Tricycle Vending Cart - How to Build Your Own Ice Cream Cart
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- Опубликовано: 19 июл 2019
- This video demonstrates how I built my own tricycle vending cart. I built this cart for roughly $600. A cart like this can be used for a variety of vending or transporting. This is a DYI project that will require a set of standard tools plus welder, miter saw, grinder, and drill. It also helps to have a rotary tool and drill press.
Please leave your comments. I’d love to hear your thoughts. Mike
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Well done it shows that once you are determined u can do anything because of cost things are getting far too expensive these days and there has to be away to bring down cost
Great job! The store prices are outrageous and you did it yourself well.
Looks very versitile. Great job Mike.
Hi, thanks for this. I think I will build something similar this summer
I just found your video. I have a few cruiser bikes that I salvaged now I have plans on building three for my family. One for vending and the other two for outings. Thanks for the video.
Thanks. And good luck on your projects.
Very helpful video. I followed your instructions, and thanks to you, I successfully built one.
That's great. Congratulations and thanks for the comment. I hope it works out well for you.
Yes, it works so well
Thanks for the video , much appreciated my friend 👌
Great you did it, now it is my turn to do the same :) I also building a trike with 2 wheels at the end
Can’t wait to try it
This is cool. Mine will use the front fork and frame tube with the bearing cups for my steering pivot. Thanks for sharing
Good idea.
Pretty neat, wish you were close by, im looking for one of these
Brilliant video! Thank you for sharing
Thank you.
Fantastic video.👏
Thank you.
Hey man. Awesome build! I’m looking at building one of these for a mobile dj station. A guy named Dom Whiting does it in Europe along with hundreds of other bikers. His rides have become extremely popular and everyone seems to have a blast!
Thanks for a very educational video! Perfect length and you still managed to explain and show everything.
If you have the time, I would love to hear what you would have done differently?
Thanks. Those are nice compliments. I can name two things I'd do a little differently. 1) I'd spend more time developing the swivel point so that it's a tighter fit. The tube and bolt idea is good but there's some play in the system which causes the bike to lean slightly. 2) I would make the connection of the rail to the bike's rear the last step, welding the plate to the bike after I get everything aligned and the cart level. I ended up having my tilt slightly forward. Not a big deal but something that can easily be controlled if assembled in a better order.
I hope that helps.
I just got a great deal on a used pedicab and have been trying to figure out how I will mount my vending cart on the frame. This is super helpful, thanks!!
You're welcome
great job
Great job💖
Thank you.
Very nice!
From some thoughts to a final functional profit making machine...
Well done...
It clearly proves, that one does not need much to begin to succeed.
Even with minimal tools.
Knowledge can go a long way...
And what is even more evident in this video is for not much you can get more...
Impressive...😊👍
So what's next electric pedal power..😅
Thank you.
Amazing well done! 👏👏👏
Thank you.
this is so cool
*This is the best thing I ever bought*
Would be cool to see an update on this bike with improvement and so on.
Yes I like the video. The slide format is very effective with good audio narration
. I ljke that you showed the finished product right off . . The blue arrows are good explanation
Thanks for the kind review.
Very nice job 👍
Thank you
Well done
Thanks.
Dude, this is great
Thank you.
Fantastic! I've been dreaming about building a very similar cart for years.
It finally occurred to me to do a search here for, if nothing else, some ideas.
And here I find your simplistic design and relaxed approach, I love it!
I had always referred to them as tamale carts, I've been wanting to build one just for fun actually.
I'm a Parrothead (if you don't know what that is plenty of videos of them here) wanting a fun short distance traveling cycle that can carry some beers, weed eater motor powered blender, and possibly a small grill for tail gating at Buffet Concerts.
Your design with just a few modifications is just what I was looking for, excellent in fact.
In my head I'll also have some sort of canopy/cover over the front.
Man thanks for sharing your work and dream, my motivation is in overdrive now. Thank you, thank you!
