I have been in the industry for over 30 years and I would not even think twice about getting an $8000 trailer that wil fill the bill, if I have to fix a dent or two all part of business. Sad thing is I cannot buy a new trailer built in the USA anywhere close to these prices. I might start building food/concession trailers, but still we would not be able to match prices.
@@ATFsteinand where do they think people in the US buy them from? Just because you buy from an American doesn’t mean the truck was built in America, more than likely who you buy from tried to save just like us
I bought one of these 3 years ago. 3 years and over 20k in repairs and additions to make it up to code to my state I’m Finally opening up but it’s been an uphill battle. The chimney exhaust alone cost three times the cost of the actual trailer
Great information. Thank you. :) After watching this I'm going to head down to the county courthouse tomorrow to find out about the local specs requirements.
I was looking at that site and some sellers do post up that you should check with your city for specs and that they can customize the trailer or truck to your specifications n to your city's regulations but that's only with certain sellers
I will like know how much can cost shipping from china to uk small black trailer 400 kg ali express 2000£ on eBay 8-9000£ that will cost before i can legally use???
The smaller Ali Baba Airsteam concession trailers are cute. I wouldn’t necessarily need to cook in one - just dispense pre-made grab ‘n go items. I wonder how strict the regulations are for just a dispensary-like operation? The actual cooking would be done at a nearby commercial health department approved kitchen.🤔
Hi, I don't know if you'll ever read this comment, but I am an artist and I've been thinking about buying one of these to use as a mobile store for selling prints and stuff. I was wondering about how towable the small trucks and tricycles are? Since I want people to be able to enter the store or see the merchandise from up close, a small trailer with a window is not an option. Also, do you know if the requirements are usually the same for stores that sell other things than food, or can I use any trailer for that?
Hello thanks for asking yes I worked in retail for 25 plus years when you get a license for a retail location you can GET an additional license to sell food items as well along with retail merchandise . Now with that being said you may be subject to health dept. inspections if selling food, but honestly this is not a big deal. You get license , permits , insurance, etc for the "retail" location then the food is s separate. Contant your local business and zoning office and then health dept!
If a buy a food trailer from Alibaba should I also get my appliances from them already installed or should I buy them here in the states.and install them myself? If I buy myself I’m worried about installing it so that it will fit and stay in place
One of the most important things to be aware of in regards to the food trucks (not the trailers) is to them being street legal. In my research, not a single 4 wheel vehicle sold on Alibaba would be able to be legally registered to drive on any roads besides small low speed neighborhoods.
@@thebeatdown866 they aren’t useless we just live in a heavily regulated country that is masked as a “ free country” that operates as a capitalist plantation.
Last year my brother from CA was telling me that he wanted to be a Nomad, but was looking at spending $60K for a box truck or van to convert into a tiny house, so this would be a much cheaper!
There is a TH-camr who bought a mini truck and a mini boat. Idk his name but he owns a farm too Ahah. He explains the process and step. Ebikeschool channel or something.
I think one of those little driver carts would be a great Niche for my Spice business at fairs and farmer’s market. But I’m leaning out into internet sales now for the Overhead costs. Your thoughts?
Thats what I need too. I prepare my vegan specialty drinks and pudding at a commercial kitchen, pre-package, and haul them to sell at farmers market, which is lots of work. I was thinking a cute little mobile "store" with refrigerator would be ideal, but not sure where to find such a thing.
couldn't you just "Rent" the trailer kitchen, to people for their parties. maybe they don't have an outdoor kitchen. your not going to sell food. the renter will cook their own food... 🤔
Looks interesting. Get a fully built trailer for 7k and retro to fit state code for 5k! sounds a lot better than these 40k, 50k builds some dealers want. Has anyone order one of these?
That's what I'm wondering. But how do you find someone willing to retrofit it for that cheap? What do you need to look into, or would the city inspector give a list of references? Im worried that I dont know where to start
My research tells me that there are five types of trailer hitches in the U.S. Is there a "best type" of hitch to get? I'm currently working on specs for a trailer and equipment.
Okay people in the comments sections need to know just because you buy a food truck in America doesn’t mean it was made in America…. You don’t think the person before you was trying to save money on a food truck and didn’t search these websites as well…
What about the scams on Alibaba? I had a guy try to fake a foreign accent and get me to send cash. I asked him what were the engine specs and he couldn't answer it. Just be careful when ordering from Alibaba.
