How long are the bunks in the trucks?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by chlwill, Oct 16, 2007.

  1. chlwill

    chlwill Bobtail Member

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    LOL. Wow you sure were able to see a lot of trucks. I hope that those pesky sales people won't hound you to buy a truck now. Thanks for keeping me posted Billy.
     
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  3. jlkklj777

    jlkklj777 20 Year Truckload Veteran

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    Trucks are 8 feet wide deduct a couple of inches for sheet metal, insulation, and fabric covering. The aerodynamic structure of the truck will also be a factor. Meaning volvos with a tapered cab will be narrower than the Internationals or Freightliners. Suffice it to say you will most likely have a mattress that is about 6.5 to 7 feet long and about 3 feet wide.
    At 6' 2" I find myself sleeping diagonally in my Volvo bunk with my feet touching 1 wall and my pillows stuffed against the opposite wall. I have driven Freightliners and have been able to lay straight in the bed without touching either wall.
     
  4. shaman

    shaman Bobtail Member

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    I'm 6'5" and drive a lil Volvo that could. Although I touch on both ends I'm ok with the length of the berth.:biggrin_25525:
     
  5. rex

    rex Light Load Member

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    I believe International has the widest sleeper in the industry by a slim margin. I'm 6'1" and when I stretch out in the bunk of my 9900 my feet come nowhere near touching the compartments along the wall. My pillow is flat and there are three or four inches between my head and the wall, even allowing for the stereo/climate control panel mounted there.
    rx
     
  6. notarps4me

    notarps4me Road Train Member

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    Read some of crows post. He has 4 rooms in his!:biggrin_25523:
     
  7. Scarecrow03

    Scarecrow03 Road Train Member

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    yup...about 1100 sq ft
     
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