How to Build a Food Truck: Final Walk Thru

[@chriswynn5496]

So I've watched all your videos (several times over) and yesterday I bought my 8.5 x 20 trailer. Wish me luck!

[@JWGamer_YT24]

Update?

[@demetriuswhitee2554]

You got this.

[@chudy51993]

All the best

[@SalsaColombia]

Awesome!!! Congrats 🎉🍾🎈

[@fbaltierrez]

Oh nice! I see you have some support in the comments. Very cool! Any questions let me know in the comments! Best of luck, excited for you

[@melissabrown2828]

We bought a "coffee" trailer last month. 18 foot car hauler with electric in it. After watching your videos, we think we can probably do this ourselves! Everythings a learning experience!

[@fbaltierrez]

You got this! Let me know how it goes. Hopefully you're up and running and if not let me know any questions in the comments!

[@topshelfp]

I purchased a trailer back in April. You’ve motivated me to complete it myself, minus the plumbing and propane assembly.

[@fbaltierrez]

Lol. You got this. Once you do it once it's a piece of cake lol

[@danielshafer4000]

beautiful craftsmanship!

[@fbaltierrez]

Appreciate that 💯

[@foodtruckfreeks]

AWESOME walk thru very informative my cousnin just finished his truck and set to open soon !

[@fbaltierrez]

Nice!!!!!! Love to hear that

[@carlostorres-uw2mj]

Really nice Frank Thanks for the videos

[@fbaltierrez]

Appreciate that feedback 😁

[@aranapalacios6942]

That is what I need, my daughter will love for her business. Questions? How much do you think was all that?

[@arenalalmie6902]

Hi... I'm from Philippines, thank you for your very informative videos 🙏🙂, hope u continue doing more nice videos

[@foojaky]

2.0!!! I cant wait bro this is so helpful you dont even know!!

[@margaritamachinerentscha-lf1tn]

HELLO FRANK YOU REALLY DO GREAT WORK ! was wondering what size is that window do you have the style numer so i can order that item and also did you weld in a header for support or do you use wood after you cut out opening ? also where can i buy the metal for the walls interior .

[@fbaltierrez]

Good afternoon. On my last video I answer the metal question, window 78x31 style 23x. Just used wood

[@blackmantis001]

The L-bracket should be a latch for easy disconnect. Looks great!

[@fbaltierrez]

Never seen them with a latch. I'll have to look

[@arthurperea274]

Hi bro I like all your video,I just wanna ask about window on the food trailer?it must be two window are aloud ?I have 36x53 and I have only one window on my trailer

[@fbaltierrez]

I have seen trailers with 2 windows if the space allows then would definitely work

[@1313lando]

You are the man, what a beautiful and well built truck. Question, where did you get the aluminum for the interior?

[@fbaltierrez]

Stainless steel from a local metal shop to me Roco Steel

[@thebinheroes]

Didn’t realize how recent these videos are/were! Thanks for making these!

[@knitnoidoes4214]

Wow,I’m so happy to find you on KZbin. I’m thinking to build food truck for my own. Love all your videos. Thanks so much for sharing 🙏🙏🙏

[@fbaltierrez]

Good morning. Appreciate the feedback 😁 thanks again

[@JudiChristopher]

12:15 That is the Propane Leak Detector? Where does one buy that from?

[@JudiChristopher]

Answer: Amazon... just heard that from the video. LOL

[@Dan_Amaii]

Very good info sir. Thanks for your work.

[@fbaltierrez]

Appreciate it

[@CCWSig]

Looks good. Need to run a accumulator on that pump though. The quick cycling will burn out the pump in no time. Thanks for posting.

[@jeannettesanker2845]

What’s does that mean?

[@DEEDEE-xh3dh]

Accumulator is a pressure storage reservoir that utilitizes external mechanical energy from either the engine, raised weight or spring to move it around

[@TorqueFork69]

Yo. This is lit! You've done an amazing job! I can't wait to build mine!

[@fbaltierrez]

Love it!!!!!

