How to Build your Food Truck: Drains for the Water Tanks

Frank Baltierrez here owner of Rolling Burritos Food Truck building a replica of that Food Truck and taking you Step-by-Step on a new Food Truck Build.
Installed the water tanks Fresh Water and Waste Water in this video we install the Drains necessary to dump your water at your Commissary.
Links to the items used below.
Water pump
www.amazon.com...
1.5 inch Backflow Valve
www.amazon.com...
Pex Pipe
www.amazon.com...
Pex Pipe Fittings
www.amazon.com...
Hand Sink
www.amazon.com...
Milwaukee Drill
www.amazon.com...
3 Compartment Sink
www.amazon.com...
Tanks fresh and waste
Gate Valve Black One
www.amazon.com...
25 GALLON
www.amazon.com...
20 GALLON
www.amazon.com...
S.S Screws
www.amazon.com...

[@pastormichelperez.iglesiaj4452]

Frank , I just want let you know how much I appreciate this series you do. Is been really helpful to me . I started building a food trailer before to know about your channel and is been like provindencial that I found you and your series "how to built a food trailer". I wish you continue prospering in your business. Blessings.

[@fbaltierrez]

Appreciate the comment, thank you very much :)

[@marvintadeo3139]

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[@elishamario5988]

@Marvin Tadeo yea, have been watching on Flixzone for since november myself :)

[@julesmorgan7476]

How you doing Frank I really appreciate your videos on the electric I have bought a 14x7x8 trailer and now I'm finished with the electric it's time to move on with the propane so what size gas line should I use for my propane fryers

[@jasonfrancis3573]

U got to use heat gun to get it on

[@somertw]

Pro tip: heat a pot of boiling water. Let it cool slightly, then put the end of the hose in the pot. Let it sit for 1 minute then take it out and connect it to the fitting. The hose expands just enough to fit over the fitting so you don't have to cut the fitting nor file it down. Great videos my man. Love what you're doing!

[@fbaltierrez]

Nice!!!! Great tip 👍

[@DesertHaunter]

A plumber gave me some advice. Grab some bar soap, like your typical dove bar… and then put it on the tip… as it dries on… it becomes lubricated. It helped me so muchx

[@adriksolorzano4503]

It looks like an MIP pex adapter, if it's legal I would just hook pex up instead of cutting the barbs off and potentially risking a leak. If you can I would also use brass fittings instead of plastic with water. I don't know code for food trucks but I figure it would be legal

[@PeaceChanel]

Peace… Shalom… Salam... Namaste and Thank You for All that you are doing to Heal our Mother Earth 🙏🏻 😊 🌈 ✌ 🌷 ☮️❤️

[@antnem423]

Frank, I appreciate all the detailed videos! I own a food truck in Texas. I’ve had to learn to fix & modify many issues! Too many trips to hardware store to count! But finding you has been a real confidence bust to fix issues with confidence and less trips! Thank you Sr.!! I will be looking to buy another food truck for next summer, we might need to talk about your services in that future build. Thanks again! Roy

[@jacdaugh]

How is Texas with food trucks? We're in California and they are so damn meticulous... It's borderline insane.

[@brandenpari7643]

Frank, Thank you man! this really is a great video and has helped me. Im a Graphic Designer and Do Amazing Food Truck Wraps but my client asked me to do the Inside as well and I do have Knowledge of building but not Plumbing so this has been great!

[@monicagranados7857]

Thank you Frank, I can't wait to start my 1st trailer

[@fbaltierrez]

Love to hear that!!!!! 😁

[@shaquillechambers1172]

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[@bobmyrick3564]

Howdy , So much useful info on ur vids. I'm currently building a food trk. Thank you for sharing.

[@fbaltierrez]

Howdy, Appreciate that feedback. You got this!!!

[@salwanjameel8692]

Ur awesome dude and always thank you for amazing tips mr frank 🙏🏻 God bless you sir

[@fbaltierrez]

Appreciate that feedback 👍😁

[@arelysrodriguez5168]

On the hose and the barb, if you heat it up the hose just a little bit, the hose will expand and you don't have to cut the barb of the connector.

