New BBQ Food Truck

[DeuceBBQ]

I usually don't post much but I enjoy reading and helping others in the business when I can. I've been in the culinary business for 21 years. Worked as a Chef for all the big hotel chains. I got tired of the corporate b.s. decided to get out and do my own thing. This is my second round with the food trucking gig. This is my first round using a large smoker on a consistent basis.

I own a Big south reverse flow 48" smoker from m&r trailers. Really liking it so far, still some custom work I need to it but 100% happy been good to go smokes like a champ! Also built a custom food truck out of a deuce and a half. Been a long road to get to this point. Just starting the business as I write this now.

I've come here to ask questions and talk about the foods. let me know if there is anything I can help with! Here is some pics of what I'm working with enjoy!

 

[russmn]

Man that is awesome! Being an army vet and a bbq fanantic I can guarantee there would be zero chance of me passing that truck up without trying something! Love the truck!

 

[Rings Я Us]

Haha.. nice.. I drove that truck for 2 of the 6 years I was in Germany. Detroit Diesel Turbo. I was in the Infantry and drove 1 of our Company duce and a half supply trucks. Chow deliveries at O Dark 30 and all the ammo or duffle bags you could stuff in that puppy. Bavarian Alps to the North Sea. I drove that thing on the autobahn and got it stuck in a ditch in the Black Forest.. haha.. neat O

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Nice rig! Let’s see some smoke!

 

[bluewhisper]

Oh holy crap! Can I trade my Outback for that? Motherpardonmyfrench I really WANT that rig!

 

[DeuceBBQ]

Ha! Thanks! I like to come in an make a big impression! If i figured out a way to get a smoker on here im sure we can get one in an outback!
Im trying to get better with taking pictures as i go. Ill be doing some cooking tomorrow an see what i can get!
Everyone has a story with the deuce, glad it got you around safe! I appreciatte everyones service!

 

[Rings Я Us]

Oh holy crap! Can I trade my Outback for that? Motherpardonmyfrench I really WANT that rig!

Lmao blue

 

[Rings Я Us]

I know what your uniforms should look like right now! Haha.. Camouflage!

 

[Rings Я Us]

You need to set up a cammo net up over the truck when you stop and set up shop.. lol

 

[motocrash]

Nice! My .50 would look good perched on the hood.Better than on my quad.Where are you located?

 

[DeuceBBQ]

Im working on getting a mkt-99 and turning it into a mobile buffet with hot and cold sides. Its a little hot as is full fatigues may be a bad idea.
Plenty of room for a 50 cal! Im located in lecanto fl

Nice! My .50 would look good perched on the hood.Better than on my quad.Where are you located?View attachment 344949

 

[SmokinAl]

Very cool rig!
Looking forward to seeing it in action!
Al

 

[bluewhisper]

Not sure but I think Ohio made it illegal to buy those trucks as surplus from the National Guard.

Linda's son got a monster F350 dually set up as a fifth-wheel, it would be fun to build a smoker on a gooseneck trailer to put on it.

 

[gmc2003]

Up here we call that a low-rider(just kidding). That truck will definitely stand out from the others in both appearance and aroma. Your new target customer base is anywhere you want. Imagine wheeling up the trails in Moab Utah. Good luck, can't wait to see it in action.

Chris

 

[radio]

Very cool and attention getting rig! wishing you success in your venture/adventure

 

[tallbm]

Im working on getting a mkt-99 and turning it into a mobile buffet with hot and cold sides. Its a little hot as is full fatigues may be a bad idea.
Plenty of room for a 50 cal! Im located in lecanto fl

Man nice truck!

So in FL, do you have to have a grey water setup and all that stuff to use as a food truck?
Or are you just using this as a mobile smoking unit rather then building smokers on trailers and hauling the trailer?

 

[DeuceBBQ]

Thanks alot guys! The possibilities are endless that's for sure!

Man nice truck!

So in FL, do you have to have a grey water setup and all that stuff to use as a food truck?
Or are you just using this as a mobile smoking unit rather then building smokers on trailers and hauling the trailer?

I bought an all enclosed 4 compartment sink. inside the unit itself It has a hot water heater, water pump, fresh water tank, and a waste "grey water" tank. waste water tank must be 15% larger. I am fully licensed and permited to sell food in florida. The truck is full blown food truck. I have an onboard generator, 4 compartment sink, refrigeration and an alto shaam hot holding/heating unit that gets up to about 300 degrees.

goal is to never have to do an event without the truck there. its such a pain to load an unload a food truck let alone do full blown catering events with tables, chairs, silverware, glassware, plates, etc... I want to pull up sellout and go home!

 

[motocrash]

Sounds like a great set up! I don't know what happened with my pic,I thought I hit thumbnail.Sorry.

 

[browneyesvictim]

With a truck like that, of course your food has to be good!

 

[tallbm]

Wow that is wild, great job! Are you able to fit into food truck spots/locations in the big cities?