[@joaquinmurieta2276]

I’ve been looking for new trailers and most places want 85k to 110k , I came across your videos and I’m going to do it myself, I have a few family members that are handy , my nephew is a welder , I’m sure with a little help I can get it done .

[@fbaltierrez]

Absolutely. Welding not needed at least in my experience just to make you a step outside. But 2 heads are better than 1

[@christineleblanc6951]

@@fbaltierrez hi Frank I watched this video very awesome work..

[@samy48126]

What is the size of the 3-compartment sink? And is the side sink also required?

[@fbaltierrez]

3 Compartment sink amzn.to/3iSn5H0 Hand sink amzn.to/3VOW3is

[@JoseGarcia-qu5hc]

How much would it cost me to get it set up like this if I already have the 7x16 trailer

[@fbaltierrez]

Will have a new video up today covering this exact question

[@alexmota7337]

Hi where do you buy y’all your equipment please thinking to build one

[@fbaltierrez]

Send me an email I have a spreadsheet that I have available [e-mail]

[@roccozaccardi1698]

Hi Frank I see u are r in dupage so am I I own sportys in bloomingdale. Your videos are great. Is there a chance we can talk about health dept and fire and any tips u can give me. Rocco

[@fbaltierrez]

Nice local person 😁😁 send me an email [e-mail]

[@Tony-hj2ti]

Nice build brother👍🏼💯

[@fbaltierrez]

Thank you 😊appreciate the feedback

[@13prevailbushcraft]

Awesome food truck ! Great video !

[@fbaltierrez]

Appreciate that feedback thank you

[@drnirmalmaakhewala1497]

Love and Respect from punjab india

[@joshrealhigh]

Where did you get your stainless steel for your walls .... I just ordered our 2nd hood from hood mart and they sell stainless for cheap . 6ft and all pieces for less then 300 . its like 145 for a 4x8 sheet .

[@fbaltierrez]

I got mine from a local metal shop. My first time buying it, it was $40 a sheet then it went to $65 then last time it was $100 for 4x10 sheet

[@carlaramirez9282]

These videos are awsome! Where do u get your restaurant equipment ? Just got an old 1957 exited to turn it into a food trailer!!

[@gabrielneamtu5077]

Hi mate, could send me a link from where you getting your floor fixing for secure benches please

[@fbaltierrez]

Good morning, Just updated the description with a link to that Flanged feet

[@haroldgonzalez6299]

Good job thanks. were you get the flanges for the table

[@fbaltierrez]

For the bottom of the feet on the tables are these

[@fbaltierrez]

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OIL1IO4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00OIL1IO4&linkCode=as2&tag=rollingburrit-20&linkId=e19d853bd0db489ae4c4a27228b69f3e

[@josiegreenthumb1451]

Looks great!!! Awesome work 👏🏼

[@maracasbarrio]

could you show me how you finished the rear ramp door please? Beforehand thank you very much.

[@fbaltierrez]

I just put stainless steel on it, just like the walls same install

[@croc1935]

Can you build a coffee truck with a large ceiling a ford connect.?

[@fbaltierrez]

@croc1935 I would say yes you can. Those lf trucks are nice

[@JesusR1987]

Hola Frank que medida de pipa negra usa para el propano??

[@fbaltierrez]

3/4

[@JesusR1987]

Muchas gracias. La que va conectada a la Hembra del medidor de propano también es 3/4

[@JesusR1987]

O es de 3/8 a 3/4

[@fbaltierrez]

@@JesusR1987 1/4

[@JudiChristopher]

4:23 Is that a Tankless Water Heater? If so... What is the Name of it... (This is the first time watching your video. So Impressed.) I will start watching the other ones very soon. GREAT Job... Fantastic!! I have a Vintage Tiny Travel Trailer (50 Years old) So Cute... I want to convert into a TINY Food Trailer... Especially a Beef Jerky... It is very little so I have to do everything compact. I am so glad you used a Tankless Water Heater... Thank you Frank for sharing all of this great work... BEAUTIFUL,

[@karenvolpe5711]

Do you have to have the inspection done after each install, electrical, plumbing, propane.. or is it all inspected together at the end? Thanks!

