Low elevation, about 2,070 feet
Oldtown is near sea level in terms of cooking, so appliances run as rated. The planning questions are power, water, and drainage, which we work through with you.
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Oldtown, Idaho Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Oldtown sits on the Pend Oreille River at the Washington state line, 2,070 feet up, with US 2 as its main business corridor. Timber, sawmilling and cedar products built the early economy. The former Tri-Pro Cedar mill site, about 180 acres, is slated for phased mixed-use redevelopment, and that project plus the highway commercial strip are the main sources of new activity.
We rent mobile kitchen trailers, dishwashing trailers, and emergency refrigeration trailers as short-term rentals or long-term leases. Call any hour or request availability and a quote for your Oldtown site.
- County
- Bonner County
- Elevation
- About 2,070 ft
- Typical January low
- 20°F
- Typical July high
- 88°F
Elevation from the Open-Meteo elevation model. Temperatures are averages for January lows and July highs in 2022 to 2024, from Open-Meteo reanalysis data.
What the conditions mean for a rental in Oldtown
January lows near 20°F
Oldtown sees January lows near 20°F, cold enough to threaten exposed water lines. We confirm insulated connections and a freeze plan when we quote a winter term.
July highs near 88°F
Warm summers, with highs near 88°F, push refrigeration harder and make a hot cooking line uncomfortable. We plan ventilation and ask where the trailer can sit in shade.
A long haul from Boise
From our Boise warehouse to Oldtown is about 320 miles as the crow flies. Longer hauls mean more planning, so we recommend an early call, and a 24/7 emergency call is always answered.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Oldtown
Mill-site buildout crews
A September 2025 Idaho Transportation Department board packet described the former mill-site redevelopment as phased, with housing and commercial space expected to take 10 to 20 years. Long-running site work and possible US 2 improvements mean contractor crews. A kitchen trailer with sleeper or restroom units gives them a base without waiting on permanent buildings.
Corridor kitchen down
Restaurants and lodging along the US 2 business corridor can lose a kitchen to a fire, a failed hood system or a remodel with little notice. A mobile kitchen parked on site lets a business keep serving through the repair, and a dishwashing trailer handles warewashing while the permanent sinks and machines are out of service.
Storm and flood response
Regional reporting described flooding across north Idaho in December 2025 that damaged roads and prompted rescues. Facilities in the Pend Oreille River corridor that lose power or access during a storm can use emergency refrigeration to protect stored food, and a mobile kitchen can keep staff and responders fed.
- Feeding contractor crews during mill-site buildout
- Temporary kitchen for US 2 restaurants
- Emergency cooler for storm outages
Delivery from our Boise warehouse to Oldtown
We keep equipment in Boise, the Idaho capital, and plan every delivery from there. Oldtown is about 320 miles from the warehouse as the crow flies; the actual road route, timing, and any permits are confirmed when we quote.
Getting a trailer to Oldtown
From Boise, the route is US 95 north through the Panhandle to its junction with US 2, then US 2 west along the Pend Oreille River to Oldtown, where SH-41 meets the highway at the Washington line. It is a long haul, so check Idaho 511 for winter road conditions before dispatch.
If your project spans more than one site, Newport, about 2 miles from Oldtown, and Priest River, about 6 miles, can be planned on the same delivery, as can Cusick at 16 miles.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
North Idaho flooding in December 2025 damaged roads and prompted rescues. If a storm, outage or equipment failure takes out a walk-in cooler or a kitchen, we operate 24/7 and can deploy emergency refrigeration or a mobile kitchen from our Boise warehouse.
Kitchen trailers available for Oldtown
The kitchen line runs from a compact 24 ft trailer to a 40 ft bulk-cooking unit. Match the size to your daily meal count and menu, and check that your site can supply 220V single-phase power. The rates below are monthly starting prices, and the quote sets the final figure.
| Trailer | Cooking equipment | Also on board | Power | Starting rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 ft Mobile Kitchen | Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200A | $4,995 / month |
| 26 ft Baby Bulk Kitchen | Confirmed at quote | 3-compartment sink, Handwashing sink, Prep table, Mop sink, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200A | Price by quote |
| 28 ft Mobile Kitchen | Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200A | $4,995 / month |
| 38 ft Mobile Kitchen | Deep fryer, Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $7,995 / month |
| 40 ft Mobile Kitchen | Double-stack convection oven, Deep fryer, Tilting skillet, Griddle / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $7,995 / month |
| 40 ft Mobile Combo Kitchen | Deep fryers, Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer, Walk-in cooler | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $7,995 / month |
| 40 ft Bulk Kitchen | Specifications by quote | Specifications by quote | By quote | $10,995 / month |
| 40 ft Bulk Combo Kitchen | Double-stack convection oven, Deep fryer, Tilting skillet, Griddle / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer, Walk-in cooler | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $10,995 / month |
| 38 ft All Electric Kitchen | Specifications by quote | Specifications by quote | By quote | Price by quote |
Specifications come from the model descriptions supplied for each trailer. The unit assigned to your rental is confirmed at quote.
