While working in the restroom and shower trailer industries, we have come across a large number of unique businesses and organizations. No matter where the job leads us, we are always eager to discover what other industries are doing. It’s always a learning experience that allows us to get to know a one-of-a-kind business in an industry we may not know much about.
This is a truly special experience when working with nonprofit organizations. Every year, we are introduced to a new organization that is doing something unique, necessary, and outstanding for their community, and supporting their cause is an honor and reward for us.
We recently met a nonprofit group called Illinois Widow Sons, a motorcycle group that prides itself on supporting their local community. Read a little bit about them:
“The Widows Sons serve as a Masonic Booster Club by helping to raise Masonic Awareness while we attend public motorcycling events, and by supporting our regular Lodges in whatever capacity we are able. The 2019 Illinois Widows Sons State Rally is our annual Celebration.
Hosted by the OneFive Chapter for the second year in a row, this event is organized and managed by the Host Chapter and a New Rally Committee this year.
Brothers and Sisters from 30 Chapters in Illinois welcome all Widows Sons and their Ladies to join in at the Annual Rally. Centrally located in the State of Illinois, we look forward to welcoming Widows Sons members from other States and from other Countries.
This event will offer all the favorite activities of motorcycle rallies: exciting Bike games; Breakfast Group Ride with lunch included; Vendors and Food options; Pinstriping; Tattoo Artists; Ladies Night; Live Entertainment and so much more.”
The group was excited to enjoy the festivities they had planned. Given the active nature of their lifestyle they knew that members and visitors would enjoy having access to a shower if they needed one during the warm event days. They reached out to us for some options.
A SHOWER TRAILER SOLUTION
The Illinois Widow Sons knew that long days of biking would result in a need to have access to showers. Since the event was outdoors, a temporary shower solution was a good fit. We began discussing their needs to find a shower trailer that was a perfect fit. They know they expected a high volume of attendees, and wanted an option that was durable yet built to impress.
After considering these needs, we were able to suggest the 8 Station Portable Shower Trailer for Rent, Sierra Series. This portable shower trailer is purposefully designed for a high volume of use and was a great solution to send for an event needing a temporary solution
The Sierra Series is compact yet comfortable environment measuring 24 feet. The clean, fresh exterior and aluminum steps and rails greet guests and ensure that they have safe and easy access. The interior is fitted with non-skid rubber flooring to ensure that guests can shower safely without worrying about slipping. Eight private showers await each visitor, and curtains ensure plenty of privacy during use.
The entire unit is insulated to ensure that the interior temperature stays comfortable despite outside weather conditions. It also comes with air conditioning and heat strips, which help keep the temperature that much more comfortable. With a tankless hot water system and showers that are very user friendly, the Sierra Series Portable Shower Trailer Rental is equipped for high volume use, easily providing each user with a positive shower experience.
Given the shower trailer rental’s easy portability, we were able to transport it to the event site with ease. The Illinois Widow Sins were happy with the trailer option and had a successful event weekend.
This shower trailer rental unit also come with the option to add on the Smarter Restrooms App. As we continue to partner with new businesses, we want to highlight the value of renting and purchasing luxury portable bathroom rentals with the Smarter Restrooms App feature. This app has changed the game when it comes to restroom fleet management, making the job that much easier. Read ahead to discover three key upgrades that the app provides.
- Receive Timely Notifications
Each of our luxury portable bathrooms 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 will 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 portable restroom trailers 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 restroom 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 portable restroom trailers 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 restroom trailers owners can ensure that restroom visitors have a top-notch experience with less manual labor.
This shower trailer rental option was an ideal solution for them. Of the many shower trailers that we showed them, they favored this trailer because it was efficient, equipped with all the amenities of a home restroom, and designed with thought. They knew that these restroom and shower solutions would be short-term and didn’t want to sacrifice quality to save money.
Luckily, with our shower trailer rental units, we were able to supply a perfect restroom solution that was affordable and captured the ambiance that the Widow Sons desired. As we look forward to helping other companies and organizations in the future, we want to spread the word that anyone looking for a long-term restroom or shower option can find a solution with us. No need to sacrifice quality, and no need to break the bank on another high-end option. Like with Illinois Widow Sins, the perfect fit that balances the two comes with an elegant shower trailer rental option.
WINTERIZE YOUR SHOWER TRAILER
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 restroom trailers will maintain their quality for long time coming!
WE CAN HELP YOU WITH A SHOWER RENTAL
We are always happy to leave a customer satisfied. With Illinois Widow Sons, we were able to provide them with a shower trailer rental that fit their needs, easily accommodating their volume of usage while providing a shower facility that made guests feel comfortable.
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 restroom or shower trailer rental that fits your specific needs. With basic to luxury designs, small to large in size, we have the restroom or shower trailer that is perfectly equipped for your exact needs!
We have worked with companies and organizations much like Illinois Widow Sons in the past, along with a wide variety of other businesses and facilities. We have provided our shower trailer rental units as 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.
We continue to look forward to servicing a large variety of businesses and organizations. We have seen shower trailer rental units provide an accessible option at sporting events, on college campuses, and on campsites, ensuring that all users have an opportunity to get clean. 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 shower for small businesses with laborers who work hard in fields and on construction sites.
We are proud to be a leading provider of restroom and shower trailer rental 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 shower 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 encourage you to take the time to browse our large inventory of restroom and shower trailer rental units. In addition to these units used by McAlester Army Base, our collection of bathroom and shower trailer rental 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!
