Allow considerably more distance for stopping when towing your portable restroom trailer. If you have an electric trailer brake controller and excessive sway occurs, activate the portable restroom trailer brake controller by hand. Do not attempt to control portable restroom trailer sway by applying the tow vehicle brakes; this will generally make the sway worse. When towing your portable restroom trailer you should always anticipate the need to slow down. To reduce speed, shift to a lower gear and press the brakes
lightly.
Acceleration and Passing
When passing a slower vehicle or changing lanes with your portable restroom trailer, you should always signal well in advance and make sure you allow extra distance to clear the vehicle before you pull back into the lane.
Pass on level terrain with plenty of clearance for your portable restroom trailer. Avoid passing on steep upgrades or downgrades. If necessary, downshift for improved acceleration or speed maintenance to account for the extra weight of your portable restroom trailer. When passing on narrow roads, be careful not to go onto a soft shoulder. This could cause your portable restroom trailer to jackknife or go out of control.
Downgrades and Upgrades
Downshift to assist with braking on downgrades and to add power for climbing hills while towing your portable restroom trailer. On long downgrades, apply brakes at intervals to keep speed in check. Never leave brakes on for extended periods of time or they may overheat. Some tow vehicles have specifically calibrated transmission tow-modes. Whenever you tow your portable restroom trailer, be sure to use the tow-mode recommended by the manufacturer.
Please feel free to call us with any questions.
(260) 593-2279
Rich Specialty Trailers
423 South Main Street
Topeka, Indiana 46571