Tusayan Cold Storage Trailers, Walk-In Coolers, Refrigerated Trailers & Refrigerated Containers for Rent
Tusayan 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 Coconino 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 Northern Arizona University study put the cost of a catastrophic fire on Bill Williams Mountain at up to $694 million
Williams is about 49 miles south of Tusayan.
A study by Northern Arizona University, commissioned by the Coconino County Board of Supervisors, looked at the economic impact of a catastrophic wildfire on Bill Williams Mountain. It estimated evacuations, fire suppression and infrastructure recovery could total up to $694 million.
Pride in the Pines turned 30 at Thorpe Park, the same day as the Beer Festival
Flagstaff is about 60 miles southeast of Tusayan.
The 30th Flagstaff Pride in the Pines took place at Thorpe Park on June 20, 2026, free but with a reserved ticket. The Flagstaff Beer Festival was on the same date, and the Piano Festival began that day and ran through June 27.
A county emergency management speaker was scheduled for Dewey-Humboldt's Community Center on April 18, 2026 at 11 a.m.
Dewey-Humboldt is about 100 miles south of Tusayan.
Dewey-Humboldt's March 2026 newsletter listed a talk by Ashley Ahlquist of the county Office of Emergency Management at the Town Community Center on April 18 at 11 a.m. The topic sits next to the town's Community Wildfire Protection Plan work, and the newsletter notes the town's very high wildfire risk.
Remnants of Hurricane Priscilla flooded the Little Colorado River country near Leupp and Tolani Lake on October 10-12, 2025
Winslow is about 102 miles southeast of Tusayan.
Winslow: Heavy rain from the remnants of Hurricane Priscilla brought flooding to northern Arizona between October 10 and 12, 2025. Laguna Creek overflowed and washed out large sections of the Dennehotso Loop Road, and the Leupp and Tolani Lake chapters were also affected, with dams failing and waters from the Little Colorado River submerging large areas.
Interstate Trailers added a 21,000-square-foot building in Kingman Industrial Park
Kingman is about 118 miles southwest of Tusayan.
Interstate Trailers announced in February 2022 that it would add a new 21,000-square-foot building to its Kingman Industrial Park site, on city-owned land next to the existing plant.
An air conditioning unit set Fogo de Chão's roof on fire at dinner time
Scottsdale is about 158 miles south of Tusayan.
On the evening of March 31, 2016, around 5 p.m., flames broke out on the roof of the Fogo de Chão steakhouse near Scottsdale Road and Lincoln Drive when an air conditioning unit caught fire.
A roof fire at the Surprise Sam's Club shut the warehouse for the day
Surprise is about 159 miles south of Tusayan.
Firefighters were called on August 29, 2023 to a roof fire at the Sam's Club near Loop 303 and Bell Road in Surprise. Plywood roofing materials and foam insulation burned.
Compare refrigerated trailers and containers.
Review all 4 refrigerated trailer and container sizes for your Tusayan 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
Floodwater up to three feet deep damaged six homes and several businesses in Tusayan on August 22, 2023
On August 22, 2023, heavy rain sent water up to three feet deep through most of Tusayan, the gateway community outside the Grand Canyon's South Rim. Coconino County estimated that floodwaters seriously damaged about six homes, several businesses and a housing complex, and more than 100 residents and guests were displaced. Debris, cars and construction equipment were swept into the road.
A flood in a town built for visitors hits kitchens, lobbies and storerooms all at once. A restaurant with a flooded line has food to save and nowhere to keep it, and a hotel needs breakfast for guests who cannot leave. A portable refrigerated trailer can be parked above the water line within a day, and a mobile kitchen trailer can serve meals while the building dries out.
Storms and outages
State Route 64 closed for hours on August 22, 2023, stranding travelers on both sides of Tusayan
During the August 22, 2023 flood, ADOT closed State Route 64, the south entrance road, and traffic from inside the park was routed east through Cameron. Tourists were stuck on the north side of the highway inside the park and others on the south side, unable to enter. About 70 Grand Canyon Unified School District students sheltered at school until they could go home, and the storm also caused power outages.
A closed highway makes a small town responsible for a lot of strangers at once. Food runs out, deliveries cannot arrive and the power may be off. A generator trailer can keep coolers running at a market or lodge when the lines are down, and a 20ft refrigerated container gives a business with a bigger inventory a place to hold it until the road reopens.
Compare refrigerated trailer and container prices.
Starting prices by rental length for refrigerated equipment and supporting facilities in Tusayan. 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.
