Food Truck Electrical: DIY Series Part 1
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- Welcome to another episodeon this Video Series
How to Build your Food Truck
This will be added to the Playlist
There is no right or wrong wrong way on which order to build
The only wrong way is ot starting at all.
I will be uploading all the link to materials later tonight
Thank you Frank Baltierrez
14/2 wire
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14/3 Romex
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Romex Wire:
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Romex Connectors:
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Wire Strippers
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S/O Cord
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S.S Screws
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Metal Cut off Wheel:
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30 Amp Generator Plug
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30 Amp Plug
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50 Amp Generator Plug
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Generator inlet Plug
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Breaker Panel
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Utility Knife
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Lenox 9 in 1
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Thank you so much Frank. I know I asked for this video along with others. We appreciate it. Om my cart I planned on wiring everything surface mounted to my frp. So that it's not buried in the walls. I'm using the wire with the metal casing. My buddy is gonna come help me.
Surface mount works as well :)
@@fbaltierrez putting my food trailer together to been thru 6 surgeries this year on back and right hip but i am back at it just put vent up and hood electrical is working my question is do i need a fire suppression system for my hood in FT.WORTH Tx because i see some people without it let me know if you get a chance.
@@realamericanmuscle7705 hey, it has been my experience that as long as you are not running any gas you can use fire extinguishers but you should consult your local HD they will have the standard for you.
My HD says if no fire is present then an extinguisher would be sufficient, but if I run equipment that produces flames to heat then an ANSUL is needed. I know you were asking Frank but I hope this helps you out I have personally built 2 trailers from the frame up.
@@RangerMorris Thanks a million for that info been healing from surgery 6 just this year but i am on it as we speak.
We just got our trailer 😊 omg alot stuff u showing us bro Jim n Sonia here from Florida ur awesome showing us all will need thank u
There we go! Congrats! Glad I could help
I think all the runs must be in a conduit, for the outlets circuit you must use 12/2 at least for the first 2 and follow with 14/2 for the rest, in case if you have to pass inspection in the future
They don't check trailers like they do a brick and mortar in most counties yours could be different.
Thank you I finished in 90 day from ideal to complete
Excellent turnaround time!!! The weather out by me has been too unpredictable lately
Lol Philadelphia wasn't good one rain snow and wind storms
A hypothetical system drawing would be awesome
Yes it can definitely. They don't require us to submit that at our HD or city level so never had the need to make one yet.
Great guy.. thanks frank
Anytime. That's what I'm here for
Bro you fireeee. Let me fly you out to help with what I started. Na fr lol
What are the best ceiling lights to use for both 12V and 110W?
I would not use 12v. Personally only 120v
Can you convert those trailers into a porch trailer . I want to build a bbq concession trailer
@markharrison4230 I would not have that answer but to me that seems like a lot of work. I would just buy one with a porch already
Frank can I pay you for a drawn out diagram? I have 3 outlets that have to each be dedicated to 2 food warmers and one electric griddle. The only other semi high wattage item would be my fridge. Would the breaker you recommend cover all this? Thanks so much you have taught me so much
The breaker box yes definitely. I can assist if needed email rollingburritosfoodtruck@gmail.com and we can discuss details
Technically 14 awg can be use for power outlet, is the national electrical code covers electrical istallations for food truck?
That is correct 14 1t amps 12 awg 20 amps can be used for outlets.
Hi Frank can we run more then one breaker in our trailer. For instance. One for the food warmer and one for the AC unit and another as the home run?
Yes you can run more than one breaker.
Hi Frank… I’ve been quietly watching your series so far and am highly impressed. I’m getting ready to submit my plans for approval in my county and then start my build in the next few months. Do you have diagrams you used for the electrical and plumbing you could share?
Good afternoon I do not. But wouldn't be a bad idea to make 👍
@@fbaltierrez a diagram would definately be additional help!
Hey, how are youFrank, first of all, thanks for the fabulous videos you have on how to make a food truck, I wanted to know if you could help me how to install electricity to the truck, your electricity videos are good but there is a part that I don't understand, could you help with a map to better explain the steps? and many thanks in advance
Good morning, just ask away see if I can answer your questions
@@fbaltierrez Tengo un food truck 10x6 tengo todo el material que tú tienes para la instalaciones, yo necesito saber cómo hacer para tener y instalar tres toma corriente y dos encendedores de luz y el otro para los hoods, no tengo idea cómo hacerlo, yo necesito ver un dibujo o plano que me diga que cable va conectado al cajetín correspondiente desde que sale de la caja de fusible por favor . Yo te agradecería de verdad mucho. Porque no puedo avanzar hasta tener esto listo Dios te bendiga gracias
This helps so much. Btw, how thick is the wood?
