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Could a truck have a bunk over the Cab?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by VIDEODROME, Jan 16, 2009.

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  1. Jan 16, 2009 #1
    VIDEODROME

    VIDEODROME Road Train Member

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    Just something I thought of as I saw a Camper / RV dealer by the side of the highway. In particular the pickup truck camper. It made me think that if my bed was over the cab area the "sleeper" berth area would have a lot of room freed up. It could be more of a living space in the back if a driver slept in a modest sized bunk over the the front of the cab.

    Anyway I was just curious if this has ever been tried or if there would be other problems like making it a little less aerodynamic.

    Oh well just something I thought of while rolling down I-10.

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    VIDEODROME, Jan 16, 2009
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  3. Jan 16, 2009 #2
    dancnoone

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    Freightliner sells a 3 bunk model. That has a sleeper over the cab area.

    I'm sure it could easily be modified :D Or ordered with just one bunk.
     
    dancnoone, Jan 16, 2009
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  4. Jan 16, 2009 #3
    Otter

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    Yes, it's been done.
     
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  5. Jan 16, 2009 #4
    PharmPhail

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    Hey I'm a lazy polygamist looking for 8 hr shifts. This sounds promising.
     
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  7. Jan 16, 2009 #5
    The Challenger

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    check out hanks truck pictures. He has a couple that show the bunk above the cab.

    KH
     
    The Challenger, Jan 16, 2009
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  8. Jan 17, 2009 #6
    Donk

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    we have them here to get longer combinations insude our length laws..

    next time i see one i will snap a picture
     
    Donk, Jan 17, 2009
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  9. Aug 11, 2010 #7
    tesla4all

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    Yea, I was going to say that there was a company building a fiberglass add-on for COE's that went on the roof, cut an access hole in the sleeper and viola...Penthouse! this was back in the 70's - early 80's...
     
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  10. Aug 11, 2010 #8
    blanco

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    I saw one a few years ago for sale. It was a daycab with a bed on the fairing portion that would close and open down to give more room. Haven't seen another since.
     
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  11. Aug 11, 2010 #9
    puncher

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    Calif. used to have alot of them in the 60's and 70's mostly truck trailer combo usually cattle rigs, most if not all I've seen were Freightliners and were all metal. You climbed up thru on the passengers side.
     
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  12. Aug 11, 2010 #10
    Powder Joints

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    I've seen them over in Europe also, thought they were M Benz or Volvos.
     
    Powder Joints, Aug 11, 2010
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