A deadly August 29, 2026 flash flood in Bright Angel Canyon washed out bridges and a section of the North Kaibab Trail
Fredonia is about 73 miles north of Tusayan.
Fredonia: A deadly flash flood on August 29, 2026 swept Bright Angel Canyon, burying the Bright Angel Campground and the Phantom Ranch area in debris. Bridges were washed away, infrastructure was destroyed, and evacuations and closures followed.
A fire at Wahweap Marina spread through the docks and damaged the breakwater on June 2, 2023
Page is about 76 miles northeast of Tusayan.
Around 1:23 p.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023, a fire at Wahweap Marina, near Page on B dock by the Latitude 37 Restaurant, spread across several boats while visitors and jet skiers watched.
A 94-room Home2 Suites planned for Aero Drive won a height variance to 56 feet
Payson is about 127 miles south of Tusayan.
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.
A fire near Forest Lakes in March 2026 was one of the first of what federal forecasters expected to be an early, intense season
Star Valley is about 128 miles southeast of Tusayan.
Star Valley: On March 21, 2026, a small fire of an acre or two burned near Forest Lakes, east of Payson, and the Forest Lakes Fire District responded. The National Interagency Fire Center called it one of the first blazes of what it expects to be an early, intense fire season, with drought conditions expected to return across Arizona by May.
Construction
Tusayan began a drainage master plan in April 2025 to reduce flood risk along the Coconino Wash
Part of Tusayan sits inside a FEMA special flood hazard area along the Coconino Wash, which flooded the town in August 2023. The Coconino County Flood Control District has studied the area, and the Tusayan Drainage Master Plan launched in April 2025 to identify drainage and watershed improvements. Public meetings and council presentations ran from 2025 into February 2026.
Drainage work in a small town is slow and disruptive: trenching, culverts, detours and a crew that eats in the truck. A contractor can bring a mobile kitchen trailer to the site, with a 12ft refrigerated trailer for the food. Crews on a job like that eat on site, so food and cold storage matter.
Renovation
Grand Canyon's South Rim began extra water conservation on April 11, 2026 after the Transcanyon Waterline broke
Breaks in the 12½-mile Transcanyon Waterline, which carries water to the South Rim, began in mid-March 2026, and the park said no water was being pumped to the rim. Measures starting April 11 included reduced hotel occupancy, dry camping only and a ban on campfires and charcoal barbecues. Tusayan hotels outside the park were not affected.
For Tusayan, a water emergency next door means more guests and more meals. Kitchens that run short of water for dishes can use a dishwashing trailer on site, and a mobile kitchen trailer adds capacity during a rush. A portable refrigerated trailer holds the extra food for the busy weeks.
In July 2025 Sedona was weighing a 1.5-million-gallon water tank on SR 179 and a wastewater plant overhaul
Sedona is about 78 miles south of Tusayan.
In its July 2025 roundup, the City of Sedona said the state commission would charge only Sedona customers the $6 million incremental cost of a 1.5-million-gallon water tank on SR 179 near West Mallard Drive, a decision the city disagreed with.
Jerome's water alert capped use at 900 gallons per meter unit per day and banned outdoor use from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Jerome is about 83 miles south of Tusayan.
Jerome's July 2025 newsletter said the town's Water Alert, Demand Reduction Strategy I, was in effect until further notice. Use was capped at 900 gallons per meter unit per 24 hours, except for restaurants and hotels with more than four rooms.
Clarkdale Town Park got 1.5 acres of sod in 2018 and a grand re-opening on June 23 with a dedication and concert
Clarkdale is about 83 miles south of Tusayan.
The final phase of restoring Clarkdale Town Park, at 1001 Main Street, was underway in June 2018. Freeport Minerals' United Verde Soil Program handled soil remediation, and the town renovated parts of the park, installing about 1.5 acres of sod, a new irrigation system, a ramp to the playground and upgraded electrical service for events.
A brush fire on June 29, 2018 closed I-40 in both directions about 40 miles east of Holbrook
Holbrook is about 132 miles southeast of Tusayan.
On June 29, 2018, the Arizona Department of Transportation closed both directions of Interstate 40 about 40 miles east of Holbrook because of a brush fire. Officials could not say when the road would reopen and warned drivers to delay travel because no nearby alternate routes exist.
One to four inches of rain in 90 minutes flooded Wickenburg neighborhoods and cut power to 2,000 customers in July 2015
Wickenburg is about 141 miles south of Tusayan.