This is 3/8 factory installed
I am trying to do a simple trailer coffee shop. Just outlets. Do you have an example of a simple coffee trailer electrical plan?
I do not unfortunately. I could make one it's pretty simple. But you would have to buy the ebook for extra time beyond the youtube videos from me. The links or on latest videos
Hi Frank! We love all of your videos and they have helped us tremendously.
I was hoping you can tell me which faucet you used on the 3 compartment sink. We recently ordered the same sink but I can’t seem to find any product links for the faucet.
Thank you so much.
If still looking this is the one I use
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Good morning afternoon
Frank
We are building a 14’ but we are doing all electrical on metal conduit what is your opinion???
@@juanbeltran7696 that works. Gives it a nice industrial look
@@fbaltierrez thank you 🙏 seeing your videos for long time
Frank question.. there is a gap between plywood sheet.. did you got the trailer built in with plywood or you put them on?
Gap is factory built. Kind of like your house the exterior wall and interior wall have a gap
so you have your fridge and exhaust on one breaker and the warmer on the other, which one do you have the lights and outlets on?
The lights and outlets are with the fridge and exhaust. Works perfectly with power distribution 👍
Hello Frank. My daughter and I have gotten inspiration from you to build our frozen dessert trailer. We need to have electric running our freezers during transport. How do you keep your refrigerated items cold during your transport to particular service spots? Thanks for your response!
I don't travel far from where I come back to so as long as I keep everything shut door wise no huge temperature drops.
Can you please help me with a food trailer. Either I build one like you or buy one from mexico? Please and thanks
I'm going to be selling mine if interested
. It's on my videos
I though you need a 12/2 for a 20 amp circuit breaker but are you using 15 amps or 20?
I only use 15 amp circuits. 2 of them. 14 gauge wire
Thanks Frank for your efforts, Can you tell me how much piece for electrician to do the whole electrical job?
If I had to do it for someone I would probably charge possibly a minimum of 1,000 but haven't done it for anyone besides myself
@@fbaltierrez Thank you👍
Hi Frank, I pretty much have the same trailer as you're working in here. Quick question, on the can lights, is there a reason why you went down and back up and not just straight acoss from one can to the other?
You can't go straight across because the plywood would smash the Romex and didn't want to drill the studs
Unrelated to this particular video but I was curious about the window setup in this trailer, looks like a standard exterior vending window but what is the interior window setup? Thank you!
It's all one piece. It's same as exterior except without the door thing
@@fbaltierrez thanks for the reply and the videos!
Hi Frank, is it possible to just buy a panel board with more switches and just run individual 14-2 cables to each outlet or switches separately?
I wouldn't that's too much wire and extra materials which means more $$$$$$. 1 circuit in the panel for 4 lights for example is almost no power consumption
Hey frank what would the total be to just have electrical
What would that what you are doing cost me to do myself ?
Still trying to figure something out bud the side of the trailer with the window im trying to figure out witch wires were ran with 14/3 i ran my trailer the same way but all on that side with 14/2 ima going to have outside lights too so just trying to make sure if I need to rerun some wires with 14/3 and if so witch ones lol? Thanks for all the vids and info tho
Technically you don't need 14/3 you can run both outside lights together that's what I'll probably do next time.
@@fbaltierrez ok awesome so the only 14/3 on the side with the window was the outside lights ?
Hey man just wondering in this video can you just run the can lights wire straight down the ceiling middle instead of making U's.
You can but where are you going to send that cable to? You still have to run to 1 central box to connect them all
Ok im planning on wiring mine just like yours from the start from one side of the trailer just wondering if every light after the first can be ran in a straight line
Thank you for all your videos. I have a question my county is requiring a main disconnect. So I bought a 100 amp main disconnect which is next to the breaker box. The generator goes to the main disconnect box first and then run the power to the breaker box but I’m not sure how to wire the ground and neutral. Should I keep them separate in the main disconnect and then bond them in the breaker box or bond them in the first box and bond them again in the second box. I’m a little confused. Thanks in advance
You could of also just bought a breaker panel with a main disconnect and have it all in one enclosure.
@@fbaltierrez yes but unfortunately i could not find one everywhere I looked was out of stock. What do you recommend I do about the ground and neutral?
Hi. After the electrical have been ran, do i have to have inspection or can i cover with aluminum siding then have inspection done? What steps do i take to have an inspector for the city come out to inspect/sign off? Do i contact the city before i start building my truck? Thanks bro
What if you have a box truck and you have a light already in there what would you connect that too.
