Exhaust Fan Installation - Poor Man’s Food Truck

Update - Check out the Instagram page “Poor Man’s Food Truck” for a quick update on how I added extra security to the fan using some heavy duty steel brackets!
Concession Hood:
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Ventilation Direct Fan:
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Roof Duct:
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Fan Control:
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Support Cargo Bar:
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Impact Drill Bit Set:
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Step-Bit:
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Flex Seal:
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Liquidtight:
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Silicone:
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Locktite:
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Roof Curb:
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[@SomebodyPickaName]

Man, this was great, thank you. I'm about to buy a hood this week myself. I just hope that your city doesn't do what many cities around America are doing, where they start forcing people to use fire suppression. My city and your city are currently OK, but it's coming sooner or later, and when it does........have a plan in place.

[@SomebodyPickaName]

I will say though that when you do end up installing DIY fire suppression, that will be a great and popular video!

[@obetcorea9985]

Very good job brother!! Keep doing it

[@MelissaEnriquez-xd5dm]

Hello. I see that the fan you bought says online that it's about a 500 strength. I was told I need a 7-900 at the least. So just wondering how that one has worked out for you? Thank you so much for your videos!!

[@efrainrenteria2692]

This is great information

[@poormansfoodtruck]

Thank you so much! I’m glad that you like the content 🙏🏻

[@jaydj3601]

Quick question, shouldn't the inner ductwork be the same height as the roof curb or doesn't it matter? Thought Frank's video showed it that way and also included a trim piece between the two before mounting the actual fan exhaust. Just wondering as I purchased the same hood and exhaust fan as you. Thanks for posting these videos.

[@poormansfoodtruck]

Ideally, yes. It’s okay with my local Fire Dept so I would encourage to check yours first! Mine doesnt come with the flat plate to join both together, but still works just fine!

[@hayleymoradel5514]

The top of the hood that bolts to the ceiling so you possibly know how wide it is from the wall? We have to fabricate the hood we got a little bit. Don’t want to cut the over head too short

[@poormansfoodtruck]

I want to guess maybe around 34-40” from the wall of the trailer (but I’d have to double check because I honestly can’t remember). Are you able to send a pic of the hood via the Instagram page? I’ll check it out

[@tonyrivera1052]

Hello. I’m looking at doing something similar. Is there a reason you used two roof curbs? I see a smaller one and then a larger one the fan mounts to. Thank you

[@rollrideautosalesllc3701]

Good job!

[@poormansfoodtruck]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻

[@diecastmodelhub]

I am just starting to working on a breakfast sandwich food truck!

[@poormansfoodtruck]

That’s awesome man good luck!! Thank you for the support 🙏🏻

[@ftctrapak5141]

Update?

[@diecastmodelhub]

@ftctrapak5141 not quite yet, had a pretty major life change.

[@frkl2591]

I just have a question about the kind of screws or bolts you used to fix the fan to the Roof curb? I have my fan from Ventilation Direct that came with a wall mount braket that I'll use as roof curb but I have nothing to fixe it to the fan. Hope that makes sens. Sorry for my english, I'm french canadian! Thank you so much for your help!

[@poormansfoodtruck]

Great question! I purposefully hit the roof curb with two of the bolts holding up the concession hood. I also used several 3/4” Tek screws for extra security. On the brackets holding down the fan I used 4 heavy duty galvanized brackets that each took 8 3/4” Tek Screws (32 total). Hope this helps!

[@TonyGOD-IS-4-LIFE8039]

Thank you!

[@jzackcool]

who is the guy's name that you mention about how to wire the switch for the Vent Hood?

[@nthastreettampaflorida1499]

Hi thanks for the video but I see the bottom of your exhaust fan is 19"x19" and the curb on the roof that your exhaust fan sits on said 19"x19" was one bigger or smaller? I wouldn't think it would fit.

[@poormansfoodtruck]

Great question! So mine would just about bend/squeeze on top of each other. However I wasn’t happy with how secure it was so I decided to add 4 heavy duty galvanized brackets to each corner. Now it’s super solid! Check out the Instagram page I posted all the details there (posted June 15th 2022)

[@frkl2591]

You rock!!! Do you know how many hours it took you to finish all rhe food truck?

