Food Truck Build: Installing the Exhaust Hood Part 1
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- Опубліковано 24 жов 2020
- Building a Food Truck/Trailer from scratch. Installing the Exhaust Hood a must have if you are using cooking equipment. DIY Project to get you new mobile kitchen ready to make food and money.
Thanks Frank. You’re a lifesaver! Crazy how hard it is to find this information. This is the greatest resource I could find!
Appreciate that feedback
thank you for making this, really helpful
your doing great, I like that you own the mistakes. I have just started getting the inside of the truck ready and your videos have nbeen very helpful.I thank you@!
Just subscribed man! I have a 1990 30ft Chevy School Bus that runs on liquid propane with 140,000 miles on it that I purchased for $2,000 dollars 5 years ago! I’m gonna watch all your videos man so me and my business partner can get our bbq business up and running! Thank you man. I can tell from this vid alone you work hard on them let alone even harder working to build that trailer. I really feel like finding you right now has been a blessing bro! I appreciate and good luck to you in the future
What happened to your bbq business dream
@@cliff185026 I ended up selling the school bus. It was going to be a lot of work, time, and money to convert it. My business partner and bought a 20ft trailer and we have been selling bbq from it for nearly a 1 1/2 years now.
@@cliff185026 I ended up selling the bus. My business partner and I had a custom trailer built for about $32,000. We have been selling bbq for a nearly a year and a half out of it now. We are well on our way and currently living the dream.
Thank you for sharing.
Gracias, por todo. :)
good video i like nice and clean jod
Great videos , I’m about to purchase my first trailer same as the one you got … I’ll be working on it soon
Nice!!!! Love these trailers. Excited for you
@@fbaltierrez could you put the hood at front instead ??? Or we you have no studs there?
You are the best
Nice!!
Thank you sir thanks
HOLY $^$&( WT% YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!!! Thanks DudeMan!
THANK YOU!!! Appreciate that
Question does the hole for the plenum riser duct have to be in the exact center of the hood vent or can the hole be a bit to one side?
How did you find and hit the studs with the hood in place? Small studs and big bolts. Doesn’t seem like any room for error
Great videos Frank! Thanks for the info. Would it be fine to install the hood 90 degrees against the wall and use hangers between the hood and ceiling for the gap?
I would not be sure. I have only installed one way only have never switched it or used another method unfortunately
Hi Frank, should you have a backflow, damper, between the fan and the hood
Have you had any experience with the low profile hoods? They are designed for low ceiling areas. Any opinions about those? Seems like they give you more head room while cooking
Installing a hood in my food truck, my only concern is drilling a 1/2" hole into a tiny stud that is already under engineered to hold that kind of weight. Instead, I'm using flat stock steel and drilled 2 holes on either side of the stud (dont drill into the stud!) bridge over the stud with the plate on the roof.
Place 1 bolt on either side of the stud, that way all the structural intererty, 100 percent is maintaned. Snow adds to the load too, Im sure its fine either way, but ....
Great idea, something I definitely have never tried
Trailer is looking good Frank! Do you have any pictures/video of the the roof after the hood was installed?
Thank you for the comment :) absolutely I can get some pics
I would like to get a list of the appropriate appliances that I will need
Hey Frank, question about wall blocking and support for the hood. You'd said you only added 2x4 at the big serving window, you didn't have to add additional support or wall blocking for the hood and fan? This is my 1st food truck build and I'm trying to find all the info I can get. So far you have the best by far helpful video's, even a spreadsheet I was able to print and compare pricing here in GA compared to yours. I'm concerned about the 3/4" tube steel this is framed with on 2-3' centers, not consistent spacing at all. You just use the trailer as built with no additional blocking or support? Thanks for your help and video's
Correct for the hood no additional support was used. The only thing I use was a 2x4 on the wall to the flat side to space it 1.5 inches to give me extra room for the fan up top.
Great Video! Thank you for sharing your experience! How long do you think it took to install the hood start to finish?
Hood is pretty straightforward. One day you can do it , maybe 2 to weatherproof it
Hey great video series. I am just starting with planning the layout of mine. What do you think about installing a hood on the narrow side of the trailer in the front? would that work?
