Extended sleeper cabs...aftermarket?

AdomW · Apr 16, 2016

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Something to remember when looking at trucks with those big sleepers is that they are only applicable to a few types of trucking. Car haulers, and moving vans are the primary ones that can make use of them due to the extra weight and the loss of maneuverability the bigger sleeper adds to the truck. I have a friend that runs an extended sleeper on his truck pulling an enclosed car hauilng trailer. His empty weight with no cars on board is close to 50,000 pounds. He rarely has a situation where he needs to maneuver and back into a dock, merely parking somewhere where they have room behind the trailer for the tailgate to come down. He stays out for long perieds of time, since his schedule is often based on the customers and meeting up with them.

For guys in that situation, the downsides to weight and length issues can be dealt with. For most trucks, pulling 44k in a van, or having to back up to a dock, those sleepers simply are not a very workable solution. And if you plan to buy one, then you are looking at a minimum of about 60,000 on top of the cost of the truck itself. They can ccost more, depending on how they are laid out and what goodies are added in.
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I have a 2007 W900L with a 144" sleeper I pull a 2016 53' stepdeck my empty weight is 35,500 your friends trailer is too heavy. The max weight even on a Large sleeper 230" is 31,270 my truck weighs 22,300 were not limited to length but who the hell wants to haul heavy weight my loads average 7,000-34,000 lbs no need to haul more

AdomW · Apr 16, 2016

The largest you can get so far is 230" sleeper , I myself have a 2007 W900L with 144" sleeper I pull a 53' stepdeck my overall length is 81' it's legal and my empty weight is 35,300 I have no reason too haul heavy freight I haul specialized equipment. Oh and my truck is 316" wheelbase I'm stretched out.

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