Quartzsite Walk-In Coolers, Refrigerated Trailers, Refrigerated Containers & Cold Storage Trailers for Rent
Quartzsite operations that depend on refrigerated stock can call Lock-N-Roll Cold Storage at 888 385-5513 for 24/7 support and emergency deployment coordination. Review refrigerated trailers and containers for your La Paz County site, then add a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer if cooking and ware washing are also affected.
- Refrigerated trailer pricing
- Starting at $1,295 · by rental length
- Delivery planning
- Delivery schedule confirmed in your quote
A refrigerated trailer plan for Quartzsite.
Straight-line, Quartzsite lies roughly 125 miles west of Phoenix, in La Paz County. Closest towns we also cover: Parker (about 25 miles), Lake Havasu City (about 58 miles), and Wellton (about 71 miles).
Maricopa County Flood Control was nearing completion of repairs on Scott Avenue Wash in Gila Bend in March 2023
Gila Bend is about 99 miles southeast of Quartzsite.
In March 2023, Gila Bend's newsletter reported that the Maricopa County Flood Control District was nearing completion of repairs on the Scott Avenue Wash, and that cleared parcels along the wash would remain open space.
The 24th spring training in Surprise opened with a cashless ballpark and a free-parking lot
Surprise is about 101 miles east of Quartzsite.
Spring training 2026 was the 24th edition in Surprise, with the Rangers and Royals opening the home schedule on February 20 at Surprise Stadium, 15850 N. Bullard Ave. The park runs fully cashless and parking is free, and promotions that week bundled hot dogs, drinks and popcorn into a $50 lawn pack.
Chase Field is getting fixed. Where does the beer go?
Phoenix is about 123 miles east of Quartzsite.
Phoenix: HB 2704, signed on September 3, 2025, set aside up to $500 million for Chase Field, with the Diamondbacks adding $250 million, and air conditioning and the retractable roof lead the list.
The same storm took down traffic signals and dropped trees onto Prescott Valley roads
Prescott Valley is about 126 miles northeast of Quartzsite.
The monsoon storm that moved through Prescott Valley on Monday night, July 20, 2026, put trees across roadways and took down traffic signals in town, in addition to the flooding to the north.
Compare refrigerated trailers and containers.
Review all 4 refrigerated trailer and container sizes for your Quartzsite project, with starting prices by rental length. Select a model for its specifications, photographs, and rental details.
Scroll across the table to compare specifications and starting prices.
| Model | Format | Temperature options | Power example | Starting at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12ft Refrigerated Trailer | Refrigerated trailer | Confirm for the assigned 12ft unit | Confirm the assigned unit’s power requirements | $1,295 |
| 20ft Refrigerated Trailer | Refrigerated trailer | Separate 32°F, 15°F, and -5°F configurations; confirm the required unit | 220V, single-phase, 40–60A; verify the offered configuration | $1,495 |
| 20ft Refrigerated Container | Refrigerated container | Review the selected container's specification | Confirm the assigned unit’s power requirements | $2,495 |
| 40ft Refrigerated Container | Refrigerated container | Confirm for the assigned unit | Confirm the assigned unit’s power requirements | $3,495 |
Configuration examples shown. Confirm the assigned unit’s temperature range and connections in your quote. Starting prices by rental length are listed on each model page; delivery, setup, taxes, and availability are confirmed separately.
Storms and outages
Two to four inches of rain in three hours flooded Quartzsite RV parks, shut I-10 and damaged businesses on August 12, 2026
Storm cells kept passing over the same area around Quartzsite on August 12, 2026. Doppler radar estimated two to four inches of rain in three hours, and the National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings. Several inches of fast-moving water ran through a couple of RV parks and over Interstate 10, closing the freeway for several hours. Mud and runoff damaged multiple businesses, including a pizzeria and the gem and mineral club.
A flash flood in a town of RV parks and small restaurants means wet floors, spoiled stock and no way to restock for a few days. A restaurant that loses its cooler can set up a portable refrigerated trailer in a dry lot and keep serving, and a generator trailer powers it if the lines are down. A mobile kitchen trailer fills in while the building is cleaned out.
Large events
Quartzsite swells to several hundred thousand people during its winter show season, with 72 RV parks
Quartzsite counts about 3,700 residents and 72 RV parks, and each winter the town fills with campers. One account puts the January population in the hundreds of thousands, and the Arizona Highway Department has said as many as 750,000 to 1,000,000 people attend. Over 2,000 vendors set up across the shows, and visitors camp on RV park lots and on nearby public land.
