Inexpensive vs Expensive Generator, Which is better for a Food Truck?
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- Опубліковано 13 жов 2020
- Building a Food Truck from scratch: Installing the Reliance Generator Plug. We discuss what size of Generator you would need and how to figure out the amperage. Thank you for watching
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Frank your videos are amazing thank you for all the time you have spent to help all of us future food trailers owners.
Thank you for that feedback appreciate it
Thank you for your videos, great and easy explanations
Very helpful my man. Just purchased a 16x8.5 food trailer and was stressing about what to buy. This puts my mind at ease, and explains what I need Amp wise. 🙏👍🏽
Get ready for the next videos coming up. 👍👍👍
@@fbaltierrez come by Humboldt Park if you get a chance my man. We’re gonna be by the Kedzie and Division entrance. bright red trailer. We are having a friends and Fam Friday 6-8, come say Hi and get some free food bro.
@@Duc848 I might just have too. Thanks for that heads up
Thanks man for sharing this is really helpful!!
Thank you so much for making these videos!!! You’re a saint!
Appreciate that!!!! 👍
Thanks for sharing man! I am planning to buy a food truck. Godbless
Thank you……. You answered my question…. We only have hood, fridge, prep table saved me a lot of money
What kind of Food Trailer/Truck are you doing?
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Awesome video, thanks for the lesson!
Absolutely. My pleasure
Amigo buen trabajo grasias por tomarte tu tiempo para mostrar tu trabajo , me gustan tus videos una pregunta es necesario usar swich transfer entre el generador y el food trailer?
I need a food trailer everyone is so over price. So I’m having a hard time. I could never billed my on but I love watching you, I only wish.
Love your videos keep it up, I have a question im a local truck driver that hauls dirt and our season is about to end, and I've been wanting to start up a food cart. All the cart trailers I see have the v nose. Can you share where you got that one please.
Yes the 50amp 3 prong inlet you are using will work. BUT, I’m fairly certain that inside that inlet it has ground and neutral bonded together. Which is only supposed to be done in a main panel. The trailers main panel is considered a subpanel.
You would need a four prong 50 amp inlet to keep the neutral and ground separate. Or use a 30 amp 3 prong which keeps neutral and ground separate. Look at the back of a 30amp 3 prong 120v inlet and a 50amp 4 prong 240/120v inlet. You will see that neutral and ground are not bonded together on either of those that you could have used.
The generator doesn’t bond together it’s neutral and ground. So I’d think it shouldn’t be done in the inlet either
On the thr inlet they have separate terminals is that what you meant?
@@fbaltierrez
Did you find out the answer?
Hola Frank gracias por compartir tu trabajo. tengo una pregunta, hemos tenido muchos problemas para poner a trabajar un trailer que compramos nuevo, al parecer el problema es el generador, tenemos una sanduchera, una nevera bajo el flat, un refrigerdor, el extrartor, aire acondicionado, nevera pequeña de sodas, luces y todo prende, pero deficiente con un generador dual de 7250, sin embargo cuando prendemos el calentador de agua se apaga todo aunque no se apaga el generador y tampoco se bajan los breakers, tu crees que un generador de mas potencia solucione el problema? gracias.
Look at 30amp rv cables or marine cables you can get a male to female 30amp cords. I love your video's they gave me the courage to get my foodtruck dream started.
Appreciate that tip. Looked them up this morning for the 50 amp one bit on the pricey side. $160 and 10 feet long. Mine is about 6 feet but it is a great option. Thank you :)
I saw many premade HD Cables listed on Home Depot site also
@@nathanc3396 yes there are some there I do believe so, you can go either way I liked making my own that way I knew how to make one that was the only reason lol
Thanks as a chef I’m looking into doing this as a side hustle cause this would be amazing to do a solar truck food for work one day
Solar would be an awesome option. I'm sure someone will do it soon.
@@fbaltierrez here in oz we have a lot of sun so I’m going to do a Filipino burger joint only take away I been a chef for 15 years :)
@@fbaltierrez btw cool vid
Hey frank, love your videos- very helpful
I live in Canada and I’m thinking the laws for food truck building are slight,y different, but bought a generic 7500w generator, everything in my truck will be electric, so I know I hAve enough watts from my generator to work. But somebody said that you can’t use a regular generator for a food truck
Is that true?
