How To Build Your Food Truck Running the Power Cable

Welcome to the New Food Truck Series Version 2.0
We go Step-by-step on Everything needed to build your Mobile Kitchen on Wheels.
Links to Products Below
Link to My previous Food Truck Build
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Breaker Panel
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Mini Breaker
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Can Lights
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
Wire mold boxes
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Double mold boxes
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Breakers
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Outlets
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Switches
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Romex Wire:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Romex Connectors:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Wire Strippers:
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S/O Cord
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...

[@AB-gu3xn]

You did this for single moms like me. Thank you

[@fbaltierrez]

There we go. Glad I could assist

[@neniv]

I'm building out my trailer all by myself and my dad and I watch your videos pretty much exclusively to figure out our next steps. I'm on this part right now, and I can't thank you enough for your hard work!

[@fbaltierrez]

You got it!!!!! Thanks for that feedback

[@omarromero-gutierrez6891]

All your videos are very helpful my friend thank you. You make look easy

[@fbaltierrez]

Appreciate that

[@omarromero-gutierrez6891]

@@fbaltierrez i have question for you amigo. Would you recommend 7x14 enclosed trailer or 7x16?

[@seanmics9537]

This is the greatest channel on the planet! Thank you, your a rolling rock star

[@fbaltierrez]

Appreciate that feedback 😁😁😁😁

[@AnaFernandezArtist]

A licensed electrician is how I would go. Thank you for all your videos… love this series.

[@fbaltierrez]

Definitely agree. Thank you for your feedback 😊

[@nickyLukes20]

Dude I’ve seen almost all your vids over the years. Awesome stuff

[@sunnyblack4020]

I’ve never wrote a comment on u tube before .... I want you to know this video was super helpful to me ... !!! Thank you for your knowledge brother !

[@Jacob-ih4jz]

From one pro to another pro... I watched this video to review my own personal thoughts... I was interested to see what level of an electrician you are!!!! ha ha ha ha haaaa!!! you do a super good job of explaining the basics of typical wiring installations... The fact that you don't want to install the breaker box above your sink in your food truck is the "mark" of a conscientious electrician.. I agree to always avoid wet areas especially in the placement of a breaker/service panel... you got a great attitude!!!! Good job man!!!

[@fbaltierrez]

Appreciate that. I try my best always 😁

[@Lisa-cb6vw]

Bro. your videos are awesome!!! I brought a step van and I'm trying to do some of the work, because I was quoted $80,000 + to build, I'm gonna save a lot by doing a lot of the work myself!!! Thanks for the videos!!!

[@fbaltierrez]

You got it!!!!! Glad I can be of assistance. Check out this week's video upload 😀

[@djtaz4u]

Man I love your videos. This one answers soo many questions! Thank you

[@dabrandt12]

I appreciate this. I'm just mounted my panel last night in the old camper that I'm converting into a coffee trailer and it's nice to have something to review to make sure I'm not missing anything

[@fbaltierrez]

There we go! 😁👍

[@mikerampersaud1559]

Love ya buddy.. thanks !

[@fbaltierrez]

You got it!!!! 💪

[@fmvel8920]

Thanks for tutorials I’m trying to build my food trailer.. I appreciate this tutorial

[@fbaltierrez]

My pleasure 👍👍👍

[@julianabrag6641]

You have awesome informative advice that I'm using in real time, Thank's

[@joannevans9629]

How many AMPs is the breaker box? Thanks in advance - you're simply the best!

[@thebastardchef]

Ah man where were you a few years ago?? I had to get really creative in my first build. Eventually sold it now considering either buying prebuilt and spend a crap ton or watching your vids makes me want to try it again even better

[@aftech7268]

Thanks man, excellent tutorial

[@kgitanapr]

Frank gracias por tus videos tengo una pregunta que diferencia hace si por el portable cable uso 6/3 que diferencia hace

[@cinmorjtracks690]

Great job sir! Thank you for the informational video!

