Building a Professional Food Truck, Food Trailer, Concession Truck from the beginning to the end with a $10,000 budget at home. Part 2 with The Seamster.
Making great progress!! From nothing be to something...you're almost there! Not everyone has alot of money to start a business...you show how to do it with some skill, time and effort on a limited budget. Can't wait to see the finished truck once it's painted and ready for operation!
You are right about BUDGET, which most people are on. I actually like building things, so this was a no brainer for me with my sons help. Thanks for the great comment and keep in touch :)
Great videos, I have decided to go with non combustable framing. Some Home Depots sell the metal framing. Headers might be a little more tricky but certinly something to consider if you plan on having it inspected along the way. Some suplliers also sell fire trested lumber thats a bit more exspensive thought
Thank you very much for being so kind and generous, you show a lot more than all those other guys out there,they just want to get views with the title, but when you click on their video they are very afraid to give out anything, again thank you for being so generous.
This is great news and glad I could help in any way. I will have much more to come in the next few months. It is winter and snowing. So I have to stay inside and do some sewing videos and fun stuff. THE SEAMSTER :)
You and I both understand BUDGET. I am glad I know how to build this or this truck would easily cost $25,000 - $30,000 when we are finished. Thanks for the nice comment and windows are next once the weather gets warmer here in Michigan :)
Man, this is legit great videos! Keep sharing that knowledge! Learning a ton from this, inspired to try to build something like this in next few years hopefully. Liked and subbed bro!
You can do it. There really is a lot of easy money to make when you have a great clean STFU. A person a easily retire just from doing local events. Thank You my friend for the comment and more to come.
Video has helped me soo much, tx n keep it updo! Do I have to use conduits? Will the cut 2x4 for counter top hold a 65 lb ice shave or should I use the whole 2x4?
My comment is the truck engines has 12 volt DC negative. Do you connect AC power. Do you connect the same a neutral and AC ground to the same ground as the trucks body and motor.
Only where you will be cutting or slicing foods, you must have stainless or a cutting surface. The surface must be hard, smooth and washable and non absorbant! The Seamster
Thank You my friend. The weather here in Michigan still gets cold at night 35 degrees in May. We are at the window installing stage and we tried one window and the caulk didn't cure properly and is still soft. So it has to be removed and recaulked. I predict part 3 in a week. Stay tuned :)
SO if I don't have tools to complete this job, it will be cheaper to spend 20K more to have a truck built rather than just buy, rent or borrow the tools? Also great videos. Enjoying so far haha
Alot I already have in my motorhome. But I coukd run a secondary plug for my geni for plugs for the machines and food cart part with its own fuse box and shut off. At some point I'd like to add my solar to the roof and run thru eith that as well. But I think this could work out for me. The back bedroom could be a break room qnd the top cab for storage. Everything is crap in therr anyhow ans I was gona rebuild kitchen replace walls in rv anyhow. Be nice to keep one bench for sitting down when needed to tho. Bathroom I can switch to a nicer hand washing sink n have 3 small ones in kitchen size of my largest pan or bowl. Have my eater system where bathtub is n leave toilet onky upgrade it to a flushing one for workers or myself. This could reqlly work. I've already removed swivel chairs carpet etc on one side, and I need barn door style behind front seats. I may even remove the passenger seat I don't need it. My gradmother did that with abtruck she had like yours. I just don't recall her having a hood so I'm so confused as to when we need those. She had a fryer so she must of we are going back when I wws 10 n I'm 49 now where the laws differnt. They are so expensive can I get one just for a fryer n a grill leave my small rv stove in. I only need it for simple things if that. A flat top is all I need ans I can do alot with that but I need an oven for other foods roasts n such I love to cook
While you're in the building process will you need multiple inspections to ensure you're building your truck to code? Will your electrical be needed to be inspected before you insulate and close in with walls? Or what will be inspected as far as electric? I'd hate to run conduit and wires, enclose with walls only to have to rip the walls out because an inspector can't see the conduit.
Jonette N Ok you must check with your county or city. Most states do not require every inspection at every step, but a build floor plan that must get approved and then a final inspection. You must check with your district! All it takes is a phone call or email. The SEAMSTER
If you were to do your interior wood framing so that rigid foam board ( glued to the aluminum wall)was flush with the studs- could you simply adhesive frp directly over the foam board skipping the plywood?
Did you guys have to draw up a to scale blueprint/floor plan because I'm looking for someone to do our blueprint/floor plan as its required in California we are converting our school bus into a food truck
Also whats your power source for your breaker/board, and obviously you test it before installing the insulation but do you use a generator for it or just test it using a battery? Thanks.
