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@Pete Mctree thanks. Thats Bob. The go to man for crane removals in Cumbria. He spends a lot of time doing tree work. He good and really nice.

And for those who really do want their load outside to get wet and stolen, the British version of a cool old yank blue collar pickup is not a Hilux or tray Landcruiser with a bed just big enough for a dolls’ house. It’s a mk6 flatbed Transit.

Just being cheeky🙄

Weekly reminder that 90% of people who drive pickups would be better off with a van. Load spaces are lower, larger, more secure and waterproof.

Somewhat, as it comes in flat pack and requires fixing together (4 main joints) there will Be water ingress. I think if you add some additional adhesive they would be completely. I bought the shelf as well for one of the side door - same quality and just bolts on. As has been mentioned I thought it was too good to be true but they turned out decent and three years no breakages etc although I look after my kit! They have plastic hinges on the doors which if you were heavy handed might break but as I say I’m don’t mistreat it.

Just checked, rsi ones are now around £2800 + vat. made in South Africa and very sturdy, even so that’s a massive price gap so I’d be cautious

Almost too good eh? I paid more than that for mine 10 years ago

Are the canopies watertight? I know the roller shutter tend to leak.

Looks the same offering from direct4x4.co.uk where I got mine - I believe these companies just drop ship from a Chinese manufacturer (not that that's an issue). I’ve had mine on 2 trucks for 3 years - easy to assemble, solid once fitted, not had any issues. Locks are crap but that doesn’t really matter, I’d rather they were crap and thieves popped the door rather than ripped the whole canopy apart! No issues with the gas struts, thoroughly recommend. I was so happy that I found them whilst looking at the smartcap offerings as saved myself £1500 on basically the same thing!

Another one for anyone on this journey with me. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AbXBeVz7V/? Why cast up in the summer?

Looks a good price I’ve had similar, a bushtech from apb trading and an Alucab and much prefer the anlum canopies over the plastic type. worth bearing in mind if you’re gonna have a sliding tray, shelf and full with kit you might want stiffer springs on the back

Remember it well.

For anyone enjoying some Sunday football, a bit of nostalgia.

Why.not truckman?

“We have become a Nazi monster in the eyes of the whole world—bullies and bastards who would rather kill than live peacefully. We are not just Whores for power and oil, but killer whores with hate and fear in our hearts.” ― Hunter S. Thompson, Kingdom of Fear: Loathsome Secrets of a Star-Crossed Child in the Final Days of the American Century

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Aye, like Rapalaman said, it keeps the beasties away.

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Not if I lived to be a million. The most dangerous man in Britain.

Hardcore.

Alex Honnold completes live Netflix free solo climb of Taipei 101 without safety gear WWW.BBC.CO.UK Alex Honnold has become the first person to climb the Taiwanese building alone without safety equipment.

We are a school site developing our nature garden and forest and are looking for logs of any size and type.

Morning all, Enjoying our lazy weekend with our daughter and SIL. Had a good canal walk by the Clyde yesterday. Not sure what the plan for today is, looks like rain. Happy Sunday