Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Work Truck Wednesday Aug 28th: Plumber Body Max!






At Paradise Chevrolet Commercial Fleet, we carry a huge number of plumber bodies in all shapes and sizes. Some need small to get into parking garages and some need tall to stand up in and some need lighter duty and some need the max. Here is an example of a plumber body max. 

This 11' Knapheide Tall Plumber Body is mounted on the new Chevrolet Silverado 4500 with 16,500 lbs. GVWR to carry the weight and maximize space and cargo capacity. The 4500 cab is so similar to the 2500 or 3500 that you're totally comfortable with it from the beginning. Yet this combination is for serious work and the heavy cargo weight. And, it is tall enough to stand up in and move around, spacious enough for all manner of equipment, parts, and other items needed at the job site without having to go back and forth to get more supplies.

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Better yet, give us a call and talk to one of our experienced pros at 951-252-2980

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

16' Morgan Delivery Van Body On 4500 Cutaway


JD Diaz gives us a tour of a heavy-duty 4500 Cutaway chassis with a 16' Morgan Dry Freight Van Body. The cutaway design allows a tighter turning radius for easy city delivery. The quality Morgan Van Body also has extra wood slats on the interior sidewalls along with a cargo ramp to make it easy to load.

Call JD Diaz or one of our knowledgeable fleet pros at 951-252-2980

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Sunday, August 25, 2019

Chevrolet Raises The Bar: 2020 Bolt EV To Offer Impressive 259 Miles Of Range


Detroit — The game-changing Chevrolet Bolt EV will now take customers even farther. Starting with the model year 2020, the Bolt EV will offer a remarkable EPA-estimated 259 miles of range on a full charge1, a 21-mile increase over previous model years. The Chevrolet Bolt EV’s winning combination of long-range and affordability continues to attract new customers to the electric vehicle segment, and the 2020 Bolt EV will appeal to even more customers by allowing them to travel farther between charging sessions.

“The Bolt EV set the benchmark for long-range, affordable electric vehicles, and we’re excited to raise the bar by offering nearly 10 percent more EPA-estimated range for the 2020 model year,” said Tim Grewe, director of Global Battery Cell Engineering and Strategy. “At Chevrolet, we’re constantly listening to customer feedback and we heard the desire for more range. The team worked diligently to find ways to improve battery energy, giving customers the confidence to go more than the extra mile.”

To achieve this notable range increase, Chevrolet’s battery engineering team improved the energy of the cell electrodes by making small but impactful changes to the cell chemistry. This innovative thinking allowed the team to implement the range increase without needing to change the physical battery pack and the way it is integrated into the vehicle structure.

“The Chevrolet Bolt EV has been changing consumer perceptions of electric vehicles since its launch in 2016,” said Steve Majoros, director of Chevrolet Passenger Car and Crossover Marketing. “Great range — now even more — is the foundation of the Bolt EV’s success, and when paired with features like one-pedal driving, Regen on Demand and the instant torque of the EV motor, the vehicle delivers an exceptional driving experience. Chevrolet also is helping to encourage EV adoption by providing customers the necessary tools and services to make EV ownership more convenient.”

Currently, original purchasers of new Bolt EVs have access to Chevrolet’s exclusive Energy Assist feature through the myChevrolet mobile app2. Energy Assist allows customers to view and search for charging stations, plan a trip with multiple waypoints and charging stops, monitor their route, and receive alerts if their destination becomes unreachable. Last year, the myChevrolet mobile app2 was updated to enable smartphone projection of the Energy Assist feature to the vehicle’s infotainment system via Apple CarPlay3 and Android Auto4 for drivers with the model year 2017 or newer Bolt EVs.

Chevrolet recently announced a partnership with Qmerit that will enable EV owners a seamless way to find and obtain quotes from certified electricians to install at-home charging equipment. Chevrolet is the first non-luxury car brand to offer this service, and its partnership with Qmerit will provide customers with a more accessible at-home charging solution.

The 2020 Bolt EV will arrive in dealerships later this year with a starting MSRP of $37,495 (including destination and freight charges, excludes tax, title, license, dealer fees). Additional updates include two new exterior colors: Cayenne Orange Metallic (additional cost option) and Oasis Blue.

1-Your actual range will vary based on several factors, including temperature, terrain, battery age and how you use and maintain your vehicle.
2-Requires active OnStar service and a compatible device. Data rates apply. Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.
3-Vehicle user interface is a product of Apple and its terms and privacy statements apply. Requires compatible iPhone and data plan rates apply. Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc. Siri, iPhone, and iTunes are trademarks for Apple Inc, registered in the U.S. and other countries.
4-Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and its terms and privacy statements apply. Requires the Android Auto app on Google Play and an Android compatible smartphone running Android™ 5.0 Lollipop or higher. Data plan rates apply. Android Auto is a trademark of Google LLC.

