# The Food Fort
The glory of towing a commercial-quality kitchen into Burning Man
# Food Fort Pictures
**Grill, Stove and Oven, Air Conditioner, Handwashing Sink, Dishwashing Sinks, Microwave, Counter space / undercounter freezer, Ice Maker**
[May 26 Progress Pictures](https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMdQQGzbTN3KMeWHEIW3rOFZskju-Ht6YZWYhJIkPfZu_HCsUZPwiU1VtR_zVr2aA?key=MzVCSkF6QkFGdzFwdmxUX0xnd0gtOVo2VW5UZldB)
[June 6 Progress Pictures](https://photos.app.goo.gl/tP39Q2sFwumT5YAU8)
[Final Ship Out Exterior Pictures](https://photos.app.goo.gl/yJGc1ZmkKVLnHr5k9)
[June 12 Inspection Pictures](https://photos.app.goo.gl/xkaEPUsECzVr7EY37)
[Audio + Transcription of Propane System Walkthrough](https://otter.ai/u/TK1yLZw8cwH5XTCL8pLgxBAogyg?utm_source=copy_url)
[Audio + Transcription of Water System Walkthrough](https://otter.ai/u/lgdOiUcU3DJZeQMOyOookhQ2TNc?utm_source=copy_url)
[](https://wiki.futureturtles.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-09/PWrW6uDn6IWcz7g8-img-1697.jpg)
**Looking towards the back and the large walk-in refrigerator:**
[](https://wiki.futureturtles.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-09/FMFwugnKoVS5gjJS-img-1695.jpg)
**Inside the Walk-In Refrigerator:**
[](https://wiki.futureturtles.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-09/NPvKVhPfB1KTsSNA-img-1701.jpg)
**Propane Tanks and Power Inlet:**
[](https://wiki.futureturtles.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-09/24753971-4320-4bda-b450-20c151fe0100.jpg)
# Technical Details
The Food Fort was built by Concession Nation in Florida and delivered on June 14th, 2023.
[](https://wiki.futureturtles.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-09/OfIDvrAxD93B78jl-floor-plan.png)
## Equipment Schedule
This file has a lot of details including model numbers for most of the equipment installed in the trailer:
[Concession Nation Estimate.pdf](https://wiki.futureturtles.com/attachments/8)
### Ice Maker ([Blueair BLUI-250A](https://www.blueairinc.com/product-detail?table=p_ice_undercounter&mod_id=2))
- [Service Manual](https://wiki.futureturtles.com/attachments/9)
- [Spec Sheet](https://wiki.futureturtles.com/attachments/10)
- [User Manual](https://wiki.futureturtles.com/attachments/11)
### Range / Oven ([Imperial IR-6-C](https://www.katom.com/406-IR6CLP.html))
- [User Manual](https://wiki.futureturtles.com/attachments/12)
- [Spec Sheet](https://wiki.futureturtles.com/attachments/13)
### Freezer ([TurboAir MUF-60-N Undercounter](https://www.ckitchen.com/p/turbo-air-muf-60-n-m3-series-undercounter-freezer.html))
- [Manual](https://wiki.futureturtles.com/attachments/14)
- Uses R-290 Refrigerant
## Trailer Specifications
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): 14,000 lbs
- Tongue Weight: 1,700 lbs
- Total Trailer Weight (including Tongue Weight): 10,080 lbs
- Height: over 12’
- 7' Interior Height
- We need a heavy duty pickup truck, like a Ford 350, to tow this
## Over-the-road Generator
We use an external generator so that we can fill up the refrigerator and freezer in Reno and tow everything into Burning Man. There used to be one mounted on the tongue but this was not a good design. Currently we ratchet a portable generator down in the bed of the rental pickup truck that we use to tow the trailer. This needs to be a pretty heavy duty generator (like a 9000 watts or more) with 30 amp 207/240 output to power the condenser for the refrigerator.
# Reno Repair Resources & Repair History
Need something repaired in the food truck? We've found these services in Reno who can come out to the yard and fix things.
## Moving the Damn Thing
The trailer is a **24'** **bumper pull.** Owing to its weight, it needs to be hauled by a 1-ton truck (i.e. a truck with 2,000 lbs towing capacity - Ford F350, Ram 3500, etc). But in a pinch you can get away with a 3/4-ton truck (e.g. F-250).
Here are folks who can move it:
##### Adventure Assist Recovery / Mikel Tirado
- (cell/txt) 415-470-0308
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##### Matt
- (cell/txt) 702-551-1717
##### ?
- (cell/txt) 408-840-1845
- Quoted $350
[](https://wiki.futureturtles.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-08/jEONvY4uRgJLI3hv-image.png)
[](https://wiki.futureturtles.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-08/AhHDhc4rFsZLOCN2-screenshot-2025-08-17-at-9-51-03-pm.jpeg)
## Major Trailer Repairs
(775) 358-6390
[Washoe Metal](https://www.washoemetal.net/) (Jason)
Referred by Fixxer for raising the ground clearance
## Minor / Cosmetic Repairs
Paramount RV
[https://paramountautobody.com/](https://paramountautobody.com/)
bill@paramountrv.com
## Refrigerator / Freezer Repair
### Hilltop Refrigeration
[https://hilltoprefrigeration.com/northern-nevada](https://hilltoprefrigeration.com/northern-nevada)
RenoOffice@Hilltop.Pro
They do both HVAC and refrigeration and do not give you any BS about food trucks. The only catch is you need to schedule 2 weeks out before they book up.
