Why You Need a Custom Food Trailer

Posted by Van Demons Vans on June 9th, 2016

The idea behind a custom food trailer is not just a unique design and look. The customisation involves working on a food trailer from the ground up. It starts with choosing a trailer of appropriate size to suit the requirements for your mobile food business. Many business owners who venture into the food truck and food trailer business debate the benefits of hiring a professional food trailer manufacturer versus the apparent cost saving of trying to build one themselves.

You may be handy at many things apart from your cooking skills. But ask yourself how well you really know how to build a food truck from the ground up. How many have you actually built? It is entirely possible to visualise your food trailer and then build it. The point is not that you cannot do it yourself, but a professional custom food truck trailer designer and manufacturer can do it better. They know how to optimize your layout, provide superior airflow and ventilation, and more.   They know which materials are the best to use for your food truck or trailer that are not only light-weight, but practical in every sense.  In fact, a professional may actually help you save money by suggesting improvements that allow you to run your business from a smaller trailer instead of a bigger and more expensive one you had originally thought of.

The devil is in the detail. It is impossible for a normal person (even one who has great DIY skills!) to remember every little facet of trailer design. For instance, it is vital for a safe and efficient food trailer that all wiring be concealed behind wall and roof panels. Simply running them along the edges is not the solution. Functional drainage systems are also hard to design and install. If you operate a food truck, you will have to deal with spills at some point. The ability to flush and wash the insides of your food truck as easily as you do the dishes is a considerable asset. Corrosion prevention is another aspect that needs a lot of attention. Without adequate protection, rust can develop and spread through your trailer long before you ever notice the problem.

There are a few areas where your desire to work on your food truck can be satisfactorily fulfilled. The kitchen’s equipment and layout are two of them. In both cases, it is important to be flexible. With feedback from an experienced professional, you may be able to make tweaks that maximise your efficiency or even save money.

The final look and feel of your trailer is usually something you will have complete control over. After all, it is your food truck. The way you envision it is how a professional can design it for you. Working with a professional to design and help create your food truck dream is an experience you will thoroughly enjoy, almost as much as running your business.

About the Author:

Bo Pfromm is the owner of Van Demons Vans in Brisbane.  He has a passion for helping people realise their dreams by helping them join the food van revolution.  Call Bo or any of the Van Demons team on 1300 886 773 to get a quote on your custom built food truck.

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