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Question about the sleeper

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Cjewell77, Sep 10, 2011.

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  1. Sep 10, 2011 #1
    Cjewell77

    Cjewell77 Light Load Member

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    I have a question, may be retarded oh well.
    I am about 6'2" how long are the sleepers in these trucks??? Just curious if I will be cramped up or not
     
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  3. Sep 10, 2011 #2
    Lonesome

    Lonesome Mr. Sarcasm

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    I'm 6'1". Plenty of room.
     
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  4. Sep 10, 2011 #3
    DirtyBob

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    I'm 6'4" and have plenty of room even with a shelf I built for my TV coming up at my feet.
     
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  5. Sep 10, 2011 #4
    chompi

    chompi Road Train Member

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    Sizes vary from truck to truck. You shouldn't have a problem though.
     
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  7. Sep 10, 2011 #5
    Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Truck is 8' wide. Mattress just a bit shorter. Actually, mattress maybe 72", then storage area, so tall guys feet can hang over.
     
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  8. Sep 10, 2011 #6
    roadkill4512

    roadkill4512 Medium Load Member

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    Length will definitely not be a problem. I'm 6'3" and had more than a foot to spare, actually close to two feet. Truck is 8' 6" wide with interior space being about 8'2".

    Depending on the size of your sleeper and bunk width could be a bit of an issue. I've slept in 4 trucks that we're very comfortable and roomy but I did have one truck that had a narrower bunk which didn't allow me to roll over to my other side without waking up to "rotate".

    Most bunks are around 40-44" wide. If you get one that's 36" that is likely to disturb your sleep if you need to adjust your position in mid-sleep.
     
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  9. Sep 10, 2011 #7
    zebcohobo

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    You'll be curled up in the fetal postition trying to find a happy place anyway.
     
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  10. Sep 10, 2011 #8
    xlsdraw

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    Mine takes Twin XL sheets. Which is what is used in College dorms. A little hard to find. 80" length I believe.
     
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  11. Sep 10, 2011 #9
    American-Trucker

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    interior width in a 70" Freightliner Sleeper 86" wall to wall so 7.16 Feet wide inside




    American Trucker
     
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  12. Sep 10, 2011 #10
    Cjewell77

    Cjewell77 Light Load Member

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    how about with a fat lot lizard?
     
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    Oi! Thanks this.
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