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Can a restroom trailer be moved after it's set up for a two-day event?

Owen G.asked 0 viewsRestroom TrailersRestroom trailerPlacementLevelingTruck accessRelocation

We rented a six-stall restroom trailer for a two-day festival. The ground is level grass, and the delivery truck had no trouble reaching the spot yesterday. The trailer is hooked to a generator and a water line from a nearby hydrant. Now the event organizers changed the layout and want us to move the trailer about 50 feet closer to the main stage on day two. Is it possible to relocate a restroom trailer that's already set up without damaging the plumbing or electrical connections? What steps would a rental company take to do this safely, and should I expect an extra charge for the move?

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Dave P.Madison, WI

Yes, a restroom trailer can be moved after it is set up, but it is a full disconnect and set job, not a nudge.

The crew has to shut off power and water, unhook the generator and any freshwater hose, secure the waste side, then tow to the new pad, re-level, and reconnect. Fifty feet is doable when both spots are level grass and the tow vehicle still has clean truck access. Soft ground after overnight watering or rain is the usual problem, because the jacks and tires can dig ruts on the second drop.

On a two-day festival I would schedule that move before gates open on day two, not during peak hours. Guests cannot use the stalls while everything is unhooked, and the reconnect takes longer than people expect once leveling and hose work are done right.

Call the rental company and ask for a relocate on the order. They send a driver and often a helper for the jacks and lines. Expect an extra labor trip charge for the move and reconnect. Do not try to roll it yourself with the generator and hydrant still attached. That is how water lines kink and waste fittings crack.

If the new pad is still level and reachable, the move itself is routine. Lock the new placement in writing so it is on the driver's sheet before Saturday morning.

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