2017 FREIGHTLINER M2 112 BOLT CUSTOM SLEEPER TRUCK TOUR
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- Tour of our 2017 Freightliner M2 112 & BOLT custom sleeper.
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I sure miss these guys . Two awesome people. I hope you are prospering and safe.
Me too
Awesome channel! My husband has his CDL and his ultimate plan is for me to get mine and travel America once our son goes to college! You definitely make it looks nice!
Katie Kamm we love it. Trucking really is perfect for husband wife teams.
That sleeper cab- wow guys, just wow! That bohemian-style bed cover accented with plain single-color pillow covers-pure creative genius. Heather you know you'd make a great interior designer had you not been in the trucking world. This is how a sleeper cab should be. Great job guys! 👍
amin nabam Thanks so much Amin!
Man I do miss driving a semi! I drove with my late husband. We always drove a Freightliner and we had it stocked (meaning a portable toilet, shower, mini crockpot, microwave, tv and so much more! I even cooked a roast (completely with carrots, onions and potatoes) the motor! We didn’t have the cabinets like y’all, it was just factory built.
Love the sleeper. Having a sink, and the freezer makes life much more pleasant. I've lived in a conventional OTR rig, wished I had such a nice living space.
Bill Moran it makes a world of difference.
This is incredible! I’m so inspired! I think I might be a future TRUCK DRIVER! Thank you for sharing this!
Thank you, this was our first truck. We ended up upgrading to this ruclips.net/video/f7lDA8wORDk/видео.html
This video is very well done. I have used some of your storage ideas in our truck. One thing my husband is particular about and really makes a stand on is that anything that is heavy or could become a missile in the event of an emergency stop or accident has to be behind a cabinet door. For us, that means we store clothing and lighter items in the upper bunk area and canned goods, appliances, and other heavy items in the cabinets. That can be a pain in the rear when you have to drag them out to use them but I guess it is safer. I hope our next truck has cabinets in place of that upper bunk but, like Jason, I wonder if we'll lose storage space or have trouble finding things.
Julie Vestal Thank you Julie! That makes a lot of sense to store heavier items in cabinets. Our next truck will have cabinets instead of the bunk. Bolt does make a conversion that they will take the bunk out and put cabinets but it costs around $2800.
wow that put my old 03 frieghtliner FL-80 96" alumni bunk to shame .. ohh how i miss driving it for tri-state logged 1,026,000 miles before i had to give it up i loved it and hated it at the same time looking back so many fond memories as well as headaches
tranz15 👍
I'm impressed with all that you have in the sleeper area!
David Dickerson Thank you David. We are lucky to have a lot of space :)
Awesome Video!🎥
Love "cameo" appearances of the fur babies! Your truck looks good.
J. Palmer Thank you! She's the real star 😉
J. Palmer Oh yeah. I love how excited Emmy was when you talked to her. That little tail really got going. I thought she might do what my little fur baby would do...his little tail would wag so hard, his tiny butt would sway back and forth with the wagging of his tail. 🐱🐈🐕🐩.
Not a wasted square inch. Nice use of tiny utilitarian items that FIT and look to be very functional. You must really like TA gadgets for shopping.
Roobah Thank you :)
Some great ideas there for using in an RV. Great video and Truck Tour. You back on the road now smashing out the jobs.
ecovention Thank you! Yep we sure are :)
Alright alright alriiiiiiight !! You are very welcome !! I have always liked these trucks ever since they came out with them !! I do the bus driving for the public schools and I drive a 2017 C2 Saf T Liner and it rides pretty good !! I'd like to drive one of these babies !!!
The bunk storage is awesome. Much more flexible in what and how you can store stuff.
Chuck Taylor Thanks Chuck :)
"Fantastic fabulous video guys'.. It's fantastic to see a couple working & gigging this gig together..If you guys can live & work in this small together.. You e got it made.. My lady & I spent 8-9 years on the road in a space smaller than that..& even though at times it was stressful.. It was the best time ever.. We're still on the road.. But we live in something much bigger these days.. "Stay Safe - Drive Safe..😎🌞😊😎
I like the New Truck!! I also like the little custom stuff you guys did.. ;-) Peace, Love, & Expediting !