Can you do a video on Processed Food Registration? Is it only for wholesalers? If we do retail only, like through our own website, instagram, ubereats, doordash etc, we wouldn't need PFR right? We got really confused as we are new starter in the business. Thanks!
@@christinamonica3 exactly lol that’s all they did during the pandemic, the gas inflation, and especially if you live in a city that has a large metro area
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Have no idea where to begin. Really need someone to explain how to purchase from alibaba. Any way I can contact you directly...please.
Do you know a legitimate seller on Alibaba who I can purchase a food truck from ?
I have been in the industry for over 30 years and I would not even think twice about getting an $8000 trailer that wil fill the bill, if I have to fix a dent or two all part of business. Sad thing is I cannot buy a new trailer built in the USA anywhere close to these prices. I might start building food/concession trailers, but still we would not be able to match prices.
Seriously even if you do have to spend 10 thousand dollars “fixing it” you’re still spending half of what it costs here in the states.
@@ATFsteinand where do they think people in the US buy them from? Just because you buy from an American doesn’t mean the truck was built in America, more than likely who you buy from tried to save just like us
I thought about buying 50 of these little trailers and importing them for others to buy or lease from me!
I bought one of these 3 years ago. 3 years and over 20k in repairs and additions to make it up to code to my state I’m
Finally opening up but it’s been an uphill battle. The chimney exhaust alone cost three times the cost of the actual trailer
Are you free via email to ask a few questions about your experience buying one and getting it up to code?
yeah imma need that email sir
congrats on your opening!!
Did you make any money yet?
@@elmworth rude af
One thing to consider most us vendors who sale food trucks or trailers where do you think they get them from ?
They mostly made here
Might be worth converting them into food trailers given the battery issues. Would be a cheap workaround.
Great information. Thank you. :) After watching this I'm going to head down to the county courthouse tomorrow to find out about the local specs requirements.
I was looking at that site and some sellers do post up that you should check with your city for specs and that they can customize the trailer or truck to your specifications n to your city's regulations but that's only with certain sellers
I will like know how much can cost shipping from china to uk small black trailer 400 kg ali express 2000£ on eBay 8-9000£ that will cost before i can legally use???
It’s not only what is require. A lot of this vendors don’t actually exist anymore but they still taking money
The smaller Ali Baba Airsteam concession trailers are cute. I wouldn’t necessarily need to cook in one - just dispense pre-made grab ‘n go items. I wonder how strict the regulations are for just a dispensary-like operation? The actual cooking would be done at a nearby commercial health department approved kitchen.🤔
Should I not let them put the fire system in and hood vent if it’s going to be a problem in America with inspection?
Hi, I don't know if you'll ever read this comment, but I am an artist and I've been thinking about buying one of these to use as a mobile store for selling prints and stuff. I was wondering about how towable the small trucks and tricycles are? Since I want people to be able to enter the store or see the merchandise from up close, a small trailer with a window is not an option. Also, do you know if the requirements are usually the same for stores that sell other things than food, or can I use any trailer for that?
Hello thanks for asking yes I worked in retail for 25 plus years when you get a license for a retail location you can GET an additional license to sell food items as well along with retail merchandise . Now with that being said you may be subject to health dept. inspections if selling food, but honestly this is not a big deal. You get license , permits , insurance, etc for the "retail" location then the food is s separate. Contant your local business and zoning office and then health dept!
Thank you so much for this! We're looking at a trailer and my worry was that we could not register it with the county. I'll check that out now!
What if you pay 8,000.00 for something from China, and they dont send it and go MIA??? I would worry about that!
nah i’d be devastated. perish the thought
Pay with credit card, charge it back
Always make sure you have insurance with your form of payment
Insurance... Anything shipped specially by sea in container ships are fully insured..
@@tfh5575 dat ah deep quote. Or I'm just high asf 😂
If a buy a food trailer from Alibaba should I also get my appliances from them already installed or should I buy them here in the states.and install them myself? If I buy myself I’m worried about installing it so that it will fit and stay in place
many sellers there KNOW the guidelines I would have all installed there cheaper
What about customs? Will there be a fee to get it into the US?
GReat question yes there is on top of the order itself but this cost will vary.
@@MarketingFoodOnline Figured. Thanks.
Your video was very informative. Thank you.
But they can be driven in Europe?