[@poormansfoodtruck]

Thank you so much for the support! 🙏🏻 In terms of physical labor hours I’ve no idea to be honest, but I’ve worked on the trailer for about 10 months now piece-by-piece. Could definitely be done much quicker with more financial resources!

[@thankyouvlog9333]

I am the same you where right now.. let go buds.. new freind here

[@poormansfoodtruck]

Love it!! Thank you so much for the support!

[@thankyouvlog9333]

@@poormansfoodtruck where your food truck will be rolling?

[@poormansfoodtruck]

We will be located in central FL! Hopefully operating in Polk County

[@thankyouvlog9333]

@@poormansfoodtruck you will..if you around in jersey let me know.

[@poormansfoodtruck]

Absolutely! I will! Good luck my friend!

[@340neptune]

I noticed your switch on the wall. My ventilation direct fan came with it mounted and wired (connected) inside the fan. Did you relocate yours from the fan, add an additional switch, or did yours come loose from ventilation direct? Any ideas on how to relocate my switch to inside the trailer?

[@poormansfoodtruck]

Great question! So there’s actually two switches (one on the fan itself and another inside the trailer). The one on the fan should be permanently switched “on”, and it’s then controlled solely by the switch inside the trailer. You would turn the fan switch “off” if you were planning on doing any additional work/maintenance. Hope this helps!

[@340neptune]

@@poormansfoodtruck yes, there's an on/ off switch on my fan, as well as a speed control switch. I'm speaking strictly about the speed control switch. Are you saying you have two speed control switches, one in the fan, one in the trailer?

[@poormansfoodtruck]

Oh okay I understand, on mine I only have one speed control switch (inside the trailer). Did you purchase the food truck unit from Ventilation Direct?

[@340neptune]

@@poormansfoodtruck yes, I purchased the hood and fan together from them. The speed control switch is mounted and wired inside the fan.

[@poormansfoodtruck]

Gotcha, I would assume to leave the switch inside the fan on a high-speed setting all the time. However I would contact the manufacturer directly just to confirm?

[@chrisblevins9474]

What did you use to catch the grease for the spout at the bottom?

[@poormansfoodtruck]

I’ve since installed a grease-trap to grab any excess grease!

[@donnieh6774]

Can you tell me how many CFM the fan is?

[@kazo17jay7]

What CFM did you end up going with on your fan?

[@TonyGOD-IS-4-LIFE8039]

Hi would you be able to help me out With electrical part Or some kind of diagram What goes where ?

[@poormansfoodtruck]

I’ll be happy to help - unfortunately I am not an electrician, but I would highly recommend checking out Frank Baltierrez on KZbin, he has very detailed videos on the wiring layout

[@shaunburns543]

What is covering the fan out n the roof of the truck?

[@poormansfoodtruck]

At the moment nothing - but you can purchase weather-proof covers for extra protection

[@TrueMLC]

do you have a link to franks channel. I can't seem to find it.

[@poormansfoodtruck]

For sure! His channel is awesome! @fbaltierrez youtube.com/@fbaltierrez

[@TrueMLC]

@@poormansfoodtruck Thank you soo much. I been watching all your videos and you are amazing. Every thing you've done so far till the hood part. The ansal fire is my next question. Does yours have one

[@poormansfoodtruck]

Thank you so much that’s amazing feedback!! I don’t have one installed yet but I will be having a professional company installing on very soon!

[@thenedenninja1]

He bud I just ordered the same setup u did how did the hood from vevor and fan from ventilation direct ship was it freight of ups or fedex ?

[@poormansfoodtruck]

That’s awesome congrats!! The Vevor Hood was actually shipped via Saia and the VD Fan was shipped via UPS (I think). Hope this helps and good luck!

[@thenedenninja1]

@@poormansfoodtruck did saia call when delivery cas I don't think a semi will make it to my house but I do have a buddy with a business that I could have him drop it at just down the street.