Friday, August 23, 2019

Apple Carplay, HandsFree Driving Made Easy


Apple Carplay is a necessity that most people could be overlooking while driving. Our salesman Craig gives an in-depth look at how to use Apple Carplay, and why everyone who has the option to use it, should be. Essentially allowing the driver to turn their vehicle display into their smartphone, many applications can be safely used while driving. Maps, Music, Text Messages as well as making and receiving phone calls. Check out our huge selection of ready-to-go-to-work-today trucks at https://paradisefleet.com

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Work Truck Wednesday 8-21-19 The Steel Dump: Still A Workhorse!





There's nothing like a heavy-duty steel dump truck to do the tough work, carry the loads that would easily damage another kind of body. This is the Rugby Eliminator 2-3 yard Steel Dump with dual-action tailgate, underbed toolboxes, receiver for trailer towing and more. The great truck body is mounted on a tough 3500HD Chevrolet chassis with Duramax diesel and a lot of other important things for your crew.

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019

COLORADO ZR2 STARTS THIRD YEAR OF OFF-ROAD RACING


Production-based ZR2 has accumulated 3,275 race miles 
in Best in the Desert Series

LAS VEGAS — Today the Colorado ZR2 will be competing in its third Best in the Desert’s General Tire Vegas to Reno race. Since the truck made its debut at the 2017 Vegas to Reno, the ZR2 has been piloted by Chad Hall of Hall Racing in 11 Best in the Desert races, logging 3,275 miles in some of the most challenging off-road conditions imaginable.

A total of 434 vehicles have competed in all 11 races in the Best in the Desert series since the ZR2’s race debut. As a testament to the grueling nature of off-road racing, the ZR2 is one of only four vehicles — fewer than 1% of total entrants — that completed each of these 11 competitions.

“Our goal with the Best in the Desert competition is to push the engineering and development of the Colorado platform in the most extreme conditions imaginable,” said Mark Dickens, chief engineer, Government Programs, Performance Variants, Parts, and Motorsports. “We’ve already learned things over the past two years that have shaped our off-road portfolio, including the performance parts and motorsports catalog, production vehicles and GM Defense projects.”

Not only has the ZR2 survived the challenges of the Best in the Desert series, but the Chevrolet and Hall Racing teams have found ways to make the truck more robust and efficient since its debut. The truck finished its first 2017 Vegas to Reno in 18 hours and 51 minutes. The following year, the ZR2 improved its finishing time by more than four hours to 14 hours and 34.5 minutes.

The production-based ZR2 is one of the only vehicles that competes in the stock 7300 class. It regularly beats the race times of a wide range of off-road vehicles — everything from dune buggies to modified Ford Raptors, Jeep Wranglers and trophy trucks in the more extreme and well-represented Class 6000 and 6100 classes.

World-renowned off-road racer and engineer Chad Hall received one of the first Colorado ZR2s ever built in May 2017, and he’s been running it ever since. His vehicle began life as a Red Hot Crew Cab ZR2 powered by a 3.6L V-6 engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

This vehicle was modified with prototype suspension and driveline parts that were developed into 15 factory race components now available to Colorado ZR2 customers. The truck has since been updated with the same production parts available through the Chevy performance catalog. This portfolio includes race-tuned versions of ZR2’s Multimatic Front and Rear Long Travel DSSV shocks with up to 15 percent more suspension travel in the front and 10 percent in the rear.

Other factory racing parts include a 1.5-inch Body Lift System, Front, and Rear Jounce Shock Systems, ZR2 Steel Driveshaft, Plunging Ball Spline Half Shaft System and severe duty Tie Rod Sleeve Systems.

“In off-road racing, your speed comes from your suspension, not your engine. Usually, when you modify the suspension on a stock truck, the rest of the truck can’t keep up with it,” said Chad Hall. “However, the Colorado is such a great platform, everything seems to work at the same level. This is true even during off-road races, which are some of the most punishing miles you’ll ever put on a truck.”

Hall’s race truck was recently upgraded with ZR2 Bison skid plates on its engine, transmission, and differential as well as other American Expedition Vehicles Colorado accessories such as Crestone DualSport Beadlock wheels and a snorkel for air filtration while racing in dusty climates. For its third year, the ZR2 race truck also receives a new wrap that incorporates the GM Defense logo and additional HID KC HiLiTES to improve nighttime visibility.

Sunday, August 18, 2019

Harbor's General Service Package Van Interior Organizes Your Work


Warren with Harbor Truck & Van shows off the "General Service" package van interior. Just one of the many packages that Harbor offers. See more at http://www.harbortruckandvan.com