A New Vending Trailer What would you get?

ThomEmery · 03-08-2010, 10:46 PM

I am considering getting a BBQ Vending Trailer this Summer
The Trash Biz is very slow (We serve construction contractors mostly)
So a weekend gig to help get the college bills paid maybe in the mix

I know this is like asking which smoker or fat side up er down

What would you be sure to include in a BBQ Vending Trailer?
I have two FEC 100s and a large Bates Texas Style Pit
I am thinking 5th Wheel set up so I can pull the Bates also

big brother smoke · 03-08-2010, 10:58 PM

You can tow two rigs here in Cali?

ThomEmery · 03-09-2010, 07:40 AM

I am a commercial driver

Greendriver · 03-09-2010, 12:30 PM

I had a great setup with a travel trailer and Stumps on a trailer and just was always afraid I'd wind up trying to muscle that smoker a block or two somewhere to get out of a jam. probably won't come up much anyway as you'll most likely know in advance if your gonna need the fecs & the grill and if just the grill you can just work out of the truck.

getyourrubonbbq · 03-09-2010, 12:37 PM

I'd get an Extreme BBQ Trailer

You've got all the smokers, you just need a kitchen on wheels. You tell me what you want in it Thom and I'll fix you up. Plus Brethren members get a 5% discount.

Jacked UP BBQ · 03-09-2010, 01:07 PM

I would buy a FEC 750 on a dual axle trailer, with plenty more room for everything else, I have just what you are looking for!

Scottie · 03-09-2010, 02:01 PM

If I was you... I would make sure that the FE's are mobile and can be removed from the trailer.. Just in case you need to move them off....

ThomEmery · 03-09-2010, 02:42 PM

LOL Yes Scottie Just in case I need to drop one off :)

jbrink01 · 03-09-2010, 05:04 PM

Thom,
I have an FEC500 on mine, with a commercial worktop fridge and 4 hole sink. My set up is a little different than most, as my sinks are worked from the ground and we serve from under an EZ Up out of a Cambro Kiosk. The trailer is for storage primarily. We feel it's better as you get far more customer interaction than vending out of a window. Also eases catering when servicing a line, no in and out of the trailer. We have a Honda EU3000is on it. The FEC500 holds 20 full size disposable steam pans. All in all, about $35,000 in todays dollars.

jbrink01 · 03-09-2010, 05:06 PM

BTW - All I would do differently IS go 5th wheel and a little bigger. Adding a freezer, warmer and meat slicing station.

ThomEmery · 03-09-2010, 05:40 PM

Good points there
Guys leaning over to hand food out a window
never seem comfortable

Plowboy · 03-09-2010, 08:11 PM

Jeff's set up is nice.

Scotty D's rig is nice. He serves either out of a window or off the back deck if it is nice out.

03-08-2010, 10:46 PM	#1
ThomEmery Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-20-05 Location: Indio Ca.	A New Vending Trailer What would you get? I am considering getting a BBQ Vending Trailer this Summer The Trash Biz is very slow (We serve construction contractors mostly) So a weekend gig to help get the college bills paid maybe in the mix I know this is like asking which smoker or fat side up er down What would you be sure to include in a BBQ Vending Trailer? I have two FEC 100s and a large Bates Texas Style Pit I am thinking 5th Wheel set up so I can pull the Bates also __________________ Catering, Contests, and Community Service Team What Wood Jesus Que? Www.bbqthom.com

03-08-2010, 10:58 PM	#2
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA	You can tow two rigs here in Cali? __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS Powered by the West Coast Offense: Big Poppa Smokers and Simply Marvelous BBQ - "Walk with Us" My weapons: Humphrey's Smokers

03-09-2010, 07:40 AM	#3
ThomEmery Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-20-05 Location: Indio Ca.	I am a commercial driver __________________ Catering, Contests, and Community Service Team What Wood Jesus Que? Www.bbqthom.com

03-09-2010, 12:30 PM	#4
Greendriver is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-27-06 Location: Dalton, Ga	I had a great setup with a travel trailer and Stumps on a trailer and just was always afraid I'd wind up trying to muscle that smoker a block or two somewhere to get out of a jam. probably won't come up much anyway as you'll most likely know in advance if your gonna need the fecs & the grill and if just the grill you can just work out of the truck. __________________ Greendriver, -------------------------------------------- Blog - Carpet Capitol Living

