What does the inside of your truck look like?

That's cool

 

Rocks--for the most part ALL kw model bunks are BASICALLY the same--our W9's and 660 are identical--as were the 600's before that--only real difference would be studio vs non--and even then only real diff is bottom bunk is a couch(and folds flat into (a pretty uncomfortable)-bed
We have one of the new fangled KW that replaced the 2000 and for the most part even its sleeper area is similar--
The pic above is pretty much the standard KW sleeper compartment configuration--w/an upper bunk--w/just lower bunk--there is either a shelf or cabinets or nothing--depending on the level of interior----
http://www.kenworth.com/
you can check most of em out here--good luck

 

Here's the storage areas in the bunk of my '07 T-600. As 'olhand mentions, pretty much no changes. Except mine is not very carefully loaded up with crap, unlike the photo you posted. The theme is to pack light or pack smart, depending on how long you're staying in there LOL. Sorry for the mess, I usually don't have guests and I'm lazy today.

Passenger side config in mine is exactly the same as the picture you shared. Just older and actually used. All-in-one, TV antenna, and clip on fan on top, next shelf down is an electrical fire hazard (inverter, power strip, assorted power supplies/cables), next two shelves are my grocery inventory, actually running a little low at the moment, section near the floor has a basket with office supplies (printer stuff, stapler, etc). Another basket in front of it has a mini tower of crap: some free weights, rain jacket, dvd player in it's box, briefcase.



My TV hangs off bungees when I watch it (not often). I store it face down on the bunk under the comforter. If it's bothering my feet while sleeping, I move it to the floor.



Opposite (driver) side has the same top section. On the top shelf is miscellaneous crap that's not food, same with the shelf. The rest is an open "closet." I usually have my sleeping bag stowed under the hanging clothes and it doubles as a nightstand. Or I hang my glasses off the neckband of the outermost item of clothing. At the moment there is a 5 gal bucket under the clothes, containing my a/c gauges and a few tools I was using on my apu and never took them back out.



Space under the bunk is limited, and you cannot get into the toolboxes from inside. The mattress lays down on sheet metal that's screwed down. The space in the middle as you can see fits a 35 pack of water, sleeping bag, and my duffel/shower bag. Under the shower bag are bigger free weights and dumbbells laying flat.



This section does not go all the way to the back of the cab. The apu evap case, fan, and vents are in the center all the way in back, behind the items you see stowed, and sealed off from the interior. Still not a bad space. Of course the ends are consumed by the toolboxes. On mine, the Espar heater is in the driver's side box, so only room for a small toolbag, two wheel chocks, and a few misc bags of lights and parts. The other side is wide open, so I put most of my truck service stuff on that side, air hose, couple of tool kits, etc.

There is also a little room behind the front seats for some shoes or a small box to store stuff. Seat back pockets too. In the front there is not much storage period. Maybe the brand new KW's with the wider cab have more space? Anyway, two cup holders in the middle and a small bin just below them. I have a cloth basket from Walmart that I sit on the floor to hold snacks and water reloads. My briefcase usually goes right behind that so I can get to my laptop easy for log updates. The glove box is just big enough for my permit book and the bills for what I have on board, for easy access. It's not very useful beyond that.

Keep in mind, I do not do extended stays in here. 4-5 days max. I run regionally, usually no more than two driving days at a time. So roughly up to two days going, two days coming back, and a day or so of dock time, sitting, or whatever. I only buy non-perishable groceries and snacks. I've considered finding a place to put a small fridge, but frankly it's not high on my need-to-do list. I suppose I'd have to either put it under the hanging clothes, or jam it under the bunk. Haven't really thought that out very far.

Hope this helps.

 

Hey RedForeman! OH man! Thank you sooooooooooooo much for sharing that... It gave me a great idea about the storage room inside... It has definitely no storage room... Not for one who stays 2 to 3 months on the road and cooks in the truck and doesn't want to bother carrying stuff in and out every "hometime"... I was living in a very spacious and VERY clean and neat Freightliner Cascadia. Kept that truck sparkling clean and organized. A place for everything and each thing in its place. But may be looking for another truck to live in. And so far, I realize these small trucks with only one bed are totally out of question for me. Took a few pictures of the truck I was living in... Will post them later... It was a perfect studio, very comfortable, roomy... I loved it! I hope to find another truck just like that... maybe not as clean as my last one... that was brand new from factory and I kept it immaculately clean. Whoever moves in will think nobody has ever lived... and cooked in there...

 

My last "home sweet home"... this is how I left that baby... I will miss it very much...







This is the floor where I used to cook my meals... and always wiped it clean afterwards... and never brought any shoes back there...





Always left my shoes in that area and only there.





Big cabinets from top to bottom on both sides...





A LOT of storage under the bed... Used to store bags and bags of brown rice, granola, raw salt, tools, chains, parts, straps, cleaning supplies and other products there...



Used some fabric as curtain for privacy... Made my little place feel very "cozy"...





And this is how many miles the truck had when I left it... I miss it already....

