Don't want to get involved it this shit show but want to clarify one point. Its a common misconception that public servants fly all over on the public dime like a Kardashian, that's the Pollies and their staff. Having had to fly for work a bit let me tell you it's not a holiday like most people are having when they fly. 6am flight with work to do while in the air to be ready for the meetings or conference you are flying to. All day listening to people complain that the gov isn't giving them enough money and how lazy public servants are, smile and nod while try to do the work that isn't getting done in the office while your here listening to them complain. 9pm flight home so it's kept to one day and no room or away allowance has to be paid. Home by midnight and back in the office by 9am to try and catch up on what wasn't done yesterday. Rinse repeat. If you want public servants to stop flying stop having industry groups bitch to the minister so we have to go and stroke their fragile egos. End rant.
I don’t think for a second that public servant comments are serious, any more than I think
@Haakon is serious about his tradie hate. Both sides are just playing to stereotypes and trolling each other....aren’t they?
I also opted to stay out of this thread, despite:
A: Being a strong advocate for dual cab utes.
B: A huge mocker of gigantic tonka trucks with 35 muds, winches, lifts and lockers, driven around town by flogs purely after a ‘look’
I need a DC ute. It’s that or have 2 vehicles. It’s not fast, comfortable or stylish, but it’s super practical for our lifestyle.
I think I’m stating the bleeding obvious, but some days I can’t be sure on here
@puffmoike I can’t offer much advice on the tub/tray/tool boxes. I used to have tub..it sucked for unloading wood, gravel, dirt etc. The only advantage was less rattles. I now have a tray with drop sides. I don’t carry tradie tools though, just bike spares, so I fitted the small tool boxes under the tray both sides.
He’s maybe smart to head to an engineering joint who decks out utes to discuss what he needs and what they can provide.