Mahalo

Platform

Trailer

Size

8.5'W x 14'L x 7'H

Budget

~$34,000

Year Build

2026

Features

❄️ Cold Concept
- No cooking appliances required
- Designed for cold food & dessert operation
- Optimized for shave ice workflow
- Low maintenance and clean operation
🧊 Refrigeration
- 27” Reach-In Cooler (Stainless Steel)
- 27” Reach-In Freezer (Stainless Steel)
- 54” Chest Freezer
- Designed for high-volume cold storage
⚡ Electrical System
- 125 Amp Main Electrical Panel
- 50 Amp Shore Power Inlet (NEMA SS2-50P)
- Interior LED Lighting
- Exterior LED Flood Lights (2 × 35W)
- Multiple 8–15A Outlets
- Light Switch System
- 10.5KW Generator
🚿 Plumbing System
- Fresh Water Tank – 30 Gallons
- Grey Water Tank – 40 Gallons
- Electric Water Heater
- Water Pump System
- 3-Compartment Sink
- Hand Wash Sink with Splash Guards
🏗️ Build & Structure
- 8.5’ Wide × 14’ Long × 7’ High Trailer
- White Polycore Exterior
- Aluminum Interior Walls & Ceiling
- Aluminum Diamond Plate Flooring
- Off-White Metallic Epoxy Finish
- Sliding Service Window with Plexiglass (Aluminum Frame)
- RV Style Rear Door
- Stainless Steel Work Counter
- Stainless Steel Service Counter
- Stainless Steel Long Wall Shelf
- Exterior Folding Service Table
- Generator Storage Compartment
- Trailer Stabilizer Leveling System
- 18,000 BTU Mini Split A/C (Cooling Only)
🔥 Safety
- ABC Fire Extinguisher

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Shave Ice Food Trailer – High Profit Cold Concept | Mahalo Build

This custom-built shave ice food trailer is designed for entrepreneurs looking to start a high-profit, low-overhead mobile food business without the complexity of a full kitchen. As a cold concept food trailer, this unit eliminates the need for cooking equipment, reducing maintenance, startup costs, and operational challenges while maximizing efficiency and speed of service. The trailer includes a complete commercial refrigeration system with reach-in cooler and freezer units, chest freezer, and a fully compliant plumbing package featuring a 3-compartment sink and hand wash station—making it suitable for health department requirements. Powered by a 10.5KW generator and supported by a 125-amp electrical system with 50-amp shore power, this mobile unit delivers reliable performance in a variety of operating environments. With its clean white finish and durable metallic epoxy flooring, this shave ice trailer is built for long-term use, easy maintenance, and professional presentation. This project demonstrates how a simple food trailer concept, when properly designed and built, can become a scalable and profitable business model. At Smart Food Truck, we specialize in building custom food trailers and food trucks tailored to your concept, ensuring compliance, functionality, and long-term performance.