Shower Trailer Setup Guide
Everything you need to know about preparing your site for a shower trailer delivery.
Site Preparation
- Level surface: gravel, asphalt, or concrete. Must support the trailer weight (8,000-21,000 lbs depending on configuration).
- Clearance: minimum 12 feet wide, 14 feet tall for delivery access. Account for trailer length (16-44 feet) plus towing vehicle.
- Turn radius: semi-trailer units require wide turns. Confirm access route before delivery.
- Drainage: slight grade away from the trailer is ideal. Avoid low spots where water pools.
- Service access: pump truck needs to reach the trailer for waste removal. Maintain a clear path.
Power Requirements
- Standard trailers (1-8 stall)
- 30-amp, 110V shore power within 50 feet of trailer placement
- Large semi-trailers (16-28 stall)
- Multiple 30-amp circuits or 50-amp service. Verify with us during planning.
- Decontamination trailers
- 240V hardwired power supply required
- No power available?
- We provide towable diesel generators sized to your trailer. 20-45 kW with 24+ hour runtime.
Water Supply
City Water Hookup
- Standard garden hose connection
- 40-60 PSI recommended
- Within 100 feet of trailer
- Continuous supply — no refill needed
Water Box (No Hookup)
- 660-gallon fresh water supply on towable trailer
- 12V demand pump with battery backup
- Standard garden hose connection to shower trailer
- Daisy-chain multiple units for extended capacity
- Fill time under 10 minutes
Gray Water Handling
- All waste water drains into the trailer's onboard holding tank (750-1,800 gallons depending on model)
- Pump-out on regular service schedule (2-3x/week typical)
- Waste Box adds 660 gallons of additional holding for high-traffic sites
- No gray water goes into the ground — fully contained system
Leveling
We level the trailer during setup using built-in leveling jacks. Minor grade variations are handled by our delivery crew. Extreme slopes may require site grading before delivery.
Delivery Access
- Bumper pull trailers: standard pickup truck delivery. Narrower access is fine.
- Gooseneck trailers: heavy-duty truck with gooseneck hitch. Standard road access required.
- Semi-trailers: tractor-trailer access required. Wide turns, no low overpasses.
Questions About Site Setup?
Our team handles site survey, delivery, hookup, and leveling. Tell us about your site and we'll confirm it's ready.