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.
La Junta, Colorado Refrigerated Container Rentals
If a walk-in cooler or freezer fails in La Junta, Colorado, you can rent cold storage from HHrefrigeration and have it planned for your address. We rent refrigerated trailers and containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to businesses and institutions in Otero County.
La Junta is a city in Otero County with about 7,033 residents (2023 Census Bureau estimate), and it is the county seat. Customers who rent in a place like this include grocers, restaurants, school and hospital kitchens, hotels, farm and food-processing operations, and community events that draw crowds. 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 La Junta the unit will sit.
La Junta, CO at a glance
Numbers for La Junta 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 Otero County, Colorado.
- Population: 7,033 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 13 of 20 Colorado places on our list.
- Land area: 3.2 square miles, about 2,207 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 4,078 feet.
- La Junta is the county seat of Otero County.
- Nearest larger place we list: Lamar, 51 miles east.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 0.
How we plan getting a trailer to La Junta
Every rental in La Junta starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for La Junta, CO moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in La Junta, 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 La Junta include US-50 and US-350. 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.
- La Junta is roughly 143 straight-line miles southeast of Denver, Colorado's largest city on our list. A longer trip means we plan routes, weather, and delivery timing with more care, and we confirm both 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 La Junta
Emergency support for La Junta 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 wildfire and flood. If evacuations or shutoffs close a kitchen, a mobile kitchen rental and a refrigerated container can keep feeding crews and residents.
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 La Junta (and the Otero 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 La Junta
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 La Junta.
La Junta is the seat of Otero County and home to Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center and Otero College. A hospital and college rely on kitchens that can need backup refrigeration.
BNSF freight runs through La Junta and Amtrak's Southwest Chief serves the town; nearby Rocky Ford in Otero County is noted for watermelon and cantaloupe. Rail and melon-growing activity can drive seasonal cold-chain demand.
La Junta's Tarantula Fest is tied to the September and October tarantula migration; the record high is 110F. Fall festivals can need temporary food service, and extreme heat stresses refrigeration.
Wildfire risk in Colorado (June to October; also winter wind events): The 2020 Pine Gulch, Cameron Peak and East Troublesome fires were the three largest in state history, and the December 2021 Marshall Fire destroyed an estimated 1,084 structures and forced about 37,500 people to evacuate. Fires, evacuations and smoke can close restaurants and cut power, which can create demand for emergency cold storage and temporary kitchens.
Flood risk in Colorado (spring snowmelt; summer storms; September 2013): The September 2013 floods affected 17 counties and damaged nearly 19,000 homes. US 34 and US 36 into Estes Park were severely damaged and Big Thompson Canyon roads were destroyed. Flooding can isolate towns, cut supply routes and take out kitchens and cold rooms for weeks.
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 La Junta
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like La Junta are grocers, restaurants, school and hospital kitchens, hotels, farm and food-processing operations, and community events that draw crowds.
Weld County is described as the richest agricultural county east of the Rockies and is Colorado's leading cattle, grain and sugar beet producer, with close to half the state's dairy cattle. Meat and dairy operations in northern Colorado can need temporary cold storage during surges or equipment failures.
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.
La Junta 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: National Western Stock Show (January); Colorado State Fair (late August to early September). Large livestock and food vendor crowds in Denver can create temporary kitchen and cold-storage demand.
Equipment you can rent in La Junta
Refrigeration is our focus, and La Junta customers rent the same four units as the rest of Colorado:
Many La Junta 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 La Junta
Renting a refrigerated trailer in La Junta 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 La Junta 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 La Junta
Highways and routes tied to La Junta:
La Junta sits at about 4,078 feet above sea level.
Nearby places we also serve: Lamar (51 miles east), Trinidad (76 miles southwest), Colorado Springs (90 miles northwest), Raton, NM (90 miles southwest), Clayton, NM (108 miles south).
- US-50: Runs through town from Pueblo toward Lamar and Kansas.
- US-350: Begins in La Junta and runs southwest toward Trinidad.
Rental prices for La Junta 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 La Junta, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of Colorado and the Mountain West
La Junta 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 La Junta, 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.
La Junta rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in La Junta, Colorado?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in La Junta and Otero 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 La Junta is far from a major city?
We plan the delivery from your street address, not from a fixed point on the map. La Junta is about 143 miles southeast 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 La Junta?
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 La Junta site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Otero 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 La Junta 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 La Junta 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 wildfire 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. Wildfire risk in Colorado is highest June to October; also winter wind events.
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.