Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Refreshed 2021 Chevrolet Equinox Focuses On Styling And Safety


The Chevrolet Equinox is getting a sportier, updated look, additional available safety features, and an RS trim. See below for more information on what’s new, and to download the PDF.

Sunday, March 29, 2020

Weigh Safe's True Tow Weight Distribution


The Weigh Safe True Tow Weight Distribution Hitch is the first-ever weight distribution hitch that can truly distribute your load with ease. This hitch features a built-in scale that measures both tongue weight and distributed tongue weight, a live adjustment system that makes readjusting quicker and easier and one-inch hole increments on the drawbar that provide more accurate height adjustments. True Tow has an extended sleek design, anti-sway friction areas, and offers a DTW tool application for smartphones so that you can accurately set up your hitch. The True Tow Weight Distribution drawbar is also compatible with our steel Weigh Safe Drop Hitch slider, so you can quickly change between weight distribution and standard towing with ease. Instead of one hitch for one trailer, it’s now one hitch for all tow vehicles and trailers. True Tow has everything you need to achieve a towing peace of mind on the road. Why be kind of safe when you can be weigh-safe?

Friday, March 27, 2020

Knapheide Customer Story: Van Keppel


The Van Keppel Company, based in Kansas City, Mo., provides sales, parts, and service to several key markets in the Midwest including the asphalt paving market, the earthmoving market - wheel loaders, trucks and excavators, the rock crushing equipment market and the forklift market.

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Work Truck Wednesday - Very Popular Truck Body/Chassis Combination






The 8' Service Body on a 3/4-ton single rear wheel truck chassis is still one of the most popular truck body and chassis combinations in the United States. There are so many reasons why. Here's just a few:

  • Drives just like a pickup truck.
  • Has lockable compartments to hold gear, tools, you-name-it.
  • Has space in the back very similar to a pickup truck
  • Most have a heavy-duty rack for carrying materials up and out of the way and many of those are so easy to load because they are forklift-loadable.
  • Servicing is the same as having a pickup serviced.
  • Very comfortable cabin and familiar driving experience.
  • Ease of maneuverability.
  • Room for people inside as in this double-cab model and also available in regular cab and crew cab models.
  • The body has open-top lids for long tools or a lot of small items with dividers.
  • Longevity. Quite often the body outlives the chassis.
  • Much more.
This particular unit has a Knapheide 8' Service Body. Knapheide is the largest truck body manufacturer in the country and they have been in business since 1848 and have earned the trust and respect of millions. They are constantly innovating at the same time to continue to earn the trust and respect of millions.

See more about this truck combination here.

See all of our service body offerings here.

See all of our ready-to-go-to-work-right-now inventory at ParadiseFleet.com 


Sunday, March 22, 2020

Chevy Cares: Doing Our Part | Chevrolet


We know that these are uncertain and challenging times, and your vehicle should be the least of your worries. That’s why Chevrolet and our dealers, OnStar and GM Financial are here and committed to helping you – from answering your vehicle questions related to service and everything in-between. Learn More: http://www.chevycares.com

Saturday, March 21, 2020

Cadillac Response | We Have Your Back | Cadillac Relief Assistance


We’re living in uncertain times, but by working together we can make it through. That’s why Cadillac owners are being offered flexible payment arrangements, OnStar Crisis Assist Services, and complimentary in-vehicle Wi-Fi data. There is also the option to shop for vehicles online and take delivery at home. Because we’re all in this together. And at Cadillac, we have your back.

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Steel Weigh Safe Drop Hitch


The popular Weigh Safe Drop Hitch is now available in steel. This hitch features a built-in scale that makes measuring tongue weight as easy as coupling your trailer to your ball mount. It comes in an array of different drop lengths ranging from four to ten inches so you can tow various trailers with one single hitch in both the rise or drop position depending on your needs. This hitch comes with a dual pin key lock assembly and both two-inch and a two and five sixteenth inch stainless steel tow balls rated up to twelve thousand five hundred pounds of towing capacity. Our Weigh Safe Drop Hitch has everything you need to achieve a towing peace of mind on the road. Why be kind of safe when you can weigh safe?

