Thanks for this. I was thinking of Big Dog but gonna go Cash Cow.

That shelf sure is a nice addition.

Hot dog carts automatically remind me of a favorite book . A confederacy of dunces by Ignatius Riley . Awesome book

Hi Dan. Thanks for the video. My personal choice would be the cash cow....You don't have to take hitch off...You can reach cooler from front of cart because there is no workspace....You can have a removable stainless steel shelf fabricated that clips onto handles in front for your condiments....its smaller and easier to move around. The layout of the cash cow is very similar to the NYC style carts and there is a reason that cart design has been around forever! 👍👍

I would personally miss that extra work space with the cash cow but I do more of an event type gigs verses street corner set-up's

Excellent description and analysis of the two carts. Thanks for your video.

Thank you for this comparison I was just trying to decide between these 2 carts.

Thx for this content so glad youtube suggested it I’m currently doing research!

Enjoy your videos and that was a great one comparing those two carts

Great, Great, Great Video! This is the kind of stuff I like! In fact I’ve been wanting to get a cart from Ben and these are the two I’

Thanks for the comparison vlog.

What about the addition of a stainless steel work table that slides out of the side of cart. It can be hidden then slides out and locks in place. No needed then slide back in slot on cart.

Great comparison

Thanks for the vids. Where do you buy the hotdog carts at?

Thank you great job😊great review

Thank u so much!! Very much appreciated 🙏

Can always add shelves to Cash Cow or any cart. Just need a drill & blind/pop rivets. Found some folding shelf brackets at home depot (just needs top.) They also sell a nice 8" x 22" 304 grade stainless steel shelf for $55. (which is cheaper than 304 stainless shelves sold at most restaurant supply stores.) Personally would get Cash Cow with flip top cover. Put my condiment caddy & foil sheets on the flip top, like Alex of Frank-stein does (Seen in a few of Ben Wilsons videos. That a nice workflow.) The cash cow is the best size cart for a trailer cart in the city in my opinion. Unless your only doing private property locations or are in a rural area smaller does matter.

@HotDoggingwithDan

3 жыл бұрын

Very good info!

Yeah the big dog has a 70qt coleman extreme performance 5 day ice chest. Which isn't too bad you'll get about three days use without having to buy more ice if kept inside like your doing and if an air conditioned space you might get 5 days.

Totally agree with you on street corner set-up's the cash cow is better, but let me fore warn you definitely remove the hitch reguardless and keep it inside your truck, if you we're to go inside for 5-10 minutes that's all it would take for some pos to steal your rig if they have a ball because of how mobile the cash cow is or really even the big dog. It wouldn't take much to run off with either one, and if stolen their not trying to use the rig just sell it. The first rig I tried to buy was from a guy in texas who had just gotten a divorce and his ex-wife had bought the big dog on her credit card and he hadn't paid her for it.

Nice Thank You

I bought the big dog cart (haven't used yet). After watching your video, I believe that the cash cow would be better for me. I wouldn't even have to unhook from my truck to serve.

@HotDoggingwithDan

3 жыл бұрын

If you haven't used it and its still wrapped, reach out to Ben and see if he would be willing to trade you for a cash cow... I cant guarantee anything, but its worth a shot.

Hey Dan, with these Carts what type of Hot Dogs you serve? Steamed or grilled?

sorry if missed it, but have you considered a food truck? Great video btw.

How did you get the cash cow to be white instead of the metal look?

I like the biscuits and gravy idea... I need to make me a shelf for my cart ... I have a small push cart kinda like a lil dog any suggestions would helpful

@HotDoggingwithDan

3 жыл бұрын

You could carry an extra set of pans, use the first set in the morning for biscuits and gravy, then switch to the second set of pans to do dogs for lunch.

Do you have to remove the side mounted grill before pulling cart down the road?

