When it comes to today’s refined restroom trailers, beauty isn’t only skin deep.
Sure, trailer manufacturers use good-looking and durable materials to enhance the look of the interior and exterior finish on models, large and small. The latest restroom trailers often utilize real wood trim, just-like-home fixtures and countertops and lightweight, handsome flooring and wall materials. Taking it a step further, manufacturers are offering ever-improving climate control, stereo sound packages and other amenities to enhance the user experience.
But while PROs appreciate the quality they see on the surface, a practical streak makes them want to peel away the shiny exterior shell and have a look at the guts of a restroom rig. They know the money’s made through equipment durability, long after a restroom trailer is bought and paid for.
Restroom contractors looking to expand their trailer fleet want beefy tires and wheels to enhance roadworthiness. They want a reinforced frame and stout construction specifications to ensure a unit that will hold up to frequent transport and heavy foot traffic. They want features that make towing, setup and service easier.
They could surf from one manufacturer’s Web site to another in search of the trailer with the specs that fit their individual business needs and towing requirements. But busy portable sanitation professionals would like to see all these important numbers in one place. They’re waiting for a side-by-side comparison of production trailers.
The wait is over. For the first time, PRO brings readers an in-depth look at restroom trailer specifications, starting with entry-level models from nine U.S. manufacturers. Trailer builders were asked to provide a list of facts and figures we felt would interest readers. We’re running the specifications, standard features and options in a table format that is easy to read and reference as you make future buying decisions.
We’re starting with the most basic restroom trailer offerings from each of the companies. In future issues, we will focus on specifications for upgraded trailer series from the manufacturers. We will also make this information available on our Web site, www.promonthly. com as it is published in the magazine.
So come along and kick a few tires with us.
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