Scania trucks are monsters of the open road, capable of carrying vast loads over long distances while keeping the driver safe and comfortable at the very same time. Yet, improvements can always be made, even on perfection.
Truck accessories, both for aesthetic purposes and practical, can massively upgrade your vehicle, turning your already brilliant Scania truck into an optimised machine!
If you’re looking for the best truck accessories for your Scania vehicle, this Smith Bros blog has all the answers you need. As specialists in our field with hundreds of used Scania trucks for sale in the UK, you can trust us to deliver expert insight into the industry. As well as being informed about the likes of Volvo, DAF and Mercedes-Benz, we are experts in all things Scania, being pre-owned specialists who are the only independent dealership to be able to transfer the balance of the Scania main dealer R&M package.
But, enough about us, let’s dive into the range of accessories you can take advantage of to upgrade your Scania driving experience.
The best truck accessories for safety
Scania trucks come built with rigorous safety features that protect the driver, the vehicle and other road users from harm. While these features can help drivers control their Scania truck even in the harshest winter conditions, extra safety accessories can always be added. From added lights to camera systems, these essential truck accessories will make drivers even safer.
- Roof Light Bar: Since many trucks position drivers high up to give them a vantage point over the road, roof light bars can come in particularly handy. Providing extra visibility for the road ahead, these stylish and practical solutions come in especially useful when traversing roads in remote locations or when trying to combat thick fog.
- Dirt Deflector: Prevent dirt and debris from splashing up and acculimating on your side windows and mirrors, drastically reducing your visibility. Dirt deflectors are great for hot, dry days where dust can collect on your vehicle, as well as particularly wet days where dirt can distort your view. While improving visibility, dirt deflectors will help to keep your vehicle clean for aesthetic purposes, too.
- Camera system: Giving yourself a 360° panoramic view of your entire vehicle is one of the very best ways to keep yourself and other road users protected from harm. Camera systems can do just this, providing varying ranges of coverage depending on the kind of system you purchase. Upgrade your visibility and make blind spots visible with camera systems, perhaps the most crucial safety accessory offered by Scania.
Existing Scania truck safety features
All of these aforementioned features will help to optimise your truck but fear not if you don’t have the resources to invest, for Scania has essential features already installed in their trucks. Such features include their ESP (Electronic Stability Program), which maintains the stability of trucks while on the road, and AEB (Advanced Emergency Braking) which uses long-distance radar technology to give assistance to the driver in emergency situations.
The best truck accessories for cleanliness
Let’s be honest, cleanliness matters for some people far more than others. Yet, cleanliness should be considered essential for truck drivers since it’s not merely a matter of basic hygiene. Keeping your truck cab clean can prevent major damage to the interiors and can even prevent serious accidents from taking place, making sure nothing is blocking you from making fast decisions and movements.
- Tailored truck mats: Strong and durable truck mats make it easy for you to keep your cab clean, with these removable features being easily wiped down and replaced. In addition, heating pads are also available to be installed in truck carpets, keeping you comfortable and alert while also adding a slice of home.
- Air duster gun cleaning kit: This mini duster gun is a favourite of truck drivers across the world. Small enough that it can easily fit tidily in your cab, this gun uses compressed air to blast away any dirt that’s found its way into the well of your gear stick, the crevasses of your seat or the depths of your dashboard.
- Seat Cover: Protect your truck cab from scuffs and marks with seat covers, particularly if you were hiring a truck and wanted to protect its interior before giving it back to the rental company. Durable and flame-retardant, these covers protect your clothes and seats from dirt and even add an extra layer of comfort to your journey.
The best truck accessories for comfort
There’s more to being comfortable than just feeling relaxed in the knowledge that your cab is providing you with the back support, temperature and optimised layout to help you do your job. Being comfortable allows you to do your job to the best of your ability, removing distractions that can impact your reaction time. From premium sleeper cab trucks to unique accessories, help is at hand.
- Mattress: Wondering how and where truck drivers can sleep in such seemingly tight and uncomfortable spaces? That’s where proper mattresses for your sleeper cabs come in. Earn the sleep you deserve with comfortable bedding that will allow you to regain your strength and focus before your next shift.
- Blackout truck curtains: Speaking of a good night’s sleep, one of the biggest challenges truck drivers face when bedding down is just how bright their cab can remain. Blackout truck curtains or blinds fix this problem, allowing you to totally block out the outside world so that you can get your full 40 winks.