I'm sure it would work as long as you have the support needed I thought about doing that but liked it better on the side.
Hello, very helpful vídeos, i have a question, whats the reason for the space on the back of the hood and the wall?? Also what are those things call that you use to hold the hood up??
The space in the back of the hood is how the hood ends up fitting like to get it flush to the ceiling. Not much that can be done about that in the trailer and in mine which is same brand.
on the hood 10x12 duck as you called it, actually called hood Roof Curb, does the roof curb touches the wood inside the roof of the trailer? are the curd suppose to go straight thru the roof without touching any flammable material ???
Goes straight through to outside I think it does touch a small part of wood but the hood duct is about 1/4 thick.
What’s the thickness of the stainless steel sheets using for the walls?
I need this installed. Can you do mines😊
Can this vent hood be installed in a home?
Hi frank, can i get my ansel system installed prior to the gas lines or should i do gas lines first?
The ansul needs to know how many btu's your equipment is using, so it could be after but you'll need to let them know your equipment specs.
Hey Frank! Thanks for all the videos. What height is your 16x 7? I’m looking for a good. My 16x7 is 6’4” inside height. Thanks
One of them is 6 foot 6
Other 7 foot
So ive seen round exhaust fans on top, do you need both?
Haven't seen those. I just have the fan that comes with the hood, it looks like a top hat
Frank
Do the hoods always have to have that big exhaust? Or is there another way of doing it?
Now there is, I believe hood mart has a new style now. But I have no idea how it works or how to install that one
Hey frank does the duct have to be welded all around inside of the trailer?
For use in our county they do not require that for approval, can it be done yes but I just use SS Screws
Frank, how do you handle the 18" requirement for combustible materials? Are the studs in the walls included in this?
They don't require that for us here with the fire department
What size was those boots that came with your hood? I got my hood from Halifax but they didn't send the bolt kit so now I have to home Depot it.
Update: I see they're 1'' so the next question is how long were they? About 6"?
Great question. I would say about 5-6 inches I assume. You can always cut them down after you puts the washers and nuts on them
@@fbaltierrez thank you so much and fantastic job.
How’s it going love your videos actually helping a friend of mine do there food truck I was actually looking into getting the same hood as youres if possible with the angled back to kick it off the side a little bit inside the food truck. But I have no luck finding it on there website if you have any luck or links or something like that it would be much appreciated.
Appreciate the feedback 😁. You actually have to call HoodMart and ask for the angle back its not on their website for some reason
Appreciate the quick response will do thank you and while I have you here how did you bolt the transition mount for the exhaust fan on the roof down I noticed the one bolt coming through from the hood through the roof on one side but for the other sides did you use anything else to bolt the transition to the roof?
I’m sure the weather glue and flex seal does it’s part just was wondering if I missed something
I purchase an 8 foot hood with a chamfered corner and the ductwork that they sent me measures 12 x 12 square but when I measure the spot that I’m supposed to cut I only have 11 3/4 and I noticed that your duct was 10 x 12 a correct assume that since I have a chamfered edge that I’m supposed to have a rectangle duck in comparison to a square duct
Interesting. Yes I have never received a 12x12 square. If it has the same back as mine give them a ring and they will send you a new one if they packaged it incorrectly
@@fbaltierrez yes they sent me a 12x12 duct and i have the same set up as you but just 8 foot hood with chamfered corner and if I cut for a 12x12 it will not work
Thank you
Are the stud you drilling into is that considered the metal rail cause I dont have wood
In the ceiling? The only place I added wood was by the concession window
Where did u source the inlet piece of duct? Hoodmart didnt cut a hole in mine or supply the start collar or whatever its called..
Yes they won't cut a hole. You have to do that yourself in the field with the flat sheet of metal they provide
@@fbaltierrez awesome, thx.. did you not buy a start collar or duct riser at all then?
What about the rain ? How does the top cover it from it
Excellent question. Would be no different than a Exhaust fan on top of a restaurant, the biggest thing would be to weather proof around the metal curb plate 100%
Hi, good work. What about
air supply for Exhaust Hood?
