Saturday, May 30, 2015

How I transport everything

So I thought those of you mobile bartending business new comers might be interested in knowing how I transport my Flairco Portable Bar and everything that I need for my gigs.

I own a 2004 Toyota Matrix.  Base model. Manual transmission. It was purchased used and in pretty rough shape back in 2012.   The previous owner was a dog owner so the interior stunk like dog, had enough hair in it to make 3 more dogs, and was left outside with the windows down to "air" out.  Which also meant the elements could get in.   The front window was cracked, the only key that worked with the car was the ignition key, and lots of the pieces of the car needed repair or replacement.  Luckily I'm and automotive professional by trade so I took care of all the repairs myself.

Pictures at purchase.
Dog smell interior and lots of hair.
Dents and dings everywhere.  

Body damage

Missing pieces and non functional handles, locks, etc.

GROSS

Broken windshield, not good.



Car today-
Clean, shiny, tinted windows so no once sees my gear.

After steam cleaning, and complete disassembly for cleaning, I installed covers.

Much more enjoyable to drives.  Smells good too.

  • Once I started my mobile bartender for hire business I used my awesome little car to transport everything.  Luckily, over the years I have gotten the packing down to a near science.    I can haul enough supplies to bartend for parties of 50 - 250 guests.

Toyota Matrix rear seats folded down.


  • I place my bar kit on the floor behind the passenger seat.  This is to stabilize the Folding Table 6ft  I place behind the seats next.
Bartender Tool kit placed on floor in back of drivers seat. 

  • Next I place the Folding Table 6ft behind the passenger seat.   I know the picture shows drivers seat but I have since refined how I do it.  The passenger seat can be slide forward and tilted to allow more space.  The drivers seat can't because I don't like to be squished while driving.  I can place 2 Folding Table 6ft behind the seat.   Behind the drivers seat I put my trash can with my citrus juicer in it and trash bags.  (not pictured)
2 Folding Table 6ft behind the seat.



Folding Table 6ft behind passenger seat.


I then place my large Igloo Quick & Cool Cooler (150 qt) marine ice chest behind the front two seats, on top of the folded back seats.

Igloo Quick & Cool Cooler (150 qt).

I then pack in my Flairco Portable Bar, Igloo Polar Cooler (120-Quart, White) (for when I need extra ice storage for large parties).  In the picture there is a red bag I use to transport supplies like cups, napkins, straws, ginger ale, etc.  Now I use Clever Crates Collapsible 46 Liter to transport my supplies.  They stack on each other and then fold for easy storage.  To get everything to fit I put all gear in as shown in the picture when using the second Igloo Polar Cooler (120-Quart, White).

When I don't use the cooler, the Flairco Portable Bar is laid flat then the  Ice Buckets are stack on top of it.  the blue Clever Crates Collapsible 46 Liter are placed to the left like normal. 

Flairco Portable Bar

The Igloo Quick & Cool Cooler (150 qt) can be used to store supplies for transport. ( Juice pourers, wine ice buckets, condiments, etc.)




 On the passenger front seat I use to place Ice Buckets with my water dispenser stored inside.

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