Simple cab bunk
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• A simplified type of sleeping bunk; produced by Mann Egerton and Co Ltd, Cromer Rd, Norwich NOR 38N. is designed for normal vehicle cabs. The bunk contrasts with the type of narrow bed, fitted in the sleeper cabs of some Continental vehicles, which are normally used by the co-driver when the vehicle is travelling.
The Mann Egerton bunk. is of the hammock type with a length of 6ft and a. width of 2ft 2÷in. and is constructed of heavy-duty plastics or canvas material. It i.5 attached to two aluminium tubes and i5 carried on hinged arms mounted on brackets at the side and rear of the cab When not in use it is rolled on the front tub( for storage at the back of the cab.
Originally designed to fit Leyland, AEC and Albion Ergomatic cabs, the bunk wit shortly be available with brackel attachments to fit other types of steel coact built cab.