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.
Kanab, Utah Refrigerated Container Rentals
If a walk-in cooler or freezer fails in Kanab, Utah, 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 Kane County.
Kanab is a city in Kane County with about 5,240 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 Kanab the unit will sit.
Kanab, UT at a glance
Numbers for Kanab 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 Utah (November 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 Kane County, Utah.
- Population: 5,240 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 14 of 20 Utah places on our list.
- Land area: 14 square miles, about 363 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 4,970 feet.
- Kanab is the county seat of Kane County.
- Nearest larger place we list: Page, AZ, 56 miles east.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 0.
How we plan getting a trailer to Kanab
Every rental in Kanab starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Kanab, UT moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Kanab, 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 Kanab include US-89 and US-89A. 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.
- Kanab is roughly 261 straight-line miles south of Salt Lake City, Utah'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 Kanab
Emergency support for Kanab runs through one number, (888) 385-5513, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have these details ready:
In Utah, calls like this often follow drought and winter storm. Heat is hardest on older walk-ins, so a short refrigeration trailer rental is a common way to protect product through a repair.
For official emergency information in Utah, see Utah Division of Emergency Management. We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.
- The address in Kanab (and the Kane 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 Kanab
Summers are hot and very dry; Salt Lake City averages about a 94F July high with roughly 36 percent relative humidity, while St. George averages about 102F in July. Winters are cold at elevation, with below-zero lows in most areas most years, and Salt Lake City sees about 52 inches of snow a year. Winter inversions can trap cold air and haze in valleys for weeks. The hottest stretch runs june to August, and the coldest december to February. Both extremes put stress on commercial refrigeration in Kanab.
Kanab is the seat of Kane County and a base for Grand Staircase-Escalante, Bryce Canyon, Zion and Lake Powell; film and TV shoots earned it the nickname Little Hollywood. Tourism and film crews create seasonal demand for temporary kitchens and cold storage.
Best Friends Animal Society, described as the largest animal sanctuary in the U.S., is based near Kanab. Large visitor and volunteer operations can need extra food service capacity.
Kanab averages about 71 days at or above 90F and 7.6 days at or above 100F a year, with a record high of 108F. Summer heat raises spoilage risk if refrigeration fails.
Drought risk in Utah (spring to fall): Utah's snowpack hit a record low in spring 2026 (one report put it near 19 percent of normal), and the governor declared a drought-related state of emergency. Drought also raises wildfire danger. Drought-driven wildfire risk can lead to utility shutoffs and fire closures that disrupt refrigeration and food service.
Winter storm risk in Utah (November to March): Snowfall is common statewide except the far south; lake-effect snow from the Great Salt Lake pushes some Wasatch totals very high. Passes such as Parleys Summit on I-80 climb above 7,000 feet. Snow and ice can slow food distribution trucks and cause power outages, which can create a need for backup cold storage.
The September 2020 windstorm peaked at 203,930 Rocky Mountain Power customers without service on September 8, and the utility's emergency operations center stayed active until September 15. Multi-day wind outages along the Wasatch Front can spoil refrigerated inventory and shut kitchens.
Food service and business in Kanab
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Kanab are grocers, restaurants, school and hospital kitchens, hotels, farm and food-processing operations, and community events that draw crowds.
Visitors spent a record $13.7 billion in Utah in 2025 according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, and skier spending per visit hit a record $392. Tourism, ski resorts and national park gateway towns run restaurants, lodges and events that can need temporary kitchens and extra cold storage.
Utah farm cash receipts were about $2.72 billion in 2022, led by cattle and calves (about $629 million), milk (about $552 million) and poultry and eggs (about $389 million). Meat, dairy and egg producers and processors depend on continuous refrigeration, and many need extra cold storage at peak times.
Kanab 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 Utah: St. George sports and arts events; 2034 Winter Olympics (2034). Large race and festival weekends can require temporary kitchens, cold storage and warewashing for caterers and vendors.
Equipment you can rent in Kanab
Refrigeration is our focus, and Kanab customers rent the same four units as the rest of Utah:
Many Kanab 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 Kanab
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Kanab is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
Utah food trucks and mobile units must operate from a local health department approved commissary under R392-102. A rented mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer does not replace the commissary requirement for a mobile food business.
Salt Lake County Health Department requires each food vendor at an event to hold its own temporary food permit, applied for at least one week ahead. Hot and cold holding equipment and methods must be approved by the health department. Refrigerated trailers and temporary kitchens at events must be planned into the permit application in advance.
- 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 Kanab 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 Southwest Utah Public Health Department.
- 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 Kanab
Highways and routes tied to Kanab:
Kanab sits at about 4,970 feet above sea level, so snow and ice can linger on approach roads well into spring.
Nearby places we also serve: Page, AZ (56 miles east), St. George (57 miles west), Enoch (58 miles northwest), Enterprise (76 miles northwest), Beaver (86 miles north).
- US-89: Runs through the city; 21 miles north to Orderville and 74 miles southeast to Page, Arizona.
- US-89A: Entirely within city limits; northern terminus at US-89, runs south to Fredonia, Arizona.
Rental prices for Kanab 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 Kanab, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of Utah and the Mountain West
Kanab is one of the places we list in Utah, and Utah is part of our Mountain West service area. Browse the Utah 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 Kanab, UT.
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.
Kanab rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Kanab, Utah?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Kanab and Kane 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 Kanab is far from a major city?
We plan the delivery from your street address, not from a fixed point on the map. Kanab is about 261 miles south of Salt Lake City, so we confirm the route, the final approach, and the timing with you in the quote.
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Kanab?
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 Kanab site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Kane County?
Start with Southwest Utah Public Health Department (https://swuhealth.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 Kanab 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 Kanab 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 drought season in Utah?
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. Drought risk in Utah is highest spring to fall.
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.