L-5 by Eccotemp and Chip Clips, lowest prices anywhere.

The drawback to pressurized water systems is that they push water so fast through the hot water line that you run out of hot water very quickly.  (in detail) With the addition of the L-5 hot water heater, you will only run out of hot water when you run out of water.

These units can be added to your cart fairly easy and will make your day even better.  They work off propane gas and have 2 D batteries.  When the unit senses water flow (you turn on the hot water) it ignites burners that heat the water as you use it.  Instant Hot Water - Continuously!  Finally!

We have been offering these heaters for over a year - but only sold them with a cart purchase and they included installation.

Since then we have started purchasing in bulk and can offer you the lowest prices on the web for these heaters.  We will also include instructions for hooking up to your LP Gas system and installation.   Click here to order

Chip clips are handy, they can display your chips, sunglasses and I even use them for ball caps.  They are hooked on the end so that you can hang from your umbrella slats.  Best of all, these clip strips are long, 31" and have 24 clips.  Right now we are offering these at a special price and can be shipped right to your door.   Sold in sets of 2, you get 48 clips in all.  You want find them at a better price anywhere.

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Like New -Used Hot Dog Cart For Sale-Tennessee

Used Hot Dog Cart for Sale

The following is the listing directly from the Hot Dog Cart Blog by Steve Schiable at www.HotDogProfits.com Please check it out.

Click here for a direct link to the listing with pictures: Click Here

I just got a sad email from one of our brother doggers, Larry Helveston…

Steve, with great reluctance I must sell my cart that I put so much of my life into. I recently was in the hospital with congestive heart failure, a collapsed right lung and diabetes out of control. I’m doing better but have a ways to go. I won’t be able to sling dogs anymore and run the business. I’m asking $2800.00 for the cart. I’m in Andersonville, Tennessee, which is 20 miles north of Knoxville. Phone is 865-806-5951. E-mail helveston@comcast.net . I built the cart this year and went into business in July. The cart is still like new. Please find attached pictures.

Thanks,

Larry Helveston

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You’ll remember Larry from an article in Hot Dog Cart News last July. Larry is the former chiropractor who built a highly modified, totally pro quality E-Z Built and used it to start his own business at the local ball fields.

This has to be the deal of the year. If you want this cart you better jump on it fast. Let’s help Larry get this cart sold by clicking the “f Share” button.

I know I speak for all of us in saying, “Get well soon Larry!” but please tell him yourself in the comments.

My prayers are with you brother.

-Steve

Need a cart? Low on funds? Here's some tips!

If you haven't watched my video yet and heard how bad off I was when I started in the hot dog business, here's the link: Free Training

If you are in a bad way right now or you can see the writing on the wall and want to get into the hot dog vending business, but you have limited to no funds; here's some help.

First let's say you have limited funds, less than $1000. Start looking on Craigslist or check out Crazedlist for Craigslist searches over a multi-city or even multi-state area at one time. Search in the business listings for "concession", "hotdog", "carts" and "vending". Search separately each keyword, then also search under the general listings also. Note: Beware listings for concession stands at ridiculous low prices that give a gmail address but no phone number, these are usually, ok always, SCAMS!!!

Follow my instructions and tips before purchasing: here (look for the video on used carts)

Also check out Ebay, but look only in your area. You always want to be able to go and see the cart first when dealing with used carts. Ebay is also full of scams operating as real manufacturers of new carts, always check first on Google, Roadfood and even RipOffReport before buying. Don't always rely solely on these resources as anyone with an internet connection can post negative stuff, but if you find similar stories on multiple sites from multiple people, then be-AWARE.

This time of year like no other is the best for finding great deals on used carts.

But you want a new cart, I certainly understand. If you are handy at all and have some tools at your disposal, then maybe building a cart would be your best bet. My friend Steve offers a course with video instructions with complete parts list on how to build a cart for less than $1000. See it here, and by the way, I make not one dime off this, I truly have nothing to gain by sharing this with you other than it warms my heart to help someone else.

