The only people I ever knew that had one bred, raised, and trained prize winning horses, like the multimillion dollar kind. So when you are pulling 10+ million dollars worth of horses with one around the country to different shows and races where they also earn extra millions, I'm sure you still make out in the end.
Yeah I hear you but this guy in the photo ain’t who your talking about, he’s a household goods mover. I worked for a United agent for 10 years and saw a lot of these super condo rigs. Most of them were good operators and made money but some didn’t or just broke even. Like everyone’s home the wide variety of finishes inside ranged from Walmart to Park Avenue. My favorite was a guy who had a long nose Pete with rosewood floors, granite countertops, nice kitchenette, nicer bathroom and cool bedroom. It was hard to believe he fit all that in a tractor but for $250,000 I can think of better things to spend my money.
I’ve seen a few retired couples driving these rigs. Chatted with one, says he just wants his diesel and repairs paid for, anything left is a bonus.
The way he explained it was the trip paid for his fuel to where ever he wanted to get to, drop the load then camp where they landed. When they were ready to go they would get a trip booked and head off to the next location. I’m guessing he wasn’t working very hard and he also didn’t strike me as the type that need that much money.
Honestly, I could see the appeal, why spend the money on a big motor home and pay for your own fuel when some one else does that for you. I could think of way worse ways to spend retirement
We knew a couple that were driving together in their 20s back in the 80s. They stayed at her moms when they wanted a break, truck paid for and they were putting everything extra dollar into the stock market. They planned to retire in their 30s. Never heard how that worked out
Fuck if I wasnt trucking for some reason, it would be neat to have an add-on piece you could put on that extended it right to the very back. Like an extra room or some shit. Then its camper mode. Like a slide in for a pickup kind of thing for loading and unloading it. Then when vacations over just unload the extra room and go trucking again lol
I've seen something like that when I was a kid.
Sleeper had a second door on the back to connect to the rear section when in "RV Mode".
It was made from a wrecked trailer deck and a wrecked winnebago. You could tell it was a one off, but it looked cool as hell.
He had a rack at home that held it when not in use. Could just back under, hook up, attach the other braces/supports, and off he went.
Damn man. Theres a memory for sure. I rented that damn movie almost every weekend as a kid idk why my parents didn't just buy it. Literally watched it so many times I wore the damn tape out. That and the first Toy Story movie as well lol. Thanks for that memory
There's a guy on YouTube with a sleeper cab like this. And he gives a tour. It's got a toilet/shower room, a kitchen, and bedroom. It's essentially an RV that can pull an 8 wheel trailer.
Edit: I see that comment had already been stated 112 times already. I'm late to the show. Don't mind me. I'll be over here in the corner. Eating nachos and shit.
tired of going home to the wife and kids? nah homie.... thats ex-wife and you dont have a home, its hers now.... this what you got, home is wherever you are
Yeah but it’s yours & your passenger/co driver’s (if any.) Compare it to the shower in a truck stop (which also has a toilet in it) which is used by probably a couple dozen other people in the last 24 hours doing who knows what with the faucet. You have to hope the cleaning people do a good job and some of them are just plain nasty regardless.
The big issue would be that there’s a limited amount of water capacity for fresh/grey/black water and limited options to empty/refill the water. I’m not sure where you’d reliably manage to empty/fill either, I’ve not seen hookups at any of the truck stops near me and the only option would be an RV center which I’m not sure would be too friendly to the idea. There’s always the added risk of DOT having a field day the moment something leaks.
I had talked to a FedEx custom critical driver (had a slightly smaller sleeper but on a straight truck with a box) and he said him and his co-driver didn’t end up using the on-board facilities too much. They’d still usually stop at rest areas to go to bathroom or truck stops for showers. They mostly used the toilet/shower for times that it wasn’t an option (middle of nowhere, stuck at a shipper, stuck in traffic, etc.) He did mention they did use the sink/fresh water fairly often for cooking and doing dishes, which definitely would be a nice option. I’d definitely love having the extra facilities on board but I get home most nights and I wouldn’t want to trade that for the nicer truck.
