There are a lot of essential items you need to winterize your food truck. For one, you’ll need a backup power supply in case of grid outages. The second thing you’ll need is a helpful guide full of different ways to winterize a food truck. Here are the effective ways to prepare your food truck for the winter.
Get a Generator
The first thing you need is a generator. If you don’t have one currently, now’s the right time to find a generator that fits your budget. Winter is brutal, so make sure you have an alternative power supply to prevent your equipment from freezing.
If you’re looking to buy a generator soon, make sure your generator fits your food truck size; the size you pick can jeopardize your business this winter. The best way to know if a generator is the right size is by determining the wattage you currently use.
Buy Snow Tires
Roads are slippery in the winter. Invest in snow tires to ensure your truck remains safe on the streets. Snow tires make it easy to transport around town on days with a lot of snow and ice. The threaded pattern in snow tires comes from soft rubber. The soft rubber is flexible, leading to better adaptability on the road, so your vehicle doesn’t lose traction. It also allows you to have better control of your truck while driving. Snow tires can help you avoid missing a day of work and calling in for a “snow day” because the roads are bad.
Consider Staying in One Spot
Unlike the warmer months, where you can drive wherever you’d like for business, you’re pretty much limited to where you can go in the winter. During the winter months, more people want to walk instead of drive because of how bad the roads can get. This is a good sign that you’ll likely receive more business from walkers than drivers.
Consider staying in one place, but make sure enough customers are walking about before opening up shop. When you park in a city, more workers feel inclined to walk outside and order since your food truck is conveniently located within a hundred feet of the office. You not only gain more regular customers, but you also earn more return on your investment.
Take Care of Your Water Lines
The worst thing to happen is frozen water lines. Don’t worry; these are easy to protect, so your truck is ready for the frustrating winter days. Before the first snowfall, make sure to open your gray tank valve and run your taps, as this helps push old water out and prevent water lines from freezing. You could also place anti-freeze down your drains for additional protection from the freeze.
These were the best ways to protect your food truck this winter. Keep your vehicle going all winter by ensuring your truck is ready for snowy days.