Aaaarrrgh,
Rich Barnhart
Thank you. Glad this helped. Your enthusiasm is appreciated. I'm sure you'll enjoy the build and the end product.
that is so amazing wowwowwow
This is awesome! Looking into building one for my neighbour who wants to use it for neighbourhood events. How does it ride? Is it hard to turn/control?
I would never know how to put something like this together I wish I could get one for 1500.00 but I guess I’ll just save my money, great job with this project it looks amazing❤
Good job. I would suggest making a box out of fiberglass and insulation foam for a light weight box. But, that would mean you would have to attach the handles to the steering frame some how
Coincidentally my brother suggested the same thing but since I plan to use it for more than ice cream the versatility of the extra space will be nice. Plus they make some ice chests so well insulated it's hard to beat their usefulness. I appreciate the comment.
Thanks very nice imformacion.
That you.
To save even more cost up front, I believe I would have purchased some yard sale bicycles to chop up and paint with your brand colors. Just an idea for someone getting started with a very small budget.
Good idea. Although I've noticed that used bike prices are pretty high. You may end up spending nearly the same amount to fix up an older bike. But there are deals to be found.
My little and I are making a ice cream business and she and I were hoping to see if you have any suggestion on putting two seats?
Very classy..you did a good job 👍
Thank you.
Ingenious
Thanks
Exelent 👍,Oscar argentina
omg this is so awesome, i would love to know more details as to how you made the measurements exactly? is there any way to contact you about this? I would love to do this myself!
Amazing work I wish my brother can make me one
Thank you.
AMAZING JOB!!!
PAY 3000 DOLLARS FOR A CART FOOD BIKE IS IMPOSIBLE WHEN U ARE STARTING FROM LIL CAPITAL.
AMAZING JOB!!!!
Thank you.
Hi Mike! Would you do a step by step for extreme beginners on this? Please! Or customize a bike for my shaved ice biz? Very similar to this style......
Do you have an email address I can use?
Sir i want to build it please tell me from which material you have made the outer box?
Using the original bike steering head fork tube assembly compete with bearings ... then cut down and modified to fit between the two tubing rails the bolt assembly occupies... would make a tighter fitting and easier turning replacement for your front steering bolt assembly.
Good idea.
Hi awesome video quick question wat was the measurement of the ice box recreating one as we speak
Thanks. I am out of town and not able to measure it for a few weeks.
What was the stuff you put on the corners and edges to seal it?
Hi fantastic work. Did your cool keep the icecream cool. And how do you transport it thanks
I use dry ice in the cooler and I transport the cart on a rack I made for my Explorer.
3 hours and 120 profit is 40 dollars profit per hour. WOW!.
A 9 hour shift for 360 quid in your pocket? I'd take that. Many people in the UK work a 45 hour Monday through til Friday working week for that
Better still... build 2! Find an employee, one takes ice lollys one takes ice cream pay him/her there 100 quid wages you pocket the rest 😉
Looks good. Did you put any caster into the steering
Thanks. And no, no casters, although I considered using a Lazy Susan style apparatus as the swivel point.
How is the trike holding up? Can you please make a follow up video with the changes you would have made? Excellent video, it inspired me to build one. I'm in the process now. Can I contact you? Sorry for all the questions.
Bike is holding up fine. I won't have a follow-up video anytime soon. If you read through the comment's you'll see where I mention what I would have done differently. Thanks and good luck.
Great video! What changes would you have made after using it?
Thanks. I would use a better (more tight) pivot point for the main steering. Mine has too much play. Some people have actually used the steering off the bike itself.
Great video where did you find that ice cream cone prop for your cart?!?
Thank you. I got it online at some specialty store but can't find the name.
Doyou build these on the side?
Awesome! 👍
What did you use to keep ice cream frozen?
Dry ice wrapped in newspaper at the bottom of cooler.
Want to sell that one? ☺.