@HotDoggingwithDan

3 жыл бұрын

Nope

does that grill hang off even during transport or does it collapse or swivel onto the cart? Thanks for the vid!

@HotDoggingwithDan

2 жыл бұрын

It's solid mounted. It's bolted there. No folding, swiveling, or rotating.

@eanm.9882

2 жыл бұрын

@@HotDoggingwithDan thanks! Didn't know because it seems it would be in the other lane while traveling. Didn't realize how narrow the cart actually is compared to a vehicle.

Better hot dog cart is the 525 built in NJ. Check them out. I own 4 of them. Best cart for $$.

Dan, Excellent video!! I have been following you for a while. I would say drop the Beaver and find a lunch spot. From what you have been reporting about the Beaver location, it's just a pain in the butt to vend there. You got a great personality for customer service, so let people see you and talk with you. Good Luck Dan!

@HotDoggingwithDan

3 жыл бұрын

I love vending at the Beaver. The problems that ive had are government related. Its the mayor and governors unfair covid restrictions that are the pain in the a$$. If they would allow our city to open back up without the restrictions, I could get back to dogging in front of the beaver without issue... and the money is GREAT there. Now that I have my own cart instead of having to lease a cart, I can work breakfast, lunch, AND the Beaver, and make all kinds of Benjamin's! Just waiting for my city/county permits to get approved. ;-)

@bryanpearce4440

3 жыл бұрын

@@HotDoggingwithDan That's the pain I was talking about. Hope everything works out.

Hi Dan! What can I do to keep burners from going out during windy weather?

@HotDoggingwithDan

3 жыл бұрын

I dont typically work during windy or bad weather, but the cart should provide enough cover to protect the flame from wind. It sounds like the bottom of your burner box is open? If thats the case, try putting a piece of plywall or foam board insulation at the very bottom of your burner box. This will keep the wind from coming up from under your cart and blowing out your flame.

@nealcortez5535

3 жыл бұрын

Can't thank you enough! Love your content, thank you!

@DrozoneGrowShow

2 жыл бұрын

Foil

Can we get a video on the enclosed carts? Pros VS cons…

Would the COVID rules allow you to put the condiment packets in the pans on the back of the Big Dog for customers to take themselves, or are you personally responsible for handing out the packets individually?

@HotDoggingwithDan

3 жыл бұрын

I have to personally hand the condiments to them. They are concerned that if someone with covid comes along and touches all of the packets, it will spread.

Where do you get those pans with hinged lids

@HotDoggingwithDan

2 ай бұрын

Hotdogcartstore.com

How do you make your chilli

@HotDoggingwithDan

3 жыл бұрын

I dont make it. Its just hormel canned chili no beans. I just put it in the pan and let it warm up.

I DONT LIKE THE BIG DOG HAVING TO REMOVE THE HITCH EVERY DAY, I BOUGHT A DREAM MAKER CART AND I LOVE IT.CADILLAC OF CARTS….

@HotDoggingwithDan

2 жыл бұрын

Every cart has its own list of good and bad... whats important is that you find what works for you. Keep on doggin!

Ideas for lighting???

@HotDoggingwithDan

2 жыл бұрын

I use these... they are super bright, hang perfectly from the umbrella, and last several months. I've only had to change batteries once in 6 months. amzn.to/3kVqz9Z

😍😍🌄 great videos✨🌟💜

big flaw with the hitch on the big dog.

Hi Dan !

@HotDoggingwithDan

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Sue!

You talked cart cost on the big dog but not the cash cow.

@HotDoggingwithDan

3 жыл бұрын

4k for the cash cow

Big dog cart is a great cart but you can buy them new at Alibaba for 2 k

@HotDoggingwithDan

2 жыл бұрын

However you get it, just get it.

@truckerownerops

2 жыл бұрын

@@HotDoggingwithDan agreed love the set up of the cart

Ya could have made this video 5-10 minutes shorter with a simple tape measure.

So u dont work in the rainy weather?