[@fbaltierrez]

Absolutely my pleasure

[@josecarloshernandez7265]

Thank you so much I really appreciate your info

[@fbaltierrez]

My pleasure 😁

[@mariacuisine8432]

very good video.. its was really funny and instructive

[@nancynordlund3399]

Hi Frank! I want to use 4 spaces, do I have to get the 8/4? I didn't understand when you said put a cable in here to use the other 2 spaces

[@Imalime2468]

Good shit man thank u

[@chrislehman392]

I greatly appreciate the info from you videos. Building a coffee bus with 220v espresso machine. Predator 9500 generator. Should I ground my panel to my bus frame?

[@MaxF01]

Hey man, how do you like that generator? Building a coffee trailer for my wife and she will also be running a 220v machine and we are trying to find something strong enough and also quiet.

[@armandoacosta90]

Do you have a part 2 to this? This was super helpful man. I'm not understanding how to separate wires for interior or exterior lights off of one circuit/swith. Or how you ran the fridge and exhaust fan off one circuit breaker. Thanks I'm planning on starting my build but using a short bus! Thanks!

[@fbaltierrez]

I do have other electrical videos on this series

[@benjaminleeginty9922]

Hi mate ! I’m in ozzy so I have 240volts I’m running a 2500watt coffee machine. The machine works fine on regular power at home however the machine running on the generator it almost makes a sparking noise when pouring a coffee sounds nasty ! I was wondering if it might be that the power cords are to small ? The other appliances are fine .

[@jetblakc]

Thanks for all the into you give! On my truck I need to utilize more spaces than one conductor would allow so.... If I connect both conductors to the box in order to utilize all the spaces, do I need to connect both conductors to plug (x & y)? If not, which conductor should be connected to the plug?

[@pecosocastillon7718]

Where do you bond to for the trailer ground? I haven't seen it in any of the videos

[@lakhdarlakhd3042]

Tanks

[@ItsHimMega]

Couldn't i use a powegrip rv replacement plug to connect the S/O cord directly into the generator? could just plug the replacement cord right into the generator i would think

[@iwearrayban]

My food truck is all electric. My oven is 240. I know I have to use the double break, what wire should I use to get 50 amps? Will I get power to connect my fridge, prep table, lights and warmer?

[@fbaltierrez]

6 gauge wire. If you connect it correctly yes, to make 120V

[@beyartboysify]

hey amigo what about 6/3 ? that works too? im running 50 amps but already have that wire and i want to use it instead of buying new

[@ziapohyar73]

Hi Frank p I run the number 8 wire from the panel box to outlet for the food truck 240amp but soon i hookup the plug from the food truck the fuse blew up ,

[@longj-rk2lk]

I got 8 3 cable. How can I hook that up to a. AC DC converter for. 4 12 volt fans.

[@ch101datruth5]

I have a question about some floor mounts. You showed them in an earlier video. They’re used for the fryer caster to allow them not to move during transport. They’re blue and you mounted them to the floor trying to find them. I’d like to use them in my food trailer build.

[@fbaltierrez]

amzn.to/3XyOPzQ this one?

[@surfpapo]

? I’m converting my motorhome into a food truck I need to run my double deep fryer and my sandwich grill each one has a double cord do I have to change the breaker box or wires it turns off the breaker is 15 amp or what should I do I’ve a 4,000 generator

[@josephlynn8217]

Thanks for these videos Frank! I bought a trailer to convert for a shaved ice trailer and it already has metal walls and ceiling installed. I have to add the electric and plumbing. Can you use wiremold channeling for inside wiring or should I try and remove the walls and reinstall over wiring?

[@fbaltierrez]

You can use wiremold, why not use EMT?

[@josephlynn8217]

Great idea. Thanks again!

[@aaronantonio8280]

I have a question about that green ground wire on the outlet box… where would you connect that to? If the service line is connected to the breaker box and the ground is connected to the ground bar, I would imagine the ground wire is connected to the outlet, which then gets connected through the 30 amp wire wire going to the generator. Is that ground wire dangling fro the outlet box used for another application provided you are not hooking it up to a generator? Also, I picked up a Westinghouse generator that says “neutral bonded to ground”. What does that mean and is that ok for food truck operation? This is my final piece to my electrical research. Thanks!

[@fbaltierrez]

You can connect a ground wire to the box that's what the general rule is when wiring the call it a pigtail. Or you can always send a dedicated ground to the outlet but thats usually used for like dryers or appliances and main house ground.

