AMonger
Veteran Expediter
After having expedited in STs and TTs, this is my first foray into the world of CVs. I've been in one for a few days now and I'm learning of things I need to do to the van to increase my comfort level.
One, I can't stand sleeping lengthwise in the van. I need to sleep cross-ways, like in a truck. I know there's going to come a time when I have enough freight that prevents me from sleeping front-to-back while I have more time than miles. So I definitely want a mattress that will fit, and my inside width, including the step area just inside the side doors, is about 65". Problem is, the only way to get a reasonably thick mattress that size is to have one custom made, at least as far as I've found so far, and that's cost prohibitive. And I want some sort of platform under it for storage and also to keep me up off the floor. Easier for a 45 year old to get up that way. And I DON'T want a bulkhead, so I know that limits my options in that regard. My google searches turn up nothing useful.
My other question is how to insulate the interior of the van for light, temperature, and sound. I was thinking of acoustic panels that radio stations use in their studio. I think they attach with adhesive backing. I don't know where to get them, though.
What does everybody else use about these things?
Oh, it's a '07 Chevy Express extended.
One, I can't stand sleeping lengthwise in the van. I need to sleep cross-ways, like in a truck. I know there's going to come a time when I have enough freight that prevents me from sleeping front-to-back while I have more time than miles. So I definitely want a mattress that will fit, and my inside width, including the step area just inside the side doors, is about 65". Problem is, the only way to get a reasonably thick mattress that size is to have one custom made, at least as far as I've found so far, and that's cost prohibitive. And I want some sort of platform under it for storage and also to keep me up off the floor. Easier for a 45 year old to get up that way. And I DON'T want a bulkhead, so I know that limits my options in that regard. My google searches turn up nothing useful.
My other question is how to insulate the interior of the van for light, temperature, and sound. I was thinking of acoustic panels that radio stations use in their studio. I think they attach with adhesive backing. I don't know where to get them, though.
What does everybody else use about these things?
Oh, it's a '07 Chevy Express extended.