Every one of those visitors eats, buys groceries and needs ice, and a small town only stocks for the usual crowd. A grocer or restaurant that expects January volume can bring in a 20ft refrigerated trailer for the season as extra cold storage, and a food vendor can use a 12ft refrigerated trailer behind the booth. The rental calculator shows what a season-long rental costs.
Compare refrigerated trailer and container prices.
Starting prices by rental length for refrigerated equipment and supporting facilities in Quartzsite. Review the equipment details and project requirements with our team.
| Refrigerated unit | 1–6 days | 8–14 days | 15 days–1 month | More than 3 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12ft refrigerated trailer ↗ | $1,295 | $1,595 | $1,895 | $1,995 |
| 20ft refrigerated trailer ↗ | $1,495 | $1,695 | $1,995 | $1,895–$2,195 |
| 20ft refrigerated container ↗ | $2,495 | $2,495 | $2,995 | $2,995 |
| 40ft refrigerated container ↗ | $3,495 | $3,495 | $3,995 | $3,995 |
Supporting facility starting prices
| Supporting facility | 1–6 days | 8–14 days | 15 days–1 month | More than 3 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24ft mobile kitchen ↗ | $4,995–$7,995 | $4,995–$7,995 | $4,995–$7,995 | $4,995–$7,995 |
| 38ft mobile kitchen ↗ | $7,995 | $7,995 | $8,995 | $7,995 |
| 40ft mobile kitchen ↗ | $7,995 | $7,995 | $9,995 | $7,995 |
| 22–26ft low-temp dishwashing trailer ↗ | $4,995 | $4,995 | $4,995 | $4,995–$6,995 |
| 30ft conveyor dishwashing trailer ↗ | $7,995 | $7,995 | $7,995 | $6,995 |
Starting prices by rental length. Prices, availability, delivery timing, and equipment details are subject to change and will be confirmed in your final quote.
Need help now? Call 888 385-5513 for 24/7 support and current availability.
The $60.6 million Silver Copper Crossing opened between Laughlin and Bullhead City on June 7, 2024, with food trucks and a parade of classic cars
Bullhead City is about 103 miles north of Quartzsite.
The 724-foot Silver Copper Crossing opened on Friday, June 7, 2024, linking Laughlin and Bullhead City, with a 9 a.m. celebration of classic cars, free donuts and snow cones, a 10 a.m. ribbon cutting and a car-club parade across the bridge at 11.
The 2024 Final Four at State Farm Stadium drew 149,143 fans over three games and generated $429 million
Litchfield Park is about 108 miles east of Quartzsite.
Litchfield Park: The 2024 NCAA Men's Final Four at State Farm Stadium in Glendale was played April 6 and 8. The three games drew a combined 149,143 fans, with 74,423 at the championship, and an Arizona State University study put the economic impact at $429 million.
About 2.5 inches of rain fell in an hour on July 20, 2026, flooding Roundup Drive and Fulton Drive just north of Prescott Valley
Dewey-Humboldt is about 127 miles northeast of Quartzsite.
Dewey-Humboldt: About 2.5 inches of rain fell in an hour on July 20, 2026, flooding Roundup Drive and Fulton Drive just north of Prescott Valley. Witnesses put the water at more than five feet at the intersection.
Chino Valley set Territorial Days 2026 for September 4-7 with a Route 66 theme and the 39th annual parade
Chino Valley is about 127 miles northeast of Quartzsite.
Chino Valley's Territorial Days 2026 runs September 4 to 7 under the theme "Get Your Kicks on Route 66!" The theme marks the highway's 100th anniversary and also honors America's 250th and Chino Valley's own history.
Large events
The Quartzsite Sports, Vacation and RV Show, the Big Tent, ran January 17-25, 2026 with free admission and more than 200 RVs
The Big Tent ran January 17 to 25, 2026, with gates opening at 9 a.m. daily and the last day closing at 3 p.m. Admission and parking were free. Hundreds of vendors sold solar panels, batteries and clothing, more than 200 new and used RVs were on display, and seminars started at 9 a.m. and ran hourly. It was billed as America's largest free RV show, and it draws tens of thousands of RVers.
Nine days under a tent in the desert makes for a long day of walking and shopping, and vendors need to keep cold drinks and snacks flowing the whole time. Food vendors working an event like this often rely on a portable refrigerated trailer at the back of their space, and a generator trailer keeps it powered if a booth's hookup fails.
Large events
The 2026 Quartzsite RV show had smaller crowds, with vendor participation down about 15 percent but sales still strong
Woodall's Campground Magazine reported on January 28, 2026 that crowds at the Quartzsite RV show were smaller than in previous years and vendor participation fell about 15 percent. Many vendors still reported strong sales, and demand shifted toward Class C and Super C motorhomes. The show, which ran January 17 to 25, included seminars and a content creator meet-up.