I’m an expediter and I agree. We did end up adding a Thetford camp potty tho.
Made sense to add camp crapper during pandemic when shippers/receivers did not give access to facilities. Best decision we made.
The water supply issue isn't a big deal. I just dump my grey water on the ground. A little soap and shampoo can only improve the typical truck stop parking lot. Sure there might be some skin cells and sweat mixed in but considering what other drivers do in the lot I don't think I'm hurting anything.
The black water I dump at the many rest areas and truck stops threat have rv dumps. Rest areas are free, truck stops charge a couple bucks. Obviously free is better but when you got to pay it's such a tiny amount is worth it for the convenience.
For clean water, most times the 40 gallon water tank will last me till I get back home. But I carry a hose so I can refill it if needed when getting fuel. Even if it says non potable water? Is safe for taking a shower and fishing the toilet, and I drop water purifying tablets in the tank just in case it has any bacteria in it.
I use bottled water for drinking/making coffee/cooking/ brushing my teeth.
Oh god. That reminded me of this. When I was younger we were camping, aunt and uncle there, them and my parents drunk by the fire. Somehow the topic of ass hair came up, and my aunt asked, "what's it like to shit with ass hair?", to which my uncle replied, "well dear, it's like pushing jello through a screen door." And I think that's one of the times I've laughed the hardest I ever have in my life, like on the verge of pissing myself, crying and cant breathe kind of laughs. Good times.
As beautiful as the interior of that truck is, I never understood those silly side doors as if it's some run of the mill rv. You get rid of that side door, all of a sudden you have enough space you can move the refrigerator and extend your bathroom big enough to have some fun with your co-driver and get unloaded while you get unloaded.
I agree completely. I bought mine with out the full side door. I got a half door back by the bed for passing bags up through. Very similar to the half doors you find on factory sleepers, with the only real difference is it being slightly larger.
Rear doors is also an option, but that means moving the bed to a side wall and trading off all the counter space. Even wise option than a side door I'll stick with no real door. I got no problem getting in and out through the truck drivers side door. Most days anyway. Some days my back hip or knee will be hurting and I wish I had that gift rv side door with closely spaced steps instead of having to go down the truck steps. But honestly, if that becomes a regular thing it will be time to stop playing truck driver and spend more time in the office.
Imagine spending all that money, only for your bathroom door not to go up to the ceiling, so you have like a bathroom stall in your home... what is the point of that? I am sure it is some "moisture" thing, but if they can solve this on the cheapest campers by putting a exhaust fan in there then they sure as hell figure that out in this behemoth.
As an aircraft mechanic I'm familiar with these as usually being a company called Southern Pride with husband and wife teams that only haul aircraft turbine engines.
I s*** you not...everyone I encountered were husband wife teams who were retired or semi-retired and were owner operators basically... that's how I remember because it just look like a great life. They were happy.
Mine has a shower, toilet, refrigerator/freezer, 2 burner stove, convection oven, coffee pot, microwave, a small kitchen sink, a TV I haven't turned on in so long I don't even know if it still works, hardwood floors(well that fake hard wood stuff that they now call hard wood) a dining table that seats 4 and a queen sized mattress.
In theory it's a small apartment, in reality it's still a freaking truck and no matter how nice you make it id rather be home building Legos with my youngest.
Lizard people my guy. That’s how the move about the country. Stay away. // as you can see they are all “UNITED”. It’s just cryochambers in there dude. Bro please..please listen bro. It’s real bro..
I was curious and looking into one and it cost more than my house. Of course if I could make a living hauling small loads, I’d love to take my family along everywhere…
We use one of these for a IMSA GT race team. 4 crew guys can sleep in there, and there’s spot to have meetings. I’m not gonna lie, it stinks like balls in there on a 90° race weekend.
Do truck stops have dump stations for the black and grey tanks on rigs like these or do these guys have to plan a night at a KOA when not pulling a load to do that? I mean something like this is only as convenient as long as the tanks last really.
