Tips to Build the Best Command Post Trailer

Have you ever heard about mobile command center” or “command post trailer?” These are the vehicles used by Police Departments, Government Agencies, and Municipalities for a number of purposes. You can also see them in the form of mobile hospitals and nursing stations.

Because mobile command post trailers get very little coverage, we have decided to put together ins and outs of creating them.

Interior space consideration

Most trailers come with 30 feet of load space creating a limit in a mobile command post trailers design. In order to be creative while developing a floor plan, it is vital to understand the things you require the most. You can get additional space, but you have to factor in the engine in the mechanicals which will reduce some of the additional linear footage. Slideouts can also be incorporated into the unit to expand the floor space up to 1,000 square feet.

The most common layout of command trailers has an operation area with workstations, a center area with a galley kitchen, and a bathroom. In addition to this, the rear of the coach is generally used as a conference room. Unlike fire trucks, ambulances, and mobile healthcare units, command post trailers are commonly used for an extended time at a single location. Many agencies opt for a pull-behind style unit if they already own an adequate towing vehicle as it eliminates the space requirements. Command post trailers can be up to 50 feet long along with additional space coming from slide-outs.

Communication or other equipment needs

Communication equipment and other kinds of equipment come with most command post trailers. However, the type of equipment and space requirements varies drastically and they are even too much to cover in this post. But in a nutshell, make sure to plan a pre-construction meeting with your mobile command unit provider.

It will help you to meet their team. Moreover, you can discuss the details of your requirement and any other custom consideration required during the construction. Keep in mind that any changes requested after the construction has started will only increase the cost.

Onboard power requirements

Depending on the needs of your mobile command center, you should determine what power source will be available for you. The stand-alone generator is one of the options. It comes with an 8 to 30 kW power capacity.

PTO-driven generators can also be used as a backup. They need the chassis engine and drivetrain for operations which creates noise.

Power consumption projection should include auxiliary power, climate control and the total power consumption require to operate the communication system.

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