Work Vehicle: There is absolutely no doubt that a pickup truck or as it is commonly known here in Australia, a Ute is one of the most popular forms of transport all across the country. It is not only the perfect family vehicle but it is excellent for those who use their vehicle to go about doing their everyday work. If you are a tradesperson like an electrician, joiner or builder then having your own truck is an essential piece of equipment that you really can’t do without. There are reasons why you don’t see these tradespeople coming to a work site in their family car and it is because it is totally unsuitable for storing tools and for transporting other equipment and supplies.

Many people who have a pickup decide to install a Ute canopy because this is essential if they are to be able to organise their tools better and to keep them safe as well. The canopy also adds value to their vehicle and it is the perfect place to get some shut-eye on a hot afternoon when you’re working out in the outback. This is one addition that you need to add to your current work vehicle and the following are some others that you might want to consider.

  • A lockable toolbox – Your canopy can of course keep out prying hands but it pays to be extra careful and to secure your more expensive tools in a lockable toolbox. It will protect your tools when you take them from the truck out into the field where they may be subject to rain which may cause them to rust. There are a number of different toolboxes to choose from that can be stored on the bed of the truck or mounted onto the truck itself.
  • A quality bed liner – Even though your canopy does cover the bed, you’re going to be pulling and pushing large pieces of equipment and tools across it and so it makes sense that you would want to protect it whenever you can. By installing a premium lining, it helps to protect the bed of the truck itself from impacts that may cause unsightly dents or scrapes.
  • Invest in interior protection – You are going to be jumping in and out of your truck going from place to place and so you’re going to have your muddy boots tracking dirt into the carpets of your truck. This will affect its value should you decide to sell it later on and so it makes sense to invest in protection now like car seat covers, quality floor mats and anything that can cut down on excessive wear and tear on the inside of your truck.

Your truck is one of the most important things that you have when it comes to doing your job properly and so do all that you can to take care of it and to protect its value. There will come a time when you want to sell it on.