[@fbaltierrez]

That depends on your health department. Mine was at the end ,they didn't really ask how it was built and who built it.

[@karenvolpe5711]

@@fbaltierrez thank you!

[@sonidolibertadlatinausa6631]

Hola amigo estás en Chicago, cuánto sale una trails ya echa .

[@fbaltierrez]

Depende de donde la compres y que equipo le pongas pero mas o menos yo diria que una te puediera costar de 40k para arriba

[@lilydi13]

Frank yo vivo en El Paso ,,me gustaría hacer esto pero para rentarlas usted cree ke funcione ?

[@fbaltierrez]

Posible, pero ay que tener buena aseguransa y deposito

[@nathanlief]

What are the blue flanges for the wheels? It's not in the description. You have put 2 different flanges, but both are the same link.

[@marcelaspooner4648]

Wow buen trabajo me encanto ,felicidades.

[@lcutis5639]

Looks great

[@theexpeditor641]

Very cool video brother.

[@georgeodom2483]

What is that hooked to the cold water line going to the water pump is that a water gauge and if it is,what type is it and the name

[@fbaltierrez]

It's a pipe strainer comes with the pump

[@georgeodom2483]

Ok thanks and you are doing a fantastic job 👏 building those food trailers and where can find those 20 gauge stainless steel sheets,I stay in Illinois too I'm close to st.Louis

[@georgeodom2483]

And my wife and I are learning a lot from you we really appreciate you showing us how to build our own food trailer,thanks again.

[@ryfletch94]

Yeah definitely do a more in depth electrical episode. Great job with the trailer!

[@fbaltierrez]

👍👍👍👍

[@manouage]

Your work is beautiful, how does it cost.

[@fbaltierrez]

Depends on how much you get your materials for. Like wall covering and such. But no labor included without cooking equipment. About 10-15k

[@jackbrantley2171]

What video is it that you show the custom metal step for the food trailer?

[@Eduarditooo]

Hey Frank can you give me a stimate in the eléctric work and pluming, ? On labor and parts? I really appreciate !!!

[@fbaltierrez]

On plumbing I have no idea I have never hired a plumber and don't know what they would charge for something like this. But let's say I did the electric for you hypothetically. I would charge like 1,500 something like that roughly

[@Eduarditooo]

@@fbaltierrez thanks!! Appreciate it!! Is good to know!! Can't wait for you doing a truck instead of trailer!

[@aidacruzvlogs]

Congratulations on your finished trailer! I became a subscriber when you were mid way. In 2018, 2019 we built ours in California. Your videos have inspired me to do a second one with a lot of new ideas you showed us. I would like to document my progress but it will probably be in my spanish channel. Again congratz! Cant wait to see your next project.

[@fbaltierrez]

Very cool!!!! Me encanta esuchar eso. Y en español eso si es una excelente idea

[@aidacruzvlogs]

@@fbaltierrez ojala se pueda pronto. Gracias

[@MaceFXE]

I only speak a little Spanish but I'll definitely follow your California build.

[@aidacruzvlogs]

@@MaceFXE thanks! First we need to save up more money, here materials are more expensive 🙄

[@MaceFXE]

@@aidacruzvlogs ugh yes! I'm building one now and materials are so ridiculously high priced.

[@noelbarraza3232]

Before i start building. How much was everything out the door you building it? Just material

[@antnem423]

Really have enjoyed this build with you! I have learned a lot, thanks Frank! I do have a question. What is the rating of the LP regulator?

[@fbaltierrez]

This is the one I used

[@fbaltierrez]

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HB74JRC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B07HB74JRC&linkCode=as2&tag=rollingburrit-20&linkId=e622d2ae4ece58e3b70d2e8d20fb0274

[@alexcardenas1256]

Hi can you please tell me the information for the water 💧 pump?

[@NoWayToSee]

awesome trailer!

[@momimamissy6190]

Where are you located?

[@TimFilipenko]

how much did it all cost?