Dishwashing and refrigeration for Oldtown
Pair the kitchen with a dish room and cold storage. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Operators in Spirit Lake, Dover, and Athol face the same choice when a dish room or walk-in cooler goes down.
22-26 ft Low-Temperature Dish Trailer
A push-through low-temperature dishwasher with a soil tray, scraping table, and three-compartment sink.
Starting from $4,995 / month
38 ft Conveyor Dish Trailer
A conveyor-type dishwasher with prep, storage, and a water heater, for the busiest dish rooms.
Starting from $6,995 / month
12 ft Refrigerated Trailer
A small refrigerated trailer for a restaurant or store walk-in that has stopped cooling.
Starting from $1,895 / month
20 ft Refrigerated Trailer
More cold storage for a hospital, school, or hotel that lost its walk-in.
Starting from $1,895 / month
How a rental works
Rentals run by the month, with short-term and long-term options. Delivery, setup, and pickup are coordinated for your site. An inquiry does not reserve equipment; a person confirms availability, delivery time, and terms with you. Hours: open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Setup usually takes about five hours for kitchens and dishwashing trailers and about one hour for refrigeration units, and an inquiry is the first step, not a reservation.
Why choose Simply Indians
Renovations, repairs, and emergencies all leave a kitchen dark at the wrong time. With Oldtown mobile kitchen rentals and a team on call, the people you feed keep getting fed.
Accelerated Deployment
From the first call, we line up transport and setup for Oldtown mobile kitchen rentals in Oldtown so the kitchen is ready when your crew is.
24/7 Emergency Service
Emergencies do not keep office hours, so neither do we. Call (888) 385-5513 whenever a kitchen or cooler goes down.
End-to-End Project Support
From picking the right trailer to utility hookups and pickup, one team stays on your job.
Flexible Rental Solutions
Short-term and long-term rentals, so the trailer leaves when your permanent kitchen is ready.
Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment
Ranges, ovens, dish machines, and coolers sized for institutional volume, not household appliances.
Experienced Logistics Coordination
Placement, utilities, and wastewater are reviewed with you ahead of delivery so there are no surprises on arrival.
Why clients trust us
We serve commercial and institutional kitchens: healthcare, education, government and military, hospitality, correctional facilities, and caterers. We stand behind what we can confirm: a person on the phone around the clock, delivery and setup coordination, and a quote that spells out terms before you commit.
Emergency refrigeration and kitchen rentals in Oldtown
A walk-in cooler that stopped holding temperature, a kitchen closed by a fire or flood, a dish room that failed an inspection: call and we start planning the replacement right away. Keep the unit's make, your power, and your address handy.
Frequently asked questions
Who permits a temporary kitchen trailer in Bonner County?
Bonner County is in Idaho's Panhandle Health District, which handles food establishment licensing for the region. Requirements for mobile or temporary kitchens depend on the setup, so contact Panhandle Health District early to confirm plan review, inspections and water and wastewater needs before the trailer operates.
Can a trailer be placed next to US 2 or the river?
Placement depends on the property owner, city zoning and, for driveway access onto US 2, possibly the Idaho Transportation Department. Check with the city and county about permits, and plan water, power and wastewater hookups before delivery. Riverfront sites may carry extra setback rules, so ask first.
How fast can a trailer get to Oldtown if our kitchen is down?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Oldtown site is, and we check availability from our Boise warehouse and quote the delivery.
Does an inquiry reserve equipment?
Not by itself. We reply with availability, timing, and terms first, and equipment is reserved only after you agree to them.
Get a quote
Send what you know and a person will reply with availability and terms. It helps to have these ready:
- The job site city and state, and the delivery address if you have it.
- Your start date and how long you expect to need the trailer.
- How many people you serve per meal, and the type of service.
- Power available at the site (voltage, phase, amps) and water and wastewater connections.
- Where the trailer will sit, and any gate, slope, or overhead limits.
Emergency? Call (888) 385-5513. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.