Videos
will answer a lot of your questions. Please check our website
for updates as we post videos of events. The more minimonstertruck
appears, the more videos we will post about our offerings. Our
intention is not to blast you with details by creating this list.
however minimonstertruck provides a unique event so we have tried to
answer most of your
questions up front.
I
would like to go see minimonstertruck instead of
booking him. Is
that possible?
Yes. Minmonstertruck is gearing up to attend all
kinds of family
oriented events; Check our online calendar to see where we will be
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How
long does minimonstertruck stay?
The amount of time
that minimonstertruck stays
depends on the event.
Birthday parties are a maximum of two hours long for the quoted rate.
Additional time is available and the rates will be agreed to in advance
by both parties. The two hours starts with unloading and loading. When
we bring our “barrel train” rides, we have hook up the train. Plan to
have the kids available to watch these fun events and maybe even help
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What
does minimonstertruck do when it arrives?
We unload the truck
with ramps and then let the
kids see it up close
while it’s still cool. Then we drive it around for a short time just so
the kids can see it move. From there the schedule is open to whatever
your needs are
- Performing
- Photo shoots
- Barrel Train Ride
We begin the loading
process in the final 15
minutes of our agreed to period of stay. Remember, we appear valleywide
so check our online calendar! Insert link in order to make sure we are
available. We sometimes book events after yours and must allow for
travel time which is reflected in the time that we are booked. Although
we will try to stay if requested, you are required to check the
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How
big is minimonstertruck?
The truck is 53” wide. Your side gate needs to be
at least 5 feet
wide (60 inches) if you expect minimonstertruck to make it through the
gate and into your back yard for your child’s party.
How
do I know if minimonstertruck will work in the
space I have available?
This question has different answers for different
uses of the truck.
We can check the available space you have for outdoor dynamic (truck is
moving) performances if you provide your address. You can also measure
it yourself manually or use Google earth’s measurement tool (it looks
like a ruler on Google earth’s free internet software located at:
http://www.google.com/earth/index.html)
For a static (stationary) display such as a
tradeshow booth or for
photo shots, count on the truck needing a space of twelve foot long by
six foot wide for best viewing and photos. The truck will fit
diagonally in a 10x10 booth however it is a tight squeeze
For a static sign display in the back of the El
Camino that
minimonstertruck rides in plan on five adjacent parking spaces for best
viewing or one parking space if things are really tight such as a
cruise-in car show
For dynamic presentations such as a kiddie train
ride or watching
minimonstertruck perform
kiddie train ride
We tow a series of “barrel sized” ride
trailers
or “train cars” that seat one or two children depending on the size
My children are now teenagers so define “loud” if
you will;
especially since its been a while since my kids were at the screaming
age. Minimonstertruck is as loud as a lawnmower. That could scare some
of the younger ones and initiate testosterone flashes in adult males.
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Is
minimonstertruck fast?
The basis for minimonstertruck is a lawn tractor.
However,
minmonstertruck is owned by a male with two sons so you never know what
speed it will be modified to achieve. Currently it’s rated at 11 MPH.
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Can
we use the street in front of my house for
rides or performances?
Thus far this is an unknown. We are investigating
laws and insurance
requirements. Performances are limited to private property only at this
time. Therefore, city parks, schools, and streets are not available for
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What
are the costs for minimonstertruck?
Costs are posted on the main page. Costs are based
on travel to your
location that we are to appear to for private parties. Fairs and public
events of that nature are not charged travel fees. Minimonstertruck is
a mobile business that follows weather that averages 80 degrees average
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Is
there a deposit required?
Yes. There is a nonrefundable deposit of 50% for
appearances that you
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Will
minimonstertruck leave any trace or damage to
my lawn, sidewalk,
or driveway?
Minimonstertruck might leave tracks on lawns or on
concrete. Concrete
may see rubber tread marks that can be viewed as a good thing for your
child to remember their special day. Tight turns and constantly passing
over areas could result in loss of grass or disturbance of landscaping
rock. Ruts are possible if the land is wet. Our contract allows you to
limit the amount of trace left behind…..or maximize it if you wish.
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Can I
buy my own minimonster truck?
The one company that made similar trucks is no
longer producing them.
Minimonstertruck is like Tigger, “and the wonderful thing about Tiggers
is, I’m the only one!” We are planning to make minimonstertrucks in the
future. Keep checking our website for updates.
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You cannot ride on or in minimonstertruck. There
is no passenger
seating available. There is only room for the driver.
We do not allow anyone to climb on or sit in
minimonstertruck. Photo
opportunities are of the child posed next to the truck.
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What
if it rains or snows on the day of my party?
Minimonstertruck loves to play in the rain and
snow. We perform rain
or shine with limitations for severe weather, of course.
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Can
my child operate the winch?
The winch does have a remote
control and we are considering how to let a child safely winch our
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Will
you tow my float in a parade?
Soitenly. It depends on the size of the float as
our truck can pull
limited load sizes. We have yet to determine a weight rating of the
load that we can pull. We are working on that limit. Also, the pull
limit will vary depending on if the load has brakes or not.
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How
many riders can minimonstertruck pull?
We are anticipating up to 10 barrel train cars for
mini monster
truck. Seating will vary between 1 to 2 children.
Can
minimonstertruck come to a park or a place other than my home?
We are not authorized to use minimonstertruck in
public places at
this time. Therefore, we only bring minmonstertruck to privately owned
locations where we have the owner’s permission to operate.
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Is
minimonstertruck insured?
Yes. We purchase the insurance for the truck and
insure it ourselves.
Insurance does vary based on laws and events however we handle the
insurance. For instance, some parades require a certain amount of
insurance coverage. We incorporate the insurance cost into our fees.
Customers are not required to purchase any additional insurance however
we do plan to investigate options for selling additional insurance or
guiding you to purchase it from your insurance agent. If you care to
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Does
minimonstertruck have a photographer?
We don’t have a
photographer. We will try to bring
two additional
digital cameras to our events and photograph during periods we are not
performing our normal duties of loading, driving, etc. We will do our
own photoshoots for you or you can take the photos yourself. We can
transfer photos via memory sticks and try to carry extras for you to
purchase if you’d like to keep them. Memory stick photo transfers are
free and photo shoots are included in the appearance fees. If we have
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What
other birthday items does minimonstertruck
offer
We offer all kinds of items in our café
press
stores.