By Cheri Sicard
Have you ever wondered what’s inside those big semi-truck cabs you pass on the highway while RVing? I know I have. Apparently so did the team at Jalopnik. They produced the semi-truck sleeper cab camper tour video below to show what sleeping in a big rig is really like.
Guess what? It’s pretty darn nice and not unlike sleeping in an RV!
These semi-truck sleeper cabs are, in reality, small RVs, giving long-haul truckers the conveniences of home and a comfortable place to rest while on the road.
It begins with blackout shades for all the windows.
The truck in the video has two separate sleeping bunks.
A small but functional galley includes a microwave oven, a refrigerator, and built-in storage with a cutting board.
There’s a television, a sound system and a climate control system built in. Our host reports that the sleeper cab’s heater works almost too well.
Rooftop vents, much like in a traditional RV, move additional air around the truck cab’s living area.
In the video, our host spends the night in a sleeper cab and reports a great experience. Overall, he was impressed with how well the small space was utilized.
So wonder no more. Now you know what’s inside those semi-truck sleeper cabs you pass every day!
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So does it have a porta potty??
I have “enjoyed” the thrill of over the road trucking with a sleeper and a second driver so we could run basically a week at a time – leaving on Sunday afternoon and arriving home on Saturday nite – one driving, one sleeping – well sleeping as best one can with twin exhaust stacks running up each side of the sleeper – not so restful! But, the new units, like shown are like Rv’s with most amenities and truck stops still required for personal care, showers etc.. Hard (lonely) life none the less……
I have seen many commercial trucks with cabs that appeared to be big enough to sleep in and had always wanted to see inside one. Several years ago, Jackie and Brad Dadles volunteered at Escapees CARE, where I live. They have a big rig tractor (2004 Volvo 630), which they use to tow their HitchHiker fifth-wheel. They have a Smart Car which rides on the back of the tractor. It’s actually short enough to fit sideways! The total length of their rig is about 65 feet. Jackie gave me a “grand tour” of their rig and even took me on a joy ride. I was very impressed with all the amenities.
Looks nice, but no bathroom…
I feel cheated, as the driver for reliable transport didn’t show us the shower/bathroom. I wanted to know if it was a separate shower or not.
Thank you, Cheri! Interesting video. I, too, had wondered how nice sleeping accommodations in a truck might be. I wonder no longer. Have a great week and safe travels!
After working on class 8 trucks as a diesel mechanic and having to occasionally work inside the cab sleeper area on A/C units, I have seen too many dirty clothes…and other things I won’t mention here… stuffed in front of an A/C unit under the bunk. Enough..no more thank you. Some people….