[@thankyouvlog9333]

Can i put my main panel under sink?

[@crodriguez3320]

Frank, What are your thoughts on using solar on a food truck?

[@fbaltierrez]

For me I wouldn't do it personally, too much work and investment for the small hours window I open for

[@crazycraze8128]

Frank, I am not running 8 wire for 50 amps Instead I am using 6 gauge wire. What is your opinion on this? Thanks

[@fbaltierrez]

That's what should be used for 50 amps. 6 gauge.

[@longj-rk2lk]

I have 3 hot wire component in my box plus d. Neutral bar an a ground bar

[@theywillknowbandcook1279]

Thanks Frank, for your house power, does the house breaker need to be a 30 amp breaker?

[@fbaltierrez]

I just use a 15 amp. It only runs the basic stuff. Fridge and lights when necessary

[@theywillknowbandcook1279]

@@fbaltierrez awesome thanks I plugged it in and nothing happened, I gotta double check my work:) just wanted to rule out not enough amperage Thank you

[@derrickpeters404]

Do you also bond the frame to the equipment ground bar?

[@fbaltierrez]

No I do not

[@TommyBoy23]

Hola franck disculpa mi ignorancia como determino cuantos amperios tiene mi food truck .. gracias por tus videos

[@fbaltierrez]

Add los watts y divide por 120

[@cataliniovu1599]

Hello my friend. My name is Catalin. I have a project to finish. One food trailer . Its allot of work. I am busy now with the walls. I use ralpanel to finish the walls. Its aluminium compozit. Do you think its the good chose. Thank you. Ps . I do need to make also the electric sistem. But i guess i will call sommeone to do it. Because i do not think i can do that myself.

[@ismaeloportovelazquez1995]

Hi, first thanks for share all you know. I am working on my food truck I am usin 50 amp , inlet what kind of lug panel do I have to buy ?

[@fbaltierrez]

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[@fbaltierrez]

That's the one I use. It's on my paid Amazon links but I use it and just ordered another one today

[@ismaeloportovelazquez1995]

Thank you

[@purevision414]

Can I use 10/3 wire for inlet box to panel?

[@fbaltierrez]

You can. It's all based on your amperage consumption.

[@conversationswithadrianne]

The video started strong but ended sort of like an audio book. Wish you showed the wires being connected.

[@fbaltierrez]

Will have redo this part in the new build I'm doing 👍

[@obrienandrews2062]

Can I use 12/2 uf-b wire or must I use the soow cable

[@fbaltierrez]

I would say use a 10 gauge at least handles more amps. 30 amps is what I use.

[@makeitpay8241]

12/2 is only rated for 20 amps

[@fbaltierrez]

@@makeitpay8241 yes that is correct 12 gauge is 20 amps 10 gauge is 30 amps

[@ivanherbert1469]

Hey Frank thanks again for the great videos! My equipment total is 70 AMPS. What are my options for an inlet box? I know i would need 4/3 wire but i cannot find a 70 AMP or higher inlet. Thanks again in advance!

[@fbaltierrez]

That's a lot of amps. I do not know of any besides the 50 amp one I use. You would have to install a little outdoor subpanel I would assume

[@RickyCrowSA]

@@fbaltierrez use a 50amp RV-style connection... Should have two 50-amp legs. Just separate the loads accordingly in the breaker panel. Of course, at that point, you'd need to use all 4 conductors.

[@floydjammer6395]

11:35 I’m unclear on where to put the service cables neutral and ground wire. Are you saying the neutral goes in the large screw to the right above the neutral bar then the neutral wire goes into the smaller screws on the neutral bar under the large screw? I’m sorry I was just unclear on that. Also, you’re videos are awesome! Thanks for posting!

[@fbaltierrez]

The main neutral wire coming in from Main line goes to the screw that is with the neutral bar and all the individual neutral wires feeding outlets and switches go to the smaller screws underneath it

[@floydjammer6395]

@@fbaltierrez Thank you for your help, I appreciate it! If you get time I do have one last question. What do you do with service cable’s ground wire? Again, thanks for your help.

