http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/(c) Roadfood.com Discussion Board30Hi Guys, Just want to get your opinion on some ventilation constraints put on by our local authority. They state that: "Exhaust/ventilation must effectively remove fumes, smoke steam and vapours. Exhausts should discharge vertically and above the mhttp://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=685305Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:35:32 GMTFirst thing, is I want to say how informative this forum is. I have been spending a lot of time going through it and found so much great information. I have moved away from the rat race in Alberta to a beautiful laid back place in Nova Scotia.&nhttp://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=682617Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:36:52 GMTHi, I just purchased a 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty (chassis) 7.3 Diesel Challenger Bus and am looking to convert to a food truck. Im asking for assistance (diagrams) of the waste water systems you have used. I would like to have a blahttp://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=685273Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:18:40 GMTIs anyone clear on whether or not a complete fire suppression unit is needed in Pennsylvania? I've heard they are necessary if you are using a Fryer but if you only have grills they aren't needed. I would hate to not install one since its not deemed necehttp://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=685396Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:11:23 GMTBeen given a rare opportunity and have a few questions.Have been given a chance to be the sole food vendor at 5 outdoor events that are expected to draw 20000 persons or more in a 3 or 4 day event. Plan on setting up 2 food tents at each event.Spenhttp://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=685100Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:38:20 GMT Ok I have 16ft 1985 P30 Chevy Step van. I've been working on making it a food truck for the past 3 months. There was nothing in the truck structurally besides one beam on either side and no interior wall. The bumper is was 8 inch kidney bumhttp://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=679481Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:48:25 GMTPICTURES COMING SOONhttp://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=684757Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:06:34 GMTI just purchased a 1993 Chevrolet P30. It is smaller than I wanted but a good local buy for the price and it runs great. The cargo area is only 10'10"L x 7' W x 7' H but I think I can make it work. I am in the process of cleaning and preparihttp://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=631290Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:07:51 GMTThis not about what you put on your menu, but rather where you put it on your menu. Study counters prevailing restaurant menu theories New data shows consumers read menus like books, pick entrées first February 6, 2012 | By [http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=685169Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:42:21 GMTHi everyone. First off I'd like to say that this forum is an invaluable asset to anyone looking to start up a mobile food business. I have a few questions that I hope can be answered for me. I've searched the threads casually and haven't necessarily seenhttp://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=683875Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:29:49 GMTDoes anyone have a good supplier that I can order wholesale Pastrami?http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=683450Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:13:41 GMTQuiet your noisy generator with an automobile muffler Having a cabin in a remote area of Utah, I depend upon a generator to provide electricity. I have a solar electric system, but for the high power tools I run the generator. I don’t mind filling ihttp://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=684891Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:38:06 GMTWe completed the build of our shave ice truck a few months ago. One of the things we still need to add are exterior lighting for night time. Need something small over the menu toward the front of the truck and another couple small ones to illhttp://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=683466Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:32:51 GMTHey guys.... I'm looking for some input as to what everyone uses or has used for propane deep fryers.... What kind/model do you have....What are you likes and dislikes....Any particular brand I should be looking out for ? Any partichttp://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=668711Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:15:09 GMTThe folks in NM can not be as "sheltered" as they claim to be. First we had to explain "sauerkraut" and "hot dog chili". We have had to explain to many what "pastrami" is. Okay, we wrote that off to it being Socorro. Tiny town and they really don't get ohttp://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=683529Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:02:58 GMTI know people followed THE WILD DOG with his trailer build so did I and I used some of his tricks along the way. I have seen people wanting to know about if they could convert a trailer/camper. So I did it and I'm almost done. Just thought Ihttp://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=635525Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:22:31 GMTI was wondering if I could get opinions over the benefits of a truck vs. a trailer and vice versa. I live in Toronto so food trucks aren't allowed to drive around from place to place. Rather you always have to be on private property. Please include any dhttp://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=683996Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:46:24 GMTHello Everyone, I just recently starting working in the back of house at a fairly large resturant in my area. My station, which is the flatop/sautee/melt, is extremely hot. The heat is not so bad that I am uncomfortable working thhttp://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=684042Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:09:36 GMTSo I built a flipper door for my window and it's time to put up the shocks to keep it up. I've gone from 80#, 20# & 40# and nothing so far has kept this door up. LOL I'm shooting for 60# next... It's only FRP wood and a 1/8 sheet of metal. Howhttp://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=681378Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:22:37 GMTI made a purchase of some old Nemco presses that had been sitting in a hot and humid warehouse probably since the 80's. They're made of aluminum and seemingly sand mold cast pot metal. The aluminum surfaces clean well, but the rough textured pot metal cahttp://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=683527Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:27:39 GMTWe decided in keeping with our tropical theme to add a Cuban sandwich to our menu. Cubans are relatively simple (Ham, pork, cheese, pickle, mustard & butter) to make. The only requirement is that you need a smooth surface sandwich press. A few monthshttp://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=639039Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:01:21 GMTSo, Business has been good to me. Its been about 4.5 months and I'm looking to expand. Only this time, I want to go full on mobile. I am looking for a used P-30 or step van. I am weighing out my options with either deisel or gas. Any thoughts. Also, anyohttp://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=614481Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:42:16 GMTHi all, So, the health department here tells me that I need a water heater that's big enough and powerful enough to provide hot water for my 3-compartment sink, prep sink and hand washing sink. Problem is, I don't have a ton of space for a reahttp://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=680188Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:58:00 GMT (Fingers crossed I inserted the pic correctly this time.) There's still some tweaking to be done but this is the proof the wrap company and I came up with. I found her in Vegas through Craigslist and drove her non-heat (at the time) having bhttp://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=683282Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:41:52 GMTmI started building this a little while ago and am just now finishing it up. I still have a few small details and a little plumbing on the three sinks to finish. I think I might want to sell it, but as you can guess this wasnt cheaphttp://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=679964Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:03:23 GMTHi Guys, Just a quick disclaimer, I'm not here selling or promoting my services. I have been doing SEO for my own websites for a couple years now and I am starting a company that helps local businesses generate customers online, using multiphttp://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=681888Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:48:13 GMTTesthttp://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=683275Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:46:15 GMT:shttp://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=683235Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:47:29 GMTWe are wishing everyone a prosperous New Year. We are in the process of booking our 2012 festivals. It seems that every year the cost of being a food vendor is going through the roof. Our trailer has a foot print of 9’ x 19’ and most of the shhttp://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=680209Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:14:19 GMTDo you do shaved ice parties or events? If so how much do you charge?http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=682211Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:03:36 GMT