Help!
THANK YOU FRANK B
hi thankyou for sharing, how the water pump start working , I have it pluged , water in the tanks but it dont start
Great video man 👏
I want to connect professional coffee mashine ( 1300 w ) on a honda generator of 2000 w
Want to do coffee car business.
Is this generator can work on a daily level 8 hours per day ,with this coffee mashine?
Thanks
Hey Frank, your videos are super underrated and really helpful! Quick question. I’ve added up the total amount of wattage between all the equipment I’ll be using and it comes out to 5500w. So in this case I would need a generator that puts out around 6000w correct?
(Building a coffee truck) espresso machine’s and brewers take a lot of power.
Yeah I would thats about 50 amps. Yes those machines are energy ssuckers. Coffee my favorite
Hi did u manage to find your anwer? Im getting mixed up with amps and watts, I don't know which generator should I get, I want to get a tea urn which is 2500w that half already of a 5000w generator
@@1234569518 He is running a generator that puts out 120v 4200W running. 4200W ÷ 120V = 35A. The max amps he can run is 35A. So if you were using this generator and consumed 2500W you would be using 20.83A. If you purchase a generator that puts out the same 4200W at 240V then the Amps would still be the same but split between two legs. 4200÷240=17.5A per leg.
Hey frank I'm running my wire straight from the panel to the generator my fuse on my generator keeps popping that means I need the plug for the outside like you just explained
I enjoy watching you, Frank you have taught me so much being a beginner of a food trailer so I have two generators and my power keeps triggering off for some reason. Can you please help me?
Nice video. Understood how to calculate the total amps on your 120V panel. The question I have is, what happens when you need a piece of equipment that’s 240 at the same time with 120’s. Do you wire for 240, calculate total available amps based on 240 and as long as total amps doesn’t exceed the 240 calculations is Ok to mixed both 120 and 240 on the same panel? Or you need separate electrical sources for each? Thanks in advance. Hope you are doing well. Saludos !!!
Get a 240 set up and break it down to whats needed with a breaker box.
Thank you for sharing? My trailer was fitted with a 50 am cord, I need 6000 watts wondering If I can get a converter to plug into 30 amp generator?
Hello enjoy listening to you I have a 15000 watt generator for my food truck however it kept shutting down during my operation what could be problem?
How we keep the power running to support the equipments working, during driving even over night. Especially fridges. Do we need additional power pack?
Thank you
Is there a video where you show how to hook up the other end of the conductor wire to the breaker box
I believe its this video right here. ua-cam.com/video/ORqJohkPrOs/v-deo.html
Frank, anyway you can get 2 of those on there side by side? Based on specs it seems possible, but doesn't look like it..
Hi frank, I am currently setting up a food trailer right now , maybe you can help me figure out how big generator I would need , the trailer has a electric water heater, water pump,electric deep fryer, a/c, 1 food warmer, fridge, 5cubic ft freezer, microwave thank you in advance.
hi sir, good to have this vids.. im planning to have mobile carts, and im using coffee machine 2500 watts , grinder 800watts, blender 1500 watts, light bulbs of 4 6 watts each, all 220volts and im gonna use it 3-4 hours daily..
is 4000 watts normal generator can be good? or inverter generator? 30amp or 50amp? thanks ☺️
I’ve decided to buy the same generator as you. Can you provide a link to the cord you bought? Will any 3-prong cord meant for 120v and 50-amps work? I’m just going to cut the end off and wire the reliance 50-amp connector to it right?
Frank what kind of generator can i use for chest freezer, portable a/c and a television in my food truck
Hi! I've been watching a lot of your videos to help me build my mobile barbershop. I see you only use a generator. I have a generator and solar panels. Is there a way I can connect my circuts to both generator and solar so when I'm not using my solar panels I can just use my generator? Is that possible? Like for a back up for longer usage.