On a Saturday afternoon in July 2015, the Weather Service measured 1 to 4 inches of rain in and around Wickenburg in about 90 minutes. At least two washes overflowed into neighborhoods, some homes flooded, steel utility poles were bent, and more than 2,000 customers lost power.
The Horse Fire burned 512 acres in the Tonto National Forest northeast of Cave Creek in May 2024
Cave Creek is about 147 miles south of Tusayan.
The Horse Fire started on May 5, 2024, in the Tonto National Forest northeast of Cave Creek. By the time forest officials posted an update it had burned 512 acres and was 50% contained.
Storms and outages
A flash flood tore through Bright Angel Canyon on August 29, 2026 and washed away bridges near Phantom Ranch
A deadly flash flood on August 29, 2026 swept Bright Angel Canyon, burying the Bright Angel Campground and the Phantom Ranch area in debris. Bridges were washed away, infrastructure was destroyed and evacuations and closures followed. A later report said the flood also washed out a section of the North Kaibab Trail.
Tusayan, at the South Rim, feels it first as cancelled bookings and a pause in visitor traffic. Businesses that stock up for a season suddenly have too much food. A portable refrigerated trailer is useful for holding it until the crowds return, and a 20ft refrigerated trailer is the right size for a larger kitchen or market.
Construction
Flooding destroyed the Grand Canyon's main water line in August 2026, with pumping targeted for November 16
The August 2026 flooding destroyed the park's main water line. Officials said they could start pumping water from the Bright Angel Creek intake to a new treatment plant by November 16, and water could reach residents and hotels by Thanksgiving. Hotels inside the park remained closed and water conservation was still required.
Waiting for a water line to be rebuilt is a hard stretch for the businesses around the park. Tusayan restaurants and hotels outside the park were not affected by the water limits and may have to serve more guests. A dishwashing trailer helps a kitchen keep up when water is tight, and a portable refrigerated trailer holds the extra stock.
Cottonwood annexed 11 square miles in 2021 and a 280-acre development called Spring Creek Ranch was on the table
Cottonwood is about 84 miles south of Tusayan.
On January 19, 2021, the Cottonwood council approved annexing 11 square miles northeast of the city, including the site of the 280-acre Spring Creek Ranch development, which still needed planning approval.
Fredonia's mayor said in July 2025 that fires near the Grand Canyon would hurt a tourism-reliant region
Colorado City is about 85 miles northwest of Tusayan.
Colorado City: Fredonia Mayor Don Johnson said in July 2025 that the fires burning near the Grand Canyon would hurt the local economy because Kanab and Fredonia rely heavily on tourism. The town's sawmill was hauling logs from Flagstaff, about 180 miles away, and seasonal business was suffering.
Chino Valley's council approved a new police facility on October 19, 2021, with Danson Construction as contractor
Chino Valley is about 85 miles south of Tusayan.
On October 19, 2021, the Chino Valley Town Council approved a new police facility and a construction contract with Danson Construction, LLC. The town expected to break ground by the end of 2021.
Carefree used hundreds of drones instead of fireworks at CIVANA on July 6, 2019, its second year in a row
Carefree is about 148 miles south of Tusayan.
In 2019, for the second year running, Carefree chose a drone show over fireworks for the Fourth of July. The CIVANA Lights Block Party and Drone Show Spectacular ran from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on July 6 at the CIVANA resort.
Severe storms and flooding on September 28, 2026 led to about a dozen vehicle water-rescue calls in Bullhead City
Bullhead City is about 148 miles west of Tusayan.
Severe storms hit Bullhead City on Monday, September 28, 2026, and emergency officials took roughly a dozen calls about vehicles in flooded or fast-moving water, including a rescue from a partly submerged vehicle on Riverfront Drive.
Two fireworks shows, one stadium and one lake, and a lot of people to feed
Peoria is about 150 miles south of Tusayan.
For July 4, 2026, Peoria's free All-American Festival ran 5 to 9 p.m. at the Sports Complex, and the night before, Celebrate America '26 at Pleasant Harbor ran 5 to 10:30 p.m., with fireworks at 9.
Plan around the Tusayan address.
A project in Tusayan starts with practical questions about power, placement, and access. The same planning applies across Coconino County, including Williams, Flagstaff, Fredonia, Page.
- 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.
Storms and outages
The SBA opened a temporary recovery center at Tusayan Town Hall in October 2026 for flood-affected businesses
In October 2026, the federal Small Business Administration opened a temporary center in Tusayan to help business owners apply for low-interest disaster loans after the August 29 flooding. Small businesses and private nonprofits that suffered economic losses were eligible, and SBA representatives were scheduled to be at Tusayan Town Hall through the end of October.
A recovery loan is useful, but the first week after a flood is paid for in cash and borrowed equipment. Renting is a faster path than buying for a restaurant or lodge that needs cold storage, a hot meal line or dish capacity for a few weeks. A portable refrigerated trailer and a mobile kitchen trailer can be on site quickly. The rental calculator shows what it costs.
Fires
A Grand Canyon tour operator called 2026 its slowest year ever, as wildfire and flooding kept visitors away
Grand Canyon National Park had about 4.9 million visitors in 2024 and 4.4 million in 2025, and 2026 looked lower again. Buck Wild Hummer Tours reported cancellations, restaurants saw few customers, and general manager Stoney Ward called it the slowest year since the company opened. He added that the South Rim remains open and that travelers are misinformed about closures.
A slow season is a food-waste problem for a restaurant that has ordered for a crowd. Frozen and fresh stock can be held rather than thrown out. A portable refrigerated trailer lets a kitchen keep extra inventory without paying for a permanent upgrade, and returns when it is no longer needed. When visitors do come back, the same trailer takes the surge.
Prescott Valley Days packed four days of carnival, parade and food trucks into the Findlay Toyota Center grounds
Prescott Valley is about 94 miles south of Tusayan.
Prescott Valley Days ran May 7 to 10, 2026 on the grounds of the Findlay Toyota Center, with a carnival every day, a Saturday-morning parade, a marketplace, a Friday Fiesta del Pueblo with a taco stand, beer garden and food trucks, and an indoor football game by the NAZ Wranglers on Saturday night.
The 45th Prescott Bluegrass Festival returned to Courthouse Plaza for free
Prescott is about 96 miles south of Tusayan.
The 45th annual Prescott Bluegrass Festival was scheduled for June 20 and 21, 2026 at the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza, 120 S. Cortez St. Admission was free, and the plaza is shaded by elm trees.
Camp Verde's 68th annual Fort Verde Days parade rolled on October 12, 2024
Camp Verde is about 97 miles south of Tusayan.
The 68th annual Fort Verde Days Parade was held in Camp Verde on October 12, 2024. Fort Verde Days is billed as Arizona's longest-running homecoming festival, and it sits in a fall calendar that also included the Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo on November 2 and the Parade of Lights on December 14.
The Cedar Fire reached 12,140 acres in June 2016 and put Show Low and Pinetop-Lakeside on pre-evacuation notice
Snowflake is about 151 miles southeast of Tusayan.
Snowflake: 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.
A February 2023 wind and snow storm left more than 1,600 Show Low homes without power
Taylor is about 155 miles southeast of Tusayan.
Taylor: 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.
Fires
The Dragon Bravo Fire burned 145,504 acres and destroyed 114 structures, including the Grand Canyon Lodge
Lightning sparked the Dragon Bravo Fire on July 4, 2025. It smoldered for several days, then grew out of control, and it was not fully contained until September 2025. It burned 145,504 acres on the canyon's other rim and destroyed 114 buildings and structures, including the Grand Canyon Lodge.
Tusayan lives on the same visitor economy as the North Rim, so a fire there shows up in bookings on the South Rim. A lodge or restaurant that suffers a fire needs somewhere to store food, a place to cook and sometimes a way to feed evacuated staff. A mobile kitchen trailer and a portable refrigerated trailer can stand in while a building is rebuilt.
Renovation
One year after the Dragon Bravo Fire, the Park Service says rebuilding the North Rim lodge will take several years
A year after the Dragon Bravo Fire, most of the Grand Canyon Lodge area was still blocked off, though some cabins survived. The National Park Service is restoring the land and plans to rebuild the lodge and other structures, which will likely take several years. Jacob Lake Inn served as a fire crew staging area before its staff and guests were evacuated, and its owner called the experience "life changing."
A rebuild this long needs food and cold storage for the workers on the project, and a nearby lodge or restaurant that lost trade needs a way to adapt. Tusayan's businesses know the cycle of waiting. A contractor on a long job can rent a 20ft refrigerated trailer and a mobile kitchen trailer by the month, and a generator trailer powers them where the grid is far away.
Tusayan refrigerated trailer rental FAQs.
How much does a refrigerated trailer rental cost in Tusayan?
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 Tusayan?
Tusayan is about 165 miles north 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 Coconino County towns do you plan rentals for besides Tusayan?
Williams, Flagstaff, Fredonia, and Page are also covered in Coconino County. Each rental is planned around the exact address, placement area, and power.
What should I prepare for my Coconino 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.