Great job. I'm not handy like that so I'll have to find a builder. Even adding his cost would come out cheaper than buying
Any recommendation on how to make it beach friendly? We have a sand roadway, considering doing this but concerned it may sink in the sand… hmm 🤔
Only guess would be fat tires. But I've never tried a beach bike.
Nice video you've made dude 👍 👍 , I really love it ❤ and i would like to do one someday since am a machinist & welder as well.. My question is, what kind of square-pipe did you use to make the frame of the cart, I mean the size and thickness of the square-pipe.. Please can you help me with the pipe description you used ???
Thanks, looking forward to hear from you boss.
Thank you for the comments. Unfortunately I wont have access to the bike for a while and I don't remember the specifics. I just know it was box steel I bought in the steel rack at Home Depot. I would guess probably 1-inch, or possibly 1 1/4-inch width on all sides. The thickness was probably 1/8 inch.
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thanks alot for your response i really appreciate. With this idea you have given me am really grateful 🙏 and also good to go to fabricate one, just like yours 💃 💃 💃
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Pls one more thing sir. For the box you made to accommodate the cooler, please what kind of material did you use to wrap the inside wooden box??? And can the material maintain coldness of the ice-cream for a long period of time???
@@gentleodjugo7226 I didn't wrap the box. I used a cooler and simply inserted the cooler into the box. I use dry ice for keeping products frozen.
@@mikethedesertrat ok boss thanks alot, I appreciate
should i get a nicer freezer to put in the box? and how good does the normal cooler work?
Not that good but it’s cheap and works okay
how much would you charge to make this?
Welding kit used?
Do you happen to know what permits you need to sell the ice cream on the streets using a tricycle vending cart? I've been doing some research, but I'm having difficulty finding a straight forward answer so I figured I'd ask! Thanks.
Every city is different. Sidewalks may or may not be open to vendors. Same with parks. As for products, usually pre-packaged items are easier to get permitted for.
@@mikethedesertrat But what if I ride the cart in a residential area passing all the homes to sell the icecreams. I don't know what happened here in my street, there was a lady in a minivan selling icecreams, she drives in every street, but she disappeared, I wonder if it was because of her megaphone greetings that played a sound and then a female greeting "Hello, hello......" I guess maybe somebody complained about the noise, but she could keep selling without using the sound.
You need a mobile food vendor business license or the equivalent in your state.
i love this video. wondering what kind of welding situation you used and where did u buy it for how much??
Thank you. I used a basic arc welder, sometimes called a "stick welder". I got it at Harbor Freight Tools several years ago for about $125. It runs on a standard 110v outlet, but can also run on a 220v outlet. It'll take practice to learn to weld. Luckily I took a class back in high school which taught me the basics.
Thanks for your response. Also where did you get all the metal do they sell it like that somewhere? What kind of metal was it?
Thank you!!
Also I wonder if there would be a way to do this but with a motor installed. I got an 80cc 2 stroke gas motor on my bike. Of course it is installed onto a men's frame, which would mean that the bike couldn't be cut in half like how it was in your video but further down towards the handlebars, rather. How does it feel to ride your bike with a full load in it? Is it hard? When I got a motor on my bike I can carry any weight in m basket no problem lol
@@alexandriastiles8031 It was all bought at Home Depot and Lowe's in the steel rack. No special order required.
@@alexandriastiles8031 I really can't say about the motor configuration, but anything is possible with skill. I have never loaded my box with more than maybe 30-40 lbs. I have no problem riding it like that, but it's also mostly flat where I take it, and I don't ride long distance.
may I have the plans please
I wish I could afford to do that. I wanted to either do sno cone or ice cream cart
You can always use a used bike which isn't too expesive. The cooling boxes aren't expensive either, so you just need to build the frame and the box. Considering the fact that he made 120$ in 3 hours i dont think it would take anymore that 20 hours at most to earn back what you've spent. Even if you dont have money to spend you could start by selling sodas from a basket or something, and then buy the bike when you can afford it:) I don't know your financial situation, but if you find an icecream bike interesting i would go for it!
