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cab by lack of standing room in which to use it. The cab feels airy but when it comes to getting dressed there's actually very little room to put your feet due to the stowage area on the engine hump.
This can't be avoided by standing on the bottom bunk as the top bunk is in the way. This is quite high (but with decent headroom) and when not in use is curved like a hammock which then snaps open flat if the cab is dual. manned. We found its best use was as a dumping ground for baggage as there are no large lockers for holdalls or big enough bins under the bottom bunk.
The main bunk is a decent width (69cm) and length (202cm) but it's almost flush with ti .. floor so if you sit on the edge your knees are up by your ears.
On first sight our tester didn't fancy the look of the mattress but in the end he reported a fine night's sleep. Mr Khan found it to be excellent quality if a little let down by the feel.
It's easy enough to get into the bunk but the only controls available once there are for one light and the heater controls. All other controls are above or on the dash, and there are several other lights in the cabin.
The heater controls have to be learned but once remembered they're easy enough to operate. The curtains are thick enough to block out the light and there are extra curtains to divide off the top bunk.
The roof vent is electrically operated and tilts and slides; there's also a 12V socket. Overall the Renault is well-built and comfortable but a little lacking from a storage point of view.
The Scania is distinguished from the other cabs by effectively
. having the main bunk in the header rail, above the driver's head. lt's easily accessible using a built-in ladder or the back of the seat.
Once up there the huge amount of room is certainly appreciated and Mr Khan enthused about the size of the mattress and its quality and feel. Unfortunately, however, our tester's night was ruined by the fact that the bunk was on a tilt. It turned out that the cab's suspension had lost some air during the course of the night.
The lights and radio can be operated from the bunk, as can the sunroof and heater. This is easy to operate and very effective; it was almost too warm.
At first glance changing room seems sections, which allows the passenger sea a bit restricted—fortunately the lower bunk is in three t to be moved against the back of the cab. In this position there's plenty of room to change. You can also move around on the engine hump and lower bunk although, of course, this isn't as good as with a flat-floor cab.
Stowage space is certainly one area where the Scania is let down. It seems designed for the driver who likes to unpack with plenty of wardrobes rather than lockers. As with the 3-Series you tend to end up leaving bags on the dashboard. The second bunk isn't up to the standard of the main one, although it's still pretty good.
Build quality is generally very impressive, though it lacks the final polish of the Volvo. In all, it's a competent cab for the driver and a great place for one person to sleep.