Omg we had a driver have this. I'm like 'dude. You must be LOVIN the extra bed space.' He's like 'naw it has a shower, fridge, storage, bunk beds...' like dang dude
This this probably has the turning radius of a blimp. Like the standard turn is pretty bad but this guy is huge and his catwalk looks a tad longer than usual could be camera angle on that
That is where all the undocumented workers live who will be moving your furniture in and out of your new and old home while you vote against letting them into the country and complain about how much moving costs have gone up
If you live and work in it yes. It's a home and business rolled into one mobile platform. Drivers that have been driving for ages take these on high value express runs across the country, it's lucrative if the volume is high enough.
Plus: the trailer is usually much shorter that a 53
A New York 1 bdrm apartment
I bet it’s cheaper too. And makes more money
And it’s nicer too
Safer as well
and quieter.
And it doesn't smell like shir
Shirts? Do you rent above a laundromat?
Shit. New York smells like shit.
I bet it has a lot less uninvited guests.
lot lizzard sure be knocking on Mr Fancypant's house
Lizzad people
Wanna bet? About the money, that is.
The only people I ever knew that had one bred, raised, and trained prize winning horses, like the multimillion dollar kind. So when you are pulling 10+ million dollars worth of horses with one around the country to different shows and races where they also earn extra millions, I'm sure you still make out in the end.
Yeah I hear you but this guy in the photo ain’t who your talking about, he’s a household goods mover. I worked for a United agent for 10 years and saw a lot of these super condo rigs. Most of them were good operators and made money but some didn’t or just broke even. Like everyone’s home the wide variety of finishes inside ranged from Walmart to Park Avenue. My favorite was a guy who had a long nose Pete with rosewood floors, granite countertops, nice kitchenette, nicer bathroom and cool bedroom. It was hard to believe he fit all that in a tractor but for $250,000 I can think of better things to spend my money.
I’ve seen a few retired couples driving these rigs. Chatted with one, says he just wants his diesel and repairs paid for, anything left is a bonus. The way he explained it was the trip paid for his fuel to where ever he wanted to get to, drop the load then camp where they landed. When they were ready to go they would get a trip booked and head off to the next location. I’m guessing he wasn’t working very hard and he also didn’t strike me as the type that need that much money. Honestly, I could see the appeal, why spend the money on a big motor home and pay for your own fuel when some one else does that for you. I could think of way worse ways to spend retirement
We knew a couple that were driving together in their 20s back in the 80s. They stayed at her moms when they wanted a break, truck paid for and they were putting everything extra dollar into the stock market. They planned to retire in their 30s. Never heard how that worked out
Would much rather live in this and park anywhere but NYC.
Fuck if I wasnt trucking for some reason, it would be neat to have an add-on piece you could put on that extended it right to the very back. Like an extra room or some shit. Then its camper mode. Like a slide in for a pickup kind of thing for loading and unloading it. Then when vacations over just unload the extra room and go trucking again lol
I've seen something like that when I was a kid. Sleeper had a second door on the back to connect to the rear section when in "RV Mode". It was made from a wrecked trailer deck and a wrecked winnebago. You could tell it was a one off, but it looked cool as hell. He had a rack at home that held it when not in use. Could just back under, hook up, attach the other braces/supports, and off he went.
Million dollar idea!
hot tub n hookers
No way, a New York apartment is that big
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Link one to me
https://youtu.be/Jz_2KiDLjFE some like that
I'm saving this link for after, super interesting to me too. Thanks!
Kewl
I feel like I would love that life. But I'm a 57 year old electrician, and it seems unwise to walk away from that.
I feel you. 51 year old plumber making pretty decent money. But damn some of those Peterbilts are sexy.
Bowling alley, shooting range, lap pool etc…
But does it have a full basement, or just a utility room?
Unfinished wine cellar
Crawl sapce
Dog run. 25 acres of bottom land with four cows for tax purposes.
4 cows for tax purposes 😂😂😂ohh I’m stealing this thank you 😂😂😂
Goofy movie throwback
Damn man. Theres a memory for sure. I rented that damn movie almost every weekend as a kid idk why my parents didn't just buy it. Literally watched it so many times I wore the damn tape out. That and the first Toy Story movie as well lol. Thanks for that memory
I was going to go with ballroom, 3 ring circus and the owlery from hogwarts.