[@mikewhalen2024]

@@fbaltierrez also trying to figure out where to put those grounds

[@fbaltierrez]

@@mikewhalen2024 typically they go on a ground bar in the panel if not one there you can buy it separately

[@theriverakings]

Do u go to folks houses to wire food trucks?

[@fbaltierrez]

No I do not. Only for mine I do residential/commercial electric tho

[@theriverakings]

@@fbaltierrez I have a vw bus food truck and I think was wired wrong...is on my channel...

[@fbaltierrez]

@@theriverakings I'll check it out. See what you have

[@johnhenderson2976]

Can you do a video where are you actually hook in the wire up to box

[@fbaltierrez]

Yes I can 👍

[@JavierHernandez-fg2op]

Amigo buenas tardes mira he visto varios Videos tuyos empecé a construir mi propia troca de comida bueno más bien mi Traila he seguido tus pasos pero quisiera que me ayudaras en esta pregunta yo voy a poner nada más un refrigerador sandwich Chero es de una sola puerta la luz y la campana y la pompa del agua crees que pueda usar otro cabré diferente al tuyo más chico?Gracias por tu ayuda

[@fbaltierrez]

Si puedes. Nomas sacs Los amperios que vas a usar

[@JavierHernandez-fg2op]

@@fbaltierrez gracias me animé hacer mi propia Traila Gracias a ti amiga por todos esos consejos

[@thankyouvlog9333]

Hello frank.. can i use 8/3 cable to main panel?

[@fbaltierrez]

Absolutely would be less amps to use is all. I have that in my original truck my first one I ever built

[@thankyouvlog9333]

@@fbaltierrez hi frank im the process of making my electrical panel.. can i use diffrent brand generator outlet box 50 amps?reliance is very expensive for my budget..thank yoi

[@fbaltierrez]

@@thankyouvlog9333 I would assume yes. I have never used a different one

[@thankyouvlog9333]

@@fbaltierrez you truly amazing. If you ever visit nj pls come to my house i will cook for you.

[@travelingbikingandcookingw2832]

Can I have 50 amps with 120 volts? My trailer is wired this way.

[@fbaltierrez]

If you find something that pushes that much amps then there should.be no reason it shouldn't handle it

[@daprincebun]

Can i run a 3 phases ice cream machine on this wiring stepup

[@fbaltierrez]

You can, if you get a wire with 3 colored wires a white and a green

[@daprincebun]

Yo Frank i appreciate you thank a million!!! Will be supporting pray your family safe and healthy! I'm about an hr & 30 mins from you on 94 east in kalamazoo, wondering if you consider consulting for me or come out one weekend build my ice cream truck

[@rudycisnero6094]

I don't need to get a copper rod to ground it to the floor right? I can just ground it to the box like you said. Ive had a lot of people tell me I need a copper rod stake to ground my breaker box properly but I figured if all my outlets are gfcis It shouldn't be a problem grounding it to the breaker box.

[@fbaltierrez]

Nowhere to put a copper rod on this application. Those are only used in residential, commercial applications you have to bury those in the ground 8 feet deep.

[@AngelGomez-rt1yn]

Por que no haces un video en español

[@fbaltierrez]

He hecho uno que otro pero no muchos

[@ryandomitrovich5516]

If u hook up the red wire in box why didn't u hook up the other end

[@skidmarkx8642]

Clamps????

[@cmets_sparks6828]

How do I hook up 240

[@fbaltierrez]

You would use both legs of the panel with a double breaker. Similar to your Ac setup or oven in your house

[@fredhess9908]

A idea build frame up please

[@fbaltierrez]

Wouldn't be a bad idea

[@fredhess9908]

@@fbaltierrez I'm planning on it out of a old camper for like a coffee trailer

[@user-xw4hh7qs4n]

Hi Frank I need your number and I need you to do the electric work in my food truck thanks

[@fbaltierrez]

Good evening unfortunately I do not do work for anyone besides my own trailers. I can help out if you ask questions but that's about it

[@AntonioCruz-ex3qt]

qué tal Frank 1000 Gracias por tu video otro video de Electricidad donde conectas la caja

[@longj-rk2lk]

An a AC unit