I live in Tucson as well! Would you be willing to share your design? I would love to build this as a project!
My box's base dimensions are 21" wide x 33" long, other than that I'm not sure how much more I can share my design beyond the video. The video shows my design in detail.
How cool I have a younger brother with Down Syndrome researching something like this to do for him. Maybe just a side gig for him :) thanks just not sure if u need permits etc to sell
Is that a normal cooler box? How did you keep your ice cream frozen for long hours...?? Did you use ice or something?
Yes. Standard ice chest. I use dry ice wrapped in newspaper, plus a couple frozen gel packs. Works well.
I had the same question.
Is it for sale ?
W❤️W!
Could you tell me how wel you were able to keep the ice frozen? Any tips?
I used a quality ice chest. I placed dry ice (purchased at grocery store) at the bottom of the ice chest. The dry ice was wrapped in newspaper. I also had two frozen gel ice packs in there. I sold pre-packaged ice cream.
@@mikethedesertrat Alright thanks, I'm planning to build a box like yours and isolate it with PIR plates, 10 cm thick with an rd value of 5, do you think this will keep my icecream frozen throughout the day? Thanks again
@@cheepchoop6402 I'm not sure. Too many factors to consider such as outside air temperature and humidity, number of times you open the door, size of door, etc.
So, 5 more gigs and it'll pay for itself. I sold bacon buns at a festival here in England, after 4 sales the rest was just profit. Have you thought of selling hot dogs, corn dogs at the local fayre? You only need to heat a Baine-Marie with water in it to keep the dogs hot and heat another pan for the onions and or chilli.
Thanks. Yes I have actually sold hot dogs too. 🌭 I like to try different things.
are you required to have any permits? if so, which ones? have you had any complaints or problems regarding permits?
Really depends on the event and the location. If you plan to do most of your selling in a particular city I would at least get a business license for that city. I sell pre-packaged items so there was no inspection or food preparation requirements. Sometimes I set up just outside an event (like a street fair) to avoid paying the vendor fee. I get customers going to and from the event. Once I got questioned by a cop but I showed him that my business license was posted on my cart and it said "peddlers license" he didn't push it. I think he was responding to some other business owners complaint that didn't want me there. The point is, be friendly and respectful but don't let people intimidate you.
awesome. thanks a ton!
Would it be possible to post specific measurements sir, this is incredible and would love some any additional assistance
Actually I think it's best to customize for your needs and desires, especially if you start with a different bike. A few inches here or there won't make a huge difference but you can determine what you want as you go along. I appreciate the comment though.
Appreciate it non the less
¿donde los venden?
Great work. Would like to know, How much was the inicial investment in total??
I mention the cost in the video. I'm not sure what you mean by "in total".
I'm not sure where you live but it looks a lot like Arizona. I'm in Mesa and would be interested in buying that bike off of you. It's been my dream to start an ice cream since I was a kid, I would walk every day through the snow to spend my paper route money in Massachusetts to go to my favorite spot, Peaceful Meadows. Anyway if you're interested in selling let me know, if not let me know anyway haha
Perhaps some day I'll sell it, but there are many ways to start your dream. Go for it, and good luck.
Go to Worksman Cycles of Orchard Park, NY. They're on the web and they sell just what you want.
Hi Mike- Do you have instructions for this or can you help me build one for a single mom, trying to make it?
Don't you need insurance and a percentage or flat payment to the event organizers?
Insurance is up to you. Often times you can avoid event fees with this setup by staying just outside the event boundaries. Cater to those walking to and from the event for example. You'd still likely need a city permit.
hello mike would u have the mesurments on the frame plz the square tubeing buy chance or anyone can give it to me ty keep up the great content
I'm not near the bike but i believe i answered some of these in prior comments if you scroll through them.
Where did you get the jumbo come from?
