Sleepers in OTR trucks

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Highwayhamburger, Jun 17, 2016.

  1. TruckerVinny

    TruckerVinny Medium Load Member

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    When you get your truck get a new mattress. Tell them allergies or something if you have to. I refused to sleep after the dirty mofo in my first truck. Kept my new matters going into the second truck.
     
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  3. Highwayhamburger

    Highwayhamburger Bobtail Member

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    Can I demand silk sheets for the lot lizards?
     
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  4. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    So comfortable that I forget where I am. Back in the day I would have to get on the radio and ask where I was located. Now, I have to find me on the GPS. I have never been in the house that can get as cold as the AC can in my truck. 100 degrees outside and she can almost keep ice cream from melting.
     
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  5. MrEd

    MrEd Road Train Member

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    Naw, they won't be in there long enough to care if your sheets are silk.
     
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  6. MrEd

    MrEd Road Train Member

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    One of you more tech savvy guys should post a few pics of nice clean sleepers for the OP.
     
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  7. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    All otr companies have sleepers.They are not going to pay for a room every night and no they are not comfortable.I had a backache for weeks.Matresses have no support.Picture yourself sleeping on a board..I highly recommend getting a soft matress pad and/or memory foam.You'll never go without after your first night of peaceful sleep.Its like sleeping on a cloud.
     
  8. IronWeasel80

    IronWeasel80 Medium Load Member

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    Cascadia Sleeper
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    Kenworth T800 Sleeper
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    Pete 579 80" Sleeper
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  9. Bakerman

    Bakerman Road Train Member

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    And the Crem de la creme the Volvo 780
     
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  10. Hoofbeats

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    The 579 reminds me of Business Class on Emirates Airlines.
     
  11. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    Always get a new mattress for that sleeper. Never use the old one if the truck is issued to you.

    Disinfect the living space and cab.

    It's your home away from home. When done right you are going to sleep better aboard than at home. I do.

    You make a number of blankets, very large and long pillows where you can build a nest if you have to plus a sleeping bag as well. Your life may depend on that sleeping bag in the dead of winter with absolutely no other option.

    You are going to have several cases of quality water, food and a cooler (Or a proper freezer box) plus a television with vcr etc and whatever else suits your fancy such as a laptop.

    The secret to a good sleeper is having everything secured so that if you hit a bad bridge at speed everything stays put.
     
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