### Burney’s Commercial Service
(775) 355-9111
[https://www.burneyscommercial.com/](https://www.burneyscommercial.com/)
We do not have an account with them, but other burners use them. Will go to the yard, but kinda annoying. Will readily charge overtime.
### Cool Breeze Environmental
[https://www.coolbreezenv.com/](https://www.coolbreezenv.com/)
775-535-7192
We have an account with them. Will go to the yard. Reasonably priced. USED IN 2024 TO REPAIR FREEZER, but as of 2025 no longer service food trucks (the real answer is, it depends on whoever the service manager is at the time)
### Hi-Tech Commercial
[https://www.hitechnv.com/](https://www.hitechnv.com/)
(702) 649-4616
(877) 924-4832
Specialize in commercial kitchen appliance repair
We have an account with them. But they are somewhat expensive compared.
### Buffo’s
[https://buffos-refrigeration.com/commercial-refrigeration-repair-reno/](https://buffos-refrigeration.com/commercial-refrigeration-repair-reno/)
775-782-8204
We have not used them, listing as a backup
## AC Repair
### M+S Heating and Air
[https://ms-ac.com/](https://ms-ac.com/)
(775) 843-7930
Recommended by Brian Konash of NYC Deli
Importantly, they will come to us!
[Full details here](https://mailchi.mp/6500f359ca4b/maintenance-plan-for-past-ms-heating-air-customers-12704838?e=1a441dce89).
## Manuals for Major Appliances / Equipment Aboard the Food Fort
\[[Blueair BLUI-250A](https://www.blueairinc.com/product-detail?table=p_ice_undercounter&mod_id=2) Spec Sheet \]([https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/secure.notion-static.com/bfe936a0-27b9-4a6d-8089-e8344058e348/BLUI-250A\_opt.pdf](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/secure.notion-static.com/bfe936a0-27b9-4a6d-8089-e8344058e348/BLUI-250A_opt.pdf))
[Blueair BLUI-250A User Manual.pdf](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/secure.notion-static.com/d2e40c0a-09d1-4cbd-94e1-1e5701153c0a/220627_User_Manual_BLUI_with_3rd_generation_evaporator.pdf)
#### Ice Maker - [Blueair BLUI-250A](https://www.blueairinc.com/product-detail?table=p_ice_undercounter&mod_id=2)
\[[Blueair BLUI-250A](https://www.blueairinc.com/product-detail?table=p_ice_undercounter&mod_id=2) Spec Sheet \]([https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/secure.notion-static.com/bfe936a0-27b9-4a6d-8089-e8344058e348/BLUI-250A\_opt.pdf](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/secure.notion-static.com/bfe936a0-27b9-4a6d-8089-e8344058e348/BLUI-250A_opt.pdf))
[Blueair BLUI-250A User Manual.pdf](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/secure.notion-static.com/d2e40c0a-09d1-4cbd-94e1-1e5701153c0a/220627_User_Manual_BLUI_with_3rd_generation_evaporator.pdf)
#### Range/Oven - [Imperial IR-6-C](https://www.katom.com/406-IR6CLP.html)
[ImperialRange\_IR36\_RestaurantRange36Inch\_SpecSheet\_1.pdf](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/secure.notion-static.com/21ddc15c-471b-451b-abb9-ae7d248fdfb9/ImperialRange_IR36_RestaurantRange36Inch_SpecSheet_1.pdf)
[ImperialRange\_IRSeries\_IRRangesManual\_Manual\_1.pdf](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/secure.notion-static.com/aab745b0-1535-4791-8a89-c74c0a47e6fd/ImperialRange_IRSeries_IRRangesManual_Manual_1.pdf)
#### Generator - [DuroMax XP15000EH](https://www.duromaxpower.com/products/duromax-xp15000eh-15000-watt-v-twin-electric-start-dual-fuel-hybrid-portable-generator)
[XP15000eh\_manual.pdf](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/secure.notion-static.com/554e41ab-8704-40cc-9337-46ebfd352f3e/XP15000eh_manual.pdf)
#### Freezer - [TurboAir MUF-60-N Undercounter Freezer](https://www.ckitchen.com/p/turbo-air-muf-60-n-m3-series-undercounter-freezer.html)
[MUR\_MUF\_HC.pdf](https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/da1b91cf-bc4e-4180-a8a2-b4317ebe89da/3e512c78-14f9-41b8-8c4b-32772002e794/MUR_MUF_HC.pdf)
Uses R-290 refrigerant
## Repair History
#### 2023 Freezer Problem
Hi-Tech Commercial serviced it but we had to drag it to them. It sucked.
There was a leak in the refrigeration line. “found leak on high side process port. Repaired and pressurized unit to 200Psi, unit is holding. Vacuumed unit and added 2.5 Oz of R290”
[Inv\_WO184473\_from\_Intiam\_Inc\_dba\_Hi\_Tech\_Commercial\_Service\_9624.pdf](https://wiki.futureturtles.com/attachments/27)
#### 2024 Freezer Problem
"Replaced Schrader cores in both service ports to ensure proper seal. Pulled vacuum and recharged system with R290."
[Invoice #107302.pdf](https://wiki.futureturtles.com/attachments/28)
#### 2025 Freezer Problem
Low on refrigerant, but tech could not find leaks.
[Hilltop Refrigeration, Inc. Invoice #41156.pdf](https://wiki.futureturtles.com/attachments/40)
# Winterization Process
1. Blow out lines
2. Disconnect all lines
3. Empty all tanks - both of the two freshwater and greywater tanks
4. (Future) Do something about ice maker?