plumbing ute setup

Ah, the noble plumbing ute setup: a rolling toolbox on steroids. Typically, you’re looking at a sturdy tray ute fitted with a lockable aluminium canopy or a custom aluminium service body. Key features include storage drawers for tools and fittings, racks for pipes, and often a water tank with a pump for on-site work. The setup ensures you have everything from wrenches to wrenches-on-pipes, neatly stashed and ready for action.

Popular ute bases include the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger, known for their reliability and payload capacity. Prices for a decent plumbing ute setup can vary wildly—expect anywhere from $35,000 to $60,000 AUD new, with used options on Tradingpost or CarShowroom starting around $20,000. Remember, the devil’s in the details: a well-organised setup saves you time and sanity in the trenches of pipework.