David Smith Thank you David!! 😊
Evening folks, after I got your reply to my reply I thought of something you might want to think about using in your overhead bunk, a little item called "cheesecloth". It's a fine netting that I use over the furnace duct in each room to catch any little bits the furnaces filter missed. I've only seen it in white. You could attach one end of it to either the top or the bottom of the bunk front area. Then take the other end of the material, roll it, and attach it to a 3/8 in. diameter wood dowel that could clip into place. It may not stop heavy items from flying about but it certainly would slow them down. Lighter things, not a problem, it would be like an arresting cable on an aircraft carrier. I live in earthquake country so I'm used to figuring out how to keep things where they belong. You folks seem to be truly ingenious in the way you have made your home both lovely and practical. I'm sure that you'll come up with something better than cheesecloth but perhaps it's a starting point. Thank you again, Bonzo.
Bonzo Schlacendaker Thank you Bonzo, that is a really great idea using cheesecloth! We never even thought about that as a solution. We eventually would like to remove the top bunk and add cabinets. We just have to find the time to do that. Take care & have a good week :)
Wow you guys are clean. Really take pride in your stuff .
Very nicely organized! I often wonder what the Drivers of say 30-40 years ago think of all this technology in your truck. Everywhere you look there is more tech stuff. Like most things I suppose,Trucking sure has changed over the years. Be safe Drivers!
Timothy Kunze Thank you Timothy! I wonder that sometimes myself .. they probably think we are all spoiled now. 😉Take care :)
Thanks for sharing 🙂👍 It can be a little invasive to share your living space but remember we are all friends here and there is no judgement, just learning and appreciation ☺️
Nice work with the modifications hot glue guns are awesome also for like your bottle tops on the cutting board
Chad Adler Thank you Chad! That is a great tip, we never even thought about using a hot glue gun thanks :)
Thanks for sharing. My only issue with using the top bunk for storage. God forbid if you ever had a wreck all that stuff would become projectiles. So i guess that would be a huge plus side on having cabinets.
teamstr259 Thanks! That is definitely a concern we may put some sort of net up there if we don’t take the bunk out and put cabinets.
I enjoyed your video. It's interesting to me how organized and comfortable the two of you can be on the road.
r3g3c8 Thanks a bunch! Happy New Year :)
You guys are fantastic I'm eighteen wheeler driver but love the box truck with a sleeper
So happy I found you guys! Bought the let’s truck and my lease truck is the same model mins the water heater and spiffy fan...😉 hopefully over the next 2 yrs I sock some cash away, learn lots of do’s and do nots and all of us will enjoy the ride! Safe travels
Oh by the way, Heather has definitely lost weight looking at this vid !!! U go girl!!! I just wanted to see the entire house on wheels!!! The pup on the bed is priceless!! We have chi"s too!! They're so funny
Thank you Curtis 😊🐶
I am sooo very happy about the tour of outside and inside. Happy Trails to y'all.
Awesome Video , I really enjoyed it
Awesome vid upload.Love your setup..Its really nice 👍.Thanks for sharing your life with us.Stay safe on the roads
Swartz Things Thank you & Merry. Christmas
TheCraftyTrucker Merry Christmas 🎄 also to you and your family,and a safe and Happy New Year 🥳..Thank you for your message to me 😊❤️
Swartz Things 😊
Nice Truck. It is always cool to see the ideas people come up with in their trucks.
When you decide to change the sink might I suggest going to a RV parts recycler. You should be able to get the bigger sink with covers.
Last night I viewed the video you made for your 2019? 2020? truck. Huge difference between that and this. I didn't see the bathroom/shower in this one. I do like the bunk storage in this one. That's a lot of space up there. I do agree with Heather it looks like the new truck has a longer counter top space.
