Mobile LED Screen for Food Trailers and Trucks
Pull a crowd and keep them — show live sport, your menu and offers on a bright screen beside the trailer. A complete, portable package that sets up in minutes and travels in the van.
From US$100 — final price depends on your size, pixel pitch and finish. Contact us for an exact quote.
A food trailer lives on footfall, and a bright screen beside it does two jobs: it shows the live match or entertainment that makes people stop and stay, and it runs your menu, prices and offers where the queue can see them. Done right, it lifts dwell time and average spend at exactly the moment people decide what to order.
EKINTRY supplies portable outdoor LED as a complete package — screen, freestanding stand, controller and flight cases. P3.91 IP65, 4,500 nits, from $180/panel — complete packages quoted factory-direct to your trailer size.
Who custom screens are for
- Food trucks, trailers and mobile bars.
- Street-food markets and event caterers.
- Pop-up hospitality and festival vendors.
- Operators who attend many sites and need it portable.
Beside the trailer, not bolted to it
You do not need to mount the screen onto the trailer. A freestanding portable screen placed beside the unit is safer for transport, more flexible for different sites, and easier to position for the crowd and the sun. It runs from the trailer’s power or a generator, and packs down into wheeled flight cases at the end of the night.
What size for a food-trailer pitch?
Match the size to how the crowd gathers. A compact screen works for a menu and close viewing; for live sport that draws people in, go bigger so the back of the crowd can see.
Pixel pitch and viewing distance — P3.91 is the benchmark
P3.91 (500×1000 mm die-cast cabinet) is the most popular outdoor rental pixel pitch because it hits the sweet spot between resolution and cost. At 4,500 nits and IP65 waterproofing, a P3.91 screen reads clearly in full daylight — menus, sport scores and branding stay legible even at noon. For audiences closer than 4 m, step up to P2.976 for noticeably smoother text; for long-distance advertising beyond 10 m, P4.81 saves cost without losing impact.
Outdoor and built to travel
A screen that moves between pitches needs to be tough and quick:
- High brightness (≈4,000–6,000 nits) for daylight menus and sport.
- Weather-resistant, outdoor-rated cabinets for rain and dust.
- Tool-free fast-lock cabinets — set up and strike in minutes.
- Wheeled flight cases that fit a van.
- High refresh (3,840 Hz) so it looks clean on phones.
Cabinet options: RV Series vs XS Series
For a screen that is transported and rebuilt constantly, the XS Series — integrated power box, connector-pin power and signal, fewer cables — is cleaner, more stable and faster to set up than the more cable-heavy but cheaper RV Series. For a tighter budget, RV still works.
Budget guide
Price depends on size, pixel pitch, cabinet, control system, spares and shipping. These levels give a realistic starting frame for a mobile food-trailer setup.
| Setup | Freestanding beside the trailer, flight cases |
|---|---|
| Best size | 3m × 2m–4m × 2m for a crowd |
| Pixel pitch | P3.9 (balanced) |
| Brightness | ~4,000–6,000 nits |
| Power | Trailer supply or generator |
| Screen size | Suitable use | Typical audience | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2m × 2m | Menu / small pitch | 20–50 people | Entry-level mobile event screen |
| 3m × 2m | Sport + menu | 50–100 people | Better for guests several metres back |
| 4m × 2m | Football / busy markets | 80–200 people | Stronger visual impact |
| 6m × 3m | Large festival pitches | 200+ people | Needs stronger structure & setup planning |
| Pixel pitch | Recommended distance | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| P2.5 | 2.5 m+ | Close menu viewing, premium detail |
| P3.9 | 4 m+ | Outdoor events, sport, rental — balanced value |
| P4.8 | 5 m+ | Larger outdoor viewing areas |
| P6 | 6 m+ | Advertising & long-distance viewing |
| Feature | RV Series | XS Series |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | More cost-effective | Higher-end build |
| Cabling | More internal cables | Integrated power box, connector-pin power & signal |
| Structure | Standard | Cleaner, fewer cables, more stable |
| Maintenance | Takes more time | Easier |
| Best for | Budget / semi-fixed | Frequent transport, assembly & dismantling |
| Budget level | Possible option | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Around $5,000 | 2m × 2m RV Series | Entry-level mobile event screen |
| Medium | 3m × 2m or 4m × 2m RV Series | Better viewing experience |
| Higher | XS Series cabinet | Easier maintenance, stronger long-term reliability |
Real customer installation: P3.91 LED screen on a mobile truck
| Client type | Mobile event truck / food & entertainment vehicle |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Product | P3.91 outdoor LED panels, 500×1000 mm die-cast cabinets |
| Brightness / IP | 4,500 nits · IP65 weatherproof |
| Application | Mounted directly to truck exterior — advertising and entertainment display |
| Support | Remote setup assistance from EKINTRY engineering team |
Why this solution worked: The customer chose P3.91 for its combination of sunlight-readable brightness (4,500 nits), fast-lock die-cast cabinets that bolt cleanly to the truck frame, and IP65 rating for all-weather use. When a software configuration issue came up during installation, our engineer Scott resolved it remotely — the customer was up and running the same day.
"The quality of the products are great!!! Everything fit and worked perfectly. If you are lucky to get sales representative Alex, he will help you through everything — knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. I needed technical help with some installation software issues. Alex got an engineer who fixed the issue and the rest of the installation went great."
Verified buyer — United States
Installation photos
Send us your project details
To recommend the right screen size, pixel pitch, cabinet type and shipping, please send us:
- Required screen size (or the typical pitch crowd).
- Installation location, and indoor or outdoor.
- Closest viewing distance.
- Event type and that it must be portable.
- Budget range and destination country for shipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an LED screen be used beside a food trailer?
Yes — a freestanding portable LED screen placed beside the trailer is usually better than fixing it to the unit. It is easier to transport, install and reposition for different event locations.
What size screen for a food-trailer pitch?
For a menu and close viewing, 2m × 2m works. To draw a crowd for live sport, 3m × 2m to 4m × 2m is better so the back of the crowd can see.
How is it powered at an event?
From the trailer’s power supply or a generator. We confirm the power draw for your size so you can plan the supply.
How quickly can one or two people set it up?
Tool-free fast-lock cabinets on a freestanding stand go up in minutes and pack into wheeled flight cases — no rigging crew needed.
Is it bright enough for daytime menus and sport?
Yes — at roughly 4,000–6,000 nits it stays readable in daylight, with a high refresh rate that looks clean on phones.
RV Series or XS Series for a mobile setup?
For frequent transport and rebuilds, XS is cleaner and easier to handle. For a tighter budget, RV is a practical choice.