why would anybody do this???

[TradedV-10foraCummins]

What am I missing? Why do they start with a quad cab if they are going to add a sleeper? It seems like a regular cab stretched for a sleeper would serve the purpose, and it would keep the wheelbase a little more reasonable.

 

[JHardwick]

On the white one whats on the back of the sleeper??

The 2 black boxes? They are lockable storage containers turned on their side and mounted to the back of the sleeper.

 

[Grizzly]

I'm familiar with both of these trucks - I drive for JET also.



The guy with the white truck had it stretched and put the sleeper on himself. I think he was originally planning on a longer sleeper when he had it stretched - thus the space behind the sleeper. Think he had about $2500 in the setup prior to AC. His girlfriend/wife/whatever was driving another truck w/o a sleeper. Pretty good setup for pulling campers.



The couple with the black truck had it done in Oklahoma (I think). It is super nice inside. Think he has had quite a few suspension problems with it though (duh!).

Gary

Since you transport RV's, can't you take along a sleeping bag and sleep on the floor of the RV?

 

[RVTRKN]

Since you transport RV's, can't you take along a sleeping bag and sleep on the floor of the RV?

No. Most won't allow it. I just have a crib mattress with a memory foam pad on top of the back floor leveling system, and log it as sleeper with my logs. I've not heard of DOT having a problem with it yet, but that doesn't mean they won't. I just can't imagine why they would, what is the difference with a sleeper in a semi, except more room.

 

[Matt400]

Myself I like this one.



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That is a nice one, if I had to do work like that I think I would like it just like this one except a regular cab & a window on the sleeper sides

 

[AKaiser]

The 2 black boxes? They are lockable storage containers turned on their side and mounted to the back of the sleeper.

Yeah, looks like a pair of Tuffboxes. Job Site Boxes | Job Site Boxes | Pro Tuff Work Box - 239151 - GlobalIndustrial.com

 

[HOBrian]

Those tuff boxes look nice!

 

[David Pendleton]

I like it; looks better from the front quarter than it does the rear.

 

[Maverick]

check this out https://www.woodhouse.com/store/sleeper_berth.htm

 

[Ragain]

Although I have retired this '02, it is still a good little truck. I tried to keep the wheelbase as short as possible. My new '08 is on the trailer... . Dang, I miss that sleeper!!!

 

[abrankod]

I just saw this system called the CrewCab Sleeper. It looks like a lot simpler setup than the woodhouse berth system.

-Dan

 

[Maverick]

nice you you get to keep your speakers and lots of storage. not big on the window but cool no price? Crew Cab Sleeper - Home

 

[MMeier]

I just saw this system called the CrewCab Sleeper. It looks like a lot simpler setup than the woodhouse berth system.



-Dan

Too bad neither is legal.

 

[Spooled-up]

They both say DOT compliant. Why aren't they legal?

 

[RVTRKN]

Yes I second that, it does say DOT compliant.

 

[MMeier]

Go to HotShot Hauling and do a search on crewcabsleeper and draw your own conclusions! Steve... .

 

[RVTRKN]

OK, I see now that it is the Cab diminsions that won't allow it, and is the reason for the bubbled windows. But how can this company claim they are DOT, not to confuse it with cDOT.

 

[GaryOwen]

Crew Cab Sleeper - website claim of being DOT compliant has changed some.



"Is the C. C. S. kit a compliant product?

C. C. S. kits are built to comply as best possible with the regulations set forth in DOT regulation 393. 76. "



I take "as best possible" to be NOT Compliant.





Woodhouse Sleeper - have found nothing indicating it is not compliant. If anyone has more info I would like to hear more. I know the DOT feds inspected it and found no problems. Drawback I see is the front passenger seat must be removed to meet dimensional requirement for access to driver compartment. Have wondered if a fold down seat could be used and meet requirement.



Gary

 

[RShipp]

Why wouldn't you just get a FL70 with a C Series and sleeper and solve all of your problems.

 

[GaryOwen]

Got to keep GCVWR under 26001 lbs due to company policy. Avoids having to have CDL-A, IFTA, more stringent drug testing, etc. Also better fuel mileage with Dodge.