Getting into top bunk

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  1. Kickstand-117

    Kickstand-117 Light Load Member

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    Alright, I met with my trainer today. We talked and he showed me where I get to stow my things while on the truck with him. As usual, the trainee gets the top bunk, and I am 6 ft 3 and clumsy. Is there a set way to getting into the top bunk in a Cascadia? I'm afraid my trail and error could break something, possibly me lol. Any ideas are very welcome and much appreciated.
     
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  3. sherlock510

    sherlock510 Road Train Member

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    Try levitating.
     
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  4. BrenYoda883

    BrenYoda883 Road Train Member

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    I am 5' 3"... so, what I did was I had to first step on the edge of the bottom bunk so I could step on the cabinet step behind the driver seat... then stretch across to reach the cabinet step behind the passenger seat... I use to reach behind to that little cubby hole to pull myself up...

    I did hear of one trainer that either bought or mad a little ladder, a bunk bed ladder, for his students...
     
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  5. Kickstand-117

    Kickstand-117 Light Load Member

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    I won't even worry about getting back to the truck, I'm gonna try it now
     
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  6. Kickstand-117

    Kickstand-117 Light Load Member

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    I was actually thinking a rope ladder earlier, or a cargo net. I'm gonna have to do some playing around and figure out what I can step on, what I can't, and where I can grab.

    And I would honestly love to see this process. It shows the resourcefulness of someone that wants to go to bed.
     
  7. markperez

    markperez Light Load Member

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    just ask your trainer where to step. If you want to sound helpful you can say something like "Hey Mr/Ms Trainer Person where would you like for me to step so I don't mess up your bed."
     
  8. West TN Trucker

    West TN Trucker Light Load Member

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    I worked and lived on the river for a while and I aleays loved the top bunk not sure why but im 5'7'' tho to.
     
  9. Kickstand-117

    Kickstand-117 Light Load Member

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    I gotta say, that made me laugh. Just imagining my trainer and the way he would look at me if I said that the way I read it in my mind.

    I'm just trying to keep from looking like an idiot in front of him when it comes to getting in my bunk.
     
  10. markperez

    markperez Light Load Member

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    You are there to learn so I would say ask any question you need to ask. You can also ask him/her what you can step on so you don't break anything.
     
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  11. bergy

    bergy Road Train Member

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    I think you would get the most helpful advice if you posted a video.

    Set up a camera and make sure it is your first attempt. Don't worry about falling, or otherwise looking silly - that will just help us identify the problem areas.

    Some Benny Hill type music playing in the background may also help.
     
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