Ruth Ellen and Tim Elinski with Pin Drop Travel Trailers and Evelyn Vargas with Town of Miami, AZ
Pin Drop Travel Trailers are solar powered, fully self contained micro campers manufactured from raw materials in rural Arizona. Hand-built by experienced craftsmen, these campers are meticulously designed to utilize every square inch for gear storage and special features that enhance your outdoor experience.
The company was launched in 2018 by avid campers and entrepreneurs, Tim and Ruth Ellen Elinski. The Elinski’s sought a way to provide a sustainable alternative to camping with a travel trailer that would be untethered and easy on the environment, yet still allow one to haul adventure gear and sleep, cook and recreate with creature comforts normally found in much larger (inefficient) RV’s in remote, off grid destinations or in your favorite campground.a
Tim and Ruth Ellen are very active in their local communities. Tim has served as a member of City Council for over 18 years, currently serving as the mayor of Cottonwood, Arizona. Ruth Ellen is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer and was instrumental in creating the Jerome Art Walk and in helping Jerome to achieve its reputation as a fine arts destination. She is currently on the Board of Verde Valley Leadership and was recently elected to serve on the local school board.
Tim and Ruth Ellen are both Fellows of the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership’s Flinn Brown Leadership Academy. They are the proud parents of two young daughters who enjoy testing PinDrop Travel Trailers on their many adventures.
With their combined grit, work ethic and love of the outdoors, Tim and Ruth Ellen have created a company that is prepared to “Recharge Your Wonder.” Working collaboratively from their repurposed 115 year old production facility in historic downtown Miami, Arizona, the team utilizes Arizona resources and supplies whenever possible and aims to revitalize rural Arizona, producing a clean, sustainable and environmentally-friendly product.
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The copper mining town of Miami, Arizona is one square mile in size but, despite its small size, Miami has provided copper to the world for the the past 120 years. Today, copper mines surrounding Miami are still producing the copper found in satellites, cell phones, vehicles, electrical wire, and even makeup!
Miami is rich in manufacturing, industry, art, mining and mining history. Miami has 5 consecutive Luten arch bridges which connect Live Oak Street (Highway 60) to the downtown area of Sullivan Street. The only other place in the world to have 5 consecutive arch bridges of this type is in Italy.
Manufacturing includes hand-crafted Pin Drop Travel Trailers – a most unique design has enhanced the comfort of camping while still being part of the outdoors. The “Neo Tat,” is a tattoo machine are also manufactured in Miami and shipped all over the world. This revolutionary design changed the entire tattoo industry with its quiet use and low vibration.
Banjos are also made in Miami and are shipped throughout North America. Firearm parts are another product manufactured within the town. Art of all types is prevalent within the town along with many cultural an unique events hosted throughout the year.
Miami is in a resurgence time with many people interested in purchasing buildings and opening shops.
Evelyn Vargas is the first Economic Development Director for the Town of Miami, Arizona. She was born and raised in Miami, graduated from Miami High School, earned Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Secondary and Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University.
Her professional background has included Teacher and Coach at Miami High School; Communications Coordinator at BHP Billiton-Pinto Valley Operation, a local copper mine; Chief Experience Officer at the Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center; and Director of Special Education for the Miami Unified School District. All her positions have given her a well-rounded background in many areas to lead the economic development for the Town of Miami.
Evelyn is currently the Chairman of the nonprofit “Hearts of Miami Engaged – HOME,” whose mission is to provide for the economic development of the Town of Miami by raising funds to restore public areas, increase tourism and bring about new business activities. “The copper Miami has produced over the past 120 years has been lighting the world and connecting our planet. The value the little Town of Miami has played in the world is immeasurable,” states Evelyn.
Evelyn and her husband, Ken, have been married for 44 years, raised 3 children whom they are very proud of and are all university graduates. She enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, traveling, gathering with family, and the quiet times at home.
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