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Work Truck Wednesday - When There's Work To Be Done!





When there's work to be done--serious work--this is the kind of rig that gets that job done. Imagine what you can carry and how your work in the field is made easier and more efficient with the likes of this new Chevrolet Medium-Duty 5500 with a hefty 19,500 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating with a quality Harbor Combo Body which has a work platform right on the truck. How convenient is that? This truck will take your tools, parts, cargo, and workbench to the client in the field and get the job done well.

See more about this truck here.

See all our ready-to-go-to-work-right-now truck inventory at ParadiseFleet.com

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

The Future Looks Good


GM first introduced Americans to the concept of highways and expressways at the “Futurama” exhibit during the World’s Fair in 1939. The inspiration behind highways was to facilitate the journeys people desired and better connect people by paving a pathway between cities and towns. As 2039 approaches, this concept of connection and desire to take people places they want to go remains at the core of GM’s vision for a future with zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion. This is the future GM envisions – and it looks good.

Sunday, March 15, 2020

Introducing The NEW Knapheide Saw Body


Featuring the all-new Saw Body at The Work Truck Show from Knapheide is designed specifically with concrete cutting construction in mind.

Give Paradise Chevrolet Fleet a call today at 951-252-2980 and let us talk about the perfect truck for your work. See all of our ready-to-go-to-work-today inventory at ParadiseFleet.com

Friday, March 13, 2020

Knapheide Announces The New Combo Body


Featuring the all-new Combo Body at The Work Truck Show from Knapheide is the perfect combination of our popular Service Body and Platform Body.

Give Paradise Chevrolet Fleet a call today at 951-252-2980 and let us talk about the perfect truck for your work. See all of our ready-to-go-to-work-today inventory at ParadiseFleet.com

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Work Truck Wednesday - When You Need A Van With More Room and Greater Utility





Cargo vans are super, but sometimes you need more room and more flexibility, along with more height. Here is a great answer. This is a cargo van that is called a cutaway van because it is cut off behind the driver and then a commercial truck body is added. This provides more room, more height, greater flexibility with cargo placement and is even equipped with two rows of E-track to keep that cargo where you want it. In addition, it is made with FRP sides instead of sheet metal which offers exceptional durability and a good-sized flat billboard for your business info at the same time. More? How about the convenience of that roll-up rear door with full-width access even when parallel parked?

We also have larger cutaway van bodies in stock if you need even more room.

See more about this truck here.

See all our cutaway van bodies here.

See all of our ready-to-go-to-work-today inventory at ParadiseFleet.com

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Introducing HPS from American Eagle


American Eagle Unveils Hybrid Power Source (HPS)

Garner, Iowa – American Eagle has taken power to the next level by introducing the American Eagle® Hybrid Power Source (HPS). The product launched today at the NTEA Work Truck Show®2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana (Booth 3267). It will also be highlighted in the Stellar Industries booth (Central Hall C1-C2, Booth C20627) at CONEXPO-CON/AGG® 2020, March 10-14 in Las Vegas.

The new HPS is a self-contained hydraulic power source that utilizes automotive-grade lithium-ion technology to provide a system that is low-voltage, anti-idle compliant and quiet during operation. The HPS allows companies to reduce their carbon footprint by operating hydraulic equipment without the use of the chassis engine.

Using the reliability of Volta® lithium-ion technology, the American Eagle H PS offers robust power for hydraulic equipment operation, up to eight hours of run time and more than 10 years of life. With 13.5 kWh of output, operators will have plenty of available power to meet their equipment needs.

