Bunk

Provided by Jim Brokaw, formerly a Staff Sergeant with Nebraska State Patrol, Carrier Enforcement Div, Lincoln, NB: I’m not aware of any federal safety regulation that prohibits the use of the top bunk while in motion as long as it meets with 49 CFR 393.76 for sleeper berths. One of the rules in the safety regulations, found in 49 CFR 393.76(h), is the occupant restraint. This section states: “A motor vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1971, and equipped with a sleeper berth must be equipped with a means of preventing ejection of the occupant of the sleeper berth during deceleration of the vehicle. The restraint system must be designed, installed, and maintained to withstand a minimum total force of 6,000 pounds applied toward the front of the vehicle and parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.” This rule also establishes the minimum dimensions of a sleeper berth; the shape; access and exit requirements; location; the ability to communicate with the driver; required equipment in the sleeper berth; adequate ventilation; and protection against exhaust and fuel leaks.

 

wonder why the safety net is there?

 

My 2017 cascadia does not have nets on the top bunk.

 

Absolutely not!!!!!!

 

There's probably a sign somewhere near the sleeping area that says do not sleep on top bunk while truck is in motion not to mention probably against company policy.The driver could slam on the brakes and you go flying thru the windshield.

 

He or she should have bunk restraints in use.

 

It doesn't matter you do not sleep on top bunk while trk is in motion that's very dangerous.

 

perhaps someone removed them, they' are common. I keep a net in a cubby, I am solo so I don't use a net when I park, I do use the net on the yop bunk to hold some of my junk from flying whike in motion. (sometimes)..

 

Read post 11 again then check your post....

 

you might find out what the company's policy is on the matter