Where are your clothes?

Hi Kev's, never had that problem. Usually, I just carried 1 extra of everything, and fit in a paper bag and on the long ones, I'd just turn my underwear inside out. Good to go.

 

I would guess my clothes are wherever I took em off....seriously, some trucks have drawers and hangers. The Rubbermaid idea would be good. I like the Peterbilt top bunk because it folds in half and makes for great storage

 

In two drawers on the left above the refrigerator, the storage cubby above the drivers seat and the closet to the right.

 

What does Kev Drive?

Just curious. One of the things I did in my old Columbia, which has no second bunk and no real closet space to speak of, was I jerryrigged the shelf which stretched across my bed.



Just to give you an idea, that was the day that I moved in.

Depending upon the kind of space, nooks and crannies, and any company policies you could try anything from a mixture of command strips, bungee cord's, or a Rubbermaid shelf. Height shouldn't be too much of an issue unless he's extremely tall, so you might even look into a shower curtain rod and put hangers across that.

In my current truck, i'm fortunate enough to have not only a closet with a bar across the top, but enough space underneath that to add a small collapsible shelf. It's one of those spice rack type things, turns out they work pretty good for underwear, socks, or anything small like that.

Best of luck to him, and aside from that my best advice is to tell him to go walk across a Walmart or Home Depot. You'd be surprised what kind of ideas you can come up with.

 

2013 Prostar+. I've got the hanger closet behind me. That will work for the shirts. Not certain about the jeans, dockers. The shelves on the wall have been appropriated for Kev fuel as well as cleaning supplies for both me and Amos, the big blue truck.

I don't really want to poke holes in the cab, but any experience with those 3M sticky hooks and outer gear?

I know I lose a lot of space keeping the top bunk up, but it's a bit claustrophobic for me sleeping with it down. I also have found that empty space on tables and desks never stays that way long.

 

I actually hang my jeans up...but get good hangers for them. Plastic likes to break under all the weight and bouncing...

I have had no experience with anything other than using tension as a method to keep things secured... Schneider gets picky about what you can and can't do.

 

Wire shelf, pvc pipe and tension held it in place. The shelf fit in between the upper and lower shelves and the piping went underneath the bunk for support.

 

I fold all my clothes and let compression iron them. Rubber made or the like is great if your truck doesn't have drawers.

LOSE THE SUITCASE. There was nothing more aggravating than running team with a trainee or teammate with a suitcase. Duffle bags are the way to go.

All my clothing is handy in the cupboards or drawers. The only things I stow under the bunk are things I rarely use. I can go weeks or months between needing to get under the bunk.

 

That's something else you get better at over time. You will eventually find places for everything you need, & a lot of the things you carry now you will figure out you don't need in the first place.