Show Low Refrigerated Containers, Refrigerated Trailers, Walk-In Coolers & Cold Storage Trailers for Rent
Show Low 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 Navajo 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 Show Low.
Show Low is in Navajo County, about 125 miles northeast of Phoenix in a straight line. Closest towns we also cover: Pinetop-Lakeside (about 9 miles), Taylor (about 13 miles), and Snowflake (about 18 miles).
Summit Healthcare's $80 million, 180,000-square-foot expansion opened in Show Low on October 5, 2019
St. Johns is about 41 miles northeast of Show Low.
St. Johns: Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low cut the ribbon on its expansion on October 5, 2019. The project, built on a former trailer park, came in $900,000 under its budget of more than $80 million and added an outpatient pavilion, a surgery center and an administrative building totaling about 180,000 square feet.
The 2016 Cedar Creek Fire grew to about 5,500 acres and put the Show Low area on pre-evacuation notice
Springerville is about 42 miles east of Show Low.
Springerville: In June 2016, the Cedar Creek Fire grew to about 5,500 acres southwest of Show Low, and Navajo County issued pre-evacuation notices for Show Low, Pinetop-Lakeside, McNary, Fort Apache and Hon-Dah. US 60 closed near Show Low, no evacuations were ordered, and fire lines held overnight with about 600 personnel on scene.
Show Low's council approved a $56.4 million estimate in January 2026 for a 120,000-square-foot sports and event center
Eagar is about 44 miles east of Show Low.
Eagar: In January 2026, Show Low's council voted unanimously to approve the updated programming design and cost estimate for its Sports & Event Center: about $56.4 million, with roughly $47 million for construction and about 120,000 square feet.
The 61st Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo added bleachers and drew thousands to Apache Junction
Apache Junction is about 106 miles southwest of Show Low.
Apache Junction: The 61st annual Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo ran February 21–23, 2025 at the rodeo grounds on Lost Dutchman Boulevard, rain or shine, with expanded seating on the west and east sides of the main bleachers.
Camp Verde's fall 2024 included the 4th annual Redneck Roundup Demolition Derby, the Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo and the Parade of Lights
Camp Verde is about 106 miles west of Show Low.
Camp Verde's 2024 events calendar ran from the 4th annual Redneck Roundup Demolition Derby on August 24 to the Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo on November 2 and the Parade of Lights on December 14.
Fountain Hills planned a Dark Sky Discovery Center and a Sprouts in 4 Peaks Plaza
Fountain Hills is about 108 miles southwest of Show Low.
Fountain Hills: Town planning updates described the Dark Sky Discovery Center at Centennial Pavilion as a tourism and education hub, with its large telescope installed in 2025, exterior construction underway and the interior planned to open in the fall.
Compare refrigerated trailers and containers.
Review all 4 refrigerated trailer and container sizes for your Show Low 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.
Fires
The Cedar Fire grew past 12,000 acres in June 2016, closed US 60 and put Show Low under pre-evacuation notice
By June 18, 2016 the Cedar Fire, first called the Cedar Creek Fire, had grown to 12,140 acres with 30 percent containment and more than 700 personnel on scene. Highway 60 was closed between its junction with Highway 73 and the area south of Show Low, and Show Low, Pinetop-Lakeside and McNary were under pre-evacuation protocols. Show Low residents would have been ordered out if the fire reached the 65 road, and no structures were reported damaged.
More than 700 people on a fire line means meals and cold drinks by the thousand. A mobile kitchen trailer at the incident base and a portable refrigerated trailer for ice, water and food keep a camp running, and a town on a pre-evacuation list can stage a generator trailer in case its own power goes.
Construction
Summit Healthcare finished an $80 million, 180,000-square-foot expansion in Show Low and cut the ribbon on October 5, 2019
Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low cut the ribbon on its expansion on October 5, 2019. The project, built on a former trailer park, cost more than $80 million, came in $900,000 under budget, and added an outpatient pavilion, an outpatient surgery center and an administrative building totaling about 180,000 square feet. During construction about 105 workers were on site, roughly half of them local.
