Sleeping setup in your pickup.

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by JChors, Sep 17, 2014.

  1. JChors

    JChors Medium Load Member

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    OK, i didn't take all these pics for nothing! Let's see if this works.

    I removed all the seats, belts, brackets, etc. I swapped the passenger seat over to the driver's side.

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  3. JChors

    JChors Medium Load Member

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    I had removed the rear bulkhead to gain 2" of sleeper space, but soon realized that the bulkhead panel provided noise and thermal insulation. Driving without it proved to be too noisy. 20140920_155906.jpg 20140919_174443.jpg 20140919_175042.jpg
     
  4. JChors

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    After removing all the back seat hardware, i cut a piece of 5/8" ccx plywood to size around the B and C pillars. It started as a 34"x65" piece. It's in two pieces because i intend on attaching hinges for access to the floor storage area. 20140920_120706.jpg 20140920_120644.jpg 20140920_120651.jpg
     
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    Finally, i was ready to bolt the plywood to the deck using longer floor bolts and 1" nylon spacers to level the board against the contours of the floor. Unfortunately, the thread twist on the new bolts didn't fit the existing holes, so i'll have to wait til Monday for the hardware store to open before proceeding.
     
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    What do you think of my improvised bug screens? 20140921_091913.jpg 20140921_093034.jpg

    I took my used pair of Freightliner Cascadia screens and cut them down a little. They almost fit the rear windows of my Quad Cab stock! I just had to trim some of the plastic border, and place it where the gap was. It took all of 10 minutes to make the pair fit. A tiny hole is still present, but i can easily fill that gap. Hooray! Fresh air, and no bug bites! 20140921_092310.jpg 20140921_093207.jpg 20140921_092147.jpg
     
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    Lite bug and NavigatorWife Thank this.
  7. Tanhands

    Tanhands Light Load Member

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    What ended up being your overall sleeping length when you are laying down?
     
  8. JChors

    JChors Medium Load Member

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    I have 65" of space from door to door. I have an additional 22" of space where the passenger seat used to be, so at 6'1", i can stretch out fully when sleeping at a slight angle.
     
  9. Bovellois

    Bovellois Bobtail Member

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    My rest area is located higher then yours. Note the extension behind the passenger seat. This provides footrest (I rest with my head on the driver side).
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  10. JChors

    JChors Medium Load Member

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    Bovellois, i cant open your picture file. Looks like the same problem i had earlier.
     
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    Bovellois Bobtail Member

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    Strange, isn'it? I'll try again. It looks good at my end but I can't see it in the published post either. It just shows the bed area extends forward on the passenger side to support my feet. View attachment 72134
     
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