You have undoubtedly already installed an autonomous heater, arranged a sleeping place, and bought a laptop or tablet. But something is still missing to make the atmosphere truly "homey." We will tell you how to achieve this in three simple steps.
Step #1: Install curtains
How to distinguish a home from an office? You will unmistakably determine the purpose of a room as soon as you enter it. It is enough to look at what covers the windows. Blinds, roller shutters - that is an office. But curtains, drapes - that is a home. People live here, it is always warm and cozy here.
Therefore, do not listen to those who say that curtains in a truck cab are an old-fashioned accessory. Those who suggest installing some kind of foil or, even worse, blinds. They do not understand anything. Curtains not only hide the interior of the cab from prying eyes. Not only protect from the sun in the heat and from the cold in winter. Curtains also create a cozy atmosphere in the cab. And they also reduce the noise level.
Minimum
Curtains should completely cover the windows. All of them. They should turn even the brightest sunny day into a dark night.
Imagine that you have a few hours of forced downtime during the day. Then at night you will have to "swallow" kilometers like cold beer in the heat. Therefore, you need to get a good sleep. Nothing helps you rest as well as thick curtains.
Maximum
If the curtains have your vehicle manufacturer's logo, then even the most fastidious critic will not say that they look bad. And if you also match them to the cab's color...
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Step #2: Lay a carpet
A driver has a hard life. The working day is almost always irregular. Sometimes you get a minute to rest, but you cannot fall asleep. Yes, forget falling asleep! Even relaxing is difficult. It seems you have been at the parking lot for an hour already, but you feel as if you are still turning the steering wheel.
How to quickly set your body up for rest? Very simple: you need to take off your shoes. As soon as you remove your shoes and socks, relief will come immediately. You will immediately feel relaxation, even if you have just driven 1000 kilometers without stops.
But to make it customary to take off your shoes in the cab, you need to lay a carpet. Also, mats allow you to hide minor defects.
First
Winter, autumn, spring, mud, dirt. There is no time to wipe your feet. You get into the cab, get out, repeat this five more times. Or ten. Therefore, there is nothing to be done - you need to lay a rubber mat under the driver's seat. So that with one movement of your hand you can shake out the sand that has collected on it. And so that water from your shoes does not flood the entire cab.
Second
Under the passenger seat, we take a velor mat. With low or medium pile. Put your hand on your heart: how often do you carry passengers? Strangers are rare in a truck cab. Therefore, the second seat can and should be used for short breaks. For example, to have a snack. Of course, dust and sand will get here too. Therefore, we take low or medium pile.
And we try to take off our shoes every time we rest on the passenger seat. We do not take off our socks. This will help restore a little vigor. Even during a five-minute smoke break.
Third
And near the sleeping place, in the rear part of the cab, we lay the most luxurious carpet we can afford. With the highest pile. So that you instinctively take off your shoes every time you come here.
Yes, it will be difficult at first. If you have not done this before. But then you will understand how much good rest gives. And a good carpet. If you are doing well with money, take a closer look at eco-leather. Good material.
Step #3: Cover the seats
Forget about natural leather seats. They are only needed to show off. The practical benefit of natural leather is very small. It heats up quickly in the sun and cools down in the frost. It does not absorb sweat, becomes slippery. It wears out to holes in a year or two, and replacement is very expensive.
The ideal option is eco-leather. Or fabric covers. They absorb moisture perfectly, are pleasant to the touch, and do not heat up as much in the sun. Yes, fabric covers get dirty faster. They collect dust. But it is not difficult to shake them out. And if necessary, you can wash them.
And eco-leather covers are devoid of these drawbacks. Dust does not accumulate in them and dirt does not remain. An excellent option for those who have to sit behind the wheel for a long time.
Stylish
Covers matching the cab color are a sign of the owner's good taste. And if they also have the vehicle manufacturer's logo applied, they turn into a symbol of success. Yes, good eco-leather covers for the car brand are not cheap. But everyone immediately understands: they are facing a professional. A person who knows how to earn money in transportation.
There is an option for those with refined taste. Fabric in the middle, and leather on the edges. This way you combine a bright appearance and practicality.
And finally. Do not spare money on upgrading and tuning the cab. The better you feel, the better you rest, the safer you will drive the car.
Selection of seat covers - https://www.trucker-boss.com/product-category/travel-accessories/chehly-na-sidenya/