[@TimFilipenko]

@Frank Baltierrez

[@fbaltierrez]

Hard question to answer with one answer only. All depends on With what cooking equipment, did you want new or used,. But a rough answer fully loaded trailer 40k and up is what I have seen fully equipped

[@christinasero1349]

Hi Frank I am thinking about making my little 79 Chinook RV into a food truck. I don't know where to begin...

[@piinocchiio5730]

I wonder if there is something we can spray onto the gas elbow on the exterior of the trailer to prevent the weather damage

[@fbaltierrez]

I believe so. I didn't do it but did think about doing that

[@jellywreck1989]

Have a question regarding the water heater. I know it’s a propane WH. But how do you exhaust the CO?

[@fbaltierrez]

This particular one is Ventless that's how they have it no vent needed

[@jellywreck1989]

@@fbaltierrez Awesome. Thank you. Btw your Videos are a ton of help! I appreciate them! Thank you for what you do!

[@fbaltierrez]

@@jellywreck1989 appreciate that

[@Theorytheorythesis]

Cool stuff man, great job 👍🏾

[@AC-hp2es]

This is amazing! I want a cupcake trailer. I would prep in a kitchen and just distribute in the trailer. I'm thinking I would only need bakers carts, counter space, storage, cooling. Is it worth getting a trailer for this?

[@rashmasingh3614]

How much are the equipments and where did you get it ?

[@fbaltierrez]

No exact answer unfortunately. Most of them on Webstaurant, some Amazon and just shopping Google. The Fridge I bought used on FB marketplace

[@floydcooper685]

Hello I am wondering should I buy an out door or indoor breaker box and can I use the yellow romex wire or not?

[@salvadorpacheco-valdez996]

Do you make them and where are you located ???

[@fbaltierrez]

Don't make these trailers as a business in big quantities, however the trailer on my latest videos is the only one I'm selling. BIG RED

[@gilariverbrewerarizona3288]

Well done! I seriously want to do this exactly like you did. Final cost I know you have talked about, but what would you charge a client if you made it to sell? Thanks for all of the hard work to share your wisdom and knowledge!

[@fbaltierrez]

Tough question to answer because I have never made these to make for customers so wouldn't have a correct answer for you.

[@mikelogan9523]

How do you wire the exhaust fan to the breaker

[@fbaltierrez]

Take the colored wire and white wire one colored goes to the switch wire. The other cable gets run to the actual fan the other color goes to the other switch wire. The 2 whites get connected together and buried in the box by THEMSELVES nothing else connected to the whites

[@HeavyNebula]

How long was the build time start to finish?

[@fbaltierrez]

If you did it daily, less than a month

[@HeavyNebula]

@@fbaltierrez thank you for that info!

[@timothygomez8773]

Frank buenos días una pregunta cómo cuánto gastaría en comprar todos los accesorios para armar una traila lonchera con las laminas inocsidables aproximadamente ya que los precios yo se que varían

[@fbaltierrez]

Yo use como 13k pero ahora puede ser mucho mas

[@sapul--gaming517]

How many weeks does it takes to build your foodtruck

[@fbaltierrez]

If you are doing it full time every day. Easy can be done in 4 weeks even less. As long as you have the parts available

[@jasonnickson4631]

great stuff

[@Cybersniper6]

How much was that fire suppression System? I don't remember you saying the cost of that. Thank you.

[@fbaltierrez]

I believe right now I paid about $2850 roughly

[@FlossieHomestead]

I have a question how do I go about getting a license plate on the trailer once I build it I’m Building mines completely from nothing

[@fbaltierrez]

I just went to DMV place with my title and registered it and received plates

[@rmulvihi0521]

Great video series. I was wondering why you used tables instead of cabinets?

[@moneyvationreg6593]

I have a empty truck I just want to know a average of how much I will need to Get it up and running

[@fbaltierrez]

Hard question to answer. Don't know what you are cooking or maybe it will just be a ice cream truck. But the simplest of trucks no hood no gas. Just basic, materials maybe. 3-4k and higher depending on if you get a fridge

[@AskRemy]

3:05 how long before those brackets loosen?