[@lcaballero35]

Thank you, Frank your awesome 👌

[@Donpluma]

This needs more views! you're a GOAT frank

[@fbaltierrez]

Love to heat that!!!! Lol. Appreciate that feedback 🐐

[@romariogustavoramoscastill6253]

My friend, to put the shark bite into the hose, next time put the hose close to a flame 🔥 thats gonna make it flexible and easier to it inside. It works with pvc hopefully s gonna work with that. Thanks for your videos!

[@fbaltierrez]

I like that!!! Never thought of that

[@marcoantoniocando2970]

Thank you thank you Frank

[@dimetriuswingo2129]

Great stuff thanks

[@nathanc3396]

Good Video!

[@vicsosa4430]

Frank can you plz show how you keep your tanks from not freezing and just over all a day of operations in a food truck like loading up and unloading for the day do you plug in the trailer when you get home thanks for the videos great work

[@wild-radio7373]

Awesome! Thank you :) 🤜🏻👍🤛🏻♡♡♡

[@wild-radio7373]

Does this mean we get to play with appliances soon?!?!♡

[@user-so9rm8gu9o]

hey, frank I'm building my first food truck from scratch i watch all your videos and appreciate them verry much that being said I'm mounting gray tank under truck and fresh inside right above it can you send me a parts list for fittings needed to install the tanks thers 4 holes in each thank you

[@fbaltierrez]

Appreciate the feedback. Check out this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZqag6qelq1giKssi=OIGPaMeZdxxzq2z1

[@mrcreditsolutions]

great help! Thank you!

[@GrandmasCorner]

Thank you.. do you have a video on how to clean the tanks ??

[@fbaltierrez]

That I do not. Yet..... Great idea

[@kdhavens46]

you heat the hose end and slide the part in.

[@fbaltierrez]

Great tip!!!! Appreciate that

[@chameapo2220]

Thank you!!!! Like!!!

[@tonysalameh1270]

I really appreciate the info you provide with a utmost dedication. I just want to have your opinion regarding building a 20' shipping food container trailer to be parked on a permanent location. is there any difference in building between a shipping container vs regular trailer. your opinion is appreciated. God bless you

[@fbaltierrez]

I would assume all very similar, you might however possibly need to pull permits for that permanent build.

[@cheffrankmiller]

Hey frank - I’ve been watching food truck building for a while now prepping my event catering truck getting ready to build it out into a full blown food concession truck and you videos are the best ! Thank you for that! Can you please tell me or better yet shoot me a little video on how to attach my equipment ie stoves, ovens, fridges and sinks to the floor so that they are held in place ? Thank you

[@anndeichasnoff9380]

You don't need to shave the ribbed part of the connector for the flex tube. You just screw (clockwise) the tube and it will go right in.

[@tsaipod]

Thanks for the video where do you get the flooring with the round dots on it?

[@fbaltierrez]

There should be a link on the Video descriptions but Amazon and also home depot

[@chandellcodling590]

Hey frank, waste water tank. Connections leading to sink, vent, drain right? What is the last small whole on the bottom right corner for. On the fresh water tank its the same Connection use to transfer water to pump.

[@rss7985]

Hi Frank, would it be appropriate to put the two valves for draining the water tanks inside the trailer? .. Considering the climate of North America, that piece of pipe that comes out of the trailer can freeze the water in the case of the trailer it is also used in winter!

[@clarencesaunders7360]

Exactly. It’s going to freeze.

[@bricekehrer4571]

Thanks for your videos, Frank. I’ve been struggling with my class a customs tanks. Is there a solution for removing pvc from the 1.5” fittings so tanks can be disconnected?

[@Mark-ez4ro]

Great video!! I see you have the grey water and fresh water vented out in the same line? I hope I can also be allow to do the same

[@fbaltierrez]

Yes. Should not be an issue unless HD says they have a problem like that

[@Fordman7879]

Definitely a bad idea for that really easy for it to mix waste water with fresh .

[@douglasballentine7792]

How do you secure the water tanks. Or does the pvc pipe into the floor drain keep it held in place.

[@fbaltierrez]

@douglasballentine7792 yes and the legs of the 3 compartment sink. You can use L brackets

[@armymedic574]

GREAT videos! Have you thought about cutting in a porch on a trailer like for a bbq smoker? I can find 0 videos on how to build a porch on an enclosed trailer.

