Anyone else do this ?

When I ran a truck with a bunk, I carried some blocks and drove up on them if I had to. I didn't need them often, but was very thankful when I did need them. Nowadays, my bed is always level..

 

I cannot imagine any possible way this would work. Could you please elaborate?

 

Technically I should have called them slats instead of shims since shims are cut with a angle and slats are varying in thickness that can be stacked to increase height.

To raise the mattress use a 3/4" or 5/8" piece of plywood that is cut to fit under the mattress. I then use pre cut slats of 1/4" and 3/16" osb cut 6" wide plus the width of the mattress to raise the mattress to the desired height. The slats can then be stacked to level the sleeping platform. Usually you need two sets one for underneath the head and another near the waist. All depends on how high you need to go to level out the bed. To keep the slats from shifting I have two holes drilled out on each end of the slats and use reusable heavy duty twist ties to hold them together.

 

I never had that problem in a stagecoach. Just grabbed the controls and leveled it. When I drove a truck I just slept with my head to the high side. I was usually so tired I could have slept under the truck.

 

You guys just made me so grateful to be in a daycab. 'Preciate ya, driverrrrs.

 

I glued a level to my wall when I was new. Now I can tell how level my truck is before I park. I always wanted to ask truckers how they can park with their truck leaning downward though. I couldn't sleep that way. Perhaps they weigh 500 pounds and use their flab as a pillow?