Building a campus for months with 100 or so workers is a lunchtime logistics job, and opening one is a cold-chain job for pharmacy, labs and kitchens. A contractor can feed a crew from a mobile kitchen and store supplies in a 20ft refrigerated container, then a clinic can hold a refrigerated trailer on call for its backup plan.
Compare refrigerated trailer and container prices.
Starting prices by rental length for refrigerated equipment and supporting facilities in Show Low. 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 2024 Navajo County Fair ran September 11-14 in Holbrook, with $5 admission and a rodeo ticket at $15
Holbrook is about 45 miles north of Show Low.
Holbrook: The Navajo County Fair ran September 11 to 14, 2024. Admission was $5, unlimited-ride wristbands were $28.99, a rodeo ticket was $15 on top of fair admission, and the derby was $10 plus a $5 fair ticket.
After I-40 bypassed Winslow in the 1970s, an arts economy grew around La Posada and the Snowdrift Art Space
Winslow is about 65 miles northwest of Show Low.
Interstate 40 sidestepped Winslow in the 1970s, and the loss of Route 66 traffic hit both the town and La Posada hard. By the early 1990s, many buildings were abandoned.
The 37th Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo ran May 14-16, 2026 at the Payson Event Center in Rim Country
Star Valley is about 68 miles west of Show Low.
Star Valley: The 37th annual Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo ran Thursday through Saturday, May 14-16, 2026 at the Payson Event Center on the Beeline Highway. It opened with a women's barrel race on Thursday, then PRCA performances on Friday, Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night, and Saturday, Patriot Night, with free entry for active-duty service members.
Sedona approved $350,000 for 29 nonprofits and added $50,000 in marketing after a slower-than-normal July 2025
Sedona is about 109 miles west of Show Low.
On July 8, 2025, Sedona's council approved $350,000 in small-grant funding for 29 local nonprofits, and on July 28 it approved an extra $50,000 for the summer marketing campaign after a slower-than-normal July for local businesses.
Labor Day weekend in Flagstaff: the county fair and Art in the Park share a calendar
Flagstaff is about 110 miles northwest of Show Low.
Flagstaff: The 2026 Coconino County Fair ran September 4 to 7, and Art in the Park ran September 5 to 7, so Labor Day weekend had two big draws on the same calendar. Fairs and art shows both come with food stalls, and most of them stay put for the whole run.
Carefree's Winter Fine Art & Wine Festival ran January 16-18, 2026 with nearly 150 artists on Easy Street
Carefree is about 112 miles west of Show Low.
The Carefree Winter Fine Art & Wine Festival was held January 16-18, 2026, at 101 Easy Street in Carefree, with nearly 150 artists in the listing. It is a Thunderbird Artists show, and the town closes streets in the center of Carefree to host it.
Storms and outages
A February 2023 wind and snow storm left more than 1,600 Show Low homes without power
On February 22, 2023, a winter storm with heavy, damaging winds knocked out power to thousands of Arizona customers, including more than 1,600 homes in Show Low, according to Arizona Public Service. APS crews said they would determine causes once the storm passed and conditions were safe, and the Weather Service said more snow was due the next day.
A cold snap is a different kind of outage: freezing weather doesn't spoil food, but a restaurant or care home with a storm-damaged line still needs its coolers, walk-ins and medication fridges running. An organization can book a generator trailer and a 12ft refrigerated trailer ahead of winter, then keep them as a backup plan for the next storm.
Large events
Show Low rang in 2026 with its deuce of clubs drop, fireworks at midnight and hot cocoa downtown
Show Low held its New Year's Eve celebration on December 31, 2025 downtown, with the stage in front of the Show Low Public Library. The town's tradition of dropping a deuce of clubs ties back to how Show Low got its name, fireworks were set for midnight, and the evening included hot cocoa, photo booths, prize games and a spinning wheel. Show Low Police and Timber Mesa Fire helped keep it safe.
