The life of a long-haul trucker can be tough, even when they're not behind the wheel. Better that the foldout couch in the camper. A new mattress for your pickup truck bed can make you feel like you're sleeping on a cloud and will help you get a better night's rest. December 18, 2020 - Building a pickup truck sleeping platform can be very beneficial for, not only camping but for … For much of the year, I live out of my pickup truck in Northern Alberta. This is MY opinion and I am sure that many feel otherwise. Jan 10 2013, 10:44pm. i had a 40/60 bench up front. I cant find anything saying this is true so I was hoping one of y'all could help me out. To avoid this damp torture, I meticulously dry stuff out in the cab while the truck is running. But I have a rregular cab and I'm 6'7" so sleeping in there wasn't happening. I had a small cast iron radiator and after installing a 4" deck plate on the wheel well of my truck I run two hot water hoses to a "boiler" made out a small propane bottle I do it for work, but you could live in a truck as a way to explore the world or just save money on rent. FMCSA Regs on Sleeping Berths I am an RV Transporter and I own a Crew Cab Sleeper. Sleeping setup in your pickup. You don't have to sleep on cold, hard steel with channels that feel like canyons on your back. Truck Cab Extensions 6482 North Highland Blvd. If I was on the road for Weeks at a time I am sure I would invest in a conversion. awalker19 wrote:At 6' 1" I tried laying down in the back seat. the backs of the seats folded backward on a slotted hinge which slid over a pin. I am fortunate that I am home 3-4 nights a week. here's a link so you can read it yourself: 393.76 Each state is required to mnake their state statues conform to the FMCSA regs and they do. 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