About 4,950 feet up
Carlin is at moderate altitude, about 4,950 feet. Gas appliances and dish-machine heaters work as designed, and we confirm burner settings for the elevation on the delivery call.
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Carlin, Nevada Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Founded in 1868 at the eastern end of the Central Pacific's Humboldt Division, Carlin later hosted the Southern Pacific's Carlin Shops. At 4,944 feet on I-80, it lies southeast of the Carlin Trend, one of the most productive gold districts in the country, and large mining operations near town drive the local economy and lodging demand.
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 Carlin site.
- County
- Elko County
- Elevation
- About 4,950 ft
- Typical January low
- 18°F
- Typical July high
- 94°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 Carlin
January lows near 18°F
Carlin sees January lows near 18°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 94°F
Warm summers, with highs near 94°F, push refrigeration harder and make a hot cooking line uncomfortable. We plan ventilation and ask where the trailer can sit in shade.
Delivery from Carson City
Carlin is roughly 220 miles from Carson City, within regional reach. The final road conditions and delivery window are confirmed with you before anything ships.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Carlin
Power outage after a windstorm
In November 2015 a windstorm with snow left Carlin without power for 14 hours and damaged at least 30 homes, and volunteers delivered more than 100 hot meals to homebound seniors. When an outage or storm disables a kitchen, a mobile unit can restore hot meal production for a senior program or shelter.
Mining contractor crews
The city describes two of the world's largest open-pit gold mines along the Carlin Trend, visible from the interstate. Contractors mobilizing for a shutdown, expansion or construction season can need kitchen, shower and sleeper units set up near the work rather than commuting for meals and lodging.
I-80 closures near the tunnel
Crashes closed I-80 near the Carlin Tunnels for several hours in both February and March 2018. A long closure leaves truckers and travelers waiting in winter conditions, and an agency or relief group could use a mobile kitchen to serve hot food while the interstate reopens.
- Hot meals during outages or interstate closures
- Mine contractor crew kitchens and sleeper units
- Storm-time meal production for senior programs
Delivery from our Carson City warehouse to Carlin
We keep equipment in Carson City, the Nevada capital, and plan every delivery from there. Carlin is about 220 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 Carlin
Carson City connects to I-80 by US 50 and SR 439 (USA Parkway). From there I-80 follows the Humboldt River east, crossing Emigrant Pass at 6,114 feet before reaching Carlin, with a highway tunnel just east of town. Winter crashes and ice can close sections.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Carlin recorded power loss for 14 hours in a November 2015 windstorm, and a 2022 flash flood warning named the area. A 24/7 emergency deployment can supply temporary cooking or refrigeration when an outage disrupts food service.
Kitchen trailers available for Carlin
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 Carlin
Add a dishwashing trailer and refrigeration to complete the temporary kitchen. Each card shows its monthly starting price.
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
A closed kitchen does not stop anyone from being hungry. Dependable Carlin mobile kitchen rentals, backed by people who answer the phone, keep meals on schedule while the permanent kitchen is out.
Accelerated Deployment
Delivery and setup of Carlin mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Carlin, with timing confirmed at quote.
24/7 Emergency Service
(888) 385-5513 is answered all day and all night. If a cooler fails at 2 a.m., that is the number to call.
End-to-End Project Support
One team helps choose the trailer, plans the hookups, and collects it when the job is done.
Flexible Rental Solutions
Terms run from a single week to a long lease, matched to how long your own kitchen will be out of service.
Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment
Commercial-grade cooking, dishwashing, and refrigeration equipment built for daily institutional use.
Experienced Logistics Coordination
Site access, placement, power, water, and wastewater are checked before the trailer is on the road.
Why clients trust us
Our customers run commercial and institutional kitchens, including hospitals, schools, government and military sites, hotels, correctional facilities, and caterers. What we promise is what we can confirm: someone answering the phone at any hour, coordinated delivery and setup, and a written quote that states terms before you agree to anything.
Emergency refrigeration and kitchen rentals in Carlin
Lost cold storage, a fire or flood in the kitchen, or a failed dish-room inspection can all call for a trailer fast. Phone us, and we start working out the replacement while you gather the address and power details.
Frequently asked questions
How cold does Carlin get, and does that affect a trailer set-up?
Carlin sits near 4,900 feet, and the nearest climate station has recorded lows as cold as minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter nights can freeze water lines and stress refrigeration. Plan for heat, protected water supply and a dependable power source, and ask about winter set-up before you schedule delivery.
Where do I ask about food permits for a temporary kitchen near Carlin?
Elko County is outside the state's two county-run health districts, so food permitting has generally been handled by the state. A state notice says that authority is moving to the Nevada Department of Agriculture. Confirm the current agency, the application lead time and any commissary requirements with them.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Carlin in an emergency?
Call (888) 385-5513 at any hour and we begin planning on that call. Trailers leave from our Carson City warehouse, and the delivery time to Carlin depends on the equipment and the road, which we confirm in your quote.
Does an inquiry reserve equipment?
No. An inquiry starts the conversation only. Nothing is held until we have confirmed availability, delivery time, and terms with you.
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.