Sleeper cab for AN's 12000
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• MAN has launched a sleeper cab conversion for the L2000 light truck range. Built from plastic composites, the singlebunk sleeper adds 660mm to the cab length and 65kg to the weight, according to MAN figures. The rear panel can be fitted with a window if required, while a hatch provides access to the coolant header tank and oil filler cap. The cab roof is predrilled to accept a roof-mounted air deflector.
Inside, the conversion includes under bunk stowage in three compartments. The bunk mattress is split for easy access. The mattress itself measures 2.04m x 0.6m x 0.1m. The rear interior panel on the driver's side contains a flexible reading lamp, alarm clock and fittings for night heater controls.
The heater wiring loom is already installed for easy fitment, Other features include additional interior lighting, dark grey curtains and standard
fire extinguisher.
The conversion is carried out by Meadzone of Dereham in Norfolk and will be available through the MAN dealer network.
El MAN has introduced a
number of Bunk measures over 2.0m long with three minor changes compartment stowage beneath.
across its truck range. The L2000 haulage chassis will now be fitted with 150 litre fuel tanks in place of 100 litre models. Across all L, M and F ranges, rubber mats for tippers and carpets for haulage vehicles will be standard trim. M90s will get 140 Ah batteries instead of 80Ah, while all F90 models get 170.Ah batteries in place of 140Ah.
F90 rigid and tractor 4x2 and 6x2 370, 420 and 520 models fit ted with the ZF Ecosplit gearbox will be offered with the Intarder hydro-dynamic retarder as an option. The Intarder is integrated in the gearbox casing and shares its oil system.
Up to 408hp of braking is available from the system, operated via a six position steering column-mounted switch. Intarder will add 69kgs to the vehicle weight.