Sleeper Berth Size

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  1. Puppage

    Puppage Road Train Member

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    Ok, so I am 6-4"......am I too big to sleep comfortably in a normal size rig? Would I need to assume the fetal position, or will I be forever uncomfortable?
     
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  3. Stile

    Stile Heavy Load Member

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    Cascadia mattresses are 80" long, so you should be okay.
     
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  4. bigkev1115

    bigkev1115 Road Train Member

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    I m 6'7" and can stretch out in a sleeper comfortably. Most sleepers are at least 8 feet wide from wall to wall
     
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  5. Puppage

    Puppage Road Train Member

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    Good to know, thank you. Maybe we should start a basketball team?
     
  6. thelushlarry

    thelushlarry Road Train Member

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    Get a job hauling bulls they never sleep!
     
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  7. MOBee

    MOBee Road Train Member

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    I am 6'2" and the only truck I have been in that I could not stretch out in was an older Volvo.

    The only problem I have had is leg room. In every Freightliner I have driven, I have had to have the seat moved back and remounted to the floor. With that said, all of my height is in my legs, the same may not apply for you.
     
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  8. NewNashGuy

    NewNashGuy Road Train Member

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    I am 6'4" as well you will fit. That was my worry too since everything caters to small people.
     
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  9. Richter

    Richter Road Train Member

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    My dad (6'4) sat in my old pete and he had headroom issues. Any newer truck has better head room. The pete 379 midroof didn't have much headroom unless the seat was on the floor. (air out of it) Sleeper was more then big enough. Another concern is the NEW mid roof (or is it lowroof) petes. The kind arnold and USX have dont have very much clearance to stand in back. I barely could at 5'11.
     
  10. bigkev1115

    bigkev1115 Road Train Member

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    Oh yeah I forgot to mention in a condo sleeper I can stand straight up and stretch my arms up to the roof with no problem either
     
  11. gingersquatch

    gingersquatch Medium Load Member

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    I'm 6'8" and have no problem stretching out in my prostar. Good legroom in the drivers chair and I can stand up straight in my mid roof sleeper.
     
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