A smaller crowd means every sale and every meal matters more to a vendor. Operators who shave costs often rent a 20ft refrigerated trailer for the season instead of buying cold storage, and the same trailer serves a restaurant or a booth. A short rental from the rental calculator beats buying a cooler that sits empty ten months of the year.
The 46th Parker Tube Float ran June 8, 2024, three miles down the Colorado River from Buckskin Mountain State Park
Parker is about 25 miles north of Quartzsite.
The Parker Tube Float marked its 46th year on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Floaters paid $30 plus a $10 parking fee at La Paz County Park, took shuttles to Buckskin Mountain State Park and floated about three miles through a no-wake zone back to the Pirate's Den area.
The Havasu Balloon Festival has more than 1,200 volunteers and shuttles from three lots
Lake Havasu City is about 58 miles north of Quartzsite.
Lake Havasu City: The Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair is set for January 21 to 24, 2027, with its main gate at 171 London Bridge Road and launch sites around London Bridge, golf courses and schools, chosen by wind.
Lightning hit a transformer and burned Uptown Drug and Kings Liquor, a $3 million loss
Kingman is about 108 miles north of Quartzsite.
Lightning struck an electrical transformer on a Sunday during a storm and started a fire that destroyed Uptown Drug and the adjoining Kings Liquor in north Kingman, with damage estimated at $3 million.
A $6.3 million maintenance rebuild that had to share the park with spring training
Peoria is about 108 miles east of Quartzsite.
Peoria's council approved a $6.3 million contract amendment to rebuild the Sports Complex maintenance building, a structure dating to the 1990s. The plan added a secure equipment yard, a fire safety road and new parking, with ground expected to break in January 2024 and the work overlapping Spring Training 2024.
A Cave Creek neighborhood joined the Firewise program in March 2026 as officials called wildfire season nearly year-round
Cave Creek is about 129 miles east of Quartzsite.
In late March 2026, Fox 10 reported that a Cave Creek neighborhood had joined the Firewise program, which helps communities protect their homes from wildfire. Arizona fire officials said the wildfire season had become nearly year-round, and the segment described crews clearing flammable vegetation and telling homeowners what to remove.
A monsoon storm on August 11, 2026 snapped trees and cut power to more than 1,100 customers near Paradise Valley Mall
Paradise Valley is about 130 miles east of Quartzsite.
A monsoon storm that hit the Valley before dawn on August 11, 2026 uprooted trees, blocked roads and knocked out power to customers across the metro area. In north Phoenix, just south of Paradise Valley, more than 1,100 APS customers lost power between Hearn and Cactus roads and 40th Street and Tatum Boulevard.
Large events
The QIA Pow Wow Rock, Gem and Mineral Show ran January 21-25, 2026, the oldest gem show in Arizona
The Quartzsite Improvement Association's Pow Wow Rock, Gem and Mineral Show ran January 21 to 25, 2026. Billed as the oldest gem and mineral show in Arizona, it has hundreds of vendors. It is one of eight major gem and mineral shows scattered across Quartzsite each winter, with dealers from tents and booths.
Dealers sell stones and jewelry from tents and booths, and the food and drink vendors around them need cold storage for a long show week. A portable refrigerated trailer can hold a booth cluster's drinks and meals, and a 12ft refrigerated trailer is a good size for a single food stand.
Large events
The Tyson Wells Rock and Gem Show opened Quartzsite's 2026 season January 2-11
The Tyson Wells Rock and Gem Show ran from January 2 to 11, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., kicking off the winter show calendar in Quartzsite. More than 2,000 vendors come to town each winter, and this show opens the season.
A vendor who arrives for the first show may stay through the Gold Show in February, which is a long time to keep food cold. A 20ft refrigerated trailer can serve as temporary cold storage from January through February, and a mobile kitchen trailer lets a vendor sell hot meals to the dealers.
Wellton's Fourth of July fireworks at Butterfield Park come with food booths and a show after dark
Wellton is about 71 miles south of Quartzsite.
Wellton marks the Fourth of July with fireworks at Butterfield Park. Food booths open before the show, and the fireworks begin after dark, according to the town's list of annual events.
Somerton's council approved more than $480,000 in improvements in one of its oldest subdivisions in December 2025
Somerton is about 79 miles south of Quartzsite.
In December 2025, Somerton's City Council cleared the way to continue an improvement project in one of the city's oldest subdivisions, with more than $480,000 approved and a state grant helping to pay for it.
