Toilets/showers in sleepers?

[Midnight Flyer]

I've noticed for a long time that large truck manufacturers offer standard size sleepers up to 86". Was just wondering if they'll ever offer larger sleepers to include a toilet/shower? I know that custom-built sleepers always include them but what about the standard sleepers from Freightliner, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Volvo, etc?

[GMAN]

Space and weight are the big culprits. I don't think we will see them putting toilets and showers in them any time soon. Cost is another factor. There are portable showers you can purchase for the truck that collapse. You can get a port-a-potty for less than $100. I don't remember how much the portable showers cost. I believe they are around $100-200. Weight is another consideration when it comes to adding showers and toilets. An 86" sleeper already adds weight. Add 100 gallons of water and you may add another 500-800 pounds just for the water, not counting the shower or toilet weight. Still, it would be a nice feature if they could make it work. I do think that the weight would be a detriment for most owners.

[Aufgeblassen]

At home, we use gallon bottles of Hawaiian Punch Light.


They make great pee bottles on the road at night! I add some orange scented RV tank deodorizer before use.


One night (this is no lie!), I started with a completely empty bottle, and by morning, it was 3/4 full!!!

[RostyC]

At home, we use gallon bottles of Hawaiian Punch Light.


They make great pee bottles on the road at night! I add some orange scented RV tank deodorizer before use.




One night (this is no lie!), I started with a completely empty bottle, and by morning, it was 3/4 full!!!

That's Bull S**t and you know it.

I don't understand the need for a pee bottle. I don't have any problem finding a bathroom or a plot of grass when I need one.
Are guys peeing while driving or something?

[Aufgeblassen]

That's Bull S**t and you know it.

No it is not, and no, I don't. I pee often at night (sometimes 5 or 6 times or more). I sleep w/o any clothing whatsoever. As if I'm going to get all dress up to get out & be a filthy swine and pee in the truckstop lot, or worse, go all the way inside the building. You are dreaming.

[Bigmon]

Even if it's extra weight, do it for mankind.

[Rev.]

One night (this is no lie!), I started with a completely empty bottle, and by morning, it was 3/4 full!!!

No it is not, and no, I don't. I pee often at night (sometimes 5 or 6 times or more). I sleep w/o any clothing whatsoever.

I just threw up in my mouth a little.

[Mackman]

The life of an OTR driver lol

[xcarsalesman]

that's nothing compared to be in a fox hole for days.... I don't see the problem someone peeing in a bottle! I am in the military and i have used the bathroom in worst situations. Better yet try to piss in a humvee while on a mission!! You think someone is going to pull over not!!! Bottom line is use sanitizer after you use pee!!! Every trucker should have some hand sanitizer available. just my .02

[Heavy Duty]

If fleet trucks had showers/toilets I would pity the poor soul that would have to clean up after some nasty drivers. Probably be a lot more truck fires.

[Steel Horse Cowboy]

that's nothing compared to be in a fox hole for days.... I don't see the problem someone peeing in a bottle! I am in the military and i have used the bathroom in worst situations. Better yet try to piss in a humvee while on a mission!! You think someone is going to pull over not!!! Bottom line is use sanitizer after you use pee!!! Every trucker should have some hand sanitizer available. just my .02

AMEN brother, been there, done that! A pee bottle then would have been an amazing creature comfort...... I keep a pee bottle with me too. I use a 1 gallon jug, I empty it when its full at a rest area tree and toss the jug in the trash. I don't see anything wrong with it as long as you don't just toss them in the parking lot or into the trash still full. Sorry, some of us don't have a 9-5 job like the rest of you whom find this apauling.

[allan5oh]

No it is not, and no, I don't. I pee often at night (sometimes 5 or 6 times or more). I sleep w/o any clothing whatsoever. As if I'm going to get all dress up to get out & be a filthy swine and pee in the truckstop lot, or worse, go all the way inside the building. You are dreaming.

You might have a medical condition my friend, you should see a doctor. Is your stream as strong as it used to be, or does it seem weak? You may have an enlarged prostate. If you don't drink anything in the 2-3 hours before bed, and go to the washroom before bed, you shouldn't have to go during the night.

[Aufgeblassen]

Is your stream as strong as it used to be, or does it seem weak?

Strong as always.

[Steel Horse Cowboy]

If you don't drink anything in the 2-3 hours before bed, and go to the washroom before bed, you shouldn't have to go during the night.

That is always my problem..... i will guzzle down a gallon of sweet tea then go to bed LOL

[Aufgeblassen]

That is always my problem..... i will guzzle down a gallon of sweet tea then go to bed LOL

That's what my doctor said; that I drink too much during the day...

[Rev.]

I need to stop clicking on this thread.

[repete]

That is always my problem..... i will guzzle down a gallon of sweet tea then go to bed LOL

Oh thats good for the old blood sugar and weight, but I do it too!

[Steel Horse Cowboy]

Oh thats good for the old blood sugar and weight, but I do it too!

I'm 6' 3" and weigh 183lbs...... and my blood sugar is very low. I don't have your typical "trucker" issues LOL

[YerDaddy]

A plastic jug ain't as classy as one of these



but the thunder jug or chamber pot is nothing new. What's new is dumping them on asphalt.

[Steel Horse Cowboy]

A plastic jug ain't as classy as one of these



but the thunder jug or chamber pot is nothing new. What's new is dumping them on asphalt.

Yes, that just "pisses me off"... pun intended.