The cone? I think Amazon. It comes with three colors of ice cream.
How would i know the measurements for the support brackets?
I'm not sure which support bracket, but I just sort of figured things out as I went along. You can design yours the same way. It may not be exactly like mine but that's ok.
thats awsome can i copy it?
Sure.
Where did you get the bike hauler
I made that too.
I always wanted to sell cupcakes or icecream or hotdog. If I decide icecream, I want to sell original icecream such as corn. It's so good. But the problem with the corn is that in USA the corn is not the same to make working the recipe. The american corn does not have enough starch. Unless I go to american farms and buy those corns that are used for the cows, the corns are more mature. There endless delicious Brazilian recipes with corn, but wit the American corn, the recipes fail. Somebody told me to use the Mexican corn. But I can't find. I could sell a lot Brazilian tamales(but it's not tamales), it's pure fresh corn, a little oil or butter or bellypig fat, cheese or sausage filling, and salt or sugar if makes sweet. I prefer the salt ones. But the american corn does not help me, it's very watery the american corn, no starch
Interesting. I didn't know that about corn and all the differences. Thank you and good luck.
Do I need a permit to sell ice cream (pre packaged) bars at a park?
Thank you❤
In Texas you do, they mainly do it to run a background check to people who sell ice cream. It’s to keep the weirdos away from kids who like ice cream and candy. Once you pay your good for 2 years then renew it easy. It’s like $115
@@Junkremoval-hvac Thank you! 👍💙
I did some research now and there are about 2 permits that I need in Arizona from the department of public health and the city. Combined is about $330 dollars per year.
Any ideas how to add a stroller for my kids ?
I've seen where the "box" is the stroller. But probably a trailer stroller is best.
@@mikethedesertrat oh wow!!! I didn’t think of that… thanks sooo much 🙏🏾
Hi I was wondering if I can have the plans measurements to make the bike please
There are no plans. I made it up as I went along. It's really however a person wishes to build it.
@@mikethedesertrat dammit
How did you know long you needed the rail
@@user-fp5eg3ow3c You determine what size box you want, build the base frame for it, then stage it next to the "tail end" of the bike, estimate a comfortable distance, then measure and make the rail.
I wish I could afford one if these so I could start a business in my town what would you charge for one of these .
There are several other less-expensive ways to run a small, mobile business. Perhaps you can start there. I appreciate the comment.
Can I make one with a 3 speed?
Certainly. That would work out great.
Tucson
that ice cream is tasty i have also taste i live in manipur capital imphal my motherland also having icecream cart and cone icecream you are foreign man what city do you live
Where to buy the materials, specially the metal pieces please
I bought everything at Home Depot except the extra wheel, which I bought online at the bike manufacturer's website.
Have your own food bike building business
I was thinking as well, that building ice cream cart is a good cheap option with 2-3k investment..
It ended to cost me about 6500€.
But the cart itself has 200 litre freezer with 2 kwh battery (12h run time) and also with a basin and running water with a push of a button. Has ample room for personal items and one box of 500 waffle cones. The whole thing weighs about 200kg.
I'm planning to invest about 2k more into that cart to get it even better! Mostly to make it hold cold better.
Sounds like a nice bike. I've thought about upgrades like that as well. Thanks for saring.
@3:59 mins. What kind of pipe you use?
To be honest I don't remember the specifics on that. It's a standard iron gas pipe, probably 1/2 inch and about 6 to 7 inches long. It was threaded on both ends. I screwed on two end "stands" then ground them down smaller because they were binding on the bracket when actual size.
Ok thanks 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
So what was it that you learned?
Page through the prior questions for my response to someone else who asked that. Thanks.
Would you be willing to sell it?
Do you still have the bake?
The bike? Yes.
@@mikethedesertrat Hey i want to buy it can i
are you able to provide the the material you used
Not more than I describe in the video. I think most of the box tubing 1 inch. Everything else is going to be custom to your build out.