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Originally Posted by JSH
Even driving extended distances in a suspended seat in a suspended cab is hard on the body. (My wife did her thesis on vibrations in the spines of commercial drivers.)
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That's fascinating, is her work available anywhere publicly?
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My dad and I drove 2600 miles cross country in a rented 26 foot Penske truck with a rigid bench seat. 12 hour days for 5 days. It takes a physical toll on the body.
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Yeah, I grew up in a family with old RV motorhomes. I certainly know long trips, but at this time, I'm thinking my longest drives in the forseeable future might be 3-4 hours each way at most. I'm also torn between preserving the vintage aesthetics and the benefit of being able to take a nap on the bench seat vs. any upgrades which might affect this.