your trailer on your taxes and save you money. So, if you haven’t already, the best time to buy is before the tax year ends. After you order your trailers, don’t forget to complete the proper IRS form 4562 to get your savings.
If you want more information about the 179-tax advantages of this equipment, you can find more information here.
Be Prepared And Make A List
There is a lot to consider when choosing a portable restroom trailer. The best way to tackle the overwhelming nature of trailer purchases is to make a list featuring all your information on your event or project. List out:
- How many people will be using it
- When you need it
- How many trailers you will need
- What accommodations and features are crucial
Then, begin your search. You will know precisely what you are looking for, and the near-endless options become a blessing, not a burden. With this newfound knowledge under your belt, we are sure that you will find the right choice in trailers for you.
