Hi Steve — I purchased your E-Z Built series a couple of months ago with the intent of building a cart. They were very helpful in guiding me in designing and building my own self-contained concession trailer. I already owned an 6 x 12 open utility trailer, that I enclosed and wrapped with metal roofing material. I worked with the local health department and built it around their requirements and passed the final inspection without any hassles.
I decided an open cart wouldn’t really be good here in Oregon where the weather would play a big part in a successful operation. We have wind, rain and cold days even in the summer…so I decided to expand on your cart ideas and go for an enclosed trailer. Also, I can lock it up and leave it overnight at a multi-day event and be ready to go quickly the next day.
I had my first event this past weekend. It consisted of a park location starting on Friday night for 3 hours and then all day on Saturday. At 3:00 pm on saturday I had to close temporarily for about 45 minutes to run to the store and get more hot dogs and buns so I wouldn’t run out before the dinner hour. I sold 300 hot dogs and ran out at 6:30pm and ended up selling chips, water and sodas for the next hour.
Great way to start a new business! I have more events booked in the next few weeks.
Funny thing happened at the event…I had four people stop by just to ask questions about the trailer!!! A couple of them bought some hot dogs and asked a bunch of questions about the build.
Thank you for your insightful DVDs to get me started, they were a great help in designing the trailer.
Bob Yeager
Klamath Falls, Oregon
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Fantastic job Bob!!!
The E-Z Built Hot Dog Cart Video and Plans were designed to be super-customizable, and customize you did!
Let’s hear it for Bob in the comments, my slingers!
-Steve
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Bob, you did a wonderful job. Steve’s plans a great. Congratulations on taking his concept and your own vision. Good luck on your business!
Nice job matey. I would be concerned about wind blowing the exhaust inside the trailer.
And maybe put some vents in the cover to let the heat escape.
Going to be warm in the summer. Best O luck to ye mate !!
1St Mate Jim.
Great job, really impressed.
Totally awesome build Bob! How did you attach your studs to the side of the trailer? I’m still wanting to get into the dog slinging biz and this just may make the County Health department happy-they REALLY DO NOT LIKE OPEN CARTS!
Happy slinging!
Dutch
Most counties have no problem with open carts, but if yours does an enclosed trailer is a great option.
Great job Bob , enjoy, make those $$$ have fun .
Great job! You really have inspired me. I can’t wait to build my own and get started.
Looks like a nice build there Bob, congratulations ! I am currently heading in the same direction regarding using a trailer. I’ve opted to build my own trailer for a base & I am currently about half way through that process.. This is for my wife. We are in Florida & she doesn’t want to be in the elements. Once the trailer/frame is built we will get with the HD for the actual build out. Best wishes on the journey.
Nice job on this dog house. I like it
Awesome build Bob ! Hey Steve why don’t you put your head together with Bob and come up with a new design/build cd series like you did for your cart series. I believe there are many others across our Great Country would follow Bobs lead.
All you need to do is build a little shed on top of the Harbor Freight 4×8 trailer. The rest is textbook E-Z Built.
Steve
That’s a good idea..about the shed
But how would we attach it
Also is there a place that I can get a blueprint to follow?
You would attach it with bolts through the trailer frame.
Very inspiring!!
Makes me rethink my plans! 🙂
Your build is super! The one suggestion I’d have is a big banner with your biz name, something colorful. Really neat concept! Good luck and great success.
Good input Mary, thanks!
Hi Steve, I finish building my cart by my self. I’m so happy and proud that I was able to do it with no experience
. Will be sending you pictures soon. Thanks to you I have my own business and can be my own boss.
Awesome Maria!
Well I’m excited ! Ordering my trailer in the morning. I live in a small oilfield town where your choice for food is either the bars or The Box either way it’s a 20 minute wait. We have a location in hotel parking lot right next door to a new micro brewery that serves no food…. only beer. With the cart no charge but by the time winter rolls around we will have a 10×10 shipping container converted to a hotdog stand for a perminant standwith drive through for 300.00 a month for the location. Which also has electricity access. I have already visited with the health dept guy…… nice guy !
Everyone one here is excited…… because if you had a burger at one place you had them all. Just the way it is around here.
That’s really cool Steve! You definitely must send me some pics of the shipping container hot dog stand once you get it going.
Nice Trailer. Great inspiration.
I want build my own concession trailer 12 foot do you have plan kit
Not specifically for a 12 footer, but after watching the build videos you will be able to do it yourself.
Been looking for a side hustle but I’d rather build these things and sell it to people. I wonder if that’s an option…
Sure. Go for it!
-Steve
Hi! Is there a standard height that the 4 x 8 enclosed trailer come in? I’m looking to have a simple menu but something that’s fun and can generate income. Also, what do I need to pull this 4 x 8 trailer? Thank you
No standard height. They can vary. Towing vehicle depends on how much weight you put in the trailer. Check with the manufacturer of the trailer to be sure.
Where did you get the interior siding? Thanks