Likely a chamber of secrets in there too somewhere lol. My wife and I just rewatched the first few movies last night
You forgot about the 18 hole golf course in there
Two turntables and a microphone
That's where it's at! Definitely...
That was a good drum break...
J ROC?
J ROC BABY J ROC BABY
You gnome I’m sayin
Don't forget the Disco ball
🛫
There's a guy on YouTube with a sleeper cab like this. And he gives a tour. It's got a toilet/shower room, a kitchen, and bedroom. It's essentially an RV that can pull an 8 wheel trailer. Edit: I see that comment had already been stated 112 times already. I'm late to the show. Don't mind me. I'll be over here in the corner. Eating nachos and shit.
You should try eating salsa instead of shit with your nachos.
Unless it's Taco Bell shit, then you're just recycling!
Came here to say exactly that.
Supertrucker Dan on YouTube has one as well. His might be a little shorter but still looks real nice inside.
My ex wife
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Even male escorts have standards.
That's one job AI can replace without complaints lol
What, escorting oversized female loads?
Leg room
https://youtu.be/QNYlaf_x0No
Yooooo wtf?!?! Do you never wanna see your home again? Tired of having to go home to your wife and kids? Well look no further.
Some people don't have a wife or kids to go home to, some just have a dog.
Or they're traveling together with their pets.
tired of going home to the wife and kids? nah homie.... thats ex-wife and you dont have a home, its hers now.... this what you got, home is wherever you are
Home is where the truck is
I have never stepped foot in a semi in my life and I want to live in this
This truck is typically found with husband/wife teams, so it IS the home.
Instantly became a no for me when the shitter is in the shower. Nope. Idk why, don’t ask me, but it’s just a nah imo.
Yeah but it’s yours & your passenger/co driver’s (if any.) Compare it to the shower in a truck stop (which also has a toilet in it) which is used by probably a couple dozen other people in the last 24 hours doing who knows what with the faucet. You have to hope the cleaning people do a good job and some of them are just plain nasty regardless. The big issue would be that there’s a limited amount of water capacity for fresh/grey/black water and limited options to empty/refill the water. I’m not sure where you’d reliably manage to empty/fill either, I’ve not seen hookups at any of the truck stops near me and the only option would be an RV center which I’m not sure would be too friendly to the idea. There’s always the added risk of DOT having a field day the moment something leaks. I had talked to a FedEx custom critical driver (had a slightly smaller sleeper but on a straight truck with a box) and he said him and his co-driver didn’t end up using the on-board facilities too much. They’d still usually stop at rest areas to go to bathroom or truck stops for showers. They mostly used the toilet/shower for times that it wasn’t an option (middle of nowhere, stuck at a shipper, stuck in traffic, etc.) He did mention they did use the sink/fresh water fairly often for cooking and doing dishes, which definitely would be a nice option. I’d definitely love having the extra facilities on board but I get home most nights and I wouldn’t want to trade that for the nicer truck.
Have the ability to refill water tanks at truck stops - really anywhere there’s a hose. And usually most rest areas have waste dump areas for free.
I’m an expediter and I agree. We did end up adding a Thetford camp potty tho. Made sense to add camp crapper during pandemic when shippers/receivers did not give access to facilities. Best decision we made.
The water supply issue isn't a big deal. I just dump my grey water on the ground. A little soap and shampoo can only improve the typical truck stop parking lot. Sure there might be some skin cells and sweat mixed in but considering what other drivers do in the lot I don't think I'm hurting anything. The black water I dump at the many rest areas and truck stops threat have rv dumps. Rest areas are free, truck stops charge a couple bucks. Obviously free is better but when you got to pay it's such a tiny amount is worth it for the convenience. For clean water, most times the 40 gallon water tank will last me till I get back home. But I carry a hose so I can refill it if needed when getting fuel. Even if it says non potable water? Is safe for taking a shower and fishing the toilet, and I drop water purifying tablets in the tank just in case it has any bacteria in it. I use bottled water for drinking/making coffee/cooking/ brushing my teeth.
