When considering a towing vehicle for your portable restroom trailer, keep in mind certain requirements for safe and easy use.
- Transmission – The transmission can be manual or automatic, but for most people, an automatic transmission will control engine loads better when towing a portable restroom trailer..
- Power – Make sure your towing vehicle has adequate power to tow your portable restroom trailer on the type of roads you will be using. Factors to consider are engine power, cooling capabilities, and axle ratio.
- Tires & Suspension – It is important to make sure that your tow vehicle tires and suspension have a sufficient rating to handle the additional capacity needed to tow a portable restroom trailer. Check with your tow vehicle dealer and owner’s manual for the type of tires and tire pressures that are required. If your tow vehicle is equipped with air shocks, do not use the air shocks as a load leveling device to level the tow vehicle/portable restroom trailer combination once it is hitched up.
- Hitch – It is recommended that your portable restroom trailer towing vehicle is equipped with a weight distributing hitch that has a rating at least equal to the GVWR. Make sure that it is installed per the hitch manufacturer’s instructions, and that it meets the tow vehicle’s requirements for fit and performance.
- Sway Control – Make sure to install a sway control system that is compatible with both your portable restroom trailer hitch and tow vehicle. Have it installed and properly adjusted per the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Safety Equipment – Make sure to install proper safety equipment such as towing mirrors. In most states they are required by law when towing portable restroom trailers. Most styles available are not permanent and can be easily installed and removed. Check with the manufacturer for correct types and methods of installation. Also make sure to install proper hitch wiring to supply 12 volt power to the traveling portable restroom trailer for turn signal and brake light operations.
Please feel free to call us with any questions:
(260) 593-2279
Rich Specialty Trailers
423 South Main Street
Topeka, Indiana 46571