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.
Dover, Delaware Refrigeration Trailer Rentals
If a walk-in cooler or freezer fails in Dover, Delaware, 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 Kent County.
Dover is a city in Kent County with about 39,894 residents (2023 Census Bureau estimate), and it is the county seat. Customers who rent in a place like this include hospitals and care facilities, school districts, hotels, restaurants, grocers, food distributors, and event venues. 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 Dover the unit will sit.
Dover, DE at a glance
Numbers for Dover 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 Delaware (December to March) 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 Kent County, Delaware.
- Population: 39,894 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 2 of 20 Delaware places on our list.
- Land area: 24 square miles, about 1,686 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 30 feet.
- Dover is the county seat of Kent County.
- Nearest larger place we list: Wilmington, 40 miles north.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 25.
How we plan getting a trailer to Dover
Every rental in Dover starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Dover, DE moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Dover, 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 Dover include DE-1 / US-13. 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.
- Dover is about 40 miles south of Wilmington, Delaware'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 Dover
Emergency support for Dover runs through one number, (888) 385-5513, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have these details ready:
In Delaware, calls like this often follow flood and other. When an outage runs long, a 20 ft refrigerated trailer rental gives a kitchen, grocer, or care facility cold space to move product into while the building recovers.
For official emergency information in Delaware, see Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA). We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.
- The address in Dover (and the Kent 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 Dover
Delaware has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Atlantic and Delaware Bay, with long, hot, humid summers that often bring brief late-day thunderstorms. Winters are cool to cold in the north and cool to mild in the south, with snowfall averaging about 20 inches in Wilmington and about 10 inches in Lewes. The hottest stretch runs june to August, and the coldest december to February. Both extremes put stress on commercial refrigeration in Dover.
State government is the largest employer; Dover Air Force Base, Kent County government, Kraft Foods (Jell-O) and Procter & Gamble also employ locally. A food-manufacturing and institutional employment base supports cold-storage and catering demand.
Bayhealth Hospital's Kent Campus has a 24-hour ER and Level III trauma center, and Delaware State University is in the city. Hospital and university kitchens depend on reliable refrigeration.
An EF2 tornado from Hurricane Isaias struck Dover on August 4, 2020, damaging trees, roofs and vehicles. Storm damage can cut power and threaten refrigerated stock.
Dover Motor Speedway hosts a spring NASCAR weekend and has hosted the Firefly Music Festival since 2012. Large events create demand for temporary kitchens.
Flood risk in Delaware (Year-round, peaking with tropical systems and nor'easters (late summer to winter)): Delaware has the lowest mean elevation of any state, and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency describes flooding as the most common weather hazard; southern coastal areas face erosion and flooding during large storms. Coastal and tidal flooding can interrupt power and access, which can spoil stock and often creates a need for temporary cold storage or a replacement kitchen.
Other risk in Delaware (October to April (nor'easters)): On October 12, 2025, DEMA activated the Delaware National Guard ahead of a nor'easter with moderate to major coastal flooding and damaging winds; DNREC closed Delaware Seashore and Cape Henlopen state park beaches. Coastal storms can close beach-town restaurants and disrupt power and deliveries, which can leave perishable food at risk.
During the February 23, 2026 blizzard, 14,223 of Delmarva Power's 84,812 Sussex customers and 55,110 of the Delaware Electric Cooperative's 121,906 customers were reported without power at midday. Storms can leave rural and coastal food operations without power for a day or more.
Food service and business in Dover
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Dover are hospitals and care facilities, school districts, hotels, restaurants, grocers, food distributors, and event venues.
Delmarva's chicken industry raised about 613 million chickens and generated roughly $4.8 billion in sales in 2024; nearly three-fourths of Delaware's cash farm income has come from chickens. Poultry processing and distribution run on continuous refrigeration, so equipment failures or surges can create urgent cold storage needs.
Rehoboth Beach swells to over 25,000 people in summer, and its restaurants and boardwalk draw visitors from Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia. Seasonal beach demand can push restaurants and caterers past their permanent cold storage and dishwashing capacity.
Dover 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 Delaware: NASCAR race weekend at Dover Motor Speedway (Spring); Rehoboth Beach summer season and festivals (Memorial Day to Labor Day; fall festivals). Large racing and music events can create demand for temporary kitchens and cold storage.
Equipment you can rent in Dover
Refrigeration is our focus, and Dover customers rent the same four units as the rest of Delaware:
Many Dover 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 Dover
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Dover is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
County field offices handle temporary permits: New Castle (302-283-7110), Kent (302-744-1220) and Sussex (302-933-3440). Event organizers renting a mobile kitchen should contact the county office covering the site.
Delaware's Office of Food Protection requires plans and fees to be submitted before a food establishment opens, including mobile, temporary, stationary or permanent operations. A mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer used as part of a food operation may be subject to plan review.
- 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 Dover 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 Delaware Division of Public Health, Office of Food Protection / Environmental Health Field Services.
- 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 Dover
Highways and routes tied to Dover:
Dover sits at about 30 feet above sea level, near sea level, where coastal flooding and storm surge are part of planning.
Nearby places we also serve: Camden (5 miles southwest), Clayton (10 miles northwest), Harrington (17 miles south), Milford (18 miles south), Middletown (22 miles northwest).
- DE-1 / US-13: DE-1 is the main toll route; US-13 is the main north-south commercial corridor. Dover is one of four state capitals not served by an Interstate.
Rental prices for Dover 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 Dover, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of Delaware and the Northeast
Dover is one of the places we list in Delaware, and Delaware is part of our Northeast service area. Browse the Delaware 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 Dover, DE.
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.
Dover rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Dover, Delaware?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Dover and Kent 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 Dover is outside the main city?
We plan the delivery from your street address, not from a fixed point on the map. Dover is about 40 miles south of Wilmington, so we confirm the route, the final approach, and the timing with you in the quote.
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Dover?
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 Dover site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Kent County?
Start with Delaware Division of Public Health, Office of Food Protection / Environmental Health Field Services (https://firststeps.delaware.gov/food_temporary/). 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 Dover 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 Dover 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 flood season in Delaware?
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. Flood risk in Delaware is highest Year-round, peaking with tropical systems and nor'easters (late summer to winter).
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.