Don't need a make up air system as we do don't have a Central Ac unit in Food Truck. I believe that is what you were asking Hopefully
@@fbaltierrez We also have exhaust hood as well as an air outlet in the wall of food truck. Would you have any solutions suitable for working in the winter, as ventilation system grabs air from outside and it’s cold inside.
@@hungrypapa3835 that is a question that I would not have the answer to, we have installed Make up air and Exhaust systems in restaurants through my other business they haven't had any issues with cold but they are brick and mortar. Let me see if I can help you find a solution
Are you local DFW area and do you install for orhers
Do you have any video show how to do the interior wall?
Yes there are some videos almost at the beginning of the playlist that walked it step by step. But the walls on trailer the plywood was already there from factory I just added the stainless
Great series, why didn't you mount the hood right against the wall?
I wish it would go flush to wall but can't. On these trailers they don't have a flat roof. So it's either I flush to ceiling or flush to the wall.
@@fbaltierrez I saw you use rubber floor, is it better than diamond aluminum?
What type of drills bits did you use
Cobalt drill bits. 5/64
We have installed the hood and fan. When its on and the door and widows are close , it squeals thru the window crack and literally sucks the walls in a bit. If i crack the door or open the windows a bit it stops. Do i need to put some kind of intake vent somewhere? Would a dummer type switch work?
I personally have never had that issue in the 6 I have installed
@@fbaltierrez do the units u install in have roof vents.? Im guessing there has to be some kind of air intake to have exhaust outake?
@crankycanokie2792 I just order the one from Hood Mart all it has is an exhaust fan. 1 mushroom top fan looking thing and that's pretty much it
Where can I get some stainless for good price
Do yoy have a video showing how the interior roof was done?
Yes there should be a video on almost the beginning on the ceilings 👍👍
Do you trust vevor exhaust fan?
Never used or heard or them personally
Hi Frank- I’ve ordered a hood at hood art- do those bolts go through the roof? How long are they? Also did you buy a hood with the suppression system installed??? Great Video’s !
Yes through the roof. They are about 5 inches but you can buy longer or shorter if needed from HD. And suppression system installed separately
@@fbaltierrez So they do go through the frame and out the top of the roof ? If not , can you explain or link a video ? Thanks
@@davidgross2971 yes you have to drill holes for the Bolts to go through from the hood to roof
@@fbaltierrez Do you have a pic or a video showing the bolts on the roof ?
Did you install the fire suppression? If so which video
No, not me. That's the only thing I outsourced
Frank where do you buy the Stainless steel walls I look for it but I could not find it in the comments of the video
I bought from a local metal shop just called around but I bought mine a long time ago I bought a lot of sheets
Could the gap be put on top instead of the back?
Possibly but I like the hood to fit snug up to the ceiling
What did u use to hold the duck to the hood itself
Stainless Steel Self Drilling Screws wrapped with High Temperature Flue Tape. Works wonderful
Is there a video on the duct work?
Yes. It's around the 6 minute mark
Does the studs holding the hood up come out the top of the trailer ?
No, these are all inside the trailer. How the factory built it is how it stays
@@fbaltierrez So the studs do not come out the top of the roof ?
I am not getting my stainless steel panels for about 3 weeks but I'm getting my hood this week - can I install the hood and then panel it later? I am building out an mt45 step van (old fedex truck) not a trailer - please help :)
You can. What I would do is install the hood but don't bolt it 100% tight yet is one option but then if it rains could be a small problem. Or option 2 just butt the SS after and seal it all up. But yes install the hood
@@fbaltierrez thank you!! also - I can't find the link for your ebook, I really want to get it!!
How much watts and amps does the hood vent pull?
Don't quote me on this. But if I remember correctly it was about 5.8. Call Hoodmart of you need the exact specifications
Where can.i find how to wire it in from the panel to the variable speed switch?
It's in her somewhere. But the run down Is pretty easy. The power from the panel goes to one wire of switch the wire that comes from the fan goes to the other wire and the the 2 whites get wire nut together and stuffed in the box by themselves
I noticed your duct work was screwed onto the hood. Should the exhaust duct be welded to the hood on the inside?
It can be depends on your fire department requirements. Mine said its fine how it was
@@fbaltierrez Thanks!
