The best truck accessories for your comfort
Driving a truck for hours on end can be uncomfortable and
stressful. As a truck driver, you might even find yourself sleeping in your cab
on a lay-by sometimes, when the rest of the country is tucked up in bed. Being
that your cab is essentially your second home, then, it makes sense to make it
as comfortable as possible, and we’ve found some great accessory ideas for you
to do just that. So, without further ado, let’s look at them:
1. Electric blanket
It isn’t economical to leave your truck’s engine running and
the heating on, so an electric blanket is a useful accessory to keep you warm
should you have to sleep in your cab. You can pick up battery-powered electric
blankets or 12V-16V powered electric blankets online for around £30, an example
being the XtremeAuto
blanket on Amazon UK for £27.99. That heated blanket is large enough to
cover two people and it gets nice and toasty.
2. Lifemax Heated Back and Seat Massager
If you experience back pain from sitting down all day, then
a heated back and seat massager could be just what you need. One of the
best-rated products is the
Lifemax Heated Back and Seat Massager, which retails for around £50.00.
This seat massager covers your existing seat and can massage your thighs and
upper and lower back. There’s 5 massage modes with four levels of intensity,
too, to ensure that it quite literally hits the spot.
3. Naipo Shiatsu Kneading Neck and Shoulder
Massager
If it’s your neck causing you trouble on long drives, then
skip the back massager mentioned above and consider the Naipo
Shiatsu Kneading Neck and Shoulder Massager. Priced at around £40.00, this
device has 5 massage modes to sooth tired, aching muscles and thanks to heat,
it penetrates deep for a thorough massage. This device includes a free car
adapter and it can also be used inside thanks to a regular wall socket
connection.
4. Air fresheners
Sometimes, the smell and the fumes from traffic can give you
a headache. So, it makes sense to freshen up your cab with an air freshener.
The most common type of air freshener is the hanging tree, but the best type is
the clip-on one which attaches to your air vents, since an air vent blows the
aroma around the cabin. These can be picked up from most automotive stores for
a few pounds, although we recommend the Febreze
car vent clips.