LUXURY TRAILER
Advanced Containment Systems Inc. displayed its latest restroom trailer designed for high-end service at weddings, corporate and other special events. The 34-foot trailer has two stalls and two urinals on the men’s side, five stalls on the women’s side and a matching hydraulic-lift ADA-accessible unit with landing and ramps. The interior features hand-cut Carerra marble countertops, full-sized custom-framed vanity and wardrobe mirrors, full-height private stalls, electronic-eye flushing urinals and sinks, along with pushbutton flushing toilets. The unit also features track lighting, hand-stained six-panel doors and hand-laid tile flooring. 800/927-2271; www.restroomtechnology.com.
MOBILE DECONTAMINATION TRAILER
Typically used in asbestos or lead paint mitigation operations or other hazard situations, mobile decontamination trailers from Ameri-Can Engineering come in a standard range of sizes from 16 to 32 feet, but have been custom-built up to 48 feet for specific applications. Workers enter the dirty room at the back of the trailer and remove dust-covered clothing and gear in the closed area, which maintains negative air pressure, changes the air seven times per hour and uses HEPA filtration. Workers then move to the central shower area, where water is collected and filtered before discharge, and dress in the heated and air-conditioned clean room at the front of the trailer that includes lockers, clothes hooks and seating. Water in the 2.5-gpm (20 psi) shower is heated with LP gas or electricity and maintains a constant 107 degrees. 574/892-5151; www.ameri-can.com.
CUSTOM RESTROOM TRAILER
Art Co. showed a custom-built 20-foot restroom trailer with one stall and two urinals in the men’s side and three stalls in the women’s side. The trailer is built in 10-, 12-, 16-, 20- and 24-foot sizes, or custom lengths, and features unibody undercoated steel frame construction, aluminum sheet exterior, integral skirting, hydraulic levelers and DOT safety and LED exterior lights. The trailer has hands-free faucets, pushbutton-flush toilets, standard slide-out steps and maple cabinetry, pocket doors and crown molding, all stained in an oak color. For durability, the units feature laminate walls, solid-surface countertops with integrated sink, vinyl plank flooring with a hardwood look, trash can and integrated soap dispensers. The trailer includes heat, air conditioning and a 725-gallon waste tank with room for an optional 200-gallon freshwater tank in the utility room. 269/435-4278; www.arestroomtrailer.com.
TOSS-IN PACKET WITH GRAPEBURST SCENT
Century Chemical Corp. introduced a water-soluble toss-in restroom deodorant packet featuring GrapeBurst odor-control technology. The non-formaldehyde product is safe for users and the environment and improves portion control for technicians in the field, saving time and eliminating product waste. The film dissolves in one minute, dispersing fragrance, dye and chemical to fight odors for seven days. 800/348-3505; www.centurychemical.com.
BACTERIA-BASED URINAL BLOCK
BioFORCE bacteria-based urinal blocks from Chempace Corp. are designed to replace chlorobenzene-based products. The blocks are sold in 50-unit pails and come in a variety of fragrances and sizes to work effectively between two and four weeks. Salt added to the blocks helps prevent freezing in restrooms in winter months. 800/423-5350; www.chempace.com.
ALUMINUM RAMP FOR ADA TRAILER
The 26-foot, 9-station ADA restroom trailer from Comforts of Home Services Inc. showed a new aluminum ramp with hydraulic assist. The 26-foot diamond-plate ramp features removable handrails and folds up and connects to the trailer with pins front, center and back. Hydraulic assist makes installing the ramp a one-person job. The trailer was shown with pewter metallic exterior, chocolate interior, four ladies’ stalls, two men’s stalls and two urinals, and an ADA family room with fold-down diaper station. 877/382-2935; www.cohsi.com.
SLIDE-IN SKID FOR RESTROOM HAULER
A new slide-in skid can turn the restroom unit carrier from Explorer Trailers into a flatbed hauler of ADA restrooms, hand-wash stations or other supplies. The galvanized metal skid slides into the channels used to contain standard restrooms and can be clamped down to carry a variety of equipment to the jobsite. The lightweight skid is easy for one person to handle; two units span the width of the trailer. Skids can be painted to match trailer color. 866/457-5425; www.mckeetechnologies.com.
