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.
Bottineau, North Dakota Walk-In Cooler Trailer Rentals
Rental refrigeration is available in Bottineau, North Dakota. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Bottineau and across Bottineau County.
Bottineau is a city in Bottineau County with about 2,171 residents (2023 Census Bureau estimate), and it is the county seat. Customers who rent in a place like this include grocers, school and care-home kitchens, restaurants, lodges and motels, farm and ranch operations, and the groups that run fairs, rodeos, and festivals. 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 Bottineau the unit will sit.
Bottineau, ND at a glance
Numbers for Bottineau 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 North Dakota (October to April) 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 Bottineau County, North Dakota.
- Population: 2,171 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 15 of 20 North Dakota places on our list.
- Land area: 1.3 square miles, about 1,650 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 1,631 feet.
- Bottineau is the county seat of Bottineau County.
- Nearest larger place we list: Rugby, 38 miles southeast.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 1.
How we plan getting a trailer to Bottineau
Every rental in Bottineau starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Bottineau, ND moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Bottineau, 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 Bottineau include ND 5. 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.
- Bottineau is roughly 215 straight-line miles northwest of Fargo, North Dakota'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 Bottineau
Emergency support for Bottineau runs through one number, (888) 385-5513, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have these details ready:
In North Dakota, calls like this often follow flood and flood. 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 North Dakota, see North Dakota Department of Emergency Services. We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.
- The address in Bottineau (and the Bottineau 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 Bottineau
North Dakota has warm summers (July highs around 81 to 85 F in Grand Forks, Bismarck and Williston) and long, very cold winters (January highs of about 16 to 23 F and lows near 0 F). The state record high is 121 F at Steele in 1936, and blizzards and severe cold are recurring winter hazards. The hottest stretch runs june to August, and the coldest november to March. Both extremes put stress on commercial refrigeration in Bottineau.
Bottineau's economy is based on agriculture and recreation, and Dakota College at Bottineau is a major institution. Campus and recreation operations often have food service needs that depend on refrigeration.
Bottineau Winter Park and the International Peace Garden are nearby, and the Bottineau County Fair is described as the state's oldest county fair. Recreation sites and fairs often need cold storage and mobile kitchens.
Bottineau recorded -51 F on February 13, 2021, and the widest tornado on record in North Dakota (1.14 miles) struck nearby in 1986. Extreme weather can often disrupt power and food storage.
Flood risk in North Dakota (Spring snowmelt (March to May)): In April 1997 the Red River crested at 54.35 ft at Grand Forks, more than 50,000 people were evacuated and regional damage reached about $3.5 billion. Fargo's record Red River crests were 39.5 ft in 1997 and 40.84 ft in 2009. Flooding can often put kitchens, cold rooms and food stores out of service and create a need for temporary cold storage or a temporary kitchen.
Flood risk in North Dakota (Late spring and summer): The 2011 Souris River flood forced the evacuation of roughly 11,000 to 12,000 Minot residents after the river exceeded record levels on June 24. Large evacuations and flood damage can often leave local food businesses and recovery crews in need of temporary refrigeration and kitchens.
During the April 1997 Red River flood, a downtown Grand Forks fire that destroyed 11 buildings was later attributed to an electrical problem caused by floodwater. Flooding can disrupt electrical service and damage buildings, which can often interrupt refrigeration and kitchen use.
Food service and business in Bottineau
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a community like Bottineau are grocers, school and care-home kitchens, restaurants, lodges and motels, farm and ranch operations, and the groups that run fairs, rodeos, and festivals.
The Bakken oil boom led to temporary workforce housing compounds such as Capital Lodge and Tioga Lodge, each housing up to 3,700 residents. Large temporary workforce sites often need on-site food service, cold storage and dishwashing.
Tourism is North Dakota's third-largest industry at over $3 billion a year, and Theodore Roosevelt National Park received 732,000 recreational visitors in 2024. Seasonal tourism can often raise demand for temporary kitchens and cold storage.
Bottineau 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 North Dakota: North Dakota State Fair (July); Norsk Hostfest (October). Fair food vendors often need extra cold storage, mobile kitchens and dishwashing capacity.
Equipment you can rent in Bottineau
Refrigeration is our focus, and Bottineau customers rent the same four units as the rest of North Dakota:
Many Bottineau 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 Bottineau
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Bottineau is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
DHHS Food and Lodging can be reached at (701) 328-2310 for questions about food business licensing. Questions about temporary food establishments, mobile units or food safety during power loss can often be directed to this office.
North Dakota DHHS Food and Lodging publishes licensing resources for food and beverage establishments including a license application, plan review information, the regulatory code and a license fee schedule. Operators setting up a temporary kitchen can often be required to go through licensing and plan review, so they should check with the regulator early.
- 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 Bottineau 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 North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Lodging.
- 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 Bottineau
Highways and routes tied to Bottineau:
Bottineau sits at about 1,631 feet above sea level.
Nearby places we also serve: Rugby (38 miles southeast), Minot (56 miles southwest), Devils Lake (87 miles southeast), Langdon (94 miles east).
- ND 5: ND 5 is the main route.
Rental prices for Bottineau 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 Bottineau, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of North Dakota and the Great Plains
Bottineau is one of the places we list in North Dakota, and North Dakota is part of our Great Plains service area. Browse the North Dakota 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 Bottineau, ND.
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.
Bottineau rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Bottineau, North Dakota?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Bottineau and Bottineau 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 Bottineau is far from a major city?
We plan the delivery from your street address, not from a fixed point on the map. Bottineau is about 215 miles northwest of Fargo, so we confirm the route, the final approach, and the timing with you in the quote.
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Bottineau?
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 Bottineau site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Bottineau County?
Start with North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Lodging (https://www.hhs.nd.gov/health/food-and-lodging). 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 Bottineau 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 Bottineau 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 North Dakota?
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 North Dakota is highest Spring snowmelt (March to May).
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.