A winter outdoor event runs on hot drinks, and hot drinks run on cold storage for milk, cream and cocoa mix. A hosting group can set up a 12ft refrigerated trailer behind the stage to hold dairy and supplies, and serve from a mobile kitchen trailer, so a downtown block doesn't depend on a library kitchen.
La Casita Café, Globe's 79-year-old restaurant on Broad Street, reopened eight days past its 40-day goal after the flood
Globe is about 72 miles southwest of Show Low.
La Casita Café, a 79-year-old restaurant on Broad Street in Globe, was badly damaged in the September 2025 flood, and people trapped inside were rescued with help from nearby businesses.
Payson's 2022 infrastructure list topped out near $160 million, from stormwater to fire stations
Payson is about 73 miles west of Show Low.
In May 2022, Payson put together an infrastructure priorities list that topped out near $160 million, including $25 million for stormwater management, $17 million to replace two outdated fire stations and expand the police station, $12 million for American Gulch floodplain mitigation and $10 million for Payson Event Center improvements, including covered buildings.
The state set aside $2.5 million for Miami's flood recovery while a $24 million sediment project ran seven days a week in Globe
Miami is about 77 miles southwest of Show Low.
A $24 million flood prevention project in Globe, paid through the federal Emergency Watershed Protection program, began construction the week before June 17, 2026, with sediment removal expected to finish in mid-July. The state budget included $10 million for flood recovery, split $5 million to Gila County and $2.5 million each to Miami and Globe.
A police officer spotted flames at Eggstacy before 2 a.m.
Scottsdale is about 112 miles west of Show Low.
Just before 2 a.m. on September 6, 2022, an officer noticed flames coming from Eggstacy, a brunch spot near Thompson Peak Parkway and Pima Road in north Scottsdale.
Fifty mile-an-hour wind snapped power poles on Ellsworth Road
Mesa is about 113 miles southwest of Show Low.
Mesa's first major monsoon storm of 2018 came through on a Monday with winds near 50 mph and about 1.10 inches of rain. Poles snapped along Ellsworth Road between Southern and Broadway, metal was ripped off mobile homes at Valle del Oro, and fewer than 8,000 SRP customers lost power, mostly in Mesa and Apache Junction.
Dust storms hit San Tan Valley in August 2025 and again in July 2026, with outages both times
San Tan Valley is about 114 miles southwest of Show Low.
A dust storm on Monday night, August 25, 2025 left some San Tan Valley residents without power and caused what was described as major damage. On July 12, 2026 another dust storm moved through, and about 1,000 SRP customers east of San Tan Valley lost power, with restoration estimated for about 10 p.m. Two summers, two dust storms, two outages.
Construction
Show Low's council approved the design and a $56.4 million estimate for a 120,000-square-foot sports and event center
Show Low's council voted unanimously in January 2026 to approve the updated programming design and cost estimate for its Sports & Event Center: about $56.4 million, with roughly $47 million for construction and a program of about 120,000 square feet. Cost drivers include a generator and fire pump, a possible public-safety radio repeater and kitchen equipment about $500,000 above earlier budgets. The project moves to schematic design next.
A building with a commercial kitchen will be hosting tournaments and banquets long before every piece of equipment is certain. Event organizers renting the center's courts can hold food in a 20ft refrigerated trailer for the first seasons, and a mobile kitchen fills in for concessions on tournament weekends.
Large events
Show Low's 2025 Fourth of July parade drew about 20,000 in a town of 12,000, with Stage 2 fire restrictions in effect
Hosts estimated about 20,000 people attended Show Low's 2025 Fourth of July parade, in a town of roughly 12,000 full-time residents. Stage 2 fire restrictions were in effect and private fireworks were prohibited. FreedomFest ran from 3 to 9 p.m. at Show Low High School, with the city's fireworks display around 9 p.m., weather permitting.
When a town grows by two-thirds for a day, its restaurants and concession stands are out of room first. A FreedomFest vendor can hold product in a 20ft refrigerated trailer on the school lot, cook from a mobile kitchen trailer, and use a generator trailer for the booths.
Superior's Enterprise Center plans a commercial kitchen, welding training and small-business classes
Superior is about 93 miles southwest of Show Low.
Planned programs at Superior's renovated school include job training in welding, with possible electrical, plumbing and carpentry training, plus business classes and support for entrepreneurs, including a commercial kitchen.
Freeport's Safford mine plans a rail-to-truck acid transload facility near Fort Thomas by the end of 2026
Pima is about 96 miles south of Show Low.
Pima: Freeport's Q2 2026 update for the Safford mine described the Ashurst Acid Transload Facility, a rail-to-truck sulfuric acid facility near Fort Thomas meant to cut long-haul truck traffic. Mobile equipment will move acid from rail cars into carrier tanks on paved, contained surfaces, with a target of starting operations by the end of 2026.
Quarter-size hail and floodwater displaced at least 25 people in Graham County in October 2016
Clifton is about 96 miles southeast of Show Low.
Clifton: Storms late on a Saturday and early Sunday in October 2016 dropped quarter-size hail on Safford and the rest of Graham County and damaged cars and carports. The Red Cross said at least 25 people were displaced by floodwater, though they had found places to stay by the time its volunteers arrived.
Plan around the Show Low address.
A project in Show Low starts with practical questions about power, placement, and access. The same planning applies across Navajo County, including Pinetop-Lakeside, Taylor, Snowflake, Holbrook.
- 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
Cruz'n the Rim filled Frontier Park in Show Low with classics, muscle cars and food on June 6, 2026
The 2026 Cruz'n the Rim Car Show ran from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 6 at Frontier Park, 660 N. 9th Place in Show Low. Admission was free, with classics, muscle cars, customs, trucks and modern vehicles, vendors, and a place to grab something to eat.
A show with a free gate and food vendors at midday in June puts a lot of pressure on a few coolers. The vendors can share a 12ft refrigerated trailer at the edge of the park for drinks, ice and prepared food, which keeps the rows of cars clear of cooler stacks and keeps lunch cold until it's served.
Large events
The Show Low Junior Rodeo ran June 5-6, 2026 at Linden Valley Arena with a Saturday night concert
The Show Low Junior Rodeo took place June 5-6, 2026 at Linden Valley Arena, with junior events on Friday and an open rodeo on Saturday. Attendance was open to the public with a $10 parking fee, team roping was one of the events, and the band Arizona Peaches was scheduled to perform at about 8 p.m. Saturday after the rodeo.
A rodeo weekend in June runs on concession stands and a lot of ice. A club or booster group can set up a portable refrigerated trailer behind the arena for drinks and food, with a generator trailer to power the lights and the stage for a concert that runs past dark.
The $44.7 million US 60 bridge replacement near Superior began in spring 2024 and was expected to finish in 2026
Kearny is about 97 miles southwest of Show Low.
Kearny: The US 60 Queen Creek and Waterfall Canyon Bridges Replacement Project near Superior cost $44.7 million. It started in spring 2024 and was expected to finish in 2026. A 12-foot vehicle width limit and lane restrictions applied for the duration, with oversize loads rerouted. Bridge projects on the Copper Corridor's main highway ripple outward.
The state set aside $10 million for flood recovery in 2026, $5 million of it for Gila County
Hayden is about 98 miles southwest of Show Low.
Hayden: The state budget in 2026 included $10 million for flood recovery after the September 2025 floods: $5 million to Gila County and $2.5 million each to Miami and Globe. The money followed FEMA's denial of federal disaster aid, which the governor announced in December 2025 and said she would appeal.
The Copper Basin Chamber planned First Saturdays through March 2026 and its Pioneer Days for April 16-19
Winkelman is about 98 miles southwest of Show Low.