SMOOTH-SIDED RESTROOM
The Glacier portable restroom from Five Peaks Technology adds smooth single-wall construction to a standard Aspen model and a new hair-cell finish to the polyethylene formulation to promote easier cleaning and make the unit more graffiti-resistant. With heavier sheet stock, the unit gains 14 pounds to weigh 150 pounds. Like the Aspen, the unit has a coat hook, hover handle, corner shelf, gender signage, three-roll paper holder and 65-gallon tank. 866/293-1502; www.fivepeaks.net.
SPECIALTY PUMP-OUT UNIT
Imperial Industries Inc. introduced its 100-gallon (75 waste/25 freshwater) specialty pump-out system. The unit has a Conde Super 6 pump with 5.5-hp electric-start Honda engine. Made for servicing golf courses and cross-country ski trails, the unit weighs 500 pounds and fits in the bed of an ATV side-by-side. 800/558-2945; www.imperialind.com.
LIQUID DISSOLVING DEODORANT PACKET
Water-soluble Liquid Pack non-formaldehyde packets from J & J Chemical Co. dissolve immediately and provide seven days of protection from odors in portable restroom holding tanks. The packets currently come in a mulberry fragrance, but other scents will be added. The product is sold 75 packets per bag, 300 packets per case, and is designed to improve portion control and cost effectiveness. 800/345-3303; www.jjchem.com.
LOWERING ADA TRAILER
The 2011 lowering ADA trailer from JAG Mobile Solutions Inc. features the popular Cottage interior and was presented with an 18-foot-long cabin and 22-foot total length. The entire unit lowers hydraulically and uses a drop-tank design with a 425-gallon waste tank serving the ADA unit at the rear of the trailer. The unit has a fiberglass laminated exterior, stainless steel piano door hinges and continuous axle for durability. Another innovation is gender placards allowing restrooms to be earmarked for men or women to suit the demands of specific special events. The trailer is equipped for winter use. A central storage room houses a spare tire, 200-gallon freshwater tank and has room to stow the ADA ramp. 800/815-2557; www.jagmobilesolutions.com.
MACERATING PUMP
The Vacuumarator macerating pump from Norwegian manufacturer Jets Standard AS will liquefy and convey toilet waste 10 feet up and long horizontal distances to make it suitable for use in restroom trailer construction. One pump can move waste from five toilets, using a quarter-gallon of water and 30 gallons of fresh air to move waste through the macerating knife and into a holding tank. The unit is used in many mobile bathroom applications, including ships and trailers and in other military settings in Europe and the U.S. The pump is distributed in the U.S. by Contractors Outlet Group. 800/789-1212; www.contractorsoutletgroup.com.
STANDARD RESTROOM
The Piccadilly Poly from Piccadilly Concepts is designed to resemble an English phone booth, with windowpane graphics on the front panel and 2- by 4-foot flat areas on all sides for additional graphics or advertising, and 6- by 24-inch logo panels on each side. The restroom comes in a red exterior or custom colors on orders of 100 units. The majority of the unit is blow-molded, with a thermoformed roof and rotomolded skid. The unit has an oversized mirror, hover handle, door latch, four hinges embedded in the door jamb, corner shelf, 65-gallon holding tank and extruded corner pieces that give the interior a finished appearance. The restroom is 44 by 48 inches and weighs 195 pounds. A channel was molded into the upper panel to allow contractors to run standard rope lighting around the inside of the roof. 888/255-8883; www.piccadillyconcepts.com.
RESTROOM DEODORANT
Service Sales Co. introduced its Fireball line of restroom deodorants and Spray Nitro cleaners. The Fireball deodorant syrup is available in several fragrances of formaldehyde and non-formaldehyde concentrate. A 7-gallon drum of concentrate makes 55 gallons of standard deodorizer. Super Fireball concentrate, available in formaldehyde and non-formaldehyde, is packaged in a 55-gallon drum for 4,500 services. Also displayed was Spray Nitro fragrance solvent base spray, Spray Nitro with graffiti repellent, Sweet Oil pump exhaust deodorizer and Bathroom Buddy acid urine and stain remover. 800/940-1046.
