Used Ice Cream Trucks

Remember them as a kid, the Good Humor ice cream trucks going down your street,
blaring the songs, Turkey in the Straw, Music Box Dancer? In the United Kingdom the songs would be Whistle while You Work, Math of the Day or Greensleeves. They would stop and let you buy the ice cream of your choice. They would carry different types of ice cream. They would be painted loud colors, maybe have ice cream cones painted on them. They would have a large sliding window where the driver would take your money and they give you the ice cream.

Many people want to buy the used ice cream trucks today. You are buying a business not just a truck that has ice cream in it. There are some factors to consider before buying used ice cream trucks. You must love children and ice cream, as they go hand in hand. Then decide whether it will get more clients, is it reliable and fuel efficient, especially with today’s fuel prices. Buying used ice cream trucks must also pass safety and health inspections. When you have bought the ice cream truck, take it in and have it inspected right away. If it is in the shop all the time, you will lose money and your business.

When looking at used ice cream trucks, you will see they come in different styles, shapes and sizes. Some are full sized trucks, others are wagons. Most used ice cream trucks come with a canopy, a high roof, an inverter to get power to the equipment, ballast for he night lights. Each truck should have a lot of safety features, each city or town has their own rules and regulations. Be sure to find out what they are before buying the used ice cream truck.

Most used ice cream trucks have a serving window. Some will be glass or Plexiglas. Some you can talk through without opening them as often or ones that one wide. Newer ice cream trucks might have a security system to protect the operator. Be sure to check out the ice cream freezers, as they do not leak, and the music equipment. If wanted some used ice cream trucks come with soft serve machines, toaster stove, coffee maker and frozen drink machines.

When buying used ice cream trucks keep in mind where you will be taking it. Driving it just in the summer or maybe cater it out for birthday parties or office parties. You just might get real lucky and buy a used ice cream truck fully equipped and even have a route already established. Ice cream not included. Driving your truck around the neighborhood will not only help you make money put many advertisers will want to put their logo on the truck as well. Some of these advertisers will bankroll the ice cream treats.

Used ice cream trucks can be a great way to share and get involved with the children and their parents. These trucks are very versatile; they can sit or be mobile.