[@fbaltierrez]

They at times are questionable, transitioned to using the task adjustable bars now. Life savers

[@tommyboy7820]

Thanks for sharing

[@korinadelatorre13]

Where you do find the serving tray in the front under the window?

[@fbaltierrez]

J&R Aluminum. Great company

[@jaimeobregonpalazuelos6466]

Really enjoying your videos. Quite impressive! I have a question Frank. What is the best way to know the regulations for every County? Is there a way to have a Food truck that can pass all kinds of regulations?

[@jcc892z]

Unfortunately there is no one website that lists them all. BUT there are a lot of companies that all they do is build food trucks, so I would imagine they have a lot of knowledge on many states and counties regulations. Might be worth googling some of those companies and giving them a call. Otherwise your best bet is to manually search counties and states retail food codes that you think are very strict and building your food truck to those specs.

[@dominiccurtale3287]

very cool video. how much did this whole assembly cost you?

[@fbaltierrez]

Not counting Labor cost which easily is in the 5 figures, I did it myself so I don't add that cost in. But You are sitting in the high 20s low 30s.

[@dominiccurtale3287]

@@fbaltierrez thank you very much for the reply!

[@peterbeckford8551]

What's up bro I need a A C for my food Truck do you have any idea.

[@fbaltierrez]

I would have no idea unfortunately. I don't use ACs yes it gets hot but we use fans less power and less headache on how to run them

[@emmanuelgrumbach5742]

How much was invested???. Great video.. Kedo chingona

[@fbaltierrez]

Not counting trailer about 18-20k could easily go over

[@yolandamurillo1292]

Hello can you help me with a print out of how to install a gas line on a food trailer trying to get it going.

[@fbaltierrez]

Good morning, kind of hard to put on paper a lot of writing. I can make another video. What questions did you have?

[@yolandamurillo1292]

@@fbaltierrez should we run the gas lines on the bottom or the inside of the trailer.

[@suavecito6996]

I have one question what do you use to glued the floor ?

[@fbaltierrez]

Just used floor adhesive comes in a jug. Let me see if I can find you a link

[@suavecito6996]

Thank you buddy you doing real good "f "job

[@waynehdang]

Hey Frank, thanks for the great videos. Im in the midst of building a food truck in Chicago. Would like to know why you chose J&R Aluminum Products for your concession window?

[@danielmeeksr9833]

I got mine after the series, Drove up to Amish country and it was awesome. Window is super high quality.

[@waynehdang]

@@danielmeeksr9833 J&R Aluminum as well? Ive been looking around. Seems like they have the best bang for the buck?

[@danielmeeksr9833]

Yes Ruby was great I was on an even tighter budget. Picked out a 36”x60. Only around 650 plus got it color matched for only 35$. Then to top it off I drove up saved hundreds in shipping so I bought the folding shelf. Awesome place.

[@Robroy333]

Hey Frank ! Awesome job and thanks for this series! I’m still building my truck and I k ow I should ask my local health board but I curious you have an idea if I’d need a hood and exhaust if everything is electric and only thing “ cooking” is a couple of waffle irons and a steam table for ingredients??

[@emmeyekayeeekay3558]

Why would you have your on-demand water heater so close to your hand wash basin?

[@fbaltierrez]

Why not have it there? Where else would you place it?

[@Esan-inter]

I watch you I will buil my self to in January 2022 I come back from Thailand

[@lordboficial4954]

Que buen trabajo!! Tengo una duda,compre un exhaust fan y trae el control conectado dentro del exhaust fan, como puedo conectarlo o necesito comprar otro control externo? Gracias!!

[@fbaltierrez]

El control usualmente no viene en el abanico. Tienen como un switch pero es como un safety switch. O tal vez si lo tiene alli. Se lo puedes quitar o esta alli permanent?

