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This is a new 2017 Volvo VNL64T300 with an 168-inch ARI Legacy II RBSD sleeper — a big luxury sleeper unit by the company — and power to match: an I-Shift 12-Speed, with 550 horses.
ARI is probably the first name that you think of when you think of custom legacy sleepers for semi trucks, although there are some strong competitors, each with their own unique style differences, besides the benefits of various companies just based on close proximity of their factory location. ARI has been at it a long time, and they started out with a goal of providing custom sleeper market options better than any at the time.
They had experience coming in, as four of the seven original ARI-ers worked in the custom sleeper industry before starting their own company. The other three brought other experience to the table though: two worked in the RV industry and the third was an owner-operator. You can see how this team had a lot of bases covered going in.
ARI states that while there are other custom sleeper manufacturers (and we feature some of their great work here on this site as well), they maintain one goal which sets them apart from them all:
“[A] strong commitment to the customer and, because one of our original founders was an owner operator, we understand what it’s like to be broke down in Montana in the winter season while knowing that a few extra minutes in engineering or in production may have prevented down time. We understand that down time does not pay the bills. With our sleepers, we try to take the worry out of owning one and we honestly believe we build the best sleepers on the road.”
For more of ARI’s work, find them in our directory of custom sleeper builders.
Upgraded Sleeper Options Include:
- Volvo High Cab Conversion with Walk Through Boot Opening
- Side Entry Door with Manual 3rd Step & Stepwell Layout to PS
- Flip Down Flush Floor
- Flip up Counter, and LED Grab Handle
- Bed Dinette with Self-Storing Table
- Self-Storing Cushions & Bed Struts
- Oversized Bed with 54” Mattress
- Walnut Hardwood and Dinette Bases
- Microwave Convection Oven
- Medicine Cabinet with Mirror and Adjustable Shelf
- Upgrade to Solid Surface Countertops and Gaucho Table.
Here’s the inside of this custom sleeper job, as well as a few more examples of the recent work ARI is doing.