The HPS is always ready with multiple options to keep the unit charged. It comes equipped with an integrated 48V chassis alternator, allowing the system to be charged from the chassis on-site or while driving to the next job site. Shore power charging is also an option with a standard 120V, 15-amp connection to enable the unit to slow charge while parked for the night or when chassis engine charging is unavailable.

When using the HPS, the system allows for 100 percent emission-free operation, reduced fuel consumption, decreased engine maintenance costs, quiet operation, and compliance with idle mitigation requirements because the chassis engine is no longer needed during equipment operation.

The utilization of a 48V system enables the entire unit to qualify as low-voltage, removing the need for compliance with high-voltage placarding. This is key as fleets evaluate the use of an electrical power source and the impact to their operators.

The HPS is prepared for multiple climates with internal thermal protection to protect the energy packs’ core temperature in extreme heat or cold. The system also comes equipped with a heating system that will automatically activate to keep the unit’s core temperature above the minimum for charging.

Simplicity in upfitting a fleet is made easy when it comes to the fully self-contained HPS unit. Weighing only 790 pounds and measuring 47 inches long x 21 inches wide x 28 inches high, the system can be sidepack-mounted or mounted in the load bed, lengthwise, making it the perfect addition to any work-truck package.

“As the need for hybrid technology continues to grow in the markets we serve, we are excited to bring the HPS to our customers,” said Tim Worman, Product Manager at Stellar Industries. “The capabilities of the HPS will enable fleets to upfit their vehicles to meet sustainability targets, while providing the power needed to operate their hydraulic equipment.”

The introduction of the HPS builds on American Eagle’s long-standing success in manufacturing truck accessories for the work truck industry. The addition of the HPS to the American Eagle product line expands customers’ ability to fully upfit their work truck with all the latest tools from one trusted source.

See more about American Eagle Accessories at https://americaneagleacc.com/

Sunday, March 8, 2020

Forklift Loadable Rack Explained


Michael Osborne demonstrates the differences between the standard Material Rack vs the Forklift-Loadable Rack. Generally speaking, the material rack is loaded by hand and the forklift-loadable rack can be loaded with a forklift. It mainly depends on what materials you need to carry and how often. Both racks carry material and how that material needs to get up there is going to determine the best rack for you. At Paradise Fleet, we carry both designs in stock and if you would like to see the differences in person, we are happy to show you for yourself. Call Michael Osborne or one of our knowledgeable fleet pros at 951-252-2980 Check out our huge selection of ready-to-go-to-work-today trucks at https://paradisefleet.com

Friday, March 6, 2020

CHEVROLET COMMERCIAL ANNOUNCES BIG NUMBERS AT NTEA WORK TRUCK SHOW


Express offers 24 percent more torque; 
Silverado Medium Duty offers 23 percent higher gross combined weight rating; 
GM commercial sales have grown 67 percent since 2013

2020-03-03

INDIANAPOLIS — At The Work Truck Show, Chevrolet announced a new engine for the Express and Low Cab Forward trucks, as well as a host of improvements for the Silverado 4500 HD, 5500 HD, and 6500 HD chassis cabs. These changes are expected to fuel further growth for General Motors’ commercial fleet business, which has seen a 67 percent increase in sales since 2013.

“Our commercial fleet sales growth is a result of excellent product and an even better team,” said Ed Peper, U.S. vice president, GM Fleet. “The changes for Express, Low Cab Forward and medium-duty trucks are great examples of the team’s commitment to helping customers with their fleet vehicle needs. With the product changes for 2020, we are on track for another year of strong commercial growth.”



Heavy-Duty Power for Express, Low Cab Forward

For 2021, Express configurations and Low Cab Forward will be available late this summer with a new 6.6L V-8 gas engine. Originally introduced in the all-new 2020 Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD, the direct-injected engine is SAE rated at 401 horsepower and 464 lb-ft of torque for the Express. That is 17 percent more horsepower and 24 percent more peak torque than the 6.0L it replaces. The 6.6L output on the Low Cab Forward is 350 horsepower and 425 lb-ft of torque, which is nearly 18 percent more horsepower and 14 percent more peak torque than its outgoing 6.0L.