[@lordboficial4954]

@@fbaltierrez gracias por responder tan rapido! Si se puede quitar ,pero deblo cablear y solo prende directo,trate de conectar el control del mismo modo que tu lo explicas en tu video,pero no logro operarlo con el control(no puede encenderlo con el control ni subir o bajar las velocidades )mi exhaust fan lo compre en "VENTILATION DIRECT".

[@sanchezlorenzo8478]

I see a leak on those 3 comp faucet. You should use galvanized fittings for your outside propane lines.

[@ericzaragosa8331]

How much did it cost to build the whole trailer?

[@fbaltierrez]

Just in materials with equipment you are at at about 15k not counting the trailer

[@ericzaragosa8331]

A little hefty for my budget at the moment but I’ll build what I can for now. Thank you!

[@fbaltierrez]

@@ericzaragosa8331 if you take it piece by piece and look for bettet pricing then for sure would be less. Depends on what you need it for maybe you don't need a hood saves a lot of $$$$

[@fbaltierrez]

@@ericzaragosa8331 it's about 15k not 17k. 👍👍 wrong sheet I was looking at

[@ericzaragosa8331]

@@fbaltierrez last question.. do you need a licensed electric to pass an inspection or can I do it myself? 😅

[@martinzepeda4901]

How much does a setup like this cost?

[@familyman1071]

how does the water system work ? thank you.

[@fbaltierrez]

From Tanks to water pump to water heater for hot water to grey water tank

[@familyman1071]

@@fbaltierrez that's what I was thinking thanks man.

[@GETREALLYRICH]

If I want to use a water filter, can I put it before the water pump and after the little filter that comes with the pump?

[@PeaceChanel]

Peace.. Shalom.. Salam.. La Paz.. Namaste .. 🙏🏻 😊 🌈 ✌ ☮️ ❤️ 🕊

[@martinvaldez8193]

How can I install a tv on a trailer to where it’s in the wall with plexiglass on the outside

[@pablorodriquez4269]

Saludos frank..una pregunta amigo cuanto me sale hacer uno igual para vender hot dog....

[@mariacuisine8432]

cuanto tiempo te tomo acer esa trailer?

[@aminek2217]

Very good job man. Do you have a generator for electricity ? If so, is it loud or noisy ?

[@fbaltierrez]

I do. It's super quiet. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XC47ZX4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B06XC47ZX4&linkCode=as2&tag=rollingburrit-20&linkId=03c614f61b891ead21bf15cda583d160

[@bartanderson2525]

I've seen most of these videos and since starting my own trailer build, I've realized that Chicago is WAAAAYYYY easy on the regulations compared to Washington State. I gotta have a GFCI on any outlet within 6 feet of a sink counter or servicing a food prep counter. You got an unprotected outlet directly beneath your sink! I had to invest over $600 for a water heater that's rated to pass inspection AND it must installed with a pressure relief valve. I ended up doing my panel on the exterior because it can't be obstructed by anything under it or on the sides. Good job though, but it would never pass here.

[@fbaltierrez]

Yes crazy how every county changes, some are even more lenient than us here, to make it a GFCI its pretty simple I could add a GFCI breaker to the panel or just swap out the outlet. The panel one that kinda stink putting it outside but they make them so thats good

[@bartanderson2525]

@@fbaltierrez Putting it outside using water tight connects and conduit actually made it faster to install everything. They made me use 12/2 mc cable for all the interior circuits. It's also a requirement here to vent your plumbing with a 1 1/2 pipe through the roof.

[@daviddedos]

I'm in Washington and I've been doing research on the L&I requirements and brooo, it discouraged me so quick! LMAO If you or you know anyone willing to help me put together a trailer, I would appreciate it. You're from WA, so how much do you think it would cost to put together a trailer if the food I'm making requires a 3 bay deep fryer, griddle, and fridge?

[@Ramram-uv2nh]

Hi bro great work, do you sell one of this

[@terryr5266]

Do you need stainless on the walls

[@integralfitnessllc7336]

Where could you put an oven in here? Could you do an oven, grill, fryer, and burner?

[@fbaltierrez]

If you have a 7 foot hood then you can have 6 feet of cooking equipment