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custom 5 pack sleeper?

Discussion in 'Car Hauler and Auto Carrier Trucking Forum' started by 24kHotshot, Sep 30, 2019.

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    24kHotshot

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    Just found out a few days ago these type of trucks exist. Wondering, do you guys think it would be possible to custom build one of these with a small/low sleeper?
    What type of places might be able to custom build this if its possible?
     
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    Isn't there a maximum truck length of 45' feet or so.?
    I'd think you don't see em' with bunks may have something to do with being able to fit 2 cars on the bottom..

    Maybe find you a cabover with a small bunk to build a 5 pack might work..
     
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    24kHotshot

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    Lil Big Rig is cool as hell, maybe one day when I have some spare "change" for some toys. Would they build a sleeper or do they just make mini trucks out of pickups?


    Love the new pic singlescrew

    Yeah I know about the 45' limit on straight trucks, but wouldn't mind losing a bit of space and maybe just squeezing in a hatchback instead of a full size 5th to fit a small bunk. Just something big enough for a narrow twin mattress.
    I was looking at cabovers but wish someone still sold new ones. Maybe in the future i'll rebuild a cabover and try to slap a 5 pack on it.
     
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    Thanks. Hopefully have some new pics by the end of the week. Should be picking up my 48' Chaparral II stepdeck by the end of the week.

    Check this out. 2015 glider. DDEC V Detroit, might even have enough wheelbase to build a 5 car.?
    As far as I know, you can still order a brand new Argosy. Freightliner just does not advertise them for whatever reason..

    2015 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY For Sale In Altoona, Iowa
     
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    I just realized something, can't tilt the cab with a 5 pack body... Back to the drawing board.
     
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    Ha!! Excellent point. Completely missed that one.. Well like you said earlier, could still run a conventional with a coffin bunk & load one smaller vehicle down low..
     
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    Without a truck bed I thout you could go to 65 ft.
     
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    singlescrewshaker

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    Check this out. Parking lot cabover. The head rack must move out of the way some how.? Could make it work with a 5 pack I'd bet..

    1994 FREIGHTLINER FLA63 For Sale In Clear Lake, Minnesota
     
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    singlescrewshaker

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    With a bed you can go to 65'. Bed off you become tractor & only trailer limits apply..

    He's talking about maybe switching in the future to a 5 car truck, no trailer. Something like this, but would like a small bunk..

    Model 5-Pack Metro Strap Car Hauler - Cottrell Trailers
     
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