Texas RV Dealer Collects Teddy Bears For Children
Texas-based RV dealer PPL Motor Homes collected more than 450 teddy bears for its annual Cuddles for Kids toy drive. Police officers give the bears to children coping with difficult situations.
An RV dealer with three locations in Texas, PPL Motor Homes, collected more than 450 teddy bears during its annual Cuddles for Kids toy drive. Police officers keep bears in their patrol cars and give them to children who have been involved in accidents or affected by domestic issues.
Donors from across the United States contributed to the 2019 drive, either by sponsoring bears or dropping them off at PPL locations in Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, or New Braunfels. Since 2011, PPL has collected and distributed thousands of bears to law enforcement agencies.
For information about PPL, visit www.pplmotorhomes.com.
New RV Resort Opens In Brownsville, Texas
Tropical Trails RV Resort, a 165-acre property in Brownsville, Texas, opened in January 2020. Located about 20 minutes from South Padre Island, the resort has 240 back-in and pull-through RV sites with full hookups, concrete pads, and free high-speed fiber optic internet. In addition, 23 park model cottages are available.
A sun deck offers this view at Tropical Trails RV Resort, which opened in January 2020 in Brownsville, Texas.
Amenities include a gated entrance; a heated swimming pool with a hot tub; sun decks and loungers; a fitness center; sports courts, including pickleball and shuffleboard; outdoor pavilions with barbecue pits and picnic tables; a dog park; and bathhouses with laundry facilities.
For more information, visit www.tropicaltrailsrvresort.com.
Florida RV Trade Association Assists With Hurricane Relief
Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) and its seven regional chapters have donated $25,000 for Hurricane Michael relief efforts still under way in Florida. Included in the total is $5,000 from the Northeast Florida Chapter of FRVTA. The state FRVTA office pledged to match all regional donations up to $10,000.
The hurricane, which made landfall last October, was the first Category 5 hurricane to strike the United States mainland since Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Michael caused an estimated $25.1 billion in damages.
Research Underscores Benefits Of Diesel-Powered Pickups
Research from business information provider IHS Markit highlights the fuel savings and performance gains that owners of diesel-powered pickup trucks can expect. The findings were reported in a press release from the Diesel Technology Forum, a nonprofit that raises awareness of the importance of diesel engines, fuel, and technology.
According to the research, consumers who choose the diesel-engine option in a full-size half-ton pickup can achieve on average 33 percent more miles per gallon (24 mpg for diesel versus 18.1 for gasoline). That translates to a savings of about 200 gallons of fuel a year and helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
In addition, on average, full-size diesel pickups have a greater driving range before refueling (550 miles per tank for diesel versus 420 miles for gasoline). Diesel engines also deliver higher torque.
The press release noted that midsize pickup trucks with diesel engines also deliver fuel savings, greater driving range, and improved torque, compared to gasoline-powered models.
In 2019, American consumers could choose from nearly 50 diesel vehicles, including crossovers and sedans.
Thor Unveils Tellaro Type B Motorhome
Thor Motor Coach has introduced the Tellaro, a Type B motorhome built on the Ram ProMaster 3500 window-van chassis.
Two floor plans are available. The 20LT features twin beds that can convert to a king-size bed. The 20AT floor plan has a convertible sleeping area in the back that can accommodate larger items such as kayaks or fishing poles. The 20AT is available with an optional Sky Bunk on the roof for sleeping under the stars. The 20AT features a cassette toilet for those who do not want to deal with a black tank; a black tank is available on the 20LT.
An interior view of Thor Motor Coach’s new Type B motorhome, Tellaro.
Tellaro’s exterior accessory package includes a patio awning, a bike rack, a portable ladder, and roof racks. A Go Power! 190-watt solar charging system provides an additional energy source. An optional Re(Li)able lithium power system is available. The RV also is equipped with Winegard’s ConnecT 2.0 4G/Wi-Fi system.
Other features include a 7-inch touch-screen dash radio with Android Auto or Apple CarPlay capability; the Rapid Camp+ multiplex wiring platform; and the Truma Combi eco water heater/furnace.
For more information, visit www.thormotorcoach.com/tellaro.