RUGGED-DUTY RESTROOM TRAILER
The 512 model restroom trailer from Rich Restrooms is designed for heavy-duty use at construction and industrial sites. The 12-foot trailer has a rugged fiberglass exterior and full winter package. The interior of the men’s and women’s rooms – each with one stool (and a waterless urinal on the men’s side) – features diamond-plate wainscoting, stainless steel sinks, wall heaters, insulated waste tank, full thermal wrap around the exterior and roof, interior access to the mechanical room and onboard freshwater tank. The trailer features a new hitch that swings up and secures to the front of the trailer to lower freight costs, provides easier access to the 3-inch dump valve and eliminates a tripping hazard. 260/593-2279; www.richrestrooms.com.
NEW DEODORANT FORMULATION
Satellite Industries Inc. has rebranded its Safe T Fresh line of odor control products and introduced three formulations of Quick Tabs restroom tank deodorizers. The new product uses triple molecular technology, including a perfume technology, a multi-biocides system and an odor-neutralizing complex for optimal control. The tabs come in three formulas — regular, event and extreme — so customers can choose the strength they need. The tabs are designed to provide good effervescence, dissolve rapidly in water or brine, give an instant blast of fresh floral fragrance, and last for a typical seven-day service cycle. The product comes in 48 tabs per bag, 240 tabs per case. 877/764-7297; www.satelliteindustries.com.
LARGER SINK BASIN
The HandStand hand-wash station from PolyJohn Enterprises Corp. comes with a larger sink basin and a higher sink tap for specific special event applications such as near food-vending operations where utensils are washed. The HandStand model retains its 17-gallon freshwater, 20-gallon greywater capacities, foot pump, soap and towel dispensers, and integrated wheels and handle for easier transport. It also features an integrated drain hose to release greywater into floor drains. 800/292-1305; www.polyjohn.com.
CONTAINMENT TRAY
To adapt to new laws controlling wastewater runoff from portable restrooms, T.S.F. Company Inc. introduces a restroom containment tray. The tray is constructed of 3/16-inch thick rotomolded polyethylene for durability and is designed for a universal fit with all standard restrooms. The tray comes in black or safety orange colors. 800/843-9286; www.tuff-jon.com.
SLIDE-IN SAFETY LOCK
Westmoor Ltd. introduced the Conde Pro-Chock locking system. Made to transport the Conde Pro-Vac pump-out unit from job to job, the system safely secures the vacuum unit on a trailer or pickup bed in about 10 seconds. Featuring a tubular steel frame mounted on a galvanized steel plate, the transport system securely locks the tank into place by engaging four spring pins and tightening two hold-down knobs, eliminating the need for tie-downs. 800/367-0972; www.westmoorltd.com.
PUMP EXHAUST DEODORIZING SYSTEM
To freshen the environment around waste vacuum trucks, Walex Products Co. introduces the Vacu-Fresh pump exhaust deodorizer system. An aluminum box is threaded onto the vacuum tank pump system and charged with a gallon of Vacu-Fresh deodorizer through the top-side fill port. The chamber contains bioballs that aid in the exhaust filtration before the exhaust is emitted. A charge fights malodor for up to a month, at which point the deodorizer is drained and replaced. 800/338-3155; www.walex.com.
HAND-WIPE STATION
The Hand Wet-Wipe Station from PolyPortables Inc. provides dual wet-wipe rolls that are anti-bacterial and non-alcoholic for washing as well as hand sanitizing. The base of the unit houses a waste container and storage compartment for up to six rolls of hand wipes. The unit is designed for school gymnasiums, special events and emergency relief. The side panels allow for slide-in advertising cards. The unit weighs 42 pounds when filled with wipe rolls. 800/241-7951; www.polyportables.com.