- Cab coolers and cab heaters: It’s impossible to be totally comfortable if you’re boiling in a stuffy cab on a hot day, or, worse still, when you’re freezing in an ice-cold truck in the winter. Using cab coolers can be one of the best ways to stay cool while driving in hot weather and likewise, Scania also offers cab heaters to warm up your chilly truck.
How Fatigue Affects Your Driving
Comprehensive data from BMC Public Health’s study that looked into the impact of sleep deprivation on driving found that “sleepiness degrades driving performance, reaction times and the ability to maintain and manoeuvre between lanes”. These findings highlight the sheer importance of ensuring that you have a good night’s rest, whether you’re sleeping in your truck’s cab or a hotel.
Using your due diligence and some of Scania’s essential cab accessories, you can optimise your sleep and help protect yourself and other road users.
The best truck accessories for a stylish vehicle
When you’re on the open road, style is, of course, not everything. But, when drivers are spending so long in their cabs, it can be nice to add a hint of personality to make the cab feel more homely. In addition, certain colour and lighting changes can have the added effect of making your vehicle more visible on the road, helping other drivers too!
- LED strip lighting: Use interior LED strip lighting to brighten up your cab with a warm, dim glow. While you might not use this while you’re driving, you’ll be pleased to have it when it comes to break time. Used in conjunction with blackout blinds you can make a cosy indoor haven that will allow you to sleep in style.
- Under Bumper LED Bar: Improve the visibility of your truck to other road users while being one of the most stylish trucks on the road with an under-bumper LED bar. Illuminating the front of your vehicle, this LED light bar will make your truck stand out from the crowd and give you some added visibility to the road ahead.
- Air horn: A favourite of truckers for generations, a good air horn not only looks great on your vehicle but can also act as a useful safety measure. The Hadley air horns offered by Scania offer 115-120 dB at a two-metre distance, making any road user able to hear you, no matter how loudly they’re listening to the radio.
The best luxury truck accessories
Being on the open road certainly limits truck drivers to home luxuries, but this doesn’t mean that they have to go entirely without pampering. Truck luxuries are certainly not needed for a safe and comfortable journey, but for employees who are driving particularly long hours, the following home comforts might just make their experience far more pleasurable.
- Coffee maker: One of the closest friends to any truck driver, coffee will get workers through the earliest mornings and the latest nights. While, of course, coffee can be purchased at service stations, why not bring a specially-made portable coffee maker inside your cab to give you caffeine on tap, making you the talk of the truck stop and beyond?
- Fridge/freezers: Available for Scania R-Series as well as the P and G lines of sleeper cabs, the manufacturer has designed its very own fridge/freezer options for drivers to enjoy the convenience of cold drinks or chilled food from within the comfort of their cab. For long days in the summer, this refrigerator serving cold water and any other soft beverage of a driver’s choice would be a lifesaver.
- Mounted TV: Never suitable to be used when driving, Scania’s mounted TV is a luxury option for drivers who want to turn their truck cabs into cosy lounge spaces. While you’re limited to the size of the screen, these mounted TVs are ideal for nighttime viewing just before you’re about to lay down your head for a deserved sleep and recharge.
For the best vehicles and most essential truck accessories, shop with Smith Bros
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With such a range of affordable use trucks on offer, we wouldn’t blame you if you weren’t sure where to start. So, why not allow our team of expert Scania specialists to help you find the perfect vehicle for you? With 50 years of experience in our specialist field, we are a trusted, family-run dealership that offers quality vehicles to a range of businesses across the UK.
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FAQ
What are the best truck accessories?
The very best truck accessories for you will depend on your preferences. With that being said, if your truck isn’t already fitted with a camera system that improves your on-road visibility, this accessory is particularly useful. Many of Scania’s range of truck series are compatible with the optional camera feature.
For drivers who sleep in their cabs, a good mattress and proper blackout blinds or curtains are also essential, optimising their energy the next morning.
Is it illegal to drive with interior truck lights on?
It is a common misconception that it’s illegal to drive with your interior truck lights turned on. Interior lights, like dome lights or LEDs, are perfectly fine to use while driving as long as they are not flashing. Using interior cab lights can even enhance how you drive, particularly at night when it’s not particularly easy to see all your vehicle’s controls.
