Tuesday, June 30, 2020

How Torque Converters Work! (Animation)


The torque converter is often seen as the most complicated part of vehicles of today. It is, however, a very important component of automatic transmissions. This animation explains the theory behind this complex component.

Contents
1) Torque converter impeller
2) Blades and fluid of impeller
3) Centrifugal forces caused by rotation of the impeller
4) Torque converter turbine
5) Fluid flow between impeller and turbine
6) Fluid coupling
7) Torque converter stator
8) Housing, lock-up clutch and shaft
9) Stages of operation: stall, acceleration, coupling

Sunday, June 28, 2020

2020 Cadillac XT6 Walkaround by Cadillac LIVE


Improbably spacious. Impressively stylish. Effortlessly capable. The first of its kind XT6 is the vehicle you didn’t know you were waiting for. Explore more about the 2020 XT6: https://www.cadillac.com/suvs/xt6

Friday, June 26, 2020

Combo Body by Knapheide


Merging the Service Body and Platform Body, the Combo Body from Knapheide provides a versatile new solution for virtually any business. With ample, secure storage in addition to several other beneficial features to increase your performance and efficiency on the job site, the Combo Body will quickly prove itself as a resourceful and worthy component of your daily work routine.

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Work Truck Wednesday - For The Heavy-Duty Contractor. We Have The Rig For You!






Stonemasons, concrete contractors, excavators, and many more types of contractors need a rig that will carry the weight and take some tools and things along for the ride. This is the rig for you! This is the new Chevrolet Medium Duty 6500 with a 21,500 GVWR, powered by the Duramax diesel and Allison automatic transmission with many more features.

The body is a Martin Truck Bodies Contractor Body and is 14' long to give you a bit more room for those heavy items and cargo.

See more about this truck here.

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

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Morgan Side Access Door Options


Morgan offers a variety of options that make side access egress and ingress easier!

See more about Morgan at https://www.morgancorp.com/

Better yet, give us a call at 951-252-2980 and let one of our fleet product specialists guide you.

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Work Truck Wednesday: Smaller Jobs Need This Great Solution





We have a lot of big trucks and not all jobs are big. Here's a smaller version of our larger stakebed truck. This is a 9' Royal Stakebed on a single rear wheel Chevrolet 2500HD double cab. Take some of the crew along, get in, get out, get on to the next job. Carry things from one place to another. Load with a forklift when needed. Take the stake gates off when not needed and well... this truck moves around like lightning and driver and passengers are in comfort while moving about the job canvas. How cool is that?

See more about this truck here.

See a larger selection of stakebed trucks here.

Heck, see all of our ready to go to work right now inventory at ParadiseFleet.com

Sunday, June 14, 2020

All-New 2020 Chevy Silverado HD: Advanced CameraTechnologies | Chevrolet


Towing a heavy load can be challenging, but with up to 15 available camera views*, the All-New 2020 Silverado HD allows you to see around your truck and trailer for a confident towing experience**. There are three available camera systems on the new Silverado -Available High-Definition Rear Vision Camera Package**** -Available Bed View Camera System -HD Surround Vision (included in Technology Package)**** For more information, please refer to the Owner’s Manual. *Read the vehicle Owner’s Manual for important feature limitations and information. Some camera views require an available accessory camera and installation. Not compatible with all trailers. See your dealer for details. **Excludes other GM vehicles ***Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings, and road conditions at all times. Visibility, weather, and road conditions may affect performance. Read the vehicle Owner’s Manual for more important feature limitations and information. ****Requires Technology Package, which includes the Rear Camera Mirror. Learn More: https://www.chevrolet.com/trucks/silv...

Friday, June 12, 2020

All-New 2020 Chevy Silverado HD: Infotainment System* | Chevrolet


The technology in the All-New Silverado HD offers a modern, user-friendly interface that puts a suite of infotainment and entertainment offerings at your fingertips. Stay connected with standard Android Auto™* and Apple CarPlay®**. You’ll find a wide array of applications developed specifically for in-vehicle use and multiple profiles that offer a personalized experience. An all-access trial subscription to SiriusXM is included on properly equipped Silverado HD models and it includes SiriusXM 360L.*** For more information, refer to your Owner’s Manual. *Vehicle user interface is a product of Google, and its terms and privacy statement apply. Requires the Android Auto app on Google Play and an Android compatible smartphone. Data plan rates apply. Android Auto is a trademark of Google LLC. **Vehicle user interface is a product of Apple, and its terms and privacy statement apply. Requires compatible iPhone, and data plan rates apply. Apple CarPlay® is a trademark of Apple Inc. Siri, iPhone, and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. ***OFFER DETAILS for ALL ACCESS: Available only on eligible, inactive factory-equipped satellite radios. Your ALL-ACCESS service will automatically stop at the end of your 90-day trial subscription unless you decide to purchase another subscription. See our Customer Agreement and Privacy Policy for complete terms. All fees, content, and features are subject to change. Learn More: https://www.chevrolet.com/trucks/silv...

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Work Truck Wednesday - A Plumber's Body That Fits It Parking Garages!






