jock,
thanks for your comments appreciate things like that from other truck owners.
learning all about forums slowly. will post some new photos shortly a bit of an experience with a tree. however all good now. made some mounts in the back for esky and suitcase using stainless eyebolts so yes roll on summer. only waiting on my shift roster for later this year and next year to see what I can go to and what I can't. a sickie maybe required on the odd occassion