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A multi-purpose fairing for mounting behind the cab body or sleeper box side extensions between the floor line and the roof line and outside the arc of the trailer when mounted to the fifth wheel. The multi-purpose fairing converts space behind the truck cab into a usable storage volume and includes

A multi-purpose fairing for mounting behind the cab body or sleeper box side extensions between the floor line and the roof line and outside the arc of the trailer when mounted to the fifth wheel. The multi-purpose fairing converts space behind the truck cab into a usable storage volume and includes three skins acting as a structural frame with a sealed top cap, a sealed bottom, utility shelves, and a door or doors allowing access to the interior storage space. The skins are supported by extrusions designed for multiple functions including an integrated hand rail, a T-slot for a rubber corner bumper, and joggle locks to lock the skins into position.

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[ The following is claimed:] [1.]1. A multi-purpose fairing adapted to be operatively mated with a truck cab comprising:a side skin, a forward skin, and an inner skin; said side skin, forward skin, and inner skin being joined together to form an integral unit defining a volume; in which said truck c

[ The following is claimed:] [1.]1. A multi-purpose fairing adapted to be operatively mated with a truck cab comprising:a side skin, a forward skin, and an inner skin; said side skin, forward skin, and inner skin being joined together to form an integral unit defining a volume; in which said truck cab has two sides and a back, the side skin is oriented along a longitudinal axis of the truck cab which is substantially perpendicular to said back of said truck cab, the forward skin is essentially aligned substantially parallel with the back of the truck cab, first edges of the side skin and forward skin are joined adjacent a rear comer of one of said sides of the truck cab, and in which the volume defined further comprises at least one utility shelf disposed horizontally between said side skin, said forward skin, and said inner skin.