[@poormansfoodtruck]

If my memory serves correct, yes they did call with an approximate time once I knew the delivery date. I did have to sign for it, but it didn’t come on a semi truck, it came on a large delivery truck (like the U-Haul vehicles) so was able to get through my street no problem

[@thenedenninja1]

@@poormansfoodtruck awesome ty I was concerned lol I'm Actually watching your plumbing video right now 😀

[@poormansfoodtruck]

You got it! Enjoy the plumbing it’s actually a lot of fun!

[@junkcarz4720]

How much was it

[@TonyGOD-IS-4-LIFE8039]

You also mentioned that you watched Frank on KZbin and follow step-by-step can you please give me the proper name I can’t find him on KZbin

[@poormansfoodtruck]

Absolutely! Just search for “Frank Baltierrez” or “how to build a food truck” and he will pop up

[@hayleymoradel5514]

Does the hood have a on switch too? Like does it suck air like the fan? Or is it basically just there to control the smoke coming in

[@poormansfoodtruck]

No switch on the hood itself, only the fan. The hood are designed to trap the grease and remove the smoke from inside the trailer

[@hayleymoradel5514]

Ok cool! So basically the hood unless it has lights it has no electrical run to it? Sorry for sounding crazy I just thought the hood itself was a suction plate as well. We bought one from a auction and thought we were missing something

[@poormansfoodtruck]

Exactly! Some of them come with hood lamps pre-installed, or you can install them yourself afterwards (I just don’t need them on mine). Doesn’t sound crazy at all! Thank you so much for the support 🙏🏻

[@hayleymoradel5514]

Thank you very much! Awesome channel

[@poormansfoodtruck]

You got it! Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@carlosgracia7571]

Hey this brand Vevor is a good hood ??

[@poormansfoodtruck]

So far it’s been great! Will post updates once fully operational, but the build quality and the overall unit itself is great!

[@Patdu0818]

Just want to ask how much cfm?

[@poormansfoodtruck]

500 CFM

[@jgilyard4617]

Did you buy your roof curb separate or did it come with the fan?

[@poormansfoodtruck]

Bought the roof curb separate - will update the video description with the link for you 👍🏻

[@primevideoscreateor]

How many inches do I need on the hood to bit pass the burners?

[@poormansfoodtruck]

I’m not sure what you mean? To pass inspection?

[@primevideoscreateor]

I'm sorry it's a voice text... I heard the hood needs to be at least 3 inches wider on both sides pass the equipment.... I'm getting a 7ft hood and my equipment is 80 inches all together..can I pass the inspection with 2 inches on both sides pass the equipment?

[@poormansfoodtruck]

Which state are you located in? It could be different, but at least in FL the DPBR requires 6” either side of cooking equipment. So with 80” of equipment you’d need a 8ft hood. Only other thing you could do is eliminate a piece of equipment, or purchase some that are slightly smaller?

[@primevideoscreateor]

Ok...yes I'm in Florida...my other food truck got a 5 ft hood with my equipment being 50 inch...I'm building the other myself and wanted to know...I really appreciate it..thanks.

[@poormansfoodtruck]

That’s awesome! What’s the name of your other truck?? Good luck and if I can help in any other way just let me know! Thank you for the support 🙏🏻

[@christopherflint9261]

Have you done a fire suppression system yet?

[@poormansfoodtruck]

Not yet - fire suppression is super expensive and I’ll need to save up for it. My setup 100% requires it though!

[@pressurewashingandhoodcleaning]

wrong hood bobba.

[@poormansfoodtruck]

What do you mean?

[@pressurewashingandhoodcleaning]

@@poormansfoodtruck you wont be able to put a fire supression on that.

[@poormansfoodtruck]

I appreciate the feedback! However I already have confirmation from my local fire dept, health dept and have a quote from a local certified company able to install a fire suppression system on this specific hood. I’d be happy to send the details if you’re also looking at this hood system and are located in central FL?

[@iceship1]

So where is the link for wiring the switch

[@logankdavis27]

Blacks to red. White just ties together, green goes to your ground wire.

[@henlofren7321]

Why can't you just exhaust directly though the wall?

[@poormansfoodtruck]

Good question! There are wall-mounted systems available (just be sure to check with your health dept that they are ok for use in your area)

[@henlofren7321]

@@poormansfoodtruck I found them, it's perfect for solar!