how much cost to install a 36" sleeper on a daycab tractor ?

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  1. bogdan

    bogdan Bobtail Member

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    can you please help me with some advice or informations:

    i was thinking to install a small sleeper cab (36") on my daycab tractor and i want to know how much would cost all the operations,
    i saw used sleeper cab on net around 1000 so i was thinking just to buy it, but i suppose there are shipping cost and then
    idon't know how much costs to instal it and where to go to instal it . do i have to go to a special service or any dealer who has a body shop can do it , and also it would be cheaper just to go at dealer and buy the sleeper and instalation there?

    thanks for any help
     
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  3. ampm wayne

    ampm wayne Heavy Load Member

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    You need to make sure your wheelbase is long enough for the sleeper.

    If you need to lengthen the frame, move the fifth wheel, and other modifications it can get expensive.
     
  4. ampm wayne

    ampm wayne Heavy Load Member

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    Tell us some info on the truck and what you plan on doing with it.
     
  5. bogdan

    bogdan Bobtail Member

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    hey guys thanks for reply , i am using to haul cars , the wheelbase is 184'' , freightliner m2 112 , daycab tractor , if u know also any shops or dealers who make this extension in florida would be great.
     
  6. ampm wayne

    ampm wayne Heavy Load Member

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    I think it can be done. I was afraid your wheelbase was going to be much shorter.

    I can not help you on any shops in Florida.

    I use to drive a Freightliner M2 112 with a small sleeper. It was 24" or 26''. There is a picture of it on my profile page. It would have been a good truck for your use. IT had a 195'' wheelbase.

    If I was guessing If you buy a sleeper for $1,000 you will have another $1000 in labor.
    For $2,000 you could pay a lot of motel bills.
     
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  7. bogdan

    bogdan Bobtail Member

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    thanks , anyway it's ok if costs 1000 the labor i was thinking it's more, do you know if there are special shops for conversion or any dealer has a dealer has a shop to do conversion
     
  8. ampm wayne

    ampm wayne Heavy Load Member

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    I would not think it would be overly expensive. What would get costly is if the frame on the truck needs lengthend.
     
  9. ampm wayne

    ampm wayne Heavy Load Member

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    Google Bentz Sleepers. They have a cool 36'' add on sleeper. You could give them a call and they could give you an estimate of cost and advise on if your wheelbase would need modified.
     
  10. ampm wayne

    ampm wayne Heavy Load Member

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    Look at this picture.
     

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  11. bogdan

    bogdan Bobtail Member

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    looks great. it's yours ?
     
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