I have a predator 7250 watt running watts. I have a full electric cargo trailer. This is 30amp max. It has the ability to use 120/240v. I have to wire the inlet to power this trailer. I want to put a 50amp inlet. I am using 6 gauge wire to put power to the breaker box. My question is, when I wire up X, Y, G, W to the breaker box with 50 amp setup, can I still use 30 amp generator with 30 to 50 amp converter plugs? I want to be able to use 240v if needed. I only use AC, Conventional single stove, mini refrigerator, hot water heater, water pump, and LED lights. I feel like until I get my 50 amp I cant use stove and AC together. With everything on together they exceed 30amps.
Frank - I set up my electrical just like yours where power is going through one leg in the panel for 120 V. I need 50 amps to run everything in my trailer so 6,000 watts. Most generators allow you to switch between 120/240. If I buy a 6,000 watt generator that has the 120/240 option and leave it on the 120v setting, will I only get 3,000 watts of power or will I get the full 6,000 watts on the 120v setting?
As per my understanding of Generators, I am not a Generator expert is you will get the max watts on which ever power style you use. Either the 120v or 240v
ok' also what about if you have 1 refrigerator and 1 cooler plus same stuff you got?
You can actually go to a place that sells RV/Travel Trailers, they have plenty of those connections.
Are you usuing 6-4 50A Cable to make the Pigtail between the Generator & the External Electrical Box?
No. Same wire that I use to run to the service panel. 8/3 wire
Is it possible to use same plug for generator or extention cord or do you really need two plugs
I just purchased the Predator 9500 watt super quiet for food trailer. I notice that the manual says the generator must be properly grounded. How do you ground generator for food trailer, cannot find any clear info except about actually gounding a pole into the earth if hooking generator to a residental .
You can't unfortunately
Frank! Do you recommend two of this generators in parallel for a sum of 60 amps. And can I connect the two parallel generators to sane 50 amp inlet you are using with out overloading. Thank you Frank any help is appreciated. My trailer does require a little over 40 amps. And I would like to parallel two smaller generators for noise reduction rather than a big gen.
I would get the bigger Predator Generator if you haven't purchased one yet. Quiet Generator
Are the predators reliable
@@fbaltierrez are predators reliable in your experience/knowledge?
@@MrKrabsMeatyClaw in what I have heard they also are great Generators
Hi Frank trying to see if you mounted that generator on the outside of your truck is that how it goes and is that legal to do it that way in Chicago
Yes it's mounted outside. I don't sell in Chicago they have tooooooo many restrictions and rules so don't even mess with them.
Is this enough to run the AC as well in a food trailer?
Hey Frank,
Great video! I bought a food truck with the electrical & generator already installed (but previous owner never used). It’s an old small one that is 3000 watts. The water heater uses 12 amps and the connection looks like it’s 250v. Is the math then 3000/250? If that’s true I would need something that outputs more than 5500 due to the a/c, refrigerator, prep station, and other small electrical items. Am I correct?
The S/O 8/3 i can use for a 50A setup?
We have used the ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y for probably 30 hours with our camper and it’s been great! The noise level is really only noticeable when running the AC and other appliances like the microwave, hair dryer, or coffee pot. It’s not huge like other ones and it has wheels so even at 90lbs, I can move it!
Agreed!!!!
What if you also what to be able to plug into outside power
I have noticed the size and weight of full size generators is excessive to the point a see guys having install a crane or winch to transport. Is it possible to just get midsize generator to run to the plug in to power the lights and fan and then get a portable to run direct to the fridge and maybe a microwave or warmer?
I have only used this generator it pushes 30 amps which I have found is usually plenty unless you are running some big coffee machines and such
Can you operate the food truck with just the generator and not the propane ?
I have generator does not start at all no crank do I have to put it in metal trailer or wood floor trailer ?
You Plug the battery in on the back?
You literally saved me $5,500 🤯, and for that I am grateful. You’ve earned a new sub haha. Thanks for the video.
There we go!!!!@ that's what I'm talking about! $$$$$$ in your pocket
Hi frank, I’m from Minnesota and I don’t think I’m allowed to do my own electrical or plumbing what can I do??? Thanks
Some cities might be like that haven't seem many tho. I would ask for the mobile food truck requirements from them and it should say there
Hello Frank. Do I add the amps from all of the electrical equipments to find out which generator I’ll need?
