Looking for a bunk ladder for a 2016 Cascadia. Do they even make them?

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  1. americanmadetrucker

    americanmadetrucker Logistical Engineer

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    Has anyone seen or heard of a bunk ladder for a 2016 Cascadia? Thanks
     
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  3. Cranky Yankee

    Cranky Yankee Cranky old ######

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    no Pete just let him be
    sighhhhhhhhh
     
  4. Criminey Jade

    Criminey Jade Road Train Member

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    Can't your driver climb from the lower bunk? It's just a step and a hop up there.
     
  5. truckthatpassesyouby

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    A grown man or woman may not be able to stretch a leg from the left cabinet up to the right cabinet and then another stretch up to the top.
     
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  6. Criminey Jade

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    You're not supposed to straddle both cabinets. That's quite a show for the driver in the lower bunk. They're just set up like that in case you prefer one side or the other.

    1) Stand on lower bunk facing bunks.
    2) Place one foot on one foot hold (whichever side you prefer)
    3) Stand with that foot (the hop-up part).
    4) Use handle above cabinet to help you finish the climb into the top bunk.

    Coming Down (Technique 1):
    1) Sit at edge of bunk facing front of cab.
    2) Place/aim foot at foothold you wish to use.
    3) Use handle to stabilize your turn and descend onto the foot going to the foothold. Now you are facing the bunks.
    4) Once on foothold, place other foot on lower bunk.
    5) Step down to floor.

    Coming Down (Technique 2):
    1) Kneel at edge of bunk, facing back wall.
    2) Reach one foot toward the foothold below you.
    3) Use handle to stabilize your descent onto foothold.
    4) Step onto lower bunk, still facing back wall.
    5) Step down to floor.

    There's also Technique 3; Jumping. I worry you might end up doing the Flintstone thing if you land too hard.

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  7. Criminey Jade

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    Oh... There's also secret Technique #4 which involves the driver slamming on the brakes while the top bunk occupant is unrestrained. Bunk occupant must then worry about landing in relation to the driver and the shifter.
     
  8. americanmadetrucker

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    Thank you. Holy ###k!!! I'm not looking for step by step instructions on how to get on and off the top bunk!Just asked if anyone knew of a ladder made for a Cascadia. That's it. Just looking for a ladder.
     
  9. Criminey Jade

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    You could probably design one and make a fortune.
     
  10. americanmadetrucker

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    If the author of gone with the wind must know, its for my 73 year old aunt ( my mothers youngest sister). She goes with me from time to time in the spring and summer. Has for 15 years. She's older now. Asked for a ladder, because a trampoline seemed a bit impractical.
     
  11. tucker

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