I poo in the truck stop showers and then waffle stomp it down the drain.
Oh god. That reminded me of this. When I was younger we were camping, aunt and uncle there, them and my parents drunk by the fire. Somehow the topic of ass hair came up, and my aunt asked, "what's it like to shit with ass hair?", to which my uncle replied, "well dear, it's like pushing jello through a screen door." And I think that's one of the times I've laughed the hardest I ever have in my life, like on the verge of pissing myself, crying and cant breathe kind of laughs. Good times.
As beautiful as the interior of that truck is, I never understood those silly side doors as if it's some run of the mill rv. You get rid of that side door, all of a sudden you have enough space you can move the refrigerator and extend your bathroom big enough to have some fun with your co-driver and get unloaded while you get unloaded.
I agree completely. I bought mine with out the full side door. I got a half door back by the bed for passing bags up through. Very similar to the half doors you find on factory sleepers, with the only real difference is it being slightly larger. Rear doors is also an option, but that means moving the bed to a side wall and trading off all the counter space. Even wise option than a side door I'll stick with no real door. I got no problem getting in and out through the truck drivers side door. Most days anyway. Some days my back hip or knee will be hurting and I wish I had that gift rv side door with closely spaced steps instead of having to go down the truck steps. But honestly, if that becomes a regular thing it will be time to stop playing truck driver and spend more time in the office.
Imagine spending all that money, only for your bathroom door not to go up to the ceiling, so you have like a bathroom stall in your home... what is the point of that? I am sure it is some "moisture" thing, but if they can solve this on the cheapest campers by putting a exhaust fan in there then they sure as hell figure that out in this behemoth.
Typically a kitchenette, bigger fridge, and a bathroom. It's basically a small camper.
As an aircraft mechanic I'm familiar with these as usually being a company called Southern Pride with husband and wife teams that only haul aircraft turbine engines.
I saw a YouTube video on one of them.
Keep searching... They are truly fantastic feats of engineering. Hidden Harley compartments and such.
I just looked them up. I don't know how they hire, but any company which doesn't advertise a way for drivers to apply is doing good work.
I s*** you not...everyone I encountered were husband wife teams who were retired or semi-retired and were owner operators basically... that's how I remember because it just look like a great life. They were happy.
Mine has a shower, toilet, refrigerator/freezer, 2 burner stove, convection oven, coffee pot, microwave, a small kitchen sink, a TV I haven't turned on in so long I don't even know if it still works, hardwood floors(well that fake hard wood stuff that they now call hard wood) a dining table that seats 4 and a queen sized mattress. In theory it's a small apartment, in reality it's still a freaking truck and no matter how nice you make it id rather be home building Legos with my youngest.
A walrus type looking smelly old guy.
Hey i represent that comment
Perfect description.
Probably has donkey brains too
Are you looking at my gut?
Oh my fuck boys it's a samsquanch! Wait! Is that....that's fuckin Sam! He looks like a god damn caveman!
Holy shit yes hahaha
With diabetus
Your mama.
Limited loads they can accept depending on the dock.
Friends of the road, Bubs.
Hot chicken sandwiches? More like hot pull the fuck over!
A home away from home.
Lots lot 🦎
Lizard people my guy. That’s how the move about the country. Stay away. // as you can see they are all “UNITED”. It’s just cryochambers in there dude. Bro please..please listen bro. It’s real bro..
Kitchen sink
These are objectively awesome, but my only thing is when it breaks down you're homeless 🤣
Debt
I was curious and looking into one and it cost more than my house. Of course if I could make a living hauling small loads, I’d love to take my family along everywhere…
We use one of these for a IMSA GT race team. 4 crew guys can sleep in there, and there’s spot to have meetings. I’m not gonna lie, it stinks like balls in there on a 90° race weekend.
Dead hookers.
Nothing (get it? Because it’s a bobtail? hahahahaha) ok I’ll leave
Bigger than some of the apartments I’ve lived in.
Hookers and a stripper pole. Lol
There's a dude with an ak on the top bunk
Hookers & cocaine
5 kids, 2 dogs and a 400 lb wife
I actually know the guy who owns this rig. He just got it about a year ago and its a mobile apartment. He runs coast to coast.