A monsoon storm on August 11, 2026 left nearly 1,300 SRP customers without power in nearby Tolleson and west Phoenix
El Mirage is about 109 miles east of Quartzsite.
El Mirage: A round of monsoon storms moved through the Valley overnight on August 11, 2026. In the Tolleson and west Phoenix area, nearly 1,300 SRP customers lost power between 103rd and 71st avenues and from Lower Buckeye Road to Baseline Road.
Greystar's $500 million Peoria Place covers 88 acres, starting with an industrial park at 79th and Grand avenues
Youngtown is about 110 miles east of Quartzsite.
Youngtown: Greystar's Peoria Place covers 88 acres in downtown Peoria and is valued at $500 million, with apartments, build-to-rent homes and 20 acres of open space planned. Its first phase, Caliber, is a three-building industrial park at the southwest corner of 79th and Grand avenues, expected to finish between April and June 2024.
ASU's 2026 Tempe construction list includes a $187 million library and a $115 million modernization of Bateman Physical Sciences Center
Guadalupe is about 131 miles east of Quartzsite.
Guadalupe: ASU's 2026 construction list for the Tempe campus includes the $187 million, 80,000-square-foot John S. McCain III Library and Museum, a $115 million modernization of the Bateman Physical Sciences Center's H-wing, and a new residence complex with about 800 beds by fall 2028.
A flash flood warning on September 19, 2025 covered Carefree and Cave Creek, with floodwater at Dixileta Drive
Carefree is about 133 miles east of Quartzsite.
A Flash Flood Warning was in effect on the morning of September 19, 2025 for parts of the north Valley, including Carefree and Cave Creek. KOLD's reporter was live at Dixileta Drive and North Valley Parkway, where floodwater covered the roadway.
Plan around the Quartzsite address.
A project in Quartzsite starts with practical questions about power, placement, and access. The same planning applies across La Paz County, including Parker.
- Share the need
Tell us what you are storing, the holding temperature, quantity, location, and dates.
- Review the unit
Choose a refrigerated trailer or container and any supporting kitchen or dishwashing facility.
- Review the site
Confirm access, placement, power, and any water and drainage needs.
- Coordinate deployment
Confirm availability, rental terms, delivery, and setup in your quote.
- Plan the pickup
Schedule removal after stock has moved back to permanent storage.
Large events
Tyson Wells Sell-A-Rama ran January 16-25, 2026, and the Quartzsite Gold Show followed February 6-8
The Tyson Wells Sell-A-Rama ran January 16 to 25, 2026, overlapping with the Big Tent. The Quartzsite Gold Show followed February 6 to 8 at the QIA building, open Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A show that overlaps with the Big Tent shares traffic, parking and the same few restaurants. Vendors who expect that kind of crowd plan their cold storage early. A portable refrigerated trailer can be delivered before the rush and returned when the last show closes, and the rental calculator helps a vendor price a month's stay against the weekly demand.
Large events
The Quartzsite Arts and Crafts Fair ran 10 days from January 30 to February 8, 2026, with 2.2 miles of aisle frontage
The Arts and Crafts Fair ran January 30 to February 8, 2026, ten days with 2.2 miles of aisle frontage. It starts five days after the Big Tent closes, and the Gold Show follows on February 6.
Ten days with more than two miles of booths is a long walk, and the people who walk it get hungry. Food vendors set up at the ends of the aisles and need to hold product cold for the whole run. A 12ft refrigerated trailer fits at the back of a space, and a portable refrigerated trailer can serve a cluster of stands.
Yuma's lettuce growers were racing 90-degree days in February, with the cold chain as the deadline
Yuma is about 82 miles south of Quartzsite.
In late February 2026 highs in Yuma County were already reaching the 90s, earlier than growers expect, and heat can make lettuce bitter and pale. Harvest sped up, with workers starting as early as 4 a.m. and nighttime picking planned as temperatures neared triple digits.
Fiesta de Septiembre filled Wickenburg's Community Center with mariachi, a mercado and margarita contests on September 6, 2025
Wickenburg is about 86 miles east of Quartzsite.
Fiesta de Septiembre ran Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Wickenburg Community Center on North Valentine Street, celebrating the town's early Hispanic pioneers.
Goodyear closed its 75th anniversary with a 1940s carnival at an unfinished Civic Square
Goodyear is about 110 miles east of Quartzsite.
On November 19, 2021, Goodyear closed its 75th anniversary year with a free carnival at Civic Square, McDowell Road and Bullard Avenue. It had a 1940s theme, a 67-foot Ferris wheel, a vintage car show and music from the AZ Swing Kings, with food trucks selling the food.
