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An extendable sleeper for a truck that has a fixed portion and an extension. The extension is slidably connected to the fixed portion for horizontal longitudinal movement with respect thereto. The fixed portion is defined by rigid sleeper sidewalls, and is adapted for attaching to a rear portion of

An extendable sleeper for a truck that has a fixed portion and an extension. The extension is slidably connected to the fixed portion for horizontal longitudinal movement with respect thereto. The fixed portion is defined by rigid sleeper sidewalls, and is adapted for attaching to a rear portion of a truck cab. The extension has rigid extension sidewalls and a rigid rear panel. The movement of the extension with respect to the fixed portion causes the extendable sleeper to move between a stored configuration and a deployed configuration. In the stored configuration, at least part of the extension is located inside the fixed portion. In the deployed configuration, at least another part of the extension is extending behind the fixed portion such that the sleeper has a relatively greater enclosed volume. The extendable sleeper may further incorporate a bed, a table, retractable furniture, a retractable platform, a storage compartment, windows, a safety lock, a safety alarm system, or a power actuator for moving the extension.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An extendable sleeper for a truck having an engine, a drivetrain, and a vehicle ignition, the extendable sleeper comprising:a fixed portion defined by rigid sleeper sidewalls, said fixed portion being adapted for attaching to a rear portion of a truck cab;an extension h

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An extendable sleeper for a truck having an engine, a drivetrain, and a vehicle ignition, the extendable sleeper comprising:a fixed portion defined by rigid sleeper sidewalls, said fixed portion being adapted for attaching to a rear portion of a truck cab;an extension having rigid extension sidewalls and a rigid rear panel, said extension being slidably connected to said fixed portion for horizontal and longitudinal movement with respect thereto; anda safety device to operatively alert an operator when the extendable sleeper is in a position other than a stored configuration,wherein movement of said extension with respect to said fixed portion causes said extendable sleeper to move between said stored configuration, having at least a portion of said extension located inside said fixed portion, and a deployed configuration, having at least another portion of said extension extending behind said fixed portion, such that said extendable sleeper has a relatively greater enclosed volume.