Day cab OR 36" Sleeper??

Sleeper adds how much weight? Longer wheel base adds how much? ( I understand it doesn't nescerally have to be longer)

 

1975 359 daycab. Had to spend the night in Williamsport, PA. Put my briefcase between the seats and laid my jacket on top of that, hung my legs out the drivers window for the night. Small sleeper would have been nice. Question is.... How far are you driving to?

 

I used to sleep in an ah 350 Mack. Put cooler between seats or take naps on the desert floor(not to smart on that one).

 

You are correct. I forgot the fmcsa changed that in 2012

 

42 - 48" sleeper every time. Not enough weight to truly be concerned. Some yes, but negligible. What happens if the gig goes away? Cheaper to keep your small sleeper truck, then to buy another truck. Wheel base? Turning radius? Get a set back axle in the first place.

 

I did run coast to coast with a day cab for a year.....everybody tought that i was a local guy!

I now run local with a Kw with the 24 in bunk, as Studebaker Hawk said have a window installed and you will have the day cab feeling "vision"....

 

I believe the bunk on my 2011 Kw is 24 in and i feel like i have a daycab, even when i am sleeping in it.....but still better than sleeping on my seat!

I don't think the weight is a big deal, and yes the window might be handy at times.

 

If a load pays enough to keep me away from home overnight, it pays enough to get a motel room. I spend more than enough time in the truck when I'm working...don't care to take my breaks in it, too.

 

Not so sure I'd go with such a short WB. Ride ain't that great, especially when the trailer is spring ride. How far from loading til unloading? Prolly want dual 75 to 100 gal fuel tanks minimum. Plus a hoist oil tank.

Got an idea. If you go with KW or pete, you can always get a modular sleeper. You know, removable.