{"id":1520,"date":"2021-04-15T08:00:24","date_gmt":"2021-04-15T13:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/?p=1520"},"modified":"2021-06-16T01:53:42","modified_gmt":"2021-06-16T06:53:42","slug":"vehicles-best-food-truck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/vehicles-best-food-truck\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 8 Vehicles that Would Make the Best Food Truck"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">America is a very lucky nation. Whenever they crave food, they are offered a lot of choices. Among the most famous features on the road are food trucks offering gourmet cuisines. As of January 2021, there are around 24,602 active food truck businesses in the US. Its market is worth $1.4 billion in 2019 and is still growing. To begin a food truck business, one must decide the best type of truck to use. There are several things to consider to get the right fit for your offering. There are also certain types of vehicles that would make the best food truck.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid; padding: 10px; width: 100%; border-radius: 25px; border-color: #F4A70F; color: #007bff;\">\n<strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #007bff;\">What&#8217;s Inside<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#consider\"> Things to Consider When Choosing a Food Truck<\/a><\/li>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#consider1\"> Area of the truck<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#consider2\"> Cost of the truck<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#consider3\"> Food Offering<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#consider4\"> Location<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#vehicles\"> Top 8 Vehicles that Would Make the Best Food Truck<\/a><\/li>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#vehicles1\"> Airstreams<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#vehicles2\"> Caravans<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#vehicles3\"> Citroen H<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#vehicles4\"> Container Vans<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#vehicles5\"> Peugeot J9<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#vehicles6\"> School Buses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#vehicles7\"> UPS Trucks or Ford Step Vans<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#vehicles8\"> VW Beetle Bus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"consider\"><b><strong>Things to Consider When Choosing a Food Truck<\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some things to consider before buying a food truck.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"consider1\">Area of the truck<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A food truck should offer enough space for cooking, serving, and storage. On average, its area should range anywhere from 14 to 34 feet long. Such a large space gives enough room for cooking and allows the smooth serving of the food offerings. Food truck operators can also use some space for storage.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"consider2\">Cost of the truck<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average cost of a slightly used food truck is around $50,000 to $100,000. It is thus important to consider your funds before purchasing a food truck. In most cases, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/27\/qualify-commercial-truck-financing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">financing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> options are available to fund the startup. But you may also need to put out a hefty amount for repairs and remodeling.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"consider3\">Food Offering<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An important consideration you should include before buying a food truck is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/25\/food-truck-menu-ideas-new-owners\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">menu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you will offer. Think of the equipment and storage space you will need. The best is to start small and eventually upgrade as you succeed.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"consider4\">Location<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the right food truck should match the space where you intend to market your offering. Don\u2019t buy a large one if you intend to roam on narrow streets. Consider the parking space and\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"uv-lst\" data-category=\"20\" data-count=\"6\" data-type=\"new\"> <\/div>\n<h2 id=\"vehicles\"><b><strong>Top 8 Vehicles that Would Make the Best Food Truck<\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the top 8 vehicles that would make the best food truck<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"vehicles1\">Airstreams<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are iconic American trailers produced during the 1930s. They are typically 27 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 8 feet high. The durable body of an airstream is ideal for fitting large equipment a food truck may need. Moreover, its light aluminum body makes it easier for food truck operators to move it from one place to another.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"vehicles2\">Caravans<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are vintage camper trailers commonly 12.6 feet long, 6.6 feet wide, and 7.7 feet high. They make one of the best food trucks for those starting up and offering a small but unique menu line. The small body of a caravan makes it easier to do mobile business in any corner of the street. They are also a cheap find for those with limited capital.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"vehicles3\">Citroen H<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are French panel vans made between the 1940s and 1980s. Their dimensions (Length = 14 feet; Width = 7 feet; Height = 8 feet) is ideal for serving beverages and coffee. Their vintage look makes them an eye-catching fixture in the streets that catches the attention of your target market.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"vehicles4\">Container Vans<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are commonly used to transport goods. The length of their boxed trailers ranges from 20 feet to 40 feet. While their width and height are commonly 8 feet and 8.5 feet respectively. These dimensions give enough room to house cooking equipment, ample storage space, and easy movement for the food truck staff. Container vans are ideally recommended for food trucks that commonly have a fixed location.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"vehicles5\">Peugeot J9<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a French van produced between 1981 and 1991. Its dimension is around 15 feet long, 6.6 feet wide, and 7.5 feet high. The van can easily be customized as a food truck by making a window on one side of its body to serve customers. They are perfect as a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/17\/best-bakery-trucks-america\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bakery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> food truck.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"vehicles6\">School Buses<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are commonly 44 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 10 feet high. These dimensions make school buses a great food truck. They have enough inside space to accommodate, cooking, serving, and storage. What makes them an ideal candidate for a food truck is their yellow body color. This can make them shine out on busy roads and streets.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"vehicles7\">UPS Trucks or Ford Step Vans<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are typically used for parcel delivery. But their dimensions (Length = 18 feet; Width = 7.5 feet; Height = 9.6 feet) are very spacious to start a new food truck business. Such a type of boxed truck has a ceiling high enough for the staff to stand up in. It also sits low for easier entry and exit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On top of that, it\u2019s easy to find the best step van when you are just starting your business. You can find some of the best deals for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/used-stepvans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">step vans here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"vehicles8\">VW Beetle Bus<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a light vehicle manufactured by Volkswagen for camping purposes. It is commonly 14 feet long, 5.5 feet wide, and 6.3 feet high. It can be a good choice for a coffee and snack bar. Its iconic bug-like appearance makes it a cute attraction among street-goers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign up to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UsedVending.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to catch the latest offers on food trucks and trailers. We have a wide range of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/used-mobile-food-trucks\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mobile food trucks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ideal for any <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/mobile-business-trucks-mobile-business-trailers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mobile business<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you can think of.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit our website or call <a href=\"tel:6017498424\"><b>(601) 749-8424<\/b><\/a> for expert advice.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>America is a very lucky nation. Whenever they crave food, they are offered a lot of choices. Among the most famous features on the road are food trucks offering gourmet cuisines. As of January 2021, there are around 24,602 active food truck businesses in the US. 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