How to make a DIY Generator Plug at Home - Poor Man’s Food Truck

[@396WAGN]

Another great video, I'm debating on whether to go with a 30 amp or 50 amp generator, which is holding me back from purchasing the plug end and the plug attached to the trailer. Guess I should get the 50 amp and be done with the debating... Keep these great videos coming

[@poormansfoodtruck]

Thank you so much for the awesome feedback! 🙏🏻 I would probably go with the 50amp just to be on the safe side, that way you can always add later on down the line! You got it, more coming very soon! Thanks again!

[@teamcw5204]

Better have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it. Lol.

[@iamremyAdventures]

Great video thanks for sharing

[@poormansfoodtruck]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@robertsweeten8840]

In a video you did with the breaker box you were using the 15 amp daul breaker? In single pole ?

[@1980sLegoFan]

When you insert the wires into the colored holes X, Y, W, G, does it matter how far you go in? I don’t want the insulation going in, just the copper?

[@gauravvaidya9847]

Can I power my food truck frm home outlet with this DIY without any issues? All I want to keep powered is freezer and the refrigerator when parked.

[@ncfishingspots2022]

Hello I made diy power plug but it didn’t work I follow the instructions and it didn’t work. Not sure what I did wrong. Any suggestions. Thanks

[@poormansfoodtruck]

Are you sure that it is grounded correctly? I have found that is usually the common culprit

[@soundsguy6957]

You can use the 16 gauge ext cord with a 50A? Isn't the rest of the wiring 10 or 8 gauge? I'm not sure how that works honestly, it's safe and works properly? Thanks! Appreciate all of these helpful tips!

[@poormansfoodtruck]

Great question! When fully operational I’ll need to use either a 10 or 8 gauge wire setup running to the generator. For powering small tools, water pump etc this 16 gauge works perfectly fine. Anything more than that though would require more heavy duty setup. So far it’s worked great for me! Thank you for the support! 🙏🏻

[@hangwithlj6405]

I’ve been following and you and Frank have helped me tremendously. I just don’t understand why not use all the higher power wires for everything for resale value alone. If you ever resell the trailers someone might want to put high power equipment and it’s ready to go. Thanks for all your help this videos are amazing

[@poormansfoodtruck]

That’s a great call-out! I think if I were to redo the whole thing, I would probably do this on my next build for that exact reason! Thank you so much for your support 🙏🏻

[@gauravvaidya9847]

Can I power my food truck frm home outlet with this DIY without any issues? All I want to keep powered is freezer and the refrigerator when parked.