Frequently Asked Questions
Mobile Bleachers & Grandstands
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How much assembly is required following delivery of the bleachers?
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Mobile TranSport bleachers arrive fully assembled and fully operational, ready for immediate use.
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How are TranSport bleachers shipped?
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Because of their size, Transport bleachers are towed to their destination. They are too large to fit into or onto another trailer or container when assembled.
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What is the per-seat-price of TranSport bleachers?
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A more relevant evaluation is the actual per-seat-price of your current bleachers, in place for an event, once you total all of the associated labor and transportation costs.
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Does Century rent bleachers?
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Century manufactures and sells mobile bleachers and does not offer them for rental.
To rent TranSport Mobile Bleachers, go to our bleacher rental page to locate the closest company or organization
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Does Century build retracting indoor bleachers for gymnasiums?
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Century specializes in outdoor, highway mobile bleachers. We do know of TranSport Bleacher owners who use them in indoor settings
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What is needed to tow TranSport bleachers?
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To move TranSport bleachers on public roads and highways, you will need an appropriately sized truck, rated for the towing weight of the bleacher. Check manufacturer towing limits for your truck.
In addition, you will need a tow vehicle mounted brake controller and a 12V receptacle for the signal lights, both of which are often included as standard equipment on modern trucks. Contact your truck dealer for details.
Note - if you plan to tow the bleachers long distances, consider the optional fifth-wheel hitch.
Mobile Staging
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Does Century rent staging?
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Century manufactures and sells mobile stages and does not offer them for rental. Century does have mobile stage owners who do rent them.
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How long does it typically take from the time an order is placed until delivery?
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Typical production time for mobile stages is 90 to 120 days depending on the stage size, complexity, and the time of the year. Each stage is tailored to the needs of the needs of the owner and community that they serve.
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Does Century sell indoor staging and risers?
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Century specializes in outdoor, highway mobile staging. These stages are built to withstand year round exposure to the elements.
We do however, have stage owners that move them into a large building or hanger for indoor events, as they significantly simplify set up.
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What is size vehicle is needed to tow a mobile stage?
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To pull a mobile stage on public roads and highways, you will need an appropriately sized truck, rated for the towing weight of the stage. Check the truck manufacture's towing specifications.
Century offers a variety of stage styles and weights, giving you a choice to fit your needs
In addition, you will need a tow vehicle mounted brake controller and a 12V receptacle.
Mobile Food Concessions
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Does Century rent food trailers?
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Century manufactures custom commercial mobile food concession trailers designed and built to produce and sell a specific menu.
Century does not rent food trailers.
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Does Century have a showroom where one can tour a variety of products, sizes and designs?
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Each Century concession trailer is custom designed and built to produce and sell a desired menu, with exterior signage and graphics custom created for a unique individual image.
Century has on hand whatever is under construction at the time, offering a chance to see how the trailers are built, and the unique features found on Century food concession trailers.
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Does Century have used trailers for sale?
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Occasionally. Typically when a Century food trailer is available for sale, there is a buyer waiting. Most Century trailer are sold by word of mouth.
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What is the life expectancy of a Century food trailer?
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With the rugged, welded aluminum and stainless steel construction of a Century trailer, a maintained trailer will last indefinitely.
There are 35+ year old Century concession trailers still actively at work making money.
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What size tow vehicle is needed?
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That depends on the trailer size and equipment package. Aluminum body construction gives Century trailers an edge, making them inherently lighter in weight than other trailer designs.
Century trailers can be towed by smaller trucks burning less fuel.
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Do Century's trailers meet all health and fire codes?
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There is not a national heath or fire code. These codes are written and enforced on a local basis. In fact in some states, health and fire codes are enforced county by county.
Because of the materials and construction techniques used, and the use of commercial restaurant equipment, Century's food concession trailers comply with a majority of codes, requiring only small adjustments to meet unique local requirements.
Century's trailers are constructed entirely of non-porous, non-flammable aluminum and stainless steel, making them essentially fire-proof and very easy to clean. They will not rot or rust over time.
Portable Ticket Booths
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Does Century rent ticket booths?
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Century manufactures and sells ticket booths built to meet individual requirements, and does not offer them for rental.
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Are the booths available in other sizes and configurations?
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Yes, let us know your requirements.
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What is the availability of Century's ticket booths?
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The construction time for ticket booths is typically 60 - 90 days after the booth order is placed.