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LT's super sleeper
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• Leyland Trucks has joined the list of manufacturers which offer more roomy sleeper cabs specially-equipped to appeal to long distance drivers. Leyland's answer to Volvo's Globetrotter, Dal's Spacecab, and Iveco's Turbostar is the Interstate cab.
It is available as an option, costing around £2,500, depending on detailed specification, on all Roadtrain sleeper cab models.
The Interstate's full-width cab roof extension is made from a moulded GRP sandwich and gives 600rnm more headroom than a normal Roadtrain sleeper.
Included in the Interstate package are cab side panel extensions — also made from GRP — which partially close the gap between tractive unit and semi-trailer, thereby im
proving the vehicle's aerodynamic efficiency.
Leyland claims the overall effect of the Interstate conversion is to reduce windaveraged drag by 15 to 20% compared with a normal Roadtrain sleeper coupled to a box semi-trailer. Leyland says this should translate into fuel consumption savings of between seven and 10%.
The Interstate cab has a glazed sunshine roof and additional storage space above the screen and below the single bunk. An Eberspacher night heater is available for an additional £470.
The first Interstate Roadtrain to go on public display is a 20.35, 6x2, powered by one of the latest Perkins (Shrewsbury) '800' series Eagle engines, a 350Ti.
The interior of the Interstate cab roof is trimmed in a pale grey material to blend in with the new grey and damask trim recently introduced on the Roadtrain. Nonstandard exterior paint finishes are also available as an option for an extra £250.