My friend, you can do this. There is so much easy money to be made once you have it completed. It's fun, busy, exciting and meet so many people. I will show you how in future videos!!!
Devansh Aggarwal This is per state and remember if your being picky, FRP is not fireproof it will burn. So if your suggesting nothing should be flammable that would be impossible due to paper products used to serve. I have had 2 STFU in the past and both were built with this construction. But thank you for the confidence. The SEAMSTER
If you bury your wires like this. How would anyone ever work on it in the future ? Would it be a ok idea to run it on the outside with the protective conduit?
Again, did you need to meet any codes or get permits for the electrical? Would you face problems getting this truck licensed for food sales essentially?
Hola me encantan sus videos. Quiciera hacerle una pregunta talvez un poco tonta .podria decirme porque casi todos los food truck. Tienen las ventanas al lado del padajero y la parrillay la campana de ventilation al lado del conductor hay alguna razon especipica por. la cual casi todos los food trucks los hacen asi o Como uno debe decidir en que lado colocar las ventanas .le agradeceria mucho su ayuda en esto. Gracias
I dont know why most do that. But I installed these windows to work at carnivals or events. Most will put the serving window on the passenger side to serve people on a sidewalk on a road. Thanks
Not true, wood does not cost more. Also most average people don’t have a aluminum welder or even know how to weld. Stainless steel is very expensive as I explained in video, but if your rich it don’t matter.
Remember, when building a commercial Food Truck/Trailer. You must follow government code. Some government codes, you can do anything you want and can serve food out of a wheel barrel. Michigan is one of the toughest states to pass code. Also, this will help in reselling your Food Truck/Trailer. Romex can still be penetrated with a nail or screw or rubbing on metal walls. Conduit will stop wear on Romex from vibration. Even if there is foam spray, foam will break down in a moving Truck/Trailer. Foam is meant to be used in a house, something that will not vibrate or move a lot. Thanks for the Comment :)
@@TheSeamster Speaking of codes I though you couldn't put Romex in conduit because it may be susceptible to heat build-up and is therefore not allowed. It is accepted practice to run only individual THHN conductors (or another approved form of wire) inside the conduit. THHN wires are relatively inexpensive and are much easier to run through conduit.
@@randallgoguen3463 Conduit is always allowed. It is actually overkill in my opinion. But, if this was a house the wires would be attached to wood and not metal. Metal will cause wear in time, how much, don't know. I don't ever want to tear apart these walls due to a wire that I drill into or a screw and it cause breakers to blow. When building, you can never go wrong with conduit. If there is that much heat build up near your wiring, you should plan to reroute so this does not happen. Only time I can imagine that much heat would be near deep fryers. Code do vary but you will find it hard for an electrician to say, Nah, don't put conduit in your moving vehicle. Thanks for the comment my friend :)
By far the most helpful series of videos thanks
Thank You my Friend for the comment. I hope you enjoy Part 5 :)
Making great progress!! From nothing be to something...you're almost there! Not everyone has alot of money to start a business...you show how to do it with some skill, time and effort on a limited budget. Can't wait to see the finished truck once it's painted and ready for operation!
You are right about BUDGET, which most people are on. I actually like building things, so this was a no brainer for me with my sons help. Thanks for the great comment and keep in touch :)
Great videos, I have decided to go with non combustable framing. Some Home Depots sell the metal framing. Headers might be a little more tricky but certinly something to consider if you plan on having it inspected along the way. Some suplliers also sell fire trested lumber thats a bit more exspensive thought
Very Good
Great work!! Your teaching me as I go, waiting for part four!!
Right On! It keeps raining here still, part 4 soon. Thanks for the comment my friend :)
Thank you very much for being so kind and generous, you show a lot more than all those other guys out there,they just want to get views with the title, but when you click on their video they are very afraid to give out anything, again thank you for being so generous.
yes my friend I try and will keep doing more for everyone. Time is very hard now with covid. The SEAMSTER
I'm just starting my food trailer! Thank you.... very helpful!!
This is great news and glad I could help in any way. I will have much more to come in the next few months. It is winter and snowing. So I have to stay inside and do some sewing videos and fun stuff. THE SEAMSTER :)
Nice job. Coming together real nice. Thanks for the video. Learned some new steps from watching. Like me on a budget build.👍
You and I both understand BUDGET. I am glad I know how to build this or this truck would easily cost $25,000 - $30,000 when we are finished. Thanks for the nice comment and windows are next once the weather gets warmer here in Michigan :)
Man, this is legit great videos! Keep sharing that knowledge! Learning a ton from this, inspired to try to build something like this in next few years hopefully. Liked and subbed bro!