 

You're welcome. I had some of the same concerns when truck shopping. It's hard to picture "lived in" when climbing in and out of trucks on a sales lot. I have limited experience, with most of my OTR time in the KW pictured. Previously I had an '05 Freightliner Century. My son is still driving the '04 Century that we started with. I also had the same first impression as you = no space in the KW. In my case, the Freightliner just gave me more room to keep even more useless crap. Sort of.

The big difference in the FL is the front section being wider, plus the huge overhead bin. Close the curtain in the windshield and you're in a little apartment. That's why I mention the newer KW's with the wider body. Next truck show I manage to get to, I will see for myself LOL. In the bunk area, truth be told, it's not all that much different. I think FL makes the bunk a little narrower, making the room behind the seats appear a little more spacious. For all the effort FL puts into making a comfy living space, they went cheap on the materials and build quality. I have never seen one (used over 500k mi) that didn't have broken plastic parts all over, that of course squeak and rattle going down the road. THAT is something I do not miss.

If I was going to be out weeks at a time, I'd probably do fine in this T-600 if I was a little more careful about stowing things and invest in a windshield curtain or blind. I currently use the curtains behind the seats for privacy and it leaves a very small space in back to live in.

I'd also remove the upper bunk and build/install a storage shelf or even a cabinet across the back wall, probably half or third the width of the existing bed to avoid covering the overhead light and have more headroom on the lower bed.

About the only way around that is to custom order a new one if you're not lucky enough to stumble across one someone else spec'd out the way you like. 95% of the ones you'll find for sale have the same basic setup as mine (72" aerocab). You'll find a few 84" aerocabs or studios out there, but they're rare. The few I ran across did not have the specs I wanted in the rest of the truck (engine, trans, rears, etc). Since I do not live in mine as you do, the bunk space was a secondary consideration.

 

i love your dash!

 

Ill start off by saying that I'm a company driver, and obviously I don't have a sexy interior like the rest of y'all, XD. I went for straight up comfort. Just call me the lazy trucker B)


Heres my drivers side console (I hate that cpap machine). And excuse the TP, I have a cold. Got my cheap pilot inverter for my laptop charger and phone charger.
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Heres my laptop and wacom tablet (I like to draw and it's also good for gaming)


I rarely eat out at truck stops. I have everything I need to last me 3-4 weeks. I didn't have a shelf so I made one out of plywood


This is my top bunk. Got my microwave, a plastic drawer thing to keep all my clothes, and on the left if the picture is one of those Coleman ice less coolers they sell at pilot/ flying J. It works just as good as a mini fridge! Got another one on the floor between the seats for drinks and stuff. The bucket has some tools and misc stuff (hose clamps, duct tape, etc).


On my passenger seat I got a working sink. It's just a bar sink from homedepot. The drain is a 1/2" hose that goes into 4 smaller 1/4 hard plastic hoses that the door is closed on, so the water just falls on the ground. Also have a13 gallon trash can in front of the seat.


The pressure line comming out of the passenger side cabinet:


Rubberband keeps the door closed:


This is the "water tank" and pump. It's an 18 gallon Rubbermaid container, and a 12volt RV water pump and accumulator wired to a cigarette lighter. The pump only draws 7.5 amps. It stays plugged in and has a built in relay which automatically turns the pump on when the pressure drops to low. The accumulator helps keep the pressure consistent and makes it so the pump doesn't stay on as much when using it.


The white thing at the bottom is an upside down PCV offset shower drain. I put a smoothe to threaded adaptor and then a PCV plug to act as the cap. This is how I fill the tank. Underneath the cabinet this is in, I have about 10 gallons of water, just incase I use up all the water and can't find anywhere to refill it.


And lastly when I'm bored, I have my old Yamaha keyboard I keep at the end of my bed



Well, this is my home away from home :I

 

That's quite a set up Bugman.

 

Bugman... THAT'S VERY IMPRESSIVE!!! IT'S AMAZING! :smt023 YOU ARE A REAL ENGINEER!

And you did all that in a company truck?? Don't you worry about your company moving you to another truck eventually and you will have to un-install all that and do it all over again? It looks like A LOT of work...
Do you use that sink for cooking and dishes only? I cook rice and fresh vegetables in the truck with stove and all but I don't really need a sink. Don't use much any grease or oil and I am vegetarian. So, it's not too difficult to keep things clean. I just wipe off my plates and cookware and if necessary, I use the truck stop sink at coffee area. I also carry 3 gallons of water if I need to rinse stuff outside truck window.
Instead of a sink, I would love to have a shower in the truck. I have seen folks built something like a shower in the cat walk area...
I am a very skinny lady. Have washed myself many times inside truck. It wasn't too hard. Stepped inside my big bucket and used water from my gallons. Then, just threw water away and wiped floor clean.

I would LOVE to see the inside of your truck... It's hard to understand even with the pictures... Hoses coming out of the sink drain and out of the window?? And doesn't your passenger seat get wet? I hope you never have any kind of "incident" or any mess with that sink and all that water inside of the truck...

GREAT JOB MAN!!!