12 ft Refrigerated Trailer
Starting from $1,895 / month
The smallest trailer in the lineup. It fits tight lots and loading areas when a small walk-in cooler or freezer goes down.
Fort Collins, Colorado Walk-In Cooler Trailer Rentals
Rental refrigeration is available in Fort Collins, Colorado. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Fort Collins and across Larimer County.
Fort Collins is a city in Larimer County with about 170,376 residents (2023 Census Bureau estimate), and it is the county seat. Customers who rent in a place like this include hospital systems, universities, hotels and convention venues, large grocers, food distributors and processors, and stadium and event operators. Rent for a few days to cover a repair, or lease for months through a renovation, a harvest, a construction project, or a seasonal peak.
Our phone line, (888) 385-5513, answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If the need is planned, use the quote form below and tell us where in Fort Collins the unit will sit.
Fort Collins, CO at a glance
Numbers for Fort Collins that matter when planning a rental: how big it is, how spread out it is, and how far the next larger place sits.
Winter storms in Colorado (October to April (March is the snowiest month in much of the state)) can slow or close roads, so tell us your start date early and we plan the trip with the forecast in mind.
- Place: city in Larimer County, Colorado.
- Population: 170,376 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 4 of 20 Colorado places on our list.
- Land area: 57 square miles, about 2,978 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 4,997 feet.
- Fort Collins is the county seat of Larimer County.
- Nearest larger place we list: Denver, 55 miles south.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 2.
How we plan getting a trailer to Fort Collins
Every rental in Fort Collins starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Fort Collins, CO moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Fort Collins, what failed or what you are planning, and the temperature you need. Emergencies go to (888) 385-5513.
- We match the unit. A 12 ft refrigerated trailer suits tight lots and small kitchens, a 20 ft trailer holds more, and a refrigerated container is for bulk storage over longer jobs.
- Roads that serve Fort Collins include I-25 and US-287. We confirm which approach suits a trailer, how the truck turns onto your site, and whether anything on the last few blocks is posted or restricted.
- Fort Collins is about 55 miles north of Denver, Colorado's largest city on our list. We plan the trip around that distance and the roads between, then confirm timing in your quote.
- We confirm power and placement. The 20 ft trailers list 220V, single phase, 40 to 60 amps with a NEMA plug, so have an electrician confirm your service. Pick a firm, level spot with room for the door to open and for the truck to reach it.
- Delivery and setup. On site, setup takes about 1 hour for a refrigeration unit, plus 4 to 6 hours if a ramp is needed or 5 to 15 minutes for stairs. Delivery timing, servicing, and minimum terms are written into your quote, and an inquiry does not reserve equipment.
Emergency refrigeration support in Fort Collins
Emergency support for Fort Collins runs through one number, (888) 385-5513, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have these details ready:
In Colorado, calls like this often follow winter storm and drought. For this kind of event, a refrigerated container rental holds bulk product, and a 12 ft trailer covers a small kitchen's cooler and freezer.
For official emergency information in Colorado, see Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.
- The address in Fort Collins (and the Larimer County location if it is outside town limits).
- What failed: a walk-in cooler, a freezer, a compressor, or the power itself.
- How much product is at risk, and whether it must stay at 32°F (cooler) or near -5°F (freezer).
- The power available at the site and whether a truck can reach the spot.
- Keep doors closed until the unit arrives so the product holds its temperature as long as possible.
What drives cold-storage demand around Fort Collins
The Front Range averages roughly 55F mornings and 90F afternoons in July and 18F mornings and 48F afternoons in January, with Chinook winds that can briefly warm winter days. Eastern Plains summers often top 95F, while mountain areas get heavy winter snow. Hail is the most commonly reported warm-season severe weather hazard east of the Divide. The hottest stretch runs june to August, and the coldest december to February. Both extremes put stress on commercial refrigeration in Fort Collins.
