The E-Z Built Hot Dog Cart is light enough to tow with the smallest of cars. I tow mine with my trusty four door Oldmobile and it tows great except for one problem.
The front caster wheel must be removed because my car is so low. If I don’t take it off the wheel contacts the street when I go over bumps.
So I devised a removable front wheel mount that works great. But thanks to Hot Dog Profits Premium Member Chris (Scoob) Tackett, I will be leaving my front wheel on from now on.
Scoob writes,
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Hey Steve,
Once again keeping you in the loop. I got my E-Z Built Hot Dog Cart approved today for state and city and am waiting on my state license to come in the mail!
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I still have a few things to do today. The building inspectors giving me a little bit of hassle. Seems that everyone I deal with has never dealt with anything like a hot dog cart before.
No worries at this point though. I WILL make it. Still waiting on the stickers to be done and a couple small things.
I read an article that you put out about the front wheel dragging the ground when placed on the hitch. I believe that was in hotdogprofitspremium.com.
I found a really awesome hitch sleeve at Harbor Freight that solves this problem. It’s item number 95991.
I have also included a picture of it on my vehicle. We had the hitch put on there yesterday. I’m still way too excited to put it into words. Thanks again buddy!
Scooby of Zay Zay’s
Sub Size Hot Dogs
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That is totally cool Scoob! I love that adjustable hitch. With that you won’t have to do the removable front wheel modification.
I definitely need to get me one! Taking the front wheel on and off every time I tow it somewhere isn’t hard but it’s just one more thing to do. Not anymore! 😉
Thanks for the tip!
-Steve
Hey,I went through the same crap” all and everybody who wants to sell food, will go through what i call red,tape, welcome to americas , business, challenge, Big guys step on small business men trying to make a descent living in America, and first one that gets steped on is the small little guys that want to work,for them selfs,, thats why half of the united states, is working part time,or no-time,and they remain in the unemployment lines,or welfare,or food stamp lines, becouse our own laws,, I urge you to challege,that and keep fighting for the HOT-DOGGERS,,show them whats the right thing,and make your living, selling Dogs, I Did-it, and Cut through all the red TAPE,,
There is always some red tape but it can always be overcome. Those with the persistence to persevere and not take no for an answer are the ones who succeed – like you did.
Good for you Pancho!!! 🙂
WOW! Have I been working hard! I thought you HAD to take it off to tow! Mine doesn’t hit unless I go over a sharp dip. Then there’s the trip back to where I left the wheel in my senior moments. Maybe I CAN leave it on. I double check the clearance and see if it’s feasible or if I might need one of these new hitches. Thanks again HDCN!
“Then there’s the trip back to where I left the wheel in my senior moments.”
I can see that happening, LOL!
HEY, NOW WAIT A MINUTE!
Just kidding Robin 😉
🙂
NP! Glad to help out in anyway I can. I want to take the time to thank all the slingers on hotdogprofits.com and hotdogprofitspremium.com as well for all of their tips and advice. Special thanks to you Steve. The EZ-built plans and the Carts of Cash book are the very two things that set all of this in motion! I’ll keep you posted.
You’ve been a big help to all of us too Scoob. I love your willingness to go the extra mile and send me pictures and videos of all your cool modifications so we can share them with the rest of the HDP Premium Members. Your 110% efforts are what will make you successful not only slinging dogs but in life.
Hmm 40″ wheels on tow truck with a 12″ lift only 25k to do but works lol
Yes, that would work 😉
While you are visiting Harbor Freight – their is another solution to the problem of dragging wheels. purchase one of the jacks that swing back, flush with the frame. I love mine – never a problem with the jack or hitch!
Yes, another great solution. Thanks Mark! I did try one of those but couldn’t get it to clear my tank when in the up position. Glad it worked for you.
Steve. Sounds like you need a longer tongue on your trailer matey !!!
1ST Mate Jim.
That is what i have is the swing back. Its awesome i would suggest that for everyone. Steve a got a favor for all us hotdoggers out there. My friend that sells over in Bandon,Or. She was in a bad accident with a sherriff and yes it was the sherriffs fault he pulled out in front of her cause he was busy talking on his cell phone. But she needs alot of prayers she is up in Portland hospital with almost every bone broken in her body. Her neck had 3 breaks. I just feel she needs alot of prayers from us. Thank you all.
Praying now.
Thank you steve u r an awesome guy always helping others
Hey Steve I have used one of these for years.
I have a 4X4 pick up & some times need different height depending on what I tow.
These work great !! You can also turn it upside down & use it to lower the ball if you have a tall vehicle. FYI matey !! Arrrrgggggggg…..
1ST Mate Jim.
“You can also turn it upside down & use it to lower the ball if you have a tall vehicle.”
Great tip. Thanks Jim!
Also remember if you raise your hitch to high you will drag the tail of your cart on big dips, bumps ect.
1ST Mate Jim.
Yes, but there is quite a bit of clearance in the back. You’d have to be really popping a wheelie for that to happen 😉
Hi,guys,I have a question,can I take my cart on a six hour drive with those small tires? Other people are telling me to trailer the cart that its to far to drive on them small wheels,help…
As long as your wheel bearings are properly greased you should have no problems.
@Mark…I have been using that wheel since September…I think we’re talking about the same one. The problem I’ve had is since the wheel is mounted on one side of the trailer tongue it’s constantly torqueing the tongue and twisting it slightly. Which causes issues with rolling the cart easily. The only solution I’ve found is having the wheel mounted on one side for a few months, then mounting it on the other side for a few months. What about you? Have you had the same issue?
I use this device for opposite reason when towing my rv, my burb is lifted so need it to level rv . great equip. piece.good luck Ron
Thanks Ron!
Small wheels can be a problem. I have to do a lot of highway driving to get to some of my gigs. I went to the local Farm&Fleet and bought 12 inch wheels&tires rated for highway speed (65mph) raises the cart a little, makes easier to move by yourself. The extra height under the axle is nice for some of the grassy areas I need to get to. May not be the answer for everyone but works for me plus I have the old(new?) tires and wheels to sell as extras when I decide to leave the business. Sell em’ all
I advise all E-Z Built Hot Dog Cart Builders to go with eight inch wheels unless they will be regularly towing long distances at highway speeds. You do bring up a good point about grassy or rough terrain. In those cases a cart with 12 inch wheels is definitely easier to push. Good comment DOTR!
yes, you want a removable hitch incase you also use your cart as a push cart.
plus so people dont trip over it, I see on the non removable ones people will setup a table or something around it.
and some put a fold down table over it also.
Yep, people will crack their shins on the trailer tongue if you don’t do something to prevent it. I have scars on my own shins to prove it 😉
Mary,
I pulled my cart from Florida to Arizona and then Arizona to Iowa. No problem with wheels but did pop a couple of rivets. Just make sure to grease bearings and have lug nuts tight. I carried my fire extinguisher inside cart and it partially discharged with the heat and bouncing around, not nice or easy to clean. Good luck.