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A portable bathroom trailer, also known simply as a restroom trailer or luxury trailer, is an independent mobile unit that offers enhanced amenities like running water, flushable toilets, added privacy, and exterior appearance for outdoor events. Available in a wide variety of sizes, and styles, and with ADA-compliant features, portable bathroom trailers are in high demand for outdoor events like weddings, concerts, parties, and construction sites. 

How Do Portable Bathroom Trailers Differ from Other Options?

It seems like for most of the last several decades, the only option for portable restrooms is the undesirable “porta-potty” units we see at outdoor events and construction sites. While these are highly mobile options, the old-fashioned design lacks the features and amenities found in bathroom trailers. There are several key distinctions between the popular bathroom trailers and other options:

• Size/Capacity: Instead of being offered with only a single station design, portable bathroom trailers offer an impressive array of sizes and capacities to handle any size outdoor event. The multi-unit trailers offer small footprints to large-scale units with six, seven, or even eight individual stations with considerable flexibility for event planners.
• Amenities: Gone are the days of murky blue water and hand sanitizer stations. Bathroom trailers provide numerous amenities over alternative options including fresh running water, flushing toilets, lights, climate control, and privacy for occupants. There is very little differentiating between a quality rental trailer like one from Lang Specialty Trailer and the bathroom you use at home!
• Exterior Appearance: These products are designed to have an appearance that neither adds nor detracts from the surrounding space. With high-quality exteriors that are easy to clean and maintain, bathroom trailers do not detract from your outdoor space and can be placed at inconspicuous locations to avoid becoming an eyesore.
• Cleanliness: With flushing toilets and running water, mobile rental trailers are inherently cleaner than other outdoor bathroom facilities. Each trailer is thoroughly emptied and cleaned after each use and undergoes an extensive pre-rental checklist to ensure adequate soap, toilet paper, and other toiletries are well stocked.

Thanks to the numerous sizes and available features of a portable bathroom trailer, there can be some confusion about what type is the best fit for your specific event or needs. Ultimately, determining which specific design best fits your event or location depends on several factors. 

1. The foremost and most important thing to consider is the expected attendance of your event. Are you hosting a small private outdoor wedding with less than seventy-five people? If so, you’d probably be looking for a small, two or three-station portable bathroom trailer like the ECO Series Restroom Trailer. For larger events like outdoor concerts or semi-permanent installations at remote mining locations or construction sites, you should ask the rental company for a unit with five or more stations to ensure proper waste tank capacity.
2. The second thing to consider is accessibility. Is this an event that people with disabilities or mobility issues might attend? If the answer is yes, ask the rental agency about portable bathroom trailers with ADA-compliant features to provide comprehensive access to restrooms. These trailers have ramps and can lower them once positioned to provide easier use for those who need them.
3. Third, anyone renting a bathroom trailer should consider the type of event they are planning and whether or not they require upscale amenities. While even the most economical rental trailer is a step up from the porta-potty option, some elaborate weddings, corporate events, or outdoor spaces choose to further elevate their amenities with a Luxury Series Trailer. Equipped with full-length doors, beautiful finish work, and decorative lighting, these trailers offer premium comfort for all event attendees.
4. Last, those renting a portable bathroom trailer should consider the weather as some trailers may come equipped with climate control options like heaters or air conditioning. As these features are not standard across all models, it is important to inquire about this additional option when renting a trailer.

 

When Should I Rent a Bathroom Trailer?

There are numerous occasions in life and our careers where finding a suitable option for additional bathroom facilities is necessary. The vast majority of these events would greatly benefit from a portable bathroom trailer due to the included amenities and features listed previously. In our years of experience working with bathroom rental companies throughout the country, these events or situations seem to have the highest demand for our premium products.

• Weddings: Outdoor venues or non-traditional spaces are becoming increasingly popular for weddings. Offering trailer restrooms is a great option to provide an elevated level of comfort for guests. With varying sizes and designs to accommodate all types of weddings and budgets, you should highly consider renting one of these units for your special day.
• Outdoor Events: This wide-ranging event type can include concert venues, fairs, municipal events, and so much more. Instead of relying on existing spaces or businesses opening up their doors, renting a portable bathroom trailer is a great way to provide considerable access to restrooms throughout your outdoor event.
• Construction Sites: Instead of the standard single-station option typically found at construction sites, more and more site managers are looking to rent portable trailers to provide additional access and comfort to hardworking employees. With climate control and clean stations, these highly mobile units can go anywhere you need them to.
• Remote Locations: Bathroom trailers are ideal for providing necessary facilities to remote locations. In our experience, we’ve seen large five or six-station units travel to mining sites, oil fields, research stations, or other distant locations without access to indoor plumbing.
• Disaster Relief: When natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, or floods wipe out existing infrastructure or water lines, portable units provide much-needed relief to those impacted. With incredible mobility and expansive capacity, these trailers are in high demand for charitable organizations around the world who are the first to respond in disaster scenarios. 

How Can I Rent a Portable Bathroom Trailer?

It has never been easier to rent a portable bathroom trailer for an upcoming event as availability through rental agencies has expanded significantly to meet increased demand. Most major cities and urban areas will have one, or several, rental companies to choose from while rural areas may have to look outside their immediate area to find a provider. 

Many companies offering trailer rentals will have different ranges that they are willing to transport their units. Some may travel as far as a fifty-mile radius, whereas others will greatly expand their range to accommodate regional demand. The travel expense is included in the rental cost and companies should be upfront if any additional charges apply to long-range rentals. 

Typically, most events will rent bathroom trailers for a weekend, with delivery and setup mid-week and pick-up the following Monday. Longer-term rentals can be negotiated with the rental company, however depending on the length the trailer may need to be switched out so that it can be emptied and properly cleaned. 

If you have any questions about what to look for in renting a portable bathroom trailer, what to expect by having one of these at your event, or how to find a genuine Lang Specialty Trailer to rent or buy, please contact a member of our team today! 

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