Daycab or sleeper

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Bigdaddy76, Jul 13, 2013.

  1. Ezrider_48501

    Ezrider_48501 Road Train Member

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    my vote is small sleeper
    some even still have a rear window
     
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  3. Arkansas Frost

    Arkansas Frost Heavy Load Member

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    I bet it's not lower on city miles/stop n go driving...
     
  4. Freightlinerbob

    Freightlinerbob Road Train Member

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    I'd never buy a truck without at least a small bunk and I'd always leave a couple changes of clothes and toiletries in it. Jobs change and roads close at the worst possible times. A set back axle with a small mid roof or flat top sleeper can do almost any job well.

    Edit: I have a 219" WB and find that it's fine for everything. Even when I hauled into fish markets. A sleeper window on the curb side makes blindsiding a breeze. I can shoulder check from the seat and see my right rear wheels through the window and in the convex mirror at the same time.
     
  5. dude6710

    dude6710 Road Train Member

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    I'd have a sleeper and do local work. My last truck was a daycab and I won't have one again. Much more room for tools and other things.
     
  6. black_dog106

    black_dog106 Road Train Member

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    Any decisions or progress????
     
  7. Bigdaddy76

    Bigdaddy76 Bobtail Member

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    I put an offer in on the sleeper, took it out for test drive & she runs great fresh inspection I have a mechanic going to check it out next week I'm excited & nervous but if all checks out I'm all in!!
     
  8. black_dog106

    black_dog106 Road Train Member

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    You wont regret having the sleeper. As most members have said, the advantages far outweigh the bad...
    On a rare occasion you might get into a very tight spot. So your back and forth a couple of times to get wiggled in there (the tight spots that allow us to show off our talents).
    As my friend says, its a daycab with a box behind cab.
    Thanks for the reply. Keep us posted and best wishes. :biggrin_25514:
     
  9. Bigdaddy76

    Bigdaddy76 Bobtail Member

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    Appreciate all of your opinions BE SAFE OUT THERE!!
     
  10. tiago813

    tiago813 Bobtail Member

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    i would choose the sleeper over the dc. i have been stuck at deliveries in a dc and its not fun!
     
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