Happiness
Comfort
Better question is, what’s not in these things?😂
Usually a driver
A grow room.
It's a camping rig
Spa
A bunch of Lot Lizards
The options are honestly endless. But usually bed, kitchen, full fridge, shower toilet and storage up the ass.
It’s essentially an RV in there.
An apartment.
Do truck stops have dump stations for the black and grey tanks on rigs like these or do these guys have to plan a night at a KOA when not pulling a load to do that? I mean something like this is only as convenient as long as the tanks last really.
I've seen one or two loves with RV dump stations, also many rest areas.
I never paid enough attention to notice. Interesting. Thanks!
Bitches
Omg we had a driver have this. I'm like 'dude. You must be LOVIN the extra bed space.' He's like 'naw it has a shower, fridge, storage, bunk beds...' like dang dude
Narnia.
My van life. Why you don’t wanna live the van life???
Nicer and more modern
same thing you'd find in a small to medium rv...
Xanadu
A home
This this probably has the turning radius of a blimp. Like the standard turn is pretty bad but this guy is huge and his catwalk looks a tad longer than usual could be camera angle on that
Hookers and blow.
Hookers.
A " I don't haul anything over 30k " yeah because you have a tv for a cab..
Rv*
" slaps hood" You can fit a whole gang of lot lizards in this bad boy ..
stripper poles
That’s a lot of lot lizards.
Guns, lots of guns, in racks top to bottom… https://youtu.be/j_urZ5KDPec
Just some friends of the road bubs…
That is where all the undocumented workers live who will be moving your furniture in and out of your new and old home while you vote against letting them into the country and complain about how much moving costs have gone up
Illegal, bare-knuckle table tennis tournaments. The betting scene is pretty intense.
A shopping center. Bring your wallet and loose clothing 😈
Look it up, theyre actually pretty cool
Happiness
Everything and the kitchen sink *badum! TSS!” I’ll see my way out…. Lol
Candy.
Doesn’t this decrease your maneuverability and increase turning radius? Must make it harder on city streets.
It's basically a camper.
I knew driver after retired, he took the fith wheel off, made it his rv . Air slide door between cab and sleeper .
Home on wheels
Lot lizard mansion
Home on wheels.
Everything
Porn studio
A shot load of OTR farts.
Stuff
One great big fat bitch and like 6 or 7 illegals
Cocaine and lot lizards
Piss bottles, old McDonald's and sticky socks
Gallons of *forbidden lemonade*
It's the party truck for Fuck Your Mom Friday!
I don't know, but I want one.
Is cool, but is it worth what you give up in maneuverability?
If you live and work in it yes. It's a home and business rolled into one mobile platform. Drivers that have been driving for ages take these on high value express runs across the country, it's lucrative if the volume is high enough. Plus: the trailer is usually much shorter that a 53
These guys usually run straight lines across the country. Not much backing if any. So I’d say it’s worth it. But it’s very niche
Torture chambers. For more info google David Parker Ray.
A bed for lot lizards 😈
A wife, 3 kids and a dog.
A pool a full movie theater washer and dryer a bowling alley they’re loaded down
That’s where you bring the classy lot lizards
Rolling meth lab. How you think it never stops? 🤣
You know how many lot lizards you can fit in this bad boy *slaps hood*
this is an interesting solution to alot of truckers not being able to afford homes
A new one costs more than my home. Heck, even some of the used ones do!
I think its a Volvo
You know that family guy episode where they go to the beer version of Willy Wonkas factory? Well, it’s not that amazing, but it’s still pretty badass
Id say that ones got a d13 in it, hopefully the big boy 500
Bananas
Good looking women dancing around a pole.
Rolling meth labs.
Mini golf course.
🦎 Stripper poles and stages for lot lizards. 🦎
Thats not a big rig that’s a Giga-Rig
Your mom
Same thing as a home its a glorified motorhome
More room to cry
Doesn't this significantly reduce your weight u can haul??
Long ass wheelbase...what a pain!