Whether hauling equipment, supplies or people, the additional output and wider torque band will give drivers more on-demand power and confidence, especially with heavy payloads. Approximately 70 percent of current Express owners opted for the 6.0L V-8 option, and Chevrolet expects this new engine to garner the same or increased take rate.

Demand for Express remains high across passenger, cargo and cutaway configurations, with commercial fleet increasing 12 percent year over year in 2019. Low Cab Forward trucks also had an excellent 2019 with a 109 percent increase in commercial sales year over year, gaining an estimated two points of share in the segment.

Medium-Duty Silverados Offer Customers More

Debuting in 2018, the Silverado 4500 HD, 5500 HD and 6500 HD chassis cab trucks fill an important space in the Chevrolet Commercial portfolio. Continuing to listen to its customers, Chevrolet is bringing a host of updates to medium-duty chassis cabs to further increase performance and flexibility for upfitting:


  • Maximum gross combined weight rating is now up to 37,000 pounds1, offering a 23 percent increase in hauling capability.
  • A new mechanical locking rear axle improves traction by automatically locking when a rear tire slips – such as driving off-road or on slippery surfaces.
  • Longer axle-to-end-of-frame options for the two shortest wheelbases enable longer upfit bodies and increased upfit flexibility.
  • New extended mirror arms, which offer better visibility on wider and longer upfit configurations, are coming soon.
  • New left-hand power take-off capability offers upfitters easy access to the PTO port from either side of the truck.
  • Auxiliary switch bank available with six additional upfit switches2 conveniently located in headliner.

Investing in Future Growth

GM’s fleet business is poised for additional growth, as investments in our manufacturing facilities will increase pickup truck supply to meet demand.

Recent investments at our manufacturing facilities include:


  • A $150 million investment at Flint Assembly in Flint, Michigan to increase production capacity of heavy-duty trucks by 40,000 vehicles annually, beginning in 2020.
  • A $175 million investment in a facility which will be built in Brookville, Ohio to produce engine components needed to increase production of the 6.6L Duramax diesel V-8 engines later this year.
  • A $1.5 billion investment, including $1 billion toward the Wentzville, Missouri plant, to prepare for future mid-size pickup and van improvements.

For more information about Chevrolet’s Commercial portfolio, please visit www.chevrolet.com/commercial.

1 37,000 pound Maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating requires 4.88 rear-axle ratio, 15k or 15.5k rear-axle capacity and the Allison 1750 or 2750 transmission.

2Equipment from independent suppliers is not covered by the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty. GM is not responsible for the safety or quality of independent supplier alterations.

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Work Truck Wednesday - Delivery Stakebed Turns On A Dime






Getting around town with deliveries was never easier or more efficient than with this Low Cab Forward (LCF) 3500 with gas V8 and 12' Stakebed with underbody boxes. Because this chassis has only a 109" wheelbase (similar to a Corvette!) yet has a 12' truck bed, it turns on a dime. In fact, this truck will turn a circle inside the turning circle of a full-size pickup with an 8' bed. That's maneuverability! It will most often turn a circle in the average city street too.

Whether you have boxes, pallets, or other cargo to delivery around the Southern California area, this truck will make your deliveries easier and comfortable too.

See more about this truck here:

Give us a call at 951-252-2980 and let our knowledgable commercial/fleet team help you find the perfect work truck for your business.

See all of our ready-to-go-to-work-today inventory at ParadiseFleet.com

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Cadillac | No Barriers | Make Your Way



Cadillac. For those who make a way, find a way, and challenge the rest to get out of the way. Music: DJ Shadow feat. Run The Jewels "Nobody Speak"

Sunday, March 1, 2020

Certified Service Spring Tire Offer - Certified Service | Chevrolet


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