Mattress choices

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  1. Cattleman84

    Cattleman84 Road Train Member

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    Can you rig a cargo net into an upper corner in the sleeper somewhere? Id imagine that would work to store pillows without loosing valuable cabinet space.
     
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  3. SteerTire

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    That’s what I’m thinking. I’ll have to take a closer look when it arrives. I’ll spend the first couple of days putting it all together. Tool box, aftermarket wheel covers, and a few other odds and ends.

    I’m figuring it took 90 days for delivery. A couple of more making sure it’s 100% isn’t going to break the bank.
     
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  4. Cattleman84

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    What Make and Model you getting? Full sleeper?
     
  5. redoctober83

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    This one will surprise you and most everyone else on here, but I have the sleep number bed in my truck! Love it!!!!!. Well worth the money and you can usually find it on sale at least once a quarter.

    I agree that the mattresses that come with the trucks are nothing more then POS. I've tried memory foam, spring coil, hybrids, and when I finally tried the sleep number I couldn't believe I hadn't looked at them sooner.

    With the sleep number bed you don't have to worry about finding the right firmness for a mattress, you can adjust to what feels perfect to you and some nights, a softer mattress is needed while others, something firmer is helpful.

    Yes it's going to be on the higher side for a mattress, but trust me when I say it's worth every penny. I have found myself no longer needing 8-10 hours of sleep at night since I am getting such restful sleep, now it's down to 6-7 hours of sleep, waking up refreshed and with more energy to handle the BS of the day.

    Seriously check out the sleep number bed. Best part is if you don't like it, they have a 90 day money back guarantee.
     
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  6. SteerTire

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    2019 Cascadia w/ Loft package. That’s why mattress thickness is a concern ;) Bunk up to access table and chairs.
     
  7. Cattleman84

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    Nice!... Not a Cascadia fan myself, but they do great on fuel. I prefer the new Volvo's over Frieghtliner... But I understand why a lot choose the Frieghtliner's... Volvo customer service and repair is a joke. If $$$ and fuel where not a concern I'd take a KW W900L... That new KW W990 looks like it might be a good truck.
     
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  8. SteerTire

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    I actually like a Volvo. One of the best riding trucks I’ve ever driven. But as you said, the service blows.

    Fuel economy and access to service points were my deciding factors. But the recall numbers are scary as hell on the ones built prior to 10/18

    250 plus
     
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    Yeah it seems I hear of a new recall for them every couple days.

    Yes Volvo makes a #### smooth riding rig. And I've yet to see better creature comforts for an off the line truck.
     
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  10. Kshaw0960

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    What about upper bunk mattresses? I need a 30” wide one and sleepdog doesn’t make one that narrow.

    I thought about buying a memory foam one and cutting it to size but it might end up making a huge mess. Thoughts?

    I’ve got a W900L and want to keep the couch up all the time and sleep in upper bunk.
     
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    I've owned 3 Volvos, 770, 780 and last one i traded last week had a ARI 144" sleeper. Loved my Volvo's.
    Traded for a 2019 Western Star 5700xe with 168" sleeper, never owned a Daimler product before, so we shall see how it does.
    Just couldn't get Volvo dealer give a good price on trade in, that's why I sent with the Star.
     
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