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What's the biggest mistake people make when ordering a restroom trailer?

Owen G.asked 2 viewsRestroom TrailersRestroom trailerGeneratorLevelingAda unitTruck access

I'm organizing a company picnic for about 150 people, four hours with catered food and beer. We're looking at a four-stall restroom trailer with one ADA-compliant stall. The site is a grassy field, and I've seen trailers at other events where they weren't level or the generator kept tripping. I want to avoid those headaches. What's the biggest mistake people make when ordering a restroom trailer? Should I be worried about the delivery truck access if it rained last week?

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Jules T.Sacramento, CA

The biggest mistake is underestimating the setup requirements for a restroom trailer, specifically the need for perfectly level ground and reliable power. A trailer that isn't level can cause plumbing to malfunction, and a generator that trips will shut down the lights, flushing mechanisms, and sinks.

For your picnic, a four-stall trailer with one ADA-compliant stall is a good choice for 150 people; the event planning guideline is about one unit per 50 to 75 people for a four-hour event, and you have alcohol which supports having more facilities. Having one ADA-compliant unit meets the ADA 5 percent cluster rule.

You should be concerned about truck access if it rained last week. A heavy delivery and service truck can get stuck in a soft, grassy field. Confirm with the rental company that the ground is firm enough to support their truck's weight. The final cost is driven by the trailer's size, the rental duration, delivery distance, and whether you need them to supply a generator. Discuss the generator's capacity to ensure it can handle the trailer's load without tripping.

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