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Question is....what fairly newer model truck has the most sleeper and/or storage space?

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Originally Posted by ronjon619 (Post 478673)

where you been Kev?

stongehinge.

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Originally Posted by cdswans (Post 478669)

Try this one . .

Commercial Vehicle - 2007 Pete 379XL w/132" sleeper : eBay Motors (item 170469928818 end time Apr-14-10 11:30:28 PDT)

nice....BUT cannot have a long wheelbase.

My Volvo 780 has a lot of storage space, forward and back. I think the only real contender are some of the condo Freightshakers but if you are considering one of those over a Volvo I'd cut to the chase and invest in a .357 and a single bullet.

Jim

All right then, try this one . .

2009 Volvo 780 : eBay Motors (item 120554573332 end time Apr-15-10 19:44:21 PDT)

I'm actually serious about this one . . if he's telling the truth and you can get him to come down a little on that price, that looks like a good deal but not a steal. If you plan to continue running at or near Swift speed, that transmission will get better fuel economy and those are some serious warrantys.

I've had 3 Columbias and 2 Volvos (780?). Space inside the cab seems to be about equal (condos) but the Volvo had much better under bunk storage plus it had the equivalent of a 2 car garage behind the passenger side faring. I have seen that used for storage but have never seen where the accessories come from. It might have been home made.

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Originally Posted by JR OTR (Post 478683)

My Volvo 780 has a lot of storage space, forward and back. I think the only real contender are some of the condo Freightshakers but if you are considering one of those over a Volvo . .

If I were choosing a platform for a motor home (I know!) I'd probably go with the Volvo, too. To me, the Columbia handles more like a truck should; it isn't as comfortable but I like the inputs I get from the road.

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Originally Posted by cdswans (Post 478686)

again...nice...but its automatic. not asking to forward me 'for sale' listings...i can look for myself. what i'm asking is just what truck has the most storage. i've narrowed it down to the t2000 or the volvo 780.

i'm still with swift. waited till they started taking on 3rd party trucks. so if i can find one for $300/wk, i'm saving $800+/mo in payments, not to mention my name would be on the title. as long as i keep the miles i'm getting, with a $300/mo payment, i could make $1000/wk take home.

what about a 387 pete?

i've had columbia's and 660 volvos (or 670?). honestly didnt even miss the extra 10" of bunk space in the volvo.