Here are some of the questions that came in from Hot Dog Profits Premium members over the weekend. Also a fun tool you can play with to see if the free website name you want is available.
E-Z Built Video – Metal Secrets Part 2
Steve, Glad to be here as a Premium member. I will eventually build a metal cart as I think it looks great but first I am going to build a basic wood one. Looking forward to watching the rest of the video’s and learning all that you have pioneered for the rest of us.
Dave
Sounds like a good plan Dave. You can always cover your cart with metal at a later date as shown in the Metal Secrets videos. The wood construction method that we teach in the videos is actually stronger and much tougher than if you were to build your food cart purely from metal.
Our E-Z Built Hot Dog Cart Videos show you how to build a cart using the same construction methods that airplane builders used in the golden age of aviation. The cart is built on a light wooden frame and covered with thin plywood.
It is not only screwed together, it is glued together as well. The result is an extremely light, extremely stiff, dent proof structure that will never come apart. You can build it for around $800 in commonly available hardware store parts, even less if you don’t need a hot water hand washing system.
I’m still using the exact cart that you see me build in the E-Z Built Hot Dog Cart construction videos inside Hot Dog Profits Premium. I sell hot dogs from it every week in my own hot dog vending business. It’s several years old and it looks like brand new. I didn’t cover mine in metal because I prefer a brightly colored painted finish that attracts attention from a long way off.
Leasing Guide Book
Where do I find where to lease carts from. I am starting my hot dog business in Charlotte, North Carolina! Thank you!
Shelton
Contact the manufacturer of the cart you want. They usually have relationships with financing companies.
Be sure to not only read the book but listen to the included audio interview with one of the giants of the food cart leasing industry. You’ll hear insider tips that you can’t get anywhere else.
Carts of Cash Chapter Five – Special Events
“…We put a LOT of hard work into this package….”
Steve, that’s one of the most spectacular understatements I’ve ever seen. I’ve been reading up on hot dog vending for some months now, and the wealth of material you’ve presented even in just these first few chapters is astonishing. Thanks so much!\
Tim
Thanks Tim. I’m glad you’re here and that you are finding your Hot Dog Profits Premium Membership to be everything you expected and more! Let me know how I can help you.
E-Z Built Bill of Materials
Hi Steve,
I’m pricing items on the list now, and have found the 7 gal water jug @ Walmart, but not the 6. Is it okay to use a 5 gal?
Nicole
Yes. Most of the health codes (always check your local code to be sure) stipulate that the waste water tank must be 15% larger than the fresh water tank. This is to prevent overflowing the waste water tank.
E-Z Built Video 37 – Water Tower Prep
When you’re filling the water tank, how do you know when you’ve reached “full”? Seems it would be pretty easy to over- or underfill.
When you are filling your fresh water tank, keep an eye on the vent tube that comes out near the sink.
When water runs out of the vent tube you’ll know your tank is full.
It’s also a good idea to “shock” the tank every once in a while by adding a couple cap fulls of bleach to the full water tank. Let it sit for a half hour then drain. Then flush the system by running a tank full of fresh water through it.
-Steve
Wonder how much someone would charge to build my church one
Steve and Nicole. I carry a 2 ft paint stir with gallon increments marked on it. Stick it in the filler orafis and it shows how much H2O is in the tank. I can’t take credit for the idea but it works pretty well. Hope this idea helps for you Nicole. Best of luck to you. SGT D.
Great idea. A dipstick!
Dave, To answer wood versus metal? Steve has created a simple, unique and inexpensive way to build a great cart with wood, and you’re in business cheaper. Use the high quality wood and here’s a tip. Epoxy coat all your wood. I have built several boats that have lasted years. They have tech’s that will help you any time. Contact
Epoxy by the Leading Epoxy Manufacturer | WEST SYSTEM Epoxy
That’s a coincidence. I used to build wooden boats too so I am familiar with West System epoxies, however epoxy coating your cart is not necessary. Simple exterior paint will keep it looking great for years.
Here is a pic of the last boat I built.
Where do ya live Corey?