Well, i’ve had a new R series Topline Scania for week now, and i’ve noticed 1 or 2 design flaws. As i’ll be keeping it for the next 5 years,and i tramp the UK all week, these things are already hacking me off and i wondered what other people think.
Having a cutaway/extendable bed goes back 15 years. the seats have to be pushed so far forward, you cant get out of the doors without pushing part of the bed back and moving the seat. not good when needing to answer the call of nature.
the 3 big cupboards are ok, unless you want to store something heavy (maps?) on the weak plastic shelves or if you are fortunate enough to have a factory fitted microwave and coffee maker(like me), they take up a cupboard each.
having 2 outside lockers is good(and you can get to 1 from under the bunk), and they are bigger than the 4series one, but why couldnt they have full size doors like the XF and FH?
there are still gaps between the sun blinds, which again, takes the truck back years.
The drinks holder is ok unless you have a thermal mug in it, then the mug catches your knuckles when selecting 2nd & 5th.
Having 4 coat hooks is nice, but having been out in the rain, putting your coat on any of them will mean the drops of water will end up going on the matress.
i’m sure i will find other niggles in the coming weeks.
Plus points, the climate control is nice, as is the ventilation mode when parked at a DC with the sun shining in. Double glazing cuts road noise and helps with sleeping(parked next to a fridge trailer monday night and slept straight through to the alarm). The bed is comfortable once you are in it. curtains and roof hatch blind are improved. and there is plenty of small-item storage space. the ride is certainly better, and the leather seats are instantly comfortable.
Would be nice to hear what others think about the R series.
me off were that the gears were the worst I’ve ever had to use and iirc, the window control is still operated by your right knee.