You can do it. There really is a lot of easy money to make when you have a great clean STFU. A person a easily retire just from doing local events. Thank You my friend for the comment and more to come.
OUTSTANDING VID BRO! THANKS
Thanks for watching and hope it helped you. The SEAMSTER
Very informative and helpful thanks.
Thanks Scott.
Dude.... you are amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks and did you build one?
Video has helped me soo much, tx n keep it updo! Do I have to use conduits? Will the cut 2x4 for counter top hold a 65 lb ice shave or should I use the whole 2x4?
Thanks and yes easily hold it. I have new videos up now
My comment is the truck engines has 12 volt DC negative. Do you connect AC power. Do you connect the same a neutral and AC ground to the same ground as the trucks body and motor.
This is awesome I appreciate it. So I can build my counters out of fiber glass? Do the top have a cut piece of stainless steel?
Only where you will be cutting or slicing foods, you must have stainless or a cutting surface. The surface must be hard, smooth and washable and non absorbant! The Seamster
Love the videos by the way, great job.
Thanks building a house at the same time is not very easy! The SEAMSTER
Thank you so much for the video. When are you going to publish the 3rd part? Cant wait!!
Thank You my friend. The weather here in Michigan still gets cold at night 35 degrees in May. We are at the window installing stage and we tried one window and the caulk didn't cure properly and is still soft. So it has to be removed and recaulked. I predict part 3 in a week. Stay tuned :)
Great job keep it up
Thank You my friend for the comment my friend :)
SO if I don't have tools to complete this job, it will be cheaper to spend 20K more to have a truck built rather than just buy, rent or borrow the tools? Also great videos. Enjoying so far haha
Yes i agree, if you really look on FB Marketplace you can find trucks or trailer for around $15,000 complete. The SEAMSTER
Muy bien
Very Good!
Hello Great Job.
Is there any chance that I could hire you to make me the same built out a truck ?
hallo maestro,where i can buy step van thanks or what site thanks
i wayan wiraatmaja My friend look on FaceBook Market Place or the Craigslist. The SEAMSTER
Alot I already have in my motorhome. But I coukd run a secondary plug for my geni for plugs for the machines and food cart part with its own fuse box and shut off. At some point I'd like to add my solar to the roof and run thru eith that as well. But I think this could work out for me. The back bedroom could be a break room qnd the top cab for storage. Everything is crap in therr anyhow ans I was gona rebuild kitchen replace walls in rv anyhow. Be nice to keep one bench for sitting down when needed to tho. Bathroom I can switch to a nicer hand washing sink n have 3 small ones in kitchen size of my largest pan or bowl. Have my eater system where bathtub is n leave toilet onky upgrade it to a flushing one for workers or myself. This could reqlly work. I've already removed swivel chairs carpet etc on one side, and I need barn door style behind front seats. I may even remove the passenger seat I don't need it. My gradmother did that with abtruck she had like yours. I just don't recall her having a hood so I'm so confused as to when we need those. She had a fryer so she must of we are going back when I wws 10 n I'm 49 now where the laws differnt. They are so expensive can I get one just for a fryer n a grill leave my small rv stove in. I only need it for simple things if that. A flat top is all I need ans I can do alot with that but I need an oven for other foods roasts n such I love to cook
While you're in the building process will you need multiple inspections to ensure you're building your truck to code? Will your electrical be needed to be inspected before you insulate and close in with walls? Or what will be inspected as far as electric? I'd hate to run conduit and wires, enclose with walls only to have to rip the walls out because an inspector can't see the conduit.
Jonette N Ok you must check with your county or city. Most states do not require every inspection at every step, but a build floor plan that must get approved and then a final inspection. You must check with your district! All it takes is a phone call or email. The SEAMSTER
If you were to do your interior wood framing so that rigid foam board ( glued to the aluminum wall)was flush with the studs- could you simply adhesive frp directly over the foam board skipping the plywood?
yes you could, but remember the flex might break loose.
Hello
Great video! How many 2× 4 did you use? And how far a part were the 2×4s?
I bought 16 ft 2x4's and cut them to the length I needed. It will be different per truck. The spacing was about 16 to 18 inches max. The SEAMSTER
Did you guys have to draw up a to scale blueprint/floor plan because I'm looking for someone to do our blueprint/floor plan as its required in California we are converting our school bus into a food truck
Youngsters Clothing Yes had to use graph paper per 1 inch equal 1 foot. Please watch Hoe to fill out applications to see our drawings. The SEAMSTER
@@TheSeamster ok thank you yea that's been our hang up keeping us from moving forward because we have to first get it approved before building it
Also whats your power source for your breaker/board, and obviously you test it before installing the insulation but do you use a generator for it or just test it using a battery? Thanks.