Last time we showed you a very popular Plumber's Body that you can stand up in. The only issue with that truck is that it will not fit into parking garages, but this one can. This unit is approximately cab-heigh and that makes is the same as any cargo van to go into parking garages and other low entry height areas and still carry the cargo and tools needed to get the job done. No, you cannot stand straight up in this unless you are really short, but you can still access what you need. Want to make it even easier for you? We can install a bed slider to that you can bring the cargo out to you!

See more about this truck here.

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

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

All-New 2020 Chevy Silverado HD: Auto Electric Parking Brake Assist | Chevrolet


The All-New 2020 Silverado HD features Auto Electric Parking Brake Assist. This available feature utilizes the rear camera and automatically applies the parking brake to help maintain your truck’s position when hitching. Auto Electric Parking Brake Assist helps prevent your truck from rolling back after exiting the vehicle. For more information, please refer to your Owner's Manual. *Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings, and road conditions at all times. Visibility, weather, and road conditions may affect feature performance. Read the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for more important feature limitations and information. Learn More: https://www.chevrolet.com/trucks/silv...

Sunday, June 7, 2020

2020 Bolt EV: Types of Charging | Chevrolet


With an EPA-estimated 259 miles of range on a full charge and three easy ways to plug in, charging your Bolt EV is as simple as charging your cell phone. Get to know your charging options. Learn more about Bolt EV here: https://www.chevrolet.com/electric/bo...

Friday, June 5, 2020

All-New 2020 Chevy Silverado HD: Smart Trailer Integration | Chevrolet


Chevrolet and ASA Electronics iNCommand® control systems teamed up to offer smart home-like capabilities on the All-New Silverado HD and a compatible attached trailer. Download the myChevrolet Mobile App to a compatible Android™ or iOS® device to monitor and control a wide array of systems on select equipped trailers. *iNCommand® is provided by ASA Electronics and is designed to operate within 30 feet of the trailer. Works with trailers with iNCommand® control systems with Global Connect™ via Bluetooth connection. *Control and monitoring functionality varies by trailer manufacturer, model, and installed options. The use of the iNCommand® control systems feature through the myChevrolet Mobile App requires an active service plan. Terms apply. See onstar.com for details and limitations. *Device data connection required. Available on select Apple® and Android™ devices. Some features require an active service plan and a working electrical system. Service availability, features, and functionality vary by vehicle. Terms and limitations apply. *Android™ Auto vehicle user interface is a product of Google and its terms and privacy statements apply. Requires compatible smartphone and data plan rates apply. *Apple CarPlay® vehicle user interfaces are products of Apple® and their terms and privacy statements apply. Requires compatible smartphone and data plan rates apply. *Go to http://my.chevrolet/learnabout/bluetooth to find out which phones are compatible with the vehicle. Full Bluetooth feature functionality varies by device, model, and software version. *App functionality and features vary with vehicle equipment and trim level. A data connection may be required. Some features require an active service plan and a working electrical system. Terms and limitations apply. Learn More: https://www.chevrolet.com/trucks/silv...

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Work Truck Wednesday's Truck Bargain: 3500 Express Plumber Body!

 




Knapheide calls it a KUV (Knapheide Utility Van), and most of us call it a plumber body because plumbers have bought a lot of these over the years and it is also very popular with remodelers, general contractors, electrical contractors, and many more. It is essentially an enclosed service body, or a service body with a roof and this one is tall enough to stand up inside making it an effective workspace and closed cargo area. There are two large swing-out doors on the back and two small doors that line up with a shelf on each side to access pipe and more. So much storage inside! So much storage outside! No wonder it's a hit with a wide variety of businesses.

This unit is a bargain worthy of checking out while it lasts. See more about this truck here.

Or, better yet, give us a call at 951-252-2980, and let's discuss your particular needs and let us help find the perfect rig to solve your problems and help you be even more efficient.

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

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

All-New 2020 Chevy Silverado HD: Fifth-Wheel Prep Package | Chevrolet


Opt for the available Gooseneck Fifth-Wheel Prep Package in your All-New 2020 Silverado HD*. With this package, you’ll gain a spray-in bedliner, factory-stamped holes on the cargo box floor, seven-way bed-mounted trailer wire connector, available camera bed view* and up to an impressive 35,500-pound maximum towing capacity***. Gooseneck and fifth-wheel specific trailer checklists are also part of the Advanced Trailering System and myChevrolet Mobile App****. The features in this available package show Silverado HD’s commitment to offering a confident trailering experience. For more information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual. *Available Duramax® Turbo-Diesel dual rear wheel Regular Cab models offer up to a 35,500-pound max gooseneck towing capacity. **Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings, and road conditions at all times. ***Duramax® Turbo-Diesel dual rear wheel regular cab models achieve a 35,500-pound max gooseneck towing capacity. Vehicle shown has 31,500-pound maximum gooseneck towing capacity ****Device data connection required. Available on select Apple and Android devices. Some features require an active service plan and a working electrical system. Service availability, features, and functionality vary by vehicle. Terms and limitations apply. Learn More: https://www.chevrolet.com/trucks/silv...