Amps or watts. Watts might be easier if it's all 120v
@@fbaltierrez thanks for that
Hi Frank. I’m in the process of building a food trailer. Do you recommend a dual fuel inverter generator?
I have a dual fuel now and have never used the propane side of it and probably never will. I would just but the Westinghouse the regular gas one
@@fbaltierrez thank you very much. Keep the videos coming. I’ve learn a lot from watching
How u ever thought on a solar generator ?. I don’t like to run a gas generator because of the noise , I am pretty sure you could run a 3 watts exhaust fan , lights , cash register , and the griddle , frylator can be run w propane for my set up.
Solar generator interesting, I haven't even seen one yet. Great idea tho
@@fbaltierrez
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I have been looking this up for ever....
If YOU will get ahold of Bluettie Solar Generator... They will HELP you with the cost of the Generator if you make a Video on installing their Generator..
They have asked me to make a video on me installing a Bluettie Solar Generator... The AC200P is good and they have where you can Piggy Back for more amp.... it's amazing. Clean and Quite!!!
@@fbaltierrez
People that have Electric Cars/trucks are using the Bluetti in the back to have Electricity in between charges. The Bluetti Solar Generator the one I want ... the AC200P is 60 LBS... there is another NEW one that just came out that you can PLUG in a 30 AMP into the Generator! WOW!!!
Hello Frank, I have a question, where can I buy a male to male cable L14-30P to connect my generator to my coffee truck???? Or can I made it??? It's safe??? Thanks!!!
I'm sure there is an adapter out there available or the other option would be to change one of the plugs for a female
Hi Mike Brandt, I am looking at a 3000 watt, or a 7000 watt generator. Do you think a 3000 watt will be enough for a burger van ?
3000 watts is about 25 amps. What kind of equipment are you running?
@@fbaltierrez Im looking at a champion 3100 watt with inverter( do I need inverter?). Im running a standard kitchen, George foreman grill. small electric fryer and a small under counter top fridge. All domestic appliances. Hot water and stove are both gas powered so don't take power. We dont seem to have this westinghouse model in Europe:(
@@tr3204 inverter generator are quieter always a good thing. 3000 watts is a bit on the low side IMO. but it all depends what you are running it could work just have to add your amps on the equipment
Nice explanation buddy!!!
Is it possible you can help me with the blueprint champ?
Absolutely I can. Friday I'll make a video about how I did my blueprint and hopefully that helps you out. Thanks for watching
@@fbaltierrez
Thank you!
Where can I find the generator plug that plugs into the generator
Camco Angle Plug Generator
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The amps remain the same what you increase is the wattage if you ve two 4200 watts and 30 amp generator you will have 8400 watts and 30 amp single face
Hey there again, I was wondering can you power a small air conditioner with this generator along with all your appliances?
Depends on the total power consumption. This generator handles just about 30 amps
@@fbaltierrez Can it handle a 500w AC ? Along with your other appliances?
@@danthemandelasalas217 that depends on what else you are using for electricity in your trailer. You have to add all the watts and divide by 120. Hard question to answer because I'm not sure of the other variables.
Hey Bro…. What type of generator good for food truck with 3 refrigerator, 2 microwave and 2 deep fried ( portable ) also with low noise.one more thing do I have get the 50amp or 30amp
Go with the predator 9500
@@fbaltierrez thank you Bro
What do you recommend if I'm going all electric no propane at all
A big powerful reliable generator
Do you buy stuff from McMaster Carr or do you only buy stuff from Amazon?
95% from Amazon
You should do a video on how to make the cable 😅
Have done at least 2 of those, but can remake one
HOW MANY MONTHS WILL A FULLY FILLED DISEL GENERATOR LAST ON A FOOD TRUCK BRO?( 10 working hours per day) Mon - Friday
Months? I doubt months it all depends on the gallon size
Can I power my ice cream truck with a power inverter connected to the battery? If so what are the pros and cons
Never tried that. Would not be able to give any insight. Only Generator and house power used at all times.
Is that generator safe to use outdoors, especially when it rains?