One of the most important things to be aware of in regards to the food trucks (not the trailers) is to them being street legal. In my research, not a single 4 wheel vehicle sold on Alibaba would be able to be legally registered to drive on any roads besides small low speed neighborhoods.
Hey Aaron, how did you go about checking whether or not they were legal to drive on the street?
@@damarisrodriguez3939 if you look at the federal requirements for a street legal vehicle you will see that these don't come close.
So what are these trucks just fancy hunks of junk pretty much useless what's the point in them selling them you can't even use them
@@thebeatdown866 farm use, etc
@@thebeatdown866 they aren’t useless we just live in a heavily regulated country that is masked as a “ free country” that operates as a capitalist plantation.
Last year my brother from CA was telling me that he wanted to be a Nomad, but was looking at spending $60K for a box truck or van to convert into a tiny house, so this would be a much cheaper!
yes it is and granted there maybe a need to do a little adjusting or customizing ut the delaers can make them for you STILL cheaper.
I have had the worst experience buying an alibaba food truck . I could do a whole video about it but I’m not that good at editing
Say more please!
you should do it
I would love to know more!
please share so others know what to look out for
Everyone is just showing them no one tells you about shipping and getting it here
There is a TH-camr who bought a mini truck and a mini boat. Idk his name but he owns a farm too Ahah. He explains the process and step. Ebikeschool channel or something.
@@leejmuammaivpuv6039thanks
You have to work with a logistics company costs about 500-1000$ in shipping
It’s all port delivered
He brought up shipping within 2 minutes bro 😂
This video would’ve save me 30k
I think one of those little driver carts would be a great Niche for my Spice business at fairs and farmer’s market. But I’m leaning out into internet sales now for the Overhead costs. Your thoughts?
Thats what I need too. I prepare my vegan specialty drinks and pudding at a commercial kitchen, pre-package, and haul them to sell at farmers market, which is lots of work. I was thinking a cute little mobile "store" with refrigerator would be ideal, but not sure where to find such a thing.
couldn't you just "Rent" the trailer kitchen, to people for their parties. maybe they don't have an outdoor kitchen. your not going to sell food. the renter will cook their own food... 🤔
Need in Pakistan karachi city possible .... Pls
What about the duty taxes when it reaches the United States? Your $2000 trailer will then wind up costing $5-6000.
You dont pay duty taxes on a single unit. This is the way China companies get around U.S. taxes.
Thank you. Always to good to be true
Hey I wanted order garbage truck from Alibaba
Im wanting to find a manufacturer that makes the Citroen trucks. But I just want to purchase the steel frames to make my truck look cool
Looks interesting. Get a fully built trailer for 7k and retro to fit state code for 5k! sounds a lot better than these 40k, 50k builds some dealers want. Has anyone order one of these?
That's what I'm wondering. But how do you find someone willing to retrofit it for that cheap? What do you need to look into, or would the city inspector give a list of references? Im worried that I dont know where to start
My research tells me that there are five types of trailer hitches in the U.S. Is there a "best type" of hitch to get? I'm currently working on specs for a trailer and equipment.
Make sure any mobile units are U.S. DOT compliant.
Okay people in the comments sections need to know just because you buy a food truck in America doesn’t mean it was made in America…. You don’t think the person before you was trying to save money on a food truck and didn’t search these websites as well…
90% of there were manufactured in china lol
Don't buy the vehicle but I definitely see the trailer are a plus
Thanks for the useful information 👌🏻
What about the scams on Alibaba? I had a guy try to fake a foreign accent and get me to send cash. I asked him what were the engine specs and he couldn't answer it. Just be careful when ordering from Alibaba.
yes you have a point but due the research slowly and you can find GOOD suppliers not everyone is out to take o=money from you.
Can you do a video on Processed Food Registration? Is it only for wholesalers? If we do retail only, like through our own website, instagram, ubereats, doordash etc, we wouldn't need PFR right? We got really confused as we are new starter in the business. Thanks!
Hey have you got your answer yet?
Brother so many Food Truck people out of business but they’re probably gonna give it to your quarter of a dollar due to the corona
if you can never afford a truck you will never get anything done.
This is the last business you wanna open this year or any other year before all this goes back to normal if it ever goes back to normal
I disagree people will always eat
No
@@christinamonica3 exactly lol that’s all they did during the pandemic, the gas inflation, and especially if you live in a city that has a large metro area
I didnt know people lived in LA still...oh this was 11 months ago...lol
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