Advice for new hotshot owner

You can check Google for putting a mattress in the sleeper. There is a thread somewhere here on it too.

 

That's about right starting off, it will drop substantialy after the first 6 months with a clean record.

 

You might be interested in this guy's setup. His mattress isn't anything special but he's found a way to carry everything else you might need. Hope he does another video to show where he installed the shower & toilet!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54igjOetwWU&feature=youtu.be

Is $50K for this entire rig a deal?

 

Truck alone, it's not worth it. You can buy a new one for that if not cheaper. 31 dodge/keatnersville dodge is one place to check for new trucks. That setup can be done by yourself.

 

Thanks, I didn't know if that was a deal or not. He's selling the entire rig - 2014 truck, pj trailer, fridge, microwave & all for $50k on Craigslist. I'll check out your dodge dealership. thanks

 

If everything, then it's worth a look. If your willing to kill a day then do it. Looking doesn't mean buying. It could be as described or a basket case. If he has all of the service records, then you can talk price.

 

As far as putting mattress in truck. I removed passenger seat, center console, rear seat, leveled up 1/2 inch plywood, set the mattress on top. There is a lot of room when you take everything except the drivers chair. I have a generator in the bed of the truck I run a portable a/c in summer, electric blanket in the winter. I have seen guys take everything out and add extra insulation, and custom covers window coverings.