I asked the same question 😂 Still no answer
Found our answer since he's avoiding our question 🤣 ua-cam.com/video/PKyQ6emxNPw/v-deo.html
@@MikePhoTravelVlogs you really think he is avoiding you? There are a million questions ahead of yours including people emailing him. I doubt he has time to get to everyone. He still has a life.
Do you have the generator grounded?
Nope. Exactly how it comes out of the box. There would be nowhere to Ground it to if I did have to ground it.
How to mount generator on my trailer
How do you power both legs of my breaker panel with 110 volt home power cord?
Why would you need that many circuits?
So all are run off one side of the box. I was worried about box balance.
Awesome videos.
Can I connect my espresso machine to the generator with an adapter?
Depends on Generator and machine are they both the right watts and 120v or 240v
But hypothetically yes
I am planning to use a mixer that need 240v i bealive i need 60 amps what generation would you recommend frank
You will need a big generator possibly a Predator 9500
@@fbaltierrez do you think the health department would say something about a big generator? I am looking at a champion 11500
@@831sholo nah they don't care about Generators. They only care about the inside. Just make sure you but a Inverter generator you will Thank me later
@@fbaltierrez gracias, you are the best
Where do I buy the male 50 amp outlet?
Adding link to description for you now :) thanks for watching
@@fbaltierrez
My electrician told me instead of putting a reg. 30 amp on my Tiny Vintage Travel Trailer ... to put a 50 AMP... BAHAHAHAHA... LOL
Tiny Travel Trailer on Steroids... and use the Bluetti Solar Generator too...
When I have a place to plug in... I can use the 50 Amp plugin... and also use the Bluetti Solar Generator... when on the road.
(I sound like an Advertisement ) LOL
Forgive me I'm not smart but why did you divide your generators number by 120?
120 is the voltage. omhs law says P = I*V
So the generators number is in power (P). So you can calculate the current (amps) by P/V=I
I is current/amps, and a generator usually runs a constant voltage, 120.
So amps = Watts/120.
Can you a 5x8?
You can do any size trailer but it depends on what you are going to be using it for and how many people will be inside
How much fuel consumption does a generator per day?
I only open 3-4 hrs. Uses about maybe a quarter tank
@@fbaltierrez thank you for the info.
According to every food truck I visit, the loudest open-frame generator available is preferable. It's like standing next to a jackhammer.
Lol. Yeah they are loud
This comment has me cracking up lol😂
Frank do you still do this work?
Not at the current time, I will be doing a snap on truck when weather turns a bit
How much do you sell them for?
Don't have one for sale at the moment
What would you charge to make one? Basic with no Equipment. Just Plumbing And electrical?
@@ce102690 watch the video I will post tomorrow and comment on it. And we'll see what we can do
If you need a $4000 generator, "More power to you" ha!
May the force be with him
Wish i could pay you to build my wife one
Seems Awg 8 stranded
How much do tou sell them for🤑🤑🤑
You selling this one ? Lol
Good evening. Yes I will be selling this one.
@@fbaltierrez how much?
Around 25-30k is what I'm possibly thinking
$4000? lol
What about a $15K Cummins Onan?
How much to make me a food truck I want to sell tacos
If you see my last video I have only 1 truck I'm selling and it's Big Red. If interested In that one let me know it's 1 of 1 won't be building anymore
From a food trucker to another. A COMMERCIAL generator should be used. NOT a construction site generator. If it wouldn't pass the noise level in a RV park, you shouldn't buy it. It's horrible and disrespectful to customers and if you do events or rallies, very disrespectful for those of us who actually care and spent money only to have poser food truckers who most of the time aren't even cooks. Why do I have a $7k generator running silently, and a fool comes and tries to "hide" their noisy generator on the side of MY TRUCK to muffle THEIR NOISE... You are starting a food truck business out of passion for food and service. Or you're not... Your execution says it all.
Glad to hear you opinion. Thanks for sharing
We just added a table top deep fryer. After a few minutes it throws the breaker..can we plug the fryer directly into the generator while it supplies power to the rest of the trailer? @frankbaltierrez
I'm assuming it's a Electric deep fryer? Is it 240v or 120v?
@@fbaltierrez yes it's 110v, 1700w. It has 2 power plugs for each side