INFOGRAPHIC: Ways to Tie Down Your Units

Every day, PROs transport portable toilets from one location to another. You’ve spent a lot of money on units, and you want to protect your investment. It’s critical that every unit is safely secured on your truck or trailer.

There are a few different ways to tie down your units and get them from Point A to Point B. The infographic below shows the options and explains more about them.

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Ways to Tie Down Your Units

Strapless Trailers

• The fastest & easiest way to secure units
• Adjustable slats secure toilet skids on the trailer bed
• Eliminates concern of damage caused by over-tightening straps
• Most expensive option

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Strap Over the Roof

• A strap is placed over the roof of the unit & tightened to secure it to the trailer or truck bed
• Some units like PolyJohn’s are made with slots on the roofs for straps to sit in & prevent the unit from moving around
• Care must be taken to not over-tighten the strap & cause damage to the unit
• An affordable option

Strap Around the Back

• One or more straps are placed around the back of the unit (or row of units) to secure it to the trailer or truck bed
• Many PROs use one strap in the middle of the unit & another at the bottom
• Care must be taken to not over-tighten the straps & cause damage to the unit
• An affordable option