Avondale picked Blueprints Capital and Whitten Development for 16 acres off I-10 at The BLVD
Avondale is about 111 miles east of Quartzsite.
In August 2025, Avondale chose Blueprints Capital and Whitten Development to build a restaurant, retail and entertainment hub on 16 acres of city-owned land right off Interstate 10 on Avondale Boulevard.
Gatorade broke ground on a 750,000-square-foot warehouse in Tolleson Corporate Park
Tolleson is about 114 miles east of Quartzsite.
Gatorade held a groundbreaking for a distribution warehouse of about 750,000 square feet in Tolleson Corporate Park, a building that more than doubles the company's presence in the city.
Large events
Camelpalooza and the Hi Jolly Parade returned to Quartzsite on January 10, 2026
Camelpalooza filled Quartzsite on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The one-day festival centers on the Hi Jolly Parade, which starts at 10 a.m. on Moon Mountain Avenue, with camel rides, live music and food trucks. It is one of the first events of the winter season, a week ahead of the Big Tent.
A parade day puts people on the street and food trucks in a line. A vendor can keep stock in a portable refrigerated trailer nearby, a mobile kitchen trailer can serve hot meals when the crowd comes, and a generator trailer powers both.
Storms and outages
A downed powerline closed I-10 near Quartzsite for 80 minutes during a Christmas getaway, backing traffic up about two miles
During a Christmas holiday getaway, a downed powerline forced the Arizona Department of Transportation to close Interstate 10 near Quartzsite, around milepost 23. Traffic backed up about two miles in both directions, and all lanes reopened after one hour and twenty minutes.
Quartzsite sits right on I-10, so a closure leaves drivers stuck in town with limited food and cold drinks. A restaurant or gas station near the freeway can rent a portable refrigerated trailer for the holiday weeks to hold extra stock, and a mobile kitchen trailer can feed stranded drivers if the closure lasts hours.
Eight of the new San Luis lanes opened in April 2026, and shop owners said the construction was slowing business
San Luis is about 87 miles south of Quartzsite.
A report on April 16, 2026 said eight of the 16 new northbound lanes at the San Luis port had opened, and that the expansion was in a testing phase as officials watched traffic flow and safety.
Verrado Marketplace broke ground on a $275 million, 500,000-square-foot center with Target and a Harkins BackLot
Buckeye is about 92 miles east of Quartzsite.
In December 2024, Haydon announced groundbreaking on Verrado Marketplace in Buckeye, a $275 million, 500,000-square-foot center set to open in 2026. Tenants include a 147,000-square-foot Target, Harkins' 75,000-square-foot BackLot entertainment concept, Safeway, Marshalls, Ross and HomeGoods.
A storage facility fire damaged nearly 50 units and put two firefighters in the hospital
Glendale is about 117 miles east of Quartzsite.
On October 12, 2024 a fire at a Glendale storage facility damaged nearly 50 units, and the Glendale Fire Department raised it to two alarms. Two firefighters were taken to the hospital.
The Goodwin Fire burned 28,516 acres south of Prescott, and the rodeo went on
Prescott is about 120 miles northeast of Quartzsite.
The Goodwin Fire started June 24, 2017 in the Bradshaw Mountains, about 14 miles south of Prescott, and burned 28,516 acres over 16 days. More than 9,000 people were evacuated, 17 homes were destroyed, and State Route 69 was closed.
Quartzsite refrigerated trailer rental FAQs.
How much does a refrigerated trailer rental cost in Quartzsite?
Refrigerated trailer rentals start at $1,295, with starting prices listed by rental length from 1–6 days to more than 3 months. Delivery, setup, site work, taxes, minimum duration, and the complete rental term are confirmed in the final quote.
When can a refrigerated trailer be delivered to Quartzsite?
Quartzsite is about 125 miles west of Phoenix in a straight line, and the road route is confirmed in the quote. Share your address, desired start date, unit size, and access conditions, and the team confirms availability and a workable delivery schedule.
Which La Paz County towns do you plan rentals for besides Quartzsite?
Parker is also covered in La Paz County. Each rental is planned around the exact address, placement area, and power.
What should I prepare for my La Paz County site?
Bring the address, placement plan, delivery access details, available power, the goods and holding temperature, dates, and a site contact. Confirm any applicable permit and approval requirements before dispatch.
Keep Quartzsite cold.
Share your site, dates, and storage needs. We’ll review the refrigerated trailer or container and supporting kitchen and dishwashing plan for your Arizona project.