[@fbaltierrez]

No haven't looked into it. Not something I would do, no idea how to weld. I would think this would have to be built in from the manufacturer in my opinion

[@armymedic574]

@@fbaltierrez fair enough, I enjoy all your videos! Great information. 👍🏻

[@cmets_sparks6828]

Can you send a picture of how the fresh water and the gray water tanks are hooked up showing the hoses connecting to both tanks thank you

[@2ndhandsmokingbbq579]

Your so lucky my health department requires me to have a master plumber do all the plumbing work. Everyone wants at least $3,000 to do it. Which is BS cause I know what I’m doing 😫

[@fbaltierrez]

Crazy huh. All these HD have different rules. Where are you located?

[@2ndhandsmokingbbq579]

@@fbaltierrez in Kentucky

[@fbaltierrez]

@@2ndhandsmokingbbq579 darn Kentucky lol

[@Clouseau17]

Exceptional concise instructions, Gee, thx Frank. May I have the model # of that water heater? Thx again.

[@The.Awwads]

Hi, I'm planning to mount mine underneath my truck, how would you suggest I set up the drain system?

[@jasonhare6795]

Do use your food truck in the winter? If so, what do you do with your water so that it don’t freeze in between events?

[@fbaltierrez]

Don't open in winter but i do keep 2 space heaters inside it. Be ready for a high electric bill tho

[@jasonhare6795]

@@fbaltierrez yea I figured. I’m not far from you. I’m in northern Indiana

[@otrejo813]

Hey frank! Love your videos bro! Question, why do you add a vent to your gray water tank? If you have a backflip preventer?

[@fbaltierrez]

Because to be honest don't know what else to do with that hole. I guess I could put a 1/2 plug but I like the vent more

[@otrejo813]

@@fbaltierrez do you think the air from the gray water tank will go into the fresh water tank? Sorry, not sure if it’s a dumb question but I’m really new to all of this! Everything I’ve done, is because of you! I would love to share my builds! Learning from you bro!

[@nevataylor7113]

Frank, I can't find the grey and fresh water tanks. Where did you order them from?

[@fbaltierrez]

Class A customs. The direct links are in the description of video

[@TheSilencer5700]

Thanks so much for this informative series, it's been very helpful to me. I'm still sifting through all of your videos, but I have a question I was hoping you could help with: I'm from a country with fairly narrow roads and a smaller van/truck would be perfect. So I was wondering if a high-roof van (like Dodge Promaster/Ford Stepvan) would provide enough horizontal and vertical space to cook & serve tacos, sandwiches and maybe curries. Got any tips or advice on this you'd be willing to share?

[@joannesfoodcart9195]

great work! do you have a vent for your tank, and a s trap? I cant see it, a truck I was using wouldn't pass code because of no vent and needed to pay an extra 150 dollars to get another inspection after I did the work, they are very picky of here in Canada lol

[@fbaltierrez]

There is a little vent tube that goes to the fill valve and that's how it gets vented. No trap required for us here, every county is different which makes it harder.

[@joannesfoodcart9195]

@@fbaltierrez agreed lots of differences figured I would leave a comment for those that are watching from Alberta Canada

[@waynevolcom2179]

Hey me again, thank you for all your help. I have some question, I’m wondering if I make the water tank by gravity put the water tank in the roof.that way I don’t have to used water pump. Do you think will pass inspection?

[@fbaltierrez]

I would not recommend that, water is heavy!!!! Its only a $100 pump it will save you in the long run in my opinion

[@waynevolcom2179]

@@fbaltierrez that true I was just thinking about that option, you know trying to get this trailer done. But thanks again for all your help. 🙏🏼

[@clarencesaunders7360]

Why wouldn’t you put the shut off inside because it’s gonna freeze in the winter time

[@fbaltierrez]

The temperature inside and outside are pretty close to each other in winter. Wouldn't matter where you put it

[@clarencesaunders7360]

@@fbaltierrez i’m building a food truck. It’s 20 below here it would freeze for sure. Ontario Canada

[@clarencesaunders7360]

@@fbaltierrez I can’t imagine an inspector passing it here, thanks frank

[@valeriemusolino1301]

Can I use a ball valve instead of the gate valve that you are using for draining the tanks?

