happysack:
I can’t see it. Going to cry.
You’re not missing much. It’s basically just a picture of Radar’s rental onion box complete with sat-nav and delivery notes scattered about the dash.
happysack:
I can’t see it. Going to cry.
You’re not missing much. It’s basically just a picture of Radar’s rental onion box complete with sat-nav and delivery notes scattered about the dash.
I have put a few practical additions on my lorry. A big moose bar, which does look mean, but is there to protect against animal strikes. I have four LED spots mounted on them, the idea being to spot the suicidal wildlife before I crash into them. A tool box that sits between the chassis rails for tools, spare fuel filters and other crap. A set of snow chain hangers, for hanging…well snow chains of course. That lot set me back about 5 grand give or take.
Then I have a bit of bling, which is also practical in a vain kind of way, I have stainless steel inserts for the steps, the practical reason is that they prevent my clown feet from scratching ■■■■ out of the side skirts when getting in or out, which was happening, but I like them for the looks too. I also have a pure indulgence in the form of 8 little amber LEDs on the panel between the cab and the side skirt.
I’m toying with the idea of getting a wood effect lino to go down on the cab floor, I’m not a big fan of carpet in a cab as it is a PITA to keep clean, so the lino should look a lot better than the half rubber (cab) and carpet (sleeper) that I have now, with the added bonus of being easy to clean with a bit of soapy water and a roll of bounty.
Not for me.
All flash and no cash is not what I am into.
Don’t get me wrong, I like to see a well presented truck, but if it isn’t my name on the door, then I can’t see why drivers pay out of their own pocket to dress up the gaffers truck.
I am always interested to know though…
What happens if you have bought all the gear yourself, drilled holes in the cab for all the add on bits, and you leave. Somehow I don’t think a gaffer who has given you a megatrotter xl superspace would be too pleased to see HIS pride and joy with more holes than a collander left behind.
Ken.
I worked for an operator who always complained “no money in tippers” and could “only pay good money” by paying meal allowances (in the three months working there I had several “queries” from HMRC), yet blinged up the motors.
In contrast, no bling (unless you count a sun visor and a cb) where I am now, but boss never cries about rates, I’ve had no hassle from HMRC and I’m paid hourly rate with no quibbles.
He also doesn’t have a Faceache page.
Simple answer is you don’t drill holes in anything you can’t replace. My lorries always go back in the same condition I got them
I bought one of them Airwick thingymabobs for the one I drive. I now consider it to be blinged.
no tat at all truck came fitted with fridge freezer and microwave and i aint putting anything shinney on it but i have been known to put it thro a lorry wash once in a while