It’s a 2 ft difference in counter space. That’s huge in these trucks
Awesome video guys very cool
Christian Janicki Show Thank you :)
I feel privileged to have had this tour - thank you both !
mcgeechan6600 thank you. We’re glad you like it
thank you i hope to go to trunking school in april and i will use some of your ideas when i go on the road
We wish you all the best!!
That's pretty cool! Thanks for sharing
*hello* ohhhhh ! great stuff ! I don't have the words! sooo nice!
Champagne Sylvie Hi! Thanks so much :)
Thank you so much for welcoming me into your home / office. I knew from the moment the curtain Drew back that you were good Folk. From your adorable puppy to the bedspread and the way everything was laid out and decorated I would have been proud to call that home! I believe you to have restored my faith in mankind to a good degree. Any concern about having to stop fast in the contents of the top bunk being airborne? I'm sure you folks maintain plenty of space in front I've been a professional driver myself for many years and know how small annoying objects can suck up your breaking space very quickly and then do things that no human should. All the same I give you all a 10! God's blessings on you both, I'll be looking for future videos.
Bonzo Schlacendaker Thank you very much! It is a concern with the items on the top bunk for sure.
Beautiful home away from home, thanks for sharing.
David Hazel Thank you David :)
Definitely know that Landstar emblem even if it is covered up.. I had a hino with a 98 sleeper.. I love all the space I have and I do agree with you about having the cupboards above the upper bunk were such a pain in the butt to get out anything... I had the double closets on the one side Where your one closet and refrigerator are with a little tiny side covered and then on the side where your sink is where my sink was on 1 side in my refrigerator was on the other.. My bunk on the bottom didn't lift up so that was one thing I wish it did do... But I have a friend Who has the sleeper with the actual shower and potty in it
First time seeing your videos and I love your energy. Thanks for the tour and teaching me somethings about these trucks.
They seem like really nice happy people. bless you guys
Hi you could buy wire baskets at Home Depot so u can install it on TOP of your TOP bunk and that way you can have a better organization and you can still see all ur things plus you will be able to maximise the storage more by having wore baskets in different heights there :)
TOURISTE -JL- Hi there :). Thank so much for the tip!
I started my own delivery company. Using my own car and mini van right now. This would be great for a starter fir what I’m trying to do. I would also use some Freightliner m2 26 and vans. Well that’s my dream. Pack-N-Go
That’s awesome! We wish you all the best :)
Good jobs, guys. Thanks for sharing! I enjoyed watching. #ThumbsUp
SoldierMike6ft2 Thanks so much :)
Thanks for sharing those neat ideas. Please be safe.
*AWESOME TOUR GUYS*
Robin Hood Thank you Robin :)
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Nice rig guys .
Thank you
Do you have to call Waste Management when Jason shaves his noggin outside, LoL....
I live in a 35 foot converted construction trailer, and I have almost all my dishes and pantry items on shelves which would be kind of equal to your bunk, and I like it coz I can see at a glance what I have and is easy to get to and put away. I can also take the unloaded shelf down for cleaning. A little of that rubber mat stuff keeps expensive dishes from sliding off when pulling out the one beside it, etc. I also have labeled plastic boxes that act as drawers for utensils, and sugars, cat food, etc. that fit nicely on the shelves.
This is the first time I'm hearing that Heather and Jason sleep together, "naughty" lol......
A really nice tour guys.... I'm going to do that cutting board idea over one section of my sink....
Pete_ Hine_Of_PA I think your set up sounds awesome! I bet Shyann knows exactly which plastic bin holds her food. LOL thank you Pete your comments always give me a giggle! You have to let me know how your cutting board sink cover turns out. :)
Thanks Heather, and I love that you guys usually take the time to answer reply''s, not just mine but most of them and I realize how time consuming that is, it's just another thing of many that makes you guys really awesome Vlogers !
And, yes Shyann is a real smarty pants, she knows more than I want her too, LoL.