I almost forgot, consider placing a free ad on craigslist in the wanted section:

I am looking for a hotdog cart! Please contact me thru craigslist if you have one and are willing to sell or rent. Please send pictures and contact info.

Note: Do not put your email or your phone number on this type of listing, let them contact you thru craigslist first before divulging your contact info.

This by the way, is the best way to start with no money. Advertise for free on craigslist or similar websites that you would like to rent, profit share or help someone run their hot dog cart. It is always harder to get started in business with no money, but it is doable. There are people running carts successfully all over the country who have a couple or even several days a week that they don't operate the cart. This could be your opportunity. Also, many succe

ssful vendors in the northern states don't even run their carts in the winter. Your offer may just be what they needed to hear as they hunker down for winter. Yes, I know, this means you would have to work in the blistering cold, but, it beats going hungry. No, I am not being callous, I would shovel shit and love it if it meant my family has food on the table. For those of you that find a cart to rent or lease or even profit share with someone this winter, you might just be able to buy a new cart this spring.

I know it can be difficult, even demeaning, but where there is a will, there is a way. I wish you well!

Used Hot Dog Cart For Sale

The following is the listing exactly as I received it. Please verify all information prior to making a purchase decision. If you have a cart to sell, please feel free to email me the details with photo's and I will list it for you for free.

$2850 OBO. All American Hot Dog Carts double size soda cooler holds 100 cans, towable trailer dot approved, lights , wiring, 1 7/8 in ball. 6 gal fresh water tank, 4 sinks, hot and cold running water, stainless steel body with welded stainless steel frame, removable 7.5 gal waster water container, 2 burners with adjustable controls, chip rack, mustard and ketchup bottles, napkin holder, steamer insert, dog ez, standard center umbrella, hinged steam pans with lids (3 big 2 little) Call Jason at 479.287.8438

This cart looks brand new. Everything works. Barely used. Located in Arkansas. Cart cost over $4,000 with the options.

Used Hot Dog Carts

Spring will be upon us as quick as summer came and went. The taste of freedom, owning and operating your own cart will hit some like a Mack truck. They will sleep, eat, think and live hot dogs and the hot dog cart business.

Used carts will be at a premium and often selling for more than a new one to the unsuspecting venturer. Without doing the due diligence many will run out and buy the first thing they can find, fearing the deal too good to pass up or simply irresistible. I often get calls, "oh if I would of only found you sooner", after finding that our new carts as are many other manufacturers are less than a used one.

Some lack patience and wanting immediate gratification ru

n out and purchase the one they found in the classified section of the local paper.

Spring is not the time, late winter is not the time to be looking for a hot dog cart. Some manufacturers raise prices to profit from what is a short lived burst of interest usually lasting a few months.

Right now is the time. The winter air from Canada blows cold and many who purchased carts during the warmer months with expectations of big profits have lost their zeal. They cuddle in a warm blanket and start listing their hot dog carts online. Don't get me wrong, the successful vendor has no such thought. But there are many who rushed in, didn't do their homework, found out that they actually had to get off the couch and work to make money or decided being a hot dog vendor was not for them. Some get an old job back, some simply got discouraged after "trying it" for awhile.

This is good news for you! Now is the time to buy a hot dog cart. Used carts, some never used carts will fill craigslist, the demand is lower and the prices follow. Every year I look for these used carts, sometimes buying for just a few hundred bucks. I can either re-sell or most likely enter them into my growing force of carts I lease out or rent.

Its a buyers market. So before you buy new, before you spend one cent of your hard earned money, scour the classifieds, online markets, the flea markets, www.craigslist.com and even eBay.

Note: I have a video that you can watch for free at http://www.LearnHotDogs.com on this subject and what to watch out for when buying a used cart. Please watch it first.

Tip: I am sure you are familiar with craigslist. Craigslist allows searches in different areas, this can be time consuming. Try www.crazedlist.org but you may have to search from Firefox web browser in order for it to load properly. But crazedlist allows you to search many areas of craigslist at one time.

If you have a question for The Hot Dog Professor, please feel free to email or call.