Never done Tippers but driven a few 8 wheelers, and the number 1 thing to remember is that the steering lock and therefore turning circle is crap! 
(Had to back it up and take a shunt a few times in the past whilst making a turn… 
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I’d like to give it a go and glad you’re enjoying it Sammy…
Are you raising hygiene standards in the general trade now a lady’s in the crew? 
And are the lads staring to wear deodorant and wash weekly?