Fort Collins is the seat of Larimer County; top employers include Colorado State University (8,850) and the University of Colorado Hospital Authority (5,900). A large university and hospital system rely on kitchens that can need temporary refrigeration or warewashing.
The city has over 20 breweries, including Anheuser-Busch, New Belgium and Odell, and hosts the Colorado Brewers Festival in late June with about 30,000 attendees. Brewing and festivals create demand for cold storage and temporary food service.
A July 1997 flash flood killed 5 people and caused about $140 million in damage to CSU; smoke from the 2020 Cameron Peak fire heavily affected Fort Collins. Flood and fire disruptions can take out kitchens and cold storage.
Winter storm risk in Colorado (October to April (March is the snowiest month in much of the state)): Mountain areas receive heavy snow, Denver averages about 53 inches a season, and I-70 passes top 10,000 feet at Vail Pass and 11,000 feet at the Eisenhower Tunnel. Snow closures can delay refrigerated deliveries and cause outages in mountain resort towns.
Drought risk in Colorado (year-round; peaks in summer): Drought is common on the Eastern Plains and a main agricultural risk; drought and low precipitation also make wildfires more severe. Drought-fueled fire risk can lead to evacuations, closures and power disruptions that affect food storage.
The December 2021 Marshall Fire, driven by gusts up to 115 mph, was attributed to two causes including a sparking Xcel Energy power line; Xcel faced nearly 300 lawsuits as of early 2024. Wind-driven wildfire events show how storms and grid failures can combine to disrupt Front Range businesses.
Food service and business in Fort Collins
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Fort Collins are hospital systems, universities, hotels and convention venues, large grocers, food distributors and processors, and stadium and event operators.
The San Luis Valley grows potatoes and barley, and its barley is described as the main supplier for Coors beer. Harvest-season storage and shipping of potatoes and barley can create seasonal cold-storage demand.
Rocky Ford in the Arkansas Valley is noted for watermelon, cantaloupe and agriculture. Summer melon harvest and packing can need refrigerated trailers.
Fort Collins customers use refrigeration trailers in three common ways: as emergency cover for a failed walk-in, as extra capacity during a peak (a harvest, a festival, a holiday week), and as temporary cold storage during a renovation. See rental prices for what each unit costs, or how to plan your site before delivery.
Demand also rises around events in Colorado: Colorado State Fair (late August to early September); Great American Beer Festival (late September or early October). Fair food vendors and exhibitors can need temporary cold storage and warewashing.
Equipment you can rent in Fort Collins
Refrigeration is our focus, and Fort Collins customers rent the same four units as the rest of Colorado:
Many Fort Collins requests pair cold storage with a mobile kitchen rental or a dishwashing trailer rental, so a facility can cook, serve, and clean up during a repair or renovation.
20 ft Refrigerated Trailer
Starting from $1,895 / month
The workhorse. A 20 ft trailer comes as a 32°F cooler or as a low-temperature freezer configuration, so you can match what failed.
20 ft Refrigerated Container
Starting from $2,995 / month
A stationary cold storage box for bulk product, built for longer projects, seasonal peaks, and renovations.
40 ft Refrigerated Container
Starting from $3,995 / month
The largest cold storage option. It takes pallets and bulk product for food distribution, disaster response, and large facilities.
Requirements for renting a refrigerated trailer in Fort Collins
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Fort Collins is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
CDC guidance says a closed refrigerator keeps food safe for up to 4 hours without power and a full freezer for about 48 hours; after that, perishables such as meat, fish, eggs and milk should be discarded. The 4-hour window is why operators often need replacement refrigeration quickly after a power loss; confirm Colorado retail food rules with the local public health agency.
- Customer type: commercial or industrial only (restaurants, grocers, healthcare, schools, hospitality, distributors, government). We do not rent to residential customers.
- Power: 220V, single phase, 40 to 60 amps for the 20 ft trailers, with a NEMA plug. Ask your electrician to confirm the circuit at your Fort Collins site before delivery.