I forgot to mention, even though I live in a 35 foot construction trailer, I have a 6 car all block garage on 3/4 acres of land, so I can house my cars, lawn equipment. There is also a full bath and wood stove and detailed office in there, so I'm not a total trailer or tiny house liver so to speak as some people are. However, while I'm single except for Shyann, lol, this set up works great for me and is very cozy. I can imagine on a stormy night, laying in your bunk in that beautiful sleeper watching TV how cozy that must also be.
I'll keep ya's posted on how I make out with the cutting board, weather I fabricate my own or buy something that works like you guys did. You guys put the "C" in Crafty Truckers...
Wow! The lap of luxury! Just started watching you all the other day. You have provided me a whole new, and better perspective on truckers and the trucking industry. You are very professional. Keep up the good work and safe travels.
Liz Childers Thanks a bunch Liz! We love our sleeper. Definitely helps us to stay on the road longer :)
I worked at the Mt holly plant for 25 years. Built thousands of those trucks.
John Nelson Very cool!
The shower curtain is the right idea for the top bunk but, take it one step further and incorporate a cargo net so you don't have flying projectiles in case of a accident. Food for thought.
robert hinkel Thank you Robert :)
Beautiful Truck,Congratulations keep up the Good Work..👍🏼
Wayne T Thank you :)
So amazing love the pretty truck and very amazing tour love this so much
your very organized. and great ideas thanks
Art Horwed Thank you Art :)
Man that's nice guys love seeing trucking videos like this and you guys has a positive attitude much respect to you guys safe travels keep it trucking
You have a castle so nice and clean I love it ,one in a million
Chandra Hermon Thanks a bunch :)
That sleeper must really make being away from home a bit easier. I noticed you have the same gallon jug I do for my ice tea! Ok, back to the truck, it's really beautiful and set up perfectly. You guys should be really proud of that ride, not to mention going from a ( for lack of a better term) company driver to O/O! That is a goal many of us drivers have and never reach, congratulations...u guys deserve it for all your hard work and sacrifice out on the road. Love to the babies, and my favorite expediter team...safe travels and keep the shinny side up.
David Lamy Thank you so very much David 😊 And we love that tea jug!
Great idea on the hooks, as for me I rather have much less items around, am a minimalist, lol.
As for the water being hot, it did not matter to me, and as for the table I did not really use it. I like things to be fixed no moving stuff around, to just relax, eat, work, or just drive.
Thanks :)
Awesome setup!
Gord,
Vancouver
Gord Stone Thanks Gord :)
So untidy love it!
nervo samid LOL Thanks :)
Walmart has a foam dog bath. No water. It's awesome in the truck. Squrit on dog rub in dry off with towl
Thank you David :)
Feb 2,19. Great video on taxes.One important area many times overlooked arr actual maintenance and truck operating costs.These are often passed over because the little things are overlooked due to time constraints or just ?????? . This is a major expense and can save a lot of money at Tax time.I enjoy your videos and drive safe.Till next time...
John H. Caydler Thanks so much John!
Nice and cozy &full of love ❤️👍👌😊
M H 😊
Lovely sleeper
Cool video. Thank you for the tour. Yall got allot of room. I know your new truck is bigger but i wanted to see what this one looked like again. Im thinking of changing from tractor trailer to a straight truck or maybe a van doing expedited. I drove for 40 p l us years and its time for a change and im wanting room. But im not going to run teams unless i know the person well. Ive had a bad out come with a team driver and a hour after the change out we ended up on our side. They fallen asleep. Sucks
Oh that don’t sound nice with that team. This old truck would be perfect of a solo. We made it work as a team but always wished we had bigger. (Now We do) lol. It is a little tougher for a straight solo to make it, but it can be done. Wish you the best in making a move
i am very proud of you Guy's, i have been looking at your vids fir a min. how di i get started started,
keep up the good work.
If you are looking to purchase a new one we have one at Valley Freightliner in Cleveland Ohio. It is a used Cascadia tho. So the GVW will be 33k+.
