Anybody ever removed bunk?

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  1. Clasix1055

    Clasix1055 Even when I'm wrong I'm right

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    I have an 02 Classic and considering removing the top bunk, I dont plan on selling the truck wondering has anybody done this and do you regret it ...pros- cons
     
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  3. Big Rigg

    Big Rigg Medium Load Member

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    Am curious too. Want to get rid of mine and put in more cabinets or safe shelving for microwave and such.

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  4. MNdriver

    MNdriver Road Train Member

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    I had an old T800 that had the top bunk removed. Never really missed it as I was always solo and no riders.
     
  5. marmonman

    marmonman Road Train Member

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    I have taken out the top bunk and passenger seat and I don't regret either one being gone . It really opened up allot of room !!!
     
  6. Clasix1055

    Clasix1055 Even when I'm wrong I'm right

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    Never really thought about the passenger seat....hmmm....did you build a cabinent there or something?
     
  7. BigBadBill

    BigBadBill Bullishly Optimistic

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    I have been thinking the same thing. Plan on selling mine down the road so don't want to destroy it. Just trying to figure out how to get it out of the cab.

    Was also thinking about seat to reduce weight.
     
  8. leftlanetruckin

    leftlanetruckin Road Train Member

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    Whenever I buy a truck, I remove both seats, put down a hardwood floor, then instal only the drivers seat. The other side is drilled for the bolts for the seat etc, but no seat there. Last truck was a condo and I removed the bunk. Just kept it in my shop and reinstalled it when I traded the truck in.
    Removing that passenger seat really opens up the truck, and makes a very good dog bed for the German Shepherd I have with me.

    Martin
     
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  9. Clasix1055

    Clasix1055 Even when I'm wrong I'm right

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    I know i just put a new mattress in (xl twin fits perfect and caught a $450 mattress on clearance for $130) it wasn't hard but I can see where getting that bunk out may be a problem but I should be ok if I remove the seat classic is so freakin far apart its kinda useless to sit stuff on because of the reach (and im 6'3)
     
  10. Allow Me.

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    Bunk folds up, out of the way....no problem.
     
  11. BigBadBill

    BigBadBill Bullishly Optimistic

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    I'm at 32,200 with half tanks. I want to get some room to be able to pull 48K without any issues.

    New 70 lbs tarps show up on Monday (that's a net savings of 250 lbs), thinking of removing drivers seat. That has to be another 100lbs or so.

    Oh, and then there is me. On a mission to drop 100 lbs. Down 13 last week.
     
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