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.
Topeka, Kansas Refrigeration Trailer Rentals
Topeka is a regional center in Shawnee County, and HHrefrigeration serves it with refrigeration trailer rentals, mobile kitchen rentals, and dishwashing trailers. Service is nationwide, which means Topeka is covered from your first call.
Topeka is a city in Shawnee County with about 125,475 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 Topeka the unit will sit.
Topeka, KS at a glance
Numbers for Topeka 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 Kansas (December to February) 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 Shawnee County, Kansas.
- Population: 125,475 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 5 of 20 Kansas places on our list.
- Land area: 61 square miles, about 2,042 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 938 feet.
- Topeka is the county seat of Shawnee County.
- Nearest larger place we list: Olathe, 48 miles east.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 2.
How we plan getting a trailer to Topeka
Every rental in Topeka starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Topeka, KS moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Topeka, 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 Topeka include I-70, I-470, and US-75. 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.
- Topeka is roughly 129 straight-line miles northeast of Wichita, Kansas'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 Topeka
Emergency support for Topeka runs through one number, (888) 385-5513, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have these details ready:
In Kansas, calls like this often follow tornado and flood. 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 Kansas, see Kansas Division of Emergency Management. We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.
- The address in Topeka (and the Shawnee 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 Topeka
Much of central and western Kansas reaches 90F or higher on most June to August days, and humidity pushes heat indexes into the 107 to 114F range around Topeka and Kansas City. Winters are cold, with a statewide mean January minimum near 19.5F and 5 to 35 inches of snow depending on location. The record high is 121F and the record low is -40F. The hottest stretch runs june to August, and the coldest december to February. Both extremes put stress on commercial refrigeration in Topeka.
The State of Kansas is the largest employer (about 9,900), with Stormont-Vail, St. Francis Health Center and the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center among health employers. Hospitals and state facilities use large-scale refrigeration and food service.
Manufacturers include Hill's Pet Nutrition, Frito-Lay and Goodyear, and Washburn University is in the city. Food plants and campuses rely on cold storage.
An F5 tornado struck on June 8, 1966, hitting downtown and Washburn University. Tornado history shows storm exposure.
Tornado risk in Kansas: Kansas averages more than 50 tornadoes a year, some rated EF3 or stronger, along with very large hail and flash flooding from severe thunderstorms. Storm damage and outages can disrupt refrigerated storage and kitchens, often creating demand for temporary replacements.
Flood risk in Kansas (Spring and summer): The Great Flood of 1951 hit Kansas City, Kansas, and in 2007 the Verdigris River crested 10 feet above flood stage at Coffeyville, topping the refinery levees. Flooding can inundate storage and kitchens and often cuts access to suppliers.
On February 15, 2021, Evergy began rolling blackouts in Kansas at the direction of the Southwest Power Pool as extreme cold strained the regional grid; about 60,000 customers were affected in the first afternoon, with each outage lasting 30 to 60 minutes. Grid-ordered blackouts in extreme weather can interrupt refrigeration and kitchens with little notice.
Food service and business in Topeka
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Topeka are hospital systems, universities, hotels and convention venues, large grocers, food distributors and processors, and stadium and event operators.
National Beef's Liberal plant can process about 6,000 head a day, one of the largest beef plants in the country. Plant disruptions can create short-term demand for extra cold capacity.
Wichita is home to the headquarters of Cargill Meat Solutions and Koch, Inc., and health care employs about 28,000 people. Food companies and hospitals depend on dependable refrigeration.
Topeka 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 Kansas: Hunting season opening day (Concordia) (Fall); Kansas State Fair (Hutchinson) (September (10 days starting the Friday after Labor Day)). Seasonal visitors can raise demand for food service and cold storage of game.
Equipment you can rent in Topeka
Refrigeration is our focus, and Topeka customers rent the same four units as the rest of Kansas:
Many Topeka 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 Topeka
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Topeka is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
Kansas Department of Agriculture licenses expire each year on March 31, and fees are not prorated. Timing of a license purchase affects cost for a seasonal kitchen.
A 2012 KDA fact sheet said a temporary food establishment that operates fewer than seven days a year does not need a license or application; longer operations pay an annual license fee and a one-time application fee. Short event kitchens may be exempt, but the rule should be confirmed with the department.
- 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 Topeka 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 Kansas Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Lodging Program.
- 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 Topeka
Highways and routes tied to Topeka:
Topeka sits at about 938 feet above sea level.
Nearby places we also serve: Wamego (35 miles west), Olathe (48 miles east), Kansas City (51 miles east), Osawatomie (55 miles southeast), Overland Park (55 miles east).
- I-70: Runs through Topeka.
- I-470: Topeka bypass.
- US-75: Runs through Topeka.
Rental prices for Topeka 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 Topeka, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of Kansas and the Great Plains
Topeka is one of the places we list in Kansas, and Kansas is part of our Great Plains service area. Browse the Kansas 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 Topeka, KS.
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.
Topeka rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Topeka, Kansas?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Topeka and Shawnee 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 Topeka is far from a major city?
We plan the delivery from your street address, not from a fixed point on the map. Topeka is about 129 miles northeast of Wichita, so we confirm the route, the final approach, and the timing with you in the quote.
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Topeka?
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 Topeka site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Shawnee County?
Start with Kansas Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Lodging Program (https://agriculture.ks.gov/fsl). 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 Topeka 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 Topeka 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 tornado season in Kansas?
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.
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.