Sorry late reply. I use extension cord cut off and plug it in at the panel box, very dangerous. The SEAMSTER.
I'm going to do this thx to you
My friend, you can do this. There is so much easy money to be made once you have it completed. It's fun, busy, exciting and meet so many people. I will show you how in future videos!!!
@@TheSeamster awsome can't wait!
It will not pass the fire certification test due to the wooden walls, shelves and insulation inside the walls
Devansh Aggarwal This is per state and remember if your being picky, FRP is not fireproof it will burn. So if your suggesting nothing should be flammable that would be impossible due to paper products used to serve. I have had 2 STFU in the past and both were built with this construction. But thank you for the confidence. The SEAMSTER
What's the height on your counter top?
32 inch
If you bury your wires like this. How would anyone ever work on it in the future ? Would it be a ok idea to run it on the outside with the protective conduit?
Yes it would be ok.
How are you protecting against moisture with the r13 insulation? I'm next to the coast and have very high humidity.
Again, did you need to meet any codes or get permits for the electrical? Would you face problems getting this truck licensed for food sales essentially?
Pay attention to the video he talks about it
yes there always codes you must follow, if you are not familiar please hire someone to do it for you. The SEAMSTER
Hey my friend, I'am building my own concession trailer. What type of interior lights with cover would you recommend ? My trailer size is 14 x 8.5..
Ok, on ebay they sell plastic full 4ft length LED lights in a 2 pack. They light up the truck very nicely. The SEAMSTER
@@TheSeamster Do you still have to have a covering over the “bulbs” ?
Hola me encantan sus videos. Quiciera hacerle una pregunta talvez un poco tonta .podria decirme porque casi todos los food truck. Tienen las ventanas al lado del padajero y la parrillay la campana de ventilation al lado del conductor hay alguna razon especipica por. la cual casi todos los food trucks los hacen asi o Como uno debe decidir en que lado colocar las ventanas .le agradeceria mucho su ayuda en esto. Gracias
I dont know why most do that. But I installed these windows to work at carnivals or events. Most will put the serving window on the passenger side to serve people on a sidewalk on a road. Thanks
are you in Michigan?
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@@TheSeamster you do a great job. can I contact you to build my food truck for me?
how much to do mine!!
Thanks
why would you use any wood? no commercially built ones have any wood in them, and wood just cost more. just my opinion. thanks for the video
Not true, wood does not cost more. Also most average people don’t have a aluminum welder or even know how to weld. Stainless steel is very expensive as I explained in video, but if your rich it don’t matter.
Can I use drywall on a the walls?? Anyone
NOOOOOO! Must be smooth hard easy to clean surface.
Try it figure out how to wire my food trailer
How did it go for you
What is the reason for conduit if you’re using Romex? Also if you spray foam it wouldn’t it not matter?
Remember, when building a commercial Food Truck/Trailer. You must follow government code. Some government codes, you can do anything you want and can serve food out of a wheel barrel. Michigan is one of the toughest states to pass code. Also, this will help in reselling your Food Truck/Trailer. Romex can still be penetrated with a nail or screw or rubbing on metal walls. Conduit will stop wear on Romex from vibration. Even if there is foam spray, foam will break down in a moving Truck/Trailer. Foam is meant to be used in a house, something that will not vibrate or move a lot. Thanks for the Comment :)
@@TheSeamster Speaking of codes I though you couldn't put Romex in conduit because it may be susceptible to heat build-up and is therefore not allowed. It is accepted practice to run only individual THHN conductors (or another approved form of wire) inside the conduit. THHN wires are relatively inexpensive and are much easier to run through conduit.
@@randallgoguen3463 Conduit is always allowed. It is actually overkill in my opinion. But, if this was a house the wires would be attached to wood and not metal. Metal will cause wear in time, how much, don't know. I don't ever want to tear apart these walls due to a wire that I drill into or a screw and it cause breakers to blow. When building, you can never go wrong with conduit. If there is that much heat build up near your wiring, you should plan to reroute so this does not happen. Only time I can imagine that much heat would be near deep fryers. Code do vary but you will find it hard for an electrician to say, Nah, don't put conduit in your moving vehicle. Thanks for the comment my friend :)
@@TheSeamster Its not the Conduit I am talking about. Its the non THHN wires in the Conduit . But thank you for the reply.
Music is so damn irritating