You're less likely to get hassled if you use a red-colored high-heat sealant as a gasket on the flange of the duct against the hood. The reason I say red in color is that inspectors will look for the color of joining cements, thread tapes, and temperature-sensitive sealants as a quick indicator of the use of the proper materials. That usually keeps them from digging any deeper. Use at least three screws on each side, one close to each corner and one or more in the center(preferably more). Then another weld-like bead of red sealant around the seam. Make it look as clean and professional as possible. They will be more likely to overlook a weld if they see you took the extra steps to make up for the lack of a weld. I've been dealing with fire marshals and inspectors for thirty years in commercial and residential construction.
Hood Mart seems to have the best prices but a question, what do they mean when they’re asking if you want
Stainless Wall Panels w/ Seam Strips & End Caps for extra + $280.33
Shipping yes they charge. The 2nd part no idea. That was never something they did before. If its the little triangle pieces at the bottom. Those are not needed, ask them which those are
@@fbaltierrez thank you Frank, another thing is, they’re asking if you want installation brackets and it doesn’t seem to add any charge to it same with the lights. You can click it, but it doesn’t add any money to the price. Lights are free?
@Jonatone I don't use the lights
@@fbaltierrez I knew you were gonna say that, ha ha
I assume that’s frp panels on the walls and ceiling. Would there be a problem mounting the hood flush over top of the frp above on the ceiling and the back wall?
Good morning, not understanding the question. You mean like adding the frp later after the hood install?
@@fbaltierrez From what I see in your video there was a big empty spot in the ceiling area directly above where the hood was to be installed (5:15).
My plan was to frp the walls and ceilings and then set the range hood OVER the frp. I was wondering if there was a reason for that big uncovered spot(fire/heat) ?
@@zennseven the hood install covers that right up when you install the hood. I made the measurements bigger that way the FRP was nicely tucked inside. The back part just finished that yesterday where there was a gap.
@@fbaltierrez okay thanks so I assume if I do things my way with the ceiling covered with sheet foam insulation and frp there are no heat/ fire concerns.
@@zennseven there shouldn't be that hood is thick, its made to resist the heat and such as far as I know.
Cuantos tornillos pusiste para detener la campa?
6 bolts
Gracias por tus respuestas eres de gran ayuda para los que tenemos el sueño de construir nuestra propia food truck
@@acostaedwin986 muchas gracias. Para eso estamos
What is the height that should be between the floor and the top of the hood?
That all depends on your trailer height. Mine was 6' 5"
@@fbaltierrez gracias me estas ayudando muchísimo
Did the bolts go through the roof? If so, can you provide the pics of roof side
Yes they did, I can get one absolutely can be done. Let me get that for you today
@@fbaltierrez that was my biggest concern to figure if the bolts go through the wall and roof. Also, is it possible to send the same pics to me.
@@dickchainy1420 send me an email rollingburritosfoodtruck@gmail.com and I can send there
How do you determine what size you need ?
Based on your equipment widths
How many inches does the hood have to hang over the cooking area below? We are stuck at this step because we don’t know what size hood to buy..
I stick with 6 inches on either side
Thank you! What about over the front edge. Does that need to hang over too?
Someone told me I needed a hood that was 36 inch deep..
@@hayleymoradel5514 not that I'm aware of
Thank you!
This must be a old video because these hoods are way over 2k at hood mart
Yes this video is about 2 years old
Wiring?, Fire Suppression?
I don't Install the fire suppression system that's the only part I use a 3rd party
How much to build me one like this
Will probably be making a video of this today. Get this question quite a bit
What are those lift holders called. Where do we buy em? I have one to put up. A big fucker
Where are you located brother
I'm in Illinois dupage county
You are good at it .
Can you tell me your trailer height??
He much to be honest or me one less me this?
Can I pay you to build me one
Your fire system is installed like garbage. I hope you can find a installer who knows what they are doing.
I about bet it was a trunk slammer
Terrible install, duct doesn’t meet NFPA 96 standards and the fire system is poorly installed, and installed OUTSIDE of the hood…
That was professionally installed by a licensed company, not sure where you are coming from but thanks for your feedback
wrong installation bro.