No because those are typically 12 volt lights won't work with the generator if you are using 120 V power
@@fbaltierrez ok thank you
So let me get this clear. All thr can lights run off one breaker? Just kinda spliced into each other other? 🤯 I've watched all of your wiring videos twice. Idk why I can't get it.
It's just a daisy chain from one light to the next and then to the switch 👍
Thank you sir! I'm going down thr list on videos. Tomorrow I start my demo!
can you number the videos so I don’t miss what order I have to build
Can I run the S.O. Cable through the trailer instead of under it?
Can you I'm assuming yes. Don't know how without having to cut some studs but if you can let me know how you did that :)
Que regulador de gas debo usar en mi Foodtrailer
El que pongo en Los links es el que uso yo
What would be the average cost to do the electrical as you did in this trailer if one is not comfortable doing it. I would like to do it exactly like you have done
Good morning, let's say you asked me to do this for you with no materials included would be about. hmmmmmmmm......Good question maybe about $1000 and up.
Why did you use 14/2 and not 12/2?
I personally don't need the extra amps on those circuits I only use a 30 amp generator. But if you needed more juice then yes use 12 gauge
Where are you getting the power from the black wire
Comes from the generator or from shore power to the inlet
Question about hood installation. Does the wall behind the hood need to be fire rated?
Not that I am aware of. The steel on these hoods are very very thick
And behind the hood and cooking equipment I would use stainless steel
Hey! Was just wondering do you need a building permit to install electrical?
That depends on your HD they make the rules for your county
Does it matter what side you put your exhaust hood on a food truck
Not that I am aware of as long as the roof can support the weight
@@fbaltierrez thanks you been real helpful
Is there any specific hight for the outlets to be?
No specific height unless your HD asks for something specific
Frank do you have a link for the fan you have mounted to your roof buddy? Had a hard time finding those for some reason. Also what ac do you recommend to use for roof top on these food carts
I don't use a fan on the roof the only fan I have is the exhaust fan that comes with the hood
Oh oh I thought you had a fan I could see in the video. It must be a opening with a knob that opens it
Random question alert: what are the axles rated for in the trailers that you've built? I've heard of folks upgrading to heavier duty axles. Just wondering if the standard 7000 LB are good enough for most of us (I understand it would depend on what equipment you haul).
All the 3 trailers I have bought have been the regular 7000 LB weight GVWR. no issues I would not buy a single axle that's my suggestion
We r starting with single the trailer is gift so I'm using it for the first foodtruck
@@sonyadelcid8459 did you have any luck on axle info? I’m in the same
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Hey frank, I need to power a 30 amp 120 fryer. Would that take dedicated circuit? Different wire and receptacle?
If it's a 30 amp for that piece of equipment then yes it needs its own circuit. 10 gauge wire
@@fbaltierrez would a 20 amp circuit and receptacle be ok? Never seen 30 amp with standard plug? Just the t slot 20 amp outlet
@@kayleaconnell2546 if the equipment requires 30 amps then most likely you will need it. They do make 30 amp outlets they are single outlets
@@fbaltierrez thanks hate to keep asking but do you have link for reference ? I can't seem to find on with standard plug. Good upload today by the way!
@@kayleaconnell2546 Your friend has shared a link to a Home Depot product they think you would be interested in seeing:
Leviton 30 Amp 125-Volt/250-Volt Shallow Single Flush Mounted Outlet, Black
www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-30-Amp-125-Volt-250-Volt-Shallow-Single-Flush-Mounted-Outlet-Black-R30-05207-S10/302480849
SKU# 302480849
Hello! Can you help me make an ice cream truck blueprint layout? I have a step van the area is 10’ x 74”
Reach out to me @ rollingburritosfoodtruck@gmail.com
And we'll try to figure something out
On a generator how do I know what size I need
Add up your watts or add up your amps and multiply by 120.
Hola frank eres zhingon pregunta me podrá mandar el link de donde compra el stainless sheets
Do you use 14/3 or 14/2 romex more
14/2 for sure
Ok thanks for that the 14/3 is only for the exhaust hood and fan
@@fbaltierrez is there a specific reason why you use 14/2 and not 12/2?
Where is part 2 of this video?
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Should be right next to this one. Copied it above
Your generator wire you didn't show us how you pull it get it where your where your breaker box at
I run it under the trailer, hard to get a camera down there.
Hey frank! I was hoping to find an email for you to ask some questions about my trailers electrical I’m not far from you
I want to talk you about that i need 1.