Side windows vs no side windows

Thank you for all of the replies. I'd like to hear from someone that doesn't have the side window vents on the lower level. Do you think it is better or worse to not have them?

 

i like my side windows,just leave the curtains down and you get natural light coming in,then cover up at night

 

Well I mean personally I would prefer them too. The problem is if we are going to be willing or not to take a new truck in 2 weeks from their limited options that has no side windows. I really want to know if it makes it a lot hotter in the truck without them or is actually better because of less heat leaking in

 

Those big windows (on the ProStar) come in handy when you have to blind side. Pull the curtain back and you can see the trailer until you can use your mirrors again . Used that trick a couple times and made blind siding a lot easier.

 

my old kenworth w9's all had atleast one bunk door/window that opened all the way, my pete 379 doesnt have any windows in the bunk but it does have one big bunk door with a vent that also doubles as the tool box door the thing is huge u can just about walk through the freaking thing lol

 

Prostar doesn't use DEF either... Don't know why.

 

i can state with absolute certainty that side windows allow TOO much heat in if you keep the covers buttoned up during the summer,therefore mine stay buttoned down covering the window.

regarding air flow,my windows have screens and a slide type glass.to keep light out you must keep the covers over the window which severely reduces air flow.i have slept well on cool crisp nights by opening the windows,rolling the cover up half way leaving the screened part uncovered thus allowing the air to flow thru.if parked in a fairly dark spot,the light allowed thru the screen is not sleep deterring for the most part.

passenger side of bunk has a door w/the window in it obviously.makes for excellent access for putting things in bunk from outside,eliminating accessing bunk from around the seats as i am loading up or unloading my personal junk.

during the winter i take the covers off the windows and allow the sunlight in,then cover the windows back up as i prepare to sleep.NO privacy during daylight if you are in the bunk and covers off and the windows are deep tinted.seems like everyone wants to look inside the bunk as they walk by when windows are not covered,per my girlfriend when she rides along! lots of daylight coming in-

 

Very much this. I've done it myself once or twice.

Other benefits of the side windows include:
seeing if it sounds like someone is trying to siphon fuel out of your tank.
being nosy and seeing what's going on outside if you hear a commotion.
seeing what that lot lizard looks like who's knocking on your door.
team driver can moon people as you pass them

one downside: if it's night time and your windows aren't covered up and you have the lights on inside the truck, people can totally see inside. if your wife/girlfriend is riding along with you, you might want to make her aware of this ahead of time before she starts changing into her pajamas....

 

Generally the Trucks, with the Windows in the back (same kind of truck) have a bigger sleeper than the ones with a vent.

 

i think when you tinted you sleeperwindows ,nobody can see inside ,and lees heat come inside.