Truck sleeper 42 × 80 mattresses

Updated Oct 26, 2026 · 13 makers’ own size lists checked · findings from 2 independent testing sites · How we pick

42 × 80 inches 106.7 × 203.2 cm

A 42 × 80 inch mattress fits the larger sleeper cabs on many newer semi-trucks. It’s 4″ wider than a twin XL at the same length.

Commonly used for: Larger and newer sleeper cabs; drivers who want more room than a 35″ bunk.

We’ve gathered every Truck sleeper 42 × 80 mattress we could find into one list: 52 from 13 makers, each sold in exactly 42 × 80 inches.

  • 52 mattresses in this exact size
  • 22 ready-made, 30 made to order
  • 52 you can return
  • 1 independently tested
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Is your bed a truck sleeper 42 × 80?

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All 52 Truck sleeper 42 × 80 mattresses

Each one is sold in exactly 42 × 80 inches, checked against the maker’s own size list.

See all 52 Truck sleeper 42 × 80 mattresses Showing 40 here: ready-made first, then ones with photos.

A standard twin XL is usually narrower. Do not assume a twin XL fitted sheet or platform will work with a 42-inch-wide mattress. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. How we choose and research

See every spec side by sideFeel, height, how it’s sold and returns for the 40 above, in one table
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TypeMemory foamMemory foamHybridLatex over foamMemory foamMemory foamMemory foamHybridInnerspringFoamMemory foamLatexHybridMemory foamHybridInnerspringFoamFoamInnerspringMemory foamInnerspringLatex hybridLatex hybridHybridHybridLatexMemory foamFoamMemory foamFoamHybridHybridMemory foamMemory foamFoamMemory foamFoamFoamMemory foamMemory foam
FeelFlippable: soft side and firm sideTwo-sided: softer or firmerFirm, supportiveFeel not listed by the makerVaries by height (6in/8in described for back and stomach sleepers, 10in/12in for combination sleepers)Not publishedNot publishedMedium-firmFirmFirm (8 out of 10 on Mattress Insider's scale)Medium-firmMedium, FirmNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedMedium-firmMedium-firmFirm (8 out of 10 on CustomMattress.com's scale, which it calls medium-firm)Medium-firmMedium-firmFirmMedium-firm; flippable (softer gel side, firmer foam side)FirmMediumFirm (10.5″), Medium (10.5″), Plush Euro Top (11.5″)Firm (8 out of 10 on Mattress Insider's scale)Medium (7 out of 10 on Mattress Insider's scale)Not publishedMedium-plush (5 out of 10 on Wilderness's scale)Firm / medium-firm (7 out of 10 on Wilderness's scale)Soft (ILD 26), Medium (ILD 36), Firm (ILD 46)FirmFirm
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Good fit ifFlippable truck mattressYou want an all-foam bed with a softer and a firmer side to choose fromYou want coil support but cannot fit a tall hybridYou want latex rather than memory foam on topLow-priced RV-size foamGel memory foam sleeperFirm support for big driversRV coil mattressBudget truck bunk swapRV bunksTruck bunks and small RV bedsRVs and bunksPocket coils for a truck bunkMemory foam for most truck bunksSprings plus memory foamPlain springs for a truck bunkSimple foam for a truck bunkTruