St. Johns Walk-In Coolers, Refrigerated Trailers, Refrigerated Containers & Cold Storage Trailers for Rent
Plan a refrigerated trailer or container for your St. Johns project with Lock-N-Roll Cold Storage. We help Apache County hospitals, schools, hotels, food-service operations, and public agencies protect stock during renovations, outages, events, and emergency response. Call 888 385-5513 for 24/7 support and emergency deployment coordination, and ask about a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer to go with it.
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A refrigerated trailer plan for St. Johns.
Planning a unit for St. Johns means planning for Apache County, roughly 170 miles northeast of Phoenix as the crow flies. Closest towns we also cover: Springerville (about 23 miles), Eagar (about 28 miles), and Snowflake (about 41 miles).
Pima's Edd Hubbard Field served a free pancake breakfast for 1,000 at 6 a.m. to start the Gila Valley's Fourth of July
Pima is about 114 miles south of St. Johns.
The Gila Valley's Independence Day began at 5 a.m. with Thatcher fire trucks driving the streets, and at 6 a.m. Pima's Edd Hubbard Field hosted a free pancake breakfast for 1,000.
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 115 miles southwest of St. Johns.
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.
The Gila Valley's America 250 Fourth of July ran from a 6 a.m. breakfast for 1,000 to fireworks at 8:30 p.m.
Safford is about 117 miles south of St. Johns.
Safford: The Gila Valley's Independence Day schedule started at 5 a.m. with Thatcher fire trucks driving the streets and a 6 a.m. free pancake breakfast for 1,000 at Edd Hubbard Field in Pima.
Compare refrigerated trailers and containers.
Review all 4 refrigerated trailer and container sizes for your St. Johns 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 Water Fire forced evacuations along Water Street and north of West Cleveland in St. Johns on March 3, 2025
On March 3, 2025, a brush fire in St. Johns prompted evacuations along Water Street and north of West Cleveland. The evacuations were lifted by 8 p.m., and the area then moved to READY status, which means residents should be prepared to leave if conditions change.
A brush fire inside town limits is a quick lesson in how little time anyone has. A business that has to leave its building at midday leaves its walk-in cooler behind, and if the power goes, so does the food. A portable refrigerated trailer can take it to a safe lot, and a generator trailer keeps it cold in the meantime.
Fires
St. Johns fire crews joined the response to the 2,500-acre Transfer Station Fire on October 19, 2017
The Transfer Station Fire, discovered around noon on October 19, 2017, burned an estimated 2,500 acres of grass about five miles from Eagar. A nearby laminating and wood facility was evacuated. St. Johns was one of the departments that responded, along with Eagar, Springerville, Alpine, Greer and Vernon, plus Arizona State Forestry.
The county seat sits about 30 miles from the Round Valley fire, and when it calls for help, St. Johns responds. Businesses on both ends of the county plan for the same thing: a fire that shuts down power, a road or a building. A generator trailer keeps coolers running, and a portable refrigerated trailer holds the extra stock.
Compare refrigerated trailer and container prices.
Starting prices by rental length for refrigerated equipment and supporting facilities in St. Johns. 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.
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Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center started designing an $80 million to $100 million surgery and emergency expansion in 2025
Thatcher is about 119 miles south of St. Johns.
Thatcher: In February 2025, Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center in Safford reported that its finance committee approved starting design on a two-story addition with expanded surgery and emergency departments, estimated at $80 million to $100 million. The hospital called it its largest project since 1973, and its COO hoped to start construction within a year.
The Gila River rose to at least 16 feet near Duncan in September 2026, and the sheriff warned the town's dike might breach
Duncan is about 122 miles south of St. Johns.
Late monsoon storms in September 2026 raised the Gila River from its typical depth of about one foot to at least 16 feet, covering some local roads in up to three feet of water. Greenlee County Sheriff Eric Ellison said that if Duncan's dike failed, the town would flood.
Resolution Copper said after the March 2026 land exchange that it would spend about $500 million over two years, creating about 100 jobs
Superior is about 131 miles southwest of St. Johns.
On March 16, 2026, Resolution Copper and the U.S. Forest Service completed the land exchange. The company said it transferred more than 5,400 acres to federal protection and received over 2,400 acres next to the historic Magma copper mine in Superior.
Large events
St. Johns started its Fourth of July 2026 with cannon fire at 5 a.m. and ended it with fireworks at the airport
St. Johns began its Fourth of July 2026 with cannon fire at 5 a.m., followed by a flag ceremony at 6 a.m. and a patriotic program at 10 a.m. A barbecue was served at noon, children ran races in the afternoon, and the day ended with fireworks at the airport.
A holiday that stretches from before sunrise to after dark gives a volunteer crew a long day to feed and cool. The noon barbecue alone needs refrigeration for the meat the day before. A portable refrigerated trailer keeps it safe, and a mobile kitchen trailer is an option for an organization that does not have a commercial kitchen.
Large events
St. Johns' Memorial Day weekend in 2026 had a ranch rodeo series, the Cottonwood Market and a smoked pork fundraiser
St. Johns had a full Memorial Day weekend in 2026. The SJRA Ranch Rodeo Series was listed for Saturdays from May through August, the Cottonwood Market ran on May 23, and the Capt. Joe McCarthy Foundation held a fundraiser selling smoked pork plates at $10.
A rodeo series that runs all summer is a standing customer for concession stands, and a fundraiser that sells smoked pork needs the meat held cold until the smoker is ready. A market stall with eggs or dairy has the same problem. A 12ft refrigerated trailer is the right size for a single organization, and a larger group can use a 20ft refrigerated trailer.
Show Low's mayor outlined a patriotic America 250 summer in April 2026, with a barbecue throw down and a heat warning
Springerville is about 23 miles south of St. Johns.
Springerville: In April 2026, Show Low's mayor outlined a patriotic summer for the White Mountains: America 250 flags at city facilities, a Memorial Day softball tournament, Puzzle Palooza, an owl-themed event at the Aquatic Center, an anniversary party with a barbecue throw down in May, and the Fourth of July parade.
A mid-May wildfire near Greer prompted evacuation status for Eagar and Springerville and closed SR 260 between mileposts 385 and 396
Eagar is about 28 miles south of St. Johns.
A wildfire that started on the west side of County Road 1120 near Greer grew to about 1,200 acres, moving northeast toward Springerville through heavy fuels. Eagar and Springerville residents were put on evacuation status, and State Route 260 was closed in both directions near Greer between mileposts 385 and 396.
Snowflake's council discussed a block wall and landscaping for the town yard at Hillcrest Drive and Sandtrap Lane in March 2026
Snowflake is about 41 miles west of St. Johns.
On March 1, 2026, Snowflake's council discussed the town yard at Hillcrest Drive and Sandtrap Lane after neighbors complained about its appearance. Several members supported replacing the fence with a block wall and adding landscaping, and staff said vehicle track-out was a concern but easy to mitigate.
Hayden's July 4, 2025 celebration at the golf course offered free watermelon, hot dogs and raffles from 6 p.m., with fireworks at dark
Hayden is about 132 miles southwest of St. Johns.
Hayden's July 4, 2025 celebration was set at the golf course starting at 6 p.m., with free watermelon, hot dogs and raffles and fireworks at dark. The Hayden Public Library had a hand-print Fourth of July art program on July 3 and was closed on the holiday.
A 75-mile detour for the September 2024 US 60 closures ran through Winkelman on State Routes 177 and 77
Winkelman is about 132 miles southwest of St. Johns.
For blasting on the bridge project, ADOT fully closed US 60 between Superior and Miami from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 10, 11 and 12, 2024. The detour ran about 75 miles on State Routes 177 and 77 through Winkelman, and it added roughly an hour to trips between the two towns.
Kearny took sealed bids on a 1988 5,000-gallon welded steel pressure tank, due July 10, 2025
Kearny is about 133 miles southwest of St. Johns.
The Town of Kearny accepted sealed bids, with a $1,000 minimum, for a 1988 5,000-gallon welded steel pressure tank, due to the Town Clerk at Kearny Town Hall by July 10, 2025.
Fires
A mid-May wildfire near Greer put Eagar and Springerville on evacuation status and closed SR 260
A wildfire near Greer grew to about 1,200 acres and moved northeast toward Springerville through heavy fuels. Eagar and Springerville residents were put on evacuation status, State Route 260 was closed between mileposts 385 and 396, and the fire moved into ground burned in the Wallow Fire.
For St. Johns, a fire in the south of Apache County is a neighbor's emergency, but it affects deliveries and shelter just the same. Businesses that serve evacuees need cold storage for donated food and water. A portable refrigerated trailer can be set up quickly at a shelter or staging lot, and a generator trailer keeps it going until the grid is back.
Fires
By June 18, 2016, the Cedar Fire had burned 12,140 acres and closed Highway 60 south of Show Low
By June 18, 2016, the Cedar 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. No structures were reported damaged.
St. Johns is outside the smoke, but the road closures matter to a county seat that gets its freight on the same highways. Grocers and restaurants plan for a missed delivery with extra storage. A portable refrigerated trailer parked behind a store holds a few days of perishables, and a 20ft refrigerated trailer is enough for a bigger operation.
The Show Low Junior Rodeo ran June 5-6, 2026 at Linden Valley Arena with a Saturday night concert
Show Low is about 41 miles southwest of St. Johns.
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.
Summit Healthcare's $80 million expansion opened in Show Low on October 5, 2019, with about 180,000 square feet of new space
Taylor is about 41 miles west of St. Johns.
Taylor: 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.
Pinetop-Lakeside's drainage repairs after the February 2019 storm, a 1,000-year event, were nearly done in October 2025
Pinetop-Lakeside is about 41 miles southwest of St. Johns.
At its October 2, 2025 meeting, the Pinetop-Lakeside council heard that flood-repair work from the February 2019 storm, described as a 1,000-year event, was nearly complete. The project includes south and west drainage channels, an access road and a detention pond designed to handle runoff from the next big storm.
Snow caved in a section of the Flagstaff Safeway roof, and the store was closed for 18 hours
Flagstaff is about 136 miles west of St. Johns.
During the heavy snow of early 2023, six or seven trusses gave way at the back of the Safeway off Highway 89 near Flagstaff Mall, leaving a caved-in area about 20 by 20 feet.
By July 20, 2026, the Pocket Fire was over 95% contained and Sedona's businesses were telling visitors to come
Sedona is about 141 miles west of St. Johns.
Sedona and its chamber said on July 20, 2026 that the Pocket Fire was more than 95% contained and had stayed at least seven miles from the city.
Sycamore Vista, Camp Verde's affordable housing project, broke ground on October 16, 2024
Camp Verde is about 141 miles west of St. Johns.
Sycamore Vista, an affordable housing development in Camp Verde, received $2 million in federal and $1 million in state tax credits in February 2024. Groundbreaking for Phases 1 and 2 took place on October 16.
Plan around the St. Johns address.
A project in St. Johns starts with practical questions about power, placement, and access. The same planning applies across Apache County, including Springerville, Eagar.
- 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
The 2025 Navajo County Fair ran September 10-13 in Holbrook, with a demolition derby, rodeo and 4-H livestock auction
The Navajo County Fair ran September 10 to 13, 2025, in Holbrook. Gates opened from 4 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to midnight Thursday through Saturday. The program included a demolition derby on Thursday night, rodeo on Friday and Saturday, a carnival, 4-H livestock shows with a Saturday-morning auction, and four nights of concerts.
Fairs are where small-town vendors and 4-H clubs earn much of their year. Four days from early morning until midnight means ice and cold storage run out. A 12ft refrigerated trailer is a good fit for a vendor, and the rental calculator gives a quote.
Construction
Summit Healthcare's $80 million, 180,000-square-foot expansion opened in Show Low 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, 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.
During construction about 105 workers were on site, roughly half of them local. A job that size needs a lunch plan. A contractor can bring a mobile kitchen trailer to the site, with a portable refrigerated trailer for the food and drinks, which is simpler than driving a crew into town.
Holbrook's September 2024 calendar had a locomotive exhibit dedication on the 7th and Pedal the Petrified on the 21st
Holbrook is about 53 miles northwest of St. Johns.
Holbrook's September 2024 events included the Historical Society's locomotive exhibit dedication and grand opening on September 7, a farmers and artisan market the same day, the Navajo County Fair from September 11 to 14, NPC's Pedal the Petrified on September 21, and the Hashknife Golf Tournament on September 28.
APS cut power to about 8,000 customers around Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon on June 27, 2026 during the Pocket Fire
Winslow is about 84 miles northwest of St. Johns.
Winslow: As the Pocket Fire grew from roughly 1,400 acres to 11,192 acres by June 29, 2026, APS cut power at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, to about 8,000 customers in high fire-risk areas around Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon. Power was fully restored Sunday afternoon after crews inspected lines and equipment.
A Gila River flood crest of 23.5 feet was forecast on September 29, 2026 as sandbag sites opened downriver in Graham County
Clifton is about 102 miles south of St. Johns.
Clifton: 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 downriver from Greenlee County.
A construction crane brought down power poles in Apache Junction and a pole landed on a van and a house
Apache Junction is about 146 miles southwest of St. Johns.
On April 21, 2025, FOX 10 reported that a construction crane brought down power poles in Apache Junction, causing a power outage. A power pole crashed into a van and a house, and no one was injured.
Mammoth sought estimates for roof repairs at Town Hall and the ramada at Ysidro Ruiz Park in July 2025
Mammoth is about 148 miles southwest of St. Johns.
In July 2025 the Town of Mammoth asked contractors for estimates or proposals for roof repairs at Town Hall and the ramada at Ysidro Ruiz Park. Contractors were asked to call Town Hall at 520-487-2331 to arrange a site visit.
A four-acre fire in a wash near Fountain Hills Boulevard and Arrow Drive forced evacuations at night
Fountain Hills is about 149 miles southwest of St. Johns.
A brush fire of about four acres burned in a wash near Fountain Hills Boulevard and Arrow Drive on a Tuesday night, close enough to homes that a neighborhood was evacuated.
Construction
Show Low's council approved a $56.4 million estimate in January 2026 for a 120,000-square-foot sports and event center
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. Cost drivers include a generator and fire pump, a possible public-safety radio repeater and kitchen equipment about $500,000 above earlier budgets.
A facility that size is meant to host tournaments and conferences for the whole region. Before a permanent kitchen is up, events lean on temporary equipment. A mobile kitchen trailer and a 20ft refrigerated trailer are the usual answer for a venue without one.
Storms and outages
A winter storm on February 22, 2023 knocked out power to more than 1,600 Show Low homes
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. The Weather Service said more snow was due the next day.
Cold weather doesn't make a freezer safe, and a long outage in the mountains puts a grocer's frozen stock at risk. St. Johns businesses watch these storms because the same systems cross Apache County. A generator trailer keeps coolers running, and a portable refrigerated trailer provides backup space if a building cannot be powered.
A 94-room Home2 Suites planned for Aero Drive in Payson won a height variance to 56 feet in 2022
Star Valley is about 107 miles west of St. Johns.
Star Valley: In March 2022, Payson's Planning and Zoning Commission approved a height variance to 56 feet, up from the 45-foot limit, for a proposed 94-room Home2 Suites by Hilton at 110 West Aero Drive. The hotel would add a 100-seat meeting area and an indoor pool, and approval was conditional on widening West Aero Drive.
Globe received $24 million from the Natural Resources Conservation Service to widen and stabilize waterways at Beer Tree Crossing
Globe is about 109 miles southwest of St. Johns.
Crews were working daily at Beer Tree Crossing in Globe to widen and stabilize waterways, funded by $24 million from the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The work is in two phases.
A January 2017 winter storm knocked out power to about 4,300 customers in Payson and Pine-Strawberry
Payson is about 112 miles west of St. Johns.
After a major storm moved through Friday and early Saturday, January 20–21, 2017, with a foot or more of snow at higher elevations, about 4,300 APS customers in Payson and Pine-Strawberry lost power on Saturday night, mostly from downed lines or blown fuses.
Walkin' on Main, the 20th, closes Old Town Cottonwood streets on November 14, 2026 for cars, wine and veterans
Cottonwood is about 149 miles west of St. Johns.
The 20th annual Walkin' on Main returns to Old Town Cottonwood on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with streets closed for a classic car show, wine tasting, dog adoptions, live music and local vendors.
Carefree's 33rd annual Garden Art Experience was set for November 7-8 at the Desert Gardens
Carefree is about 152 miles west of St. Johns.
The 33rd annual Carefree Garden Art Experience was scheduled for November 7-8 at the Carefree Desert Gardens. The town also holds Art Night in Carefree Town Center on third Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m., October through May.
St. Johns refrigerated trailer rental FAQs.
How much does a refrigerated trailer rental cost in St. Johns?
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 St. Johns?
St. Johns is about 170 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 Apache County towns do you plan rentals for besides St. Johns?
Springerville and Eagar are also covered in Apache County. Each rental is planned around the exact address, placement area, and power.
What should I prepare for my Apache 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 St. Johns 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.