[@fbaltierrez]

Absolutely. I looked at those as well but didn't use them

[@jasonbiggsimmsimmons2664]

Drill is smoking because you keep drilling the holes on the 2 setting. Move it to the 1 setting and it wont smoke or stop as often it will drill slower but it will not wear out the drill also.

[@stevenholden7858]

Hey Frank what did you vent your gray water tank too???

[@mj-sj8of]

Where did u get the drain from ? Where did u get the fresh water tank from? Make a video on where u get all the material will go viral. Ty

[@Da_Conqueror_]

Hi. I have a question. I'm in the process of building a food truck. I see your waste tanks are inside the trailer. During hot summer months do you smell the tank odor through the sink plumbing?

[@fbaltierrez]

Not really. So far no issues

[@Da_Conqueror_]

@@fbaltierrez Awesome and thanks for getting back with me.

[@grimminalmyndzrecords2065]

Hey Frank.....so do I connect (T) both vent hoses together as one ? Grey tank and fresh water tank ?

[@grimminalmyndzrecords2065]

Thankyou 👍🏾

[@user-bp6hs9bz8x]

Hey Frank! Great videos man!!!!! Question, where do you go with the open end of the vent pipes? I see you Tee'd them together which is nice. Does the open end of the vent pipe(s) also have to be placed on the outside of the truck/trailer?

[@fbaltierrez]

The fill valve that will go on the side of the trailer has a place to put the vent pipe right next to the fill line. Works great

[@michaelrobertson7912]

The only problem I see with hooking the 2 vent lines together is that if for some reason the gray water tank gets ignored and over fills it will back up into the vent and then eventually flow into the fresh water tank. Not sure most health depts. would approve that.

[@travsprs]

Frank, can you link to the flange that connects the PCV to the gate valve?

[@fbaltierrez]

If you mean the one that has 3 entries don't know the name but found it at Home Depot

[@juliatobin5948]

Do you glue or affix your drain hoses to the floor or bottom of the trailer?

[@estebangarciaega1272]

What glue you use Is that ok to do it with out primer ? I’m learning a lot with you I’m building my second food truck 😀

[@HectorPerez-qh8vr]

Do the tanks have to be bolted down ?

[@fbaltierrez]

No. They will be secured with L brackets to the floor

[@WOGOVECO]

what type of hose do you connect to the gave valve?

[@fbaltierrez]

To gate valve is PVC pipe

[@martinvaldez8193]

Whats the difrence between type 1 and type 2 hoods

[@chefmix6551]

I can’t recall if mention what size the Pex pipe, PVC pipes,

[@mrcee1moore]

Hello Frank I would like to talk to u about building I have been following u n watching ur videos which r very good. I’m still lost tho I’m building mines now have a few questions

[@fbaltierrez]

Appreciate the watch on videos :) send me an email [e-mail]

[@IamTiberio]

How big is the waste tank and clean water tank?

[@fbaltierrez]

25 and 20 gallon 👍

[@IamTiberio]

@@fbaltierrez Thanks Frank

[@mariacuisine8432]

grey water tank, please share a link or place to buy it?

[@HectorPerez-qh8vr]

How much did you spend on Materials ?

[@fbaltierrez]

Good morning on a previous video I had posted all the details. Here is the link from that video hope it helps. docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1o8WD4RIyg3cPFNBSx94LRN-bKA5va8Z4IOuJvYMwp4c/edit?usp=drivesdk

[@matthewjohnson5893]

Do you vent your waste tank like you do your fresh water tank?

[@fbaltierrez]

Yes. Use a vacuum plug or mini air vent

[@matthewjohnson5893]

@@fbaltierrez Do you show that installed in the video anywhere?

[@samcastillejos1540]

Where I can buy those tanks?

[@fbaltierrez]

Class A Customs

[@jasonbiggsimmsimmons2664]

Use the speed up edit more often.

[@mylife-ci4ff]

Are you sale food trailer

[@fbaltierrez]

Morning. Nothing available for sale

[@user-li5hk5om5o]

Generators

[@chrisbrown5363]

I want to get in the food truck business is there a way that we could conversate through email if so I could see you my email we could go from there

[@kylejohnson7949]

You need a dewalt! Lol jk