03-09-2010, 12:37 PM	#5
getyourrubonbbq Take a breath! Join Date: 11-02-08 Location: Cordova, TN	I'd get an Extreme BBQ Trailer You've got all the smokers, you just need a kitchen on wheels. You tell me what you want in it Thom and I'll fix you up. Plus Brethren members get a 5% discount. __________________ James Stephens Extreme BBQ Trailers Cordova, TN. [URL="http://www.extremebbqtrailers.com"]www.extremebbqtrailers.com[/URL]

03-09-2010, 01:07 PM	#6
Jacked UP BBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-09-08 Location: Forker River, NJ	I would buy a FEC 750 on a dual axle trailer, with plenty more room for everything else, I have just what you are looking for! __________________ Jacked UP BBQ vending Ocean County Pig Assassins competition team retired and is now known as Jacked UP BBQ Fec 750 Fec 100 Large Spicewine

03-09-2010, 02:01 PM	#7
Scottie Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-03-06 Location: Chi-Town	If I was you... I would make sure that the FE's are mobile and can be removed from the trailer.. Just in case you need to move them off.... __________________ cancersuckschicago.com FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA BBQ TOUR Red Jambo one off FE 100 FEC 100 WSM Homer Simpson 22 " Weber Kettle Red 18 1/2" Weber Kettle Black 26 3/4" Weber Kettle

03-09-2010, 02:42 PM	#8
ThomEmery Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-20-05 Location: Indio Ca.	LOL Yes Scottie Just in case I need to drop one off :) __________________ Catering, Contests, and Community Service Team What Wood Jesus Que? Www.bbqthom.com

03-09-2010, 05:04 PM	#9
jbrink01 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-17-06 Location: Washington, Missouri	Thom, I have an FEC500 on mine, with a commercial worktop fridge and 4 hole sink. My set up is a little different than most, as my sinks are worked from the ground and we serve from under an EZ Up out of a Cambro Kiosk. The trailer is for storage primarily. We feel it's better as you get far more customer interaction than vending out of a window. Also eases catering when servicing a line, no in and out of the trailer. We have a Honda EU3000is on it. The FEC500 holds 20 full size disposable steam pans. All in all, about $35,000 in todays dollars. __________________ [CENTER][B][/B] [/CENTER] [CENTER][B][I][B]KCBS #13207[/B][/I][/B][/CENTER] [CENTER][B][I]2013 Insane Can Posse [/I][I]Tour [/I][/B][/CENTER] [CENTER][I]Sponsored By: [/I][/CENTER] [CENTER][B][I]Gateway BBQ Store[/I][/B][/CENTER] [CENTER][B][I]Blues Hog BBQ Company[/I][/B][/CENTER] [CENTER][B][I]Plowboys BBQ Company[/I][/B][/CENTER]

03-09-2010, 05:06 PM	#10
jbrink01 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-17-06 Location: Washington, Missouri	BTW - All I would do differently IS go 5th wheel and a little bigger. Adding a freezer, warmer and meat slicing station. __________________ [CENTER][B][/B] [/CENTER] [CENTER][B][I][B]KCBS #13207[/B][/I][/B][/CENTER] [CENTER][B][I]2013 Insane Can Posse [/I][I]Tour [/I][/B][/CENTER] [CENTER][I]Sponsored By: [/I][/CENTER] [CENTER][B][I]Gateway BBQ Store[/I][/B][/CENTER] [CENTER][B][I]Blues Hog BBQ Company[/I][/B][/CENTER] [CENTER][B][I]Plowboys BBQ Company[/I][/B][/CENTER]

03-09-2010, 05:40 PM	#11
ThomEmery Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-20-05 Location: Indio Ca.	Good points there Guys leaning over to hand food out a window never seem comfortable __________________ Catering, Contests, and Community Service Team What Wood Jesus Que? Www.bbqthom.com

03-09-2010, 08:11 PM	#12
Plowboy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-09-06 Location: Blue Springs, MO	Jeff's set up is nice. Scotty D's rig is nice. He serves either out of a window or off the back deck if it is nice out. __________________ Pork Pullin Plowboys (and Smoke on Wheels) Save a hog, ride a plowboy! www.plowboysbbq.com Todd Johns (me); Blue Springs, MO Randy Hinck (PigBoy); Concordia, MO Andy Groneman (Hodedo); KC, KS (Cameo Appearances) FEC-500SS; FEC-100 (Right handed); FEC-100 (Left handed); Country Smoker Tailgater; Big Green Egg (2-large, small, mini); Cookshack Pellet Fired Charbroiler

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