- Placement: a firm, level surface with room for the trailer, its door swing, and the delivery truck. Soft ground, steep slopes, and overhead lines are the usual problems.
- Access: send the gate or door width, any low clearances, and the best approach into the property.
- Permission: if you rent the property, get the owner or manager's approval to place a trailer. For food-safety questions, contact Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
- Paperwork: your quote lists the unit, the rental length, delivery, setup, servicing, and minimum terms. An inquiry does not reserve equipment.
Roads, routes, and access around Fort Collins
Highways and routes tied to Fort Collins:
Fort Collins sits at about 4,997 feet above sea level, so snow and ice can linger on approach roads well into spring.
Nearby places we also serve: Estes Park (28 miles southwest), Cheyenne, WY (43 miles north), Denver (55 miles south), Lakewood (59 miles south), Laramie, WY (60 miles northwest).
- I-25: Runs north-south on the city's east side.
- US-287: Becomes College Avenue, the city's busiest street.
Rental prices for Fort Collins at a glance
Rates are the same nationwide. Rentals start from $1,895 / month for a 12 ft trailer, and the price sheet prints a separate rate for 1-6 days, 8-14 days, 15 days to 1 month, and more than 3 months. See every rate. Delivery to Fort Collins, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of Colorado and the Mountain West
Fort Collins is one of the places we list in Colorado, and Colorado is part of our Mountain West service area. Browse the Colorado service area for every city page in the state, or the full service-area map.
Rental terms at a glance
Rentals run by the week or by the month, with short-term and long-term options, and we answer calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Setup on site takes about 1 hour for a refrigeration unit and about 5 hours for a kitchen or dishwashing trailer; a ramp adds 4 to 6 hours and stairs add 5 to 15 minutes. GPS tracking is possible on request. Delivery, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote, and an inquiry does not reserve equipment.
Cold storage down? Call now.
Emergency refrigeration rentals in Fort Collins, CO.
If a walk-in cooler or freezer has stopped holding temperature, call now. Tell us your city and state, what failed, how much product is at risk, and what power is on site. Keep doors closed to hold the cold while we work out the right trailer or container for you.
Fort Collins rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Fort Collins, Colorado?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Fort Collins and Larimer County. Call (888) 385-5513 or send the quote form with your address. An inquiry does not reserve equipment; availability, delivery, and terms are confirmed in your quote.
How do I get a trailer if Fort Collins is far from a major city?
We plan the delivery from your street address, not from a fixed point on the map. Fort Collins is about 55 miles north of Denver, so we confirm the route, the final approach, and the timing with you in the quote.
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Fort Collins?
The 20 ft refrigerated trailers list 220V, single phase, 40 to 60 amps, with a NEMA plug. Have a licensed electrician confirm your service at the Fort Collins site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Larimer County?
Start with Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (https://cdphe.colorado.gov/). Rules vary by jurisdiction, so check with them before you place temporary refrigeration or a temporary kitchen.
Can I rent a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer in Fort Collins too?
Yes. When a kitchen is down, we rent mobile kitchens from 24 ft to 40 ft and dishwashing trailers from 22 ft to 38 ft. Many Fort Collins customers pair them with a refrigerated trailer so they can cook, serve, and clean up while permanent equipment is repaired.
What should I do before winter storm season in Colorado?
Know your site's power and placement details, keep our number ((888) 385-5513) handy, and call early if a forecast puts your walk-in at risk. Winter storm risk in Colorado is highest October to April (March is the snowiest month in much of the state).
Sources for local facts
Sources
Local facts on this page come from public sources. Population is the Census Bureau's 2023 estimate.
What to send for a fast quote
- The city and state where the unit will sit
- What failed and how much product is at risk
- Cooler (32°F) or freezer temperature needed
- Power available at the site: voltage, phase, and amps
- Access: gate or door width, surface, and where the unit will be placed
- How long you expect to need it
Prefer to talk? Call (888) 385-5513 any time.