Winkelman: The Copper Basin Chamber of Commerce held a First Saturday event on December 6, 2025 alongside the Town of Kearny's Winter Wonderland, moved the January event to January 10, 2026, and planned more First Saturdays in February and March.
Large events
Show Low's America 250 summer included a barbecue throw down, a Fourth of July parade and a heat warning
In April 2026, Show Low's mayor outlined a patriotic summer: America 250 flags at city facilities, a Memorial Day softball tournament, Puzzle Palooza, a Red, White and Blue Owl event at the Aquatic Center, an anniversary party with a barbecue throw down in May, and the Fourth of July parade. He also noted that summer events would take place in the heat.
A barbecue throw down is a meat-and-ice event: teams arrive with brisket and ribs to hold cold until the smoker is ready. A competitor or the organizing group can reserve a 12ft refrigerated trailer for shared cold storage at the field, and a mobile kitchen for the judges' tables and volunteers.
Fires
An April 2026 briefing in Show Low warned that 88 percent of wildfires are human caused and can start inside town
At an April 18, 2026 meeting in Show Low, a presenter said 88 percent of wildfires are human caused and that fires can start inside town, not only in the distant forest. The briefing introduced the wildland-urban interface, the zone where development meets forest, and noted that many local neighborhoods sit among trees.
For a town with that much forest in its neighborhoods, preparedness is as much about the kitchen as the fire line. A restaurant, grocery or care home can plan a pre-booked emergency refrigerated trailer and a generator trailer in case of an evacuation or a precautionary power shutoff, so product isn't lost when a community leaves in a hurry.
Mountain Meadow's 1.3-mile ADA path was about 90 percent complete in October 2025, with around 120 fruit trees
Pinetop-Lakeside is about 9 miles southeast of Show Low.
Pinetop-Lakeside: At the October 2, 2025 council meeting, the town reported that the Mountain Meadow park's 1.3-mile ADA path was about 90 percent complete, with about 120 fruit trees planted along the way. Mountain Meadow is also the park where Navajo County opened sandbag stations in the 2021 flooding.
Taylor's council moved forward on a plan to light the Taylor Airpark taxiway
Taylor is about 13 miles north of Show Low.
At a July meeting, the Taylor Town Council moved forward to approve a plan to light the taxiway at the Taylor Airpark. The article said lighting would make taxiing safer and easier at night or when existing lighting is poor, and would raise the value of the airstrip.
Summit Healthcare's $80 million expansion opened in Show Low on October 5, 2019, with about 180,000 square feet of new space
Snowflake is about 18 miles north of Show Low.
Snowflake: Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low cut the ribbon on its expansion on October 5, 2019. The project cost more than $80 million, came in $900,000 under budget, and added an outpatient pavilion, an outpatient surgery center and an administrative building totaling about 180,000 square feet.
Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center started designing an $80 to $100 million expansion in 2025, its biggest since 1973
Safford is about 101 miles south of Show Low.
In February 2025, Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center in Safford reported that its finance committee approved starting design on a two-story addition to the main hospital with expanded surgery and emergency departments, estimated at $80 million to $100 million and called the largest project since 1973.
With the Gila River heading for a 23.5-foot crest on September 29, 2026, Thatcher residents filled sandbags
Thatcher is about 102 miles south of Show Low.
Heavy rain in New Mexico pushed the Gila River toward a minor flood crest of 23.5 feet overnight on September 29, 2026, and warnings went out for Safford, Thatcher and Pima.
Show Low refrigerated trailer rental FAQs.
How much does a refrigerated trailer rental cost in Show Low?
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 Show Low?
Show Low is about 125 miles northeast 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 Navajo County towns do you plan rentals for besides Show Low?
Pinetop-Lakeside, Taylor, Snowflake, Holbrook, and Winslow are also covered in Navajo County. Each rental is planned around the exact address, placement area, and power.
What should I prepare for my Navajo 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.
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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.