Sunshine Coast slide-on camper manufacturer Trayon has celebrated the milestone of its 1000th camper rolling off the production line by donating the proceeds of its sale to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section).
Adorned with a custom ‘1000th Trayon Camper’ plaque, the Trayon 1980 Diesel-Deluxe model fits on to the back of either a single-cab or extra-cab tray back ute and is priced at just over $40,000.
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its website Trayon, which has been building off-road focussed, slide-on units since 1994, said the donation is “a thank you to those dedicated health professionals that provide vital emergency aeromedical and primary health care services to those that live, work and travel across the wider and remote expanses of our country (including Trayon Owners)”.
"We know our customers rely on the RFDS, so we wanted to say thank you by donating the purchase price of our 1000th camper to a truly reputable Australian icon." Trayon Campers manager, Vernon van der Walt said.
"Our customers travel all throughout Australia, and knowing there is a service such as the Flying Doctor to be there for anyone who finds themselves in trouble in some of the most remote parts of the country is extremely comforting.”
The donation will go towards the purchase of vital lifesaving medical equipment, explained Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) Executive Manager Fundraising, Robert Needham.
"It's through selfless donations like this from Trayon Campers that allow the RFDS to continue its lifesaving work," Needham said.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service delivers care to more than 90,000 people throughout Queensland each year.
"Every donation, no matter how big or small, is crucial to the continuity of service of the Flying Doctor,” he said.