are there trucks that have running water?

It wasn't terrible, though. The sink was a slide-out drawer behind the driver's seat, and there was a small shelf under that which I used for logbooks, pens, other personal items, etc. Under that was an open space which housed a refrgerator. Then there was a flat space over the sink drawer which I really didn't use for anything other than when I was stopped, then there was a cabinet hanging over that which housed a microwave the boss man was gracious enough to leave with the truck, and I believe there were some cabinets over that. The Volvo had rather large side boxes, and, while the tanks did take up some space in the one on the driver's side, between the side boxes, the space behind the under bunk storage which connected the two, and the boxes we attached to the headache rack, I really didn't have a problem making due. Behind the passenger seat was another cabinet which had a space for hanging clothes, then there was an open area above that (presumably for a TV, but I just used it for storage), then some cabinets over that. Then, over the bunk (it was a single bunk midroof 730) were some more cabinets, plus a small space behind the bunk which you could store some small items in, as well. I also remember there being some pretty decent storage space in the driver's compartment, as well. I have complaints about the Volvo, but storage space and how they used it in the cab and sleeper certainly wasn't one of them. What I would change... ISX rather than the D16, and perhaps a 780 or 880 chassis with the 730 cab and sleeper would've made it a better setup for open deck work (we pulled flats, steps, and manual detach RGNs).

 

they do fil the buckets from them, I guess they add washer concentrate first

 

OSHA requires non potable sources be labelled. One does have to consider the hose because many are made out of toxic materials. There are hoses specifically made for drinking water. Many rest areas have dump stations and non potable sources but they also usually have a potable water fountain and sometimes a spigot.

I always filled my water jugs at home.

If you had a sink you won't have but a little water tank that could be filled from jugs. A 15 gallon tank ought to last you between home times.

 

I have a 30 gallon plastic tank from Tractor supply under my bunk. An RV 12 volt pump with pressure switch works nicely. I bought the tank new and know its only had potable water in it but I would have to hard pressed to drink out of it. Bottled water takes up very little room. I only have a faucet on the outside of the truck for washing hands or my rubber boots off. Inside wouldn't be much trouble, but the convenience would only grow I'm sure. Its usually not hard to find a hose to fill around a sale barn, but I haven't used all 30 gallon in a week or ten days yet.

 

Have you guys ever been in those Port-a-Johns with a sink? You just get one of those little foot pumps to shoot some water out when you need to wash your hands. Wheres FlightLine?

 

yep pretty much what I was thinking about would be a hand pump (similar to the foot pump) and a small sink. (covered when not in use) small tank of water 10-15 gal.

the elec rv pump is a good option as well.

 

I realize that. What I was saying is isn't it just regular tap water? Tap water meets consumption standards as far as I know.

 

all sarcasm aside,it is apparent that you have <1 year experience and absolutley zero experience booking your own freight.even pulling an end dump,volume as opposed to weight,can pay highly.oh,go ahead and factor in the fuel savings by pulling that light load-

 

I may have missed reading this but at one time,i am thinking,a volvo higher end 680 or 780 or whatever it was,could have been ordered w/a sink in it.may have even been standard on this particular model. this was several years back.it was the one that had the little table in the bunk.anyone recall that or am i flashbacking on an untrue event?

a sink could prove beneficial at times i reckon.

yeah i just read that in a previpus post.the 4th post to be exact.so much for my comprehension as i read-

 

A lot of times, it is reclaimed water. So no, it's usually not just tap water. You can drink it if you want, not me. From wiki,