What an awesome rig. WOW!!
Hockey Nutt Thanks :)
Hi guys I like the video. I was thinking that me and my wife could do something like this soon I do gave a class b cdl with my air brake endorsement could a person or a team do alright using a dock truck like that over the road vs a semi with a trailer do companies look at that as not good enough or do you have any problems getting a load and how many pallets do you average on carrying and how far do some of the loads go thanks
Great vid guys and I have some great points I go use hehe
Denise Joyce thanks you. Be safe!!
nicely done!!!
Thank you Daniel :)
January 31-18 Snow and more outside Chicago.Very cold.Drive safe.
John H. Caydler Thanks John
Hi folks good to see you take care and keep on trucking god bless.
I love this truck.
Safe travels and cute dogs.
A very impressive set up.
Frederic Koning Thanks Frederic :)
I just subscribed. Very curious to learn what it means to be an expediter.
Seriously nice truck. I would love to try expediting. I have had my A cdl wirh tank and haz mat for over 25 years .
Thanks John :)
Good video Donald
You have tastefully upgraded your sleeper and driving position for comfort and appearance. I like your Chihuahua babies.
Jeffry Blackmon 😁
Thank you for sharing! Very nice truck!
Thank you
WOW nice machine! nice job! I want one!
Daniel Kennedy Thanks!
Thanks for the tour - great rig. I'd be interested in general information on the type of commodities you carry and the distances you travel. Good to see a couple working together. Thanks again.
I guess I'm kinda randomly asking but does anyone know a good website to stream new series online?
@Zakai Jalen flixportal :D
@Hamza Zane thank you, signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there =) Appreciate it !
@Zakai Jalen glad I could help =)
very well done video nice truck
dyvinesun Thank you :)
I've driven a straight truck for 4yrs with different companies I'm ready to dive in and drive for myself
I own a frieghtliner Colombia 2007 tractor, but I'm really considering making my next truck a expedite truck. I KNOW that thing is a heck of a lot easier to drive. And u don't have to worry about not finding a parking spot, since u can park the thing anywhere.
Miguel Robb almost anywhere. It is a lot easier though making the job much more enjoyable.
Mr Crafty Trucker are these trucks widely available? And is there a lot of work in it? I'm interested in getting a 2007 expedited truck if I jump on board
Miguel Robb they are widely available. If you get on the right company you’ll stay fairly busy.
Very smart couple.. Keep on trucking
The one thing you can get with the 120's is a little toilet. But your setup looks awesome! Makes me miss driving.
Mark Wandrey Thank you Mark. We’ve already decided our next truck will have a 120” sleeper :)
TheCraftyTrucker where can I buy a truck like this ?
Yazmin Roldan www.expeditersonline.com/trucks-for-sale/listings.php
Really nice. Looking at one for me...
So freaking cool!!! Beautiful rig!!!
Nice truck, that 22ft box looks so funny
I Like Turtles Thanks 👍😃
All expeditor trucks look a little odd. Who cares. Do they make money?
Chris Cook If they didn’t people wouldn’t be doing it 😉
Crafty. Thanks again. Do you know what your average revenue per loaded mile is, and total? I think the m2 is a great pick for the job. I have been spec-ing one myself. Fed Ex gave me numbers that look pretty good. It looks like there is a bit of down time between loads. Are you guys experiencing that?
What a great truck/home. Very cool.
Chris Collins thanks
Look at that beautiful Morgan truck body on there proud to make those for you 👍🏼
Tyler D Very cool Tyler! Thank you 😁
Beautiful Truck you guys do a great job keep on trucking
Robert McCabe Thank you 😊
It’s so majestic!!!
Gorgeous!
Shami Basar Thanks :)
Very homey ,good job on decorating 👍
Bigdog Bulldog Thanks Bigdog 😊🐶
Awesome, Tah Majal 😎
Butch Thompson Thank you Butch 😁
very nice.
I just loved your video.
Renita Isbon Thank you 😊