What’s Included in IceBox Refrigerated Storage Rental?
When a business needs additional refrigeration capacity, refrigerated storage rental provides a practical temporary option without the need to expand or replace permanent equipment.
IceBox supplies refrigerated trailers for both short-term and longer-term requirements. This can include planned maintenance, refrigeration breakdowns, kitchen refurbishments, events and periods of increased demand. As part of the service, we arrange delivery and collection, with the trailer positioned and set up on site ready for use.
The equipment you need will depend on your application, the space available and how long you require additional refrigeration. So, what can you expect when you hire refrigerated storage from IceBox?
What Is Included in Refrigerated Storage Rental?
IceBox refrigerated storage rental provides your business with temporary cold storage for the duration of your agreed hire period.
Our service includes:
- Selection of a suitable refrigerated trailer
- Delivery to your required UK mainland location
- On-site positioning and setup
- Connection to the available power supply
- Lockable rear doors for securing stored products
- Optional internal shelving where required
- Collection at the end of the hire period
Our Field Operatives deliver the trailers to your site, so there is no need for your team to arrange transportation or tow the equipment themselves. Once the trailer has been positioned, it will remain in the agreed location throughout the hire period.
We can discuss your requirements with you before delivery to make sure the trailer and proposed setup are suitable for your site.
Refrigerated Trailers for Temporary Cold Storage
Our chiller trailer range includes 2.4m, 3.0m and 3.6m units. Internal dimensions range from 2.45m to 3.60m in length, giving you a choice of storage capacity depending on the volume of products you need to store and the space available at your site.
The trailers are suitable for a range of commercial applications, including commercial kitchens, hospitality operations, fast food outlets, schools, care facilities, events and temporary catering sites.
You can find more information about our chiller trailers here.
Choosing the right trailer is an important part of the rental process. The amount of refrigeration capacity you need, the available site space and how the trailer will be used can all help determine the most suitable size.
If you are unsure which trailer would be right for your requirements, our team can help. We can talk through what you need to store, how much space you have available and the length of your hire before recommending a suitable option.
When Is Refrigerated Trailer Hire Required?
Our refrigerated trailers provide additional cold storage when your usual refrigeration capacity is temporarily unavailable or you need more space than your existing equipment can provide.
There are several situations where refrigerated storage rental can support your operation:
Planned maintenance: Additional storage can be introduced while existing refrigeration equipment is taken out of service for maintenance.
Emergency breakdowns: A refrigerated trailer can provide temporary cold storage while permanent equipment is being repaired or replaced.
Kitchen refurbishments: Trailers can provide additional storage while refrigeration equipment or kitchen areas are being refurbished.
Increased demand: Additional capacity can be introduced during seasonal peaks or periods when storage requirements increase.
Events and catering: Refrigerated trailers provide temperature-controlled storage for food and beverages at events and temporary catering sites.
Equipment replacement: Temporary storage can help bridge the gap while existing equipment is removed and its replacement is installed.
Every requirement is slightly different, which is why the right trailer will depend on the volume of stock, how long you need the additional capacity and the conditions at your site.
Preparing Your Site for a Refrigerated Trailer
There are a few things to consider before your refrigerated trailer arrives. When you make your booking, our team will contact you to discuss the delivery and make sure everything is ready for the trailer.
The trailer will need suitable access for delivery, as well as enough space to be positioned safely on site. You will also need an appropriate power supply available.
IceBox trailers can operate from a 240V mains supply or a suitable generator. An IceBox Field Operative will connect the trailer to the power source as part of the on-site setup.
If you have any access or positioning restrictions, it is helpful to let us know before delivery. We can take these into consideration when arranging the trailer and planning its position on site.
It is also worth thinking about how your team will use the trailer during the hire period. Choosing a convenient location can make it easier to access stored products while keeping the trailer safely positioned.
What Happens When Your Refrigerated Trailer Hire Ends?
When your hire period comes to an end, we will arrange collection from your site.
The trailer can remain in its agreed position until our Field Operative arrives to collect it. You will simply need to return the trailer key to the operative, who will then arrange its removal from site.
This means the collection can be managed as part of your IceBox rental, without your team needing to organise separate transportation.
Refrigerated Storage Rental for Planned and Emergency Requirements
Refrigerated storage rental can provide useful additional capacity when your normal refrigeration provision changes, whether that is planned or unexpected.
IceBox supplies refrigerated trailers for planned maintenance, emergency breakdowns, refurbishments, increased demand and temporary catering requirements. We arrange delivery to your site, position the equipment and connect it to the available power supply so it is ready for use.
Whether you need additional refrigeration for a short-term event or a longer period while permanent equipment is unavailable, we can discuss your requirements and help identify a suitable trailer and rental arrangement.
If you are considering refrigerated trailer hire, contact the IceBox team to discuss your requirements, availability, delivery and collection.
