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Top bunk weight limit?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Florida Playboy, May 12, 2014.

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  1. May 12, 2014 #1
    Florida Playboy

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    Does anyone know what the top bunks in the Cascadias and Volvos are rated for? Would a 500 pounder be OK up there?
     
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  3. May 12, 2014 #2
    Glp

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    I would never be able to sleep on the bottom bunk knowing i might die at any moment
     
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  4. May 12, 2014 #3
    Elroythekid

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    fixed 300, flip up 250 as far as Volvo, clearly marked by a sticker
     
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  5. May 12, 2014 #4
    tow614

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    I think the real question is how does a 500 pound guy get up there...
     
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  7. May 12, 2014 #5
    street beater

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    Hell go for it. You will find out real quick if you cant. Hehe reminds me of scale bets.
     
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  8. May 12, 2014 #6
    PackRatTDI

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    I'm 320 and I managed to get up on the top bunk
     
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  9. May 12, 2014 #7
    Wooly Rhino

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    If the question is about a Lot Lizard, 500 pounds is a whole lotta mamma.
     
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  10. May 12, 2014 #8
    tow614

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    :sign5:
    Now that's funny! ! !
     
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  11. May 12, 2014 #9
    Superhauler

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    worried about the upper bunk holding 500lbs? I think I would consider 500 lb gorilla in the room first. no pun intended.
     
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  12. May 12, 2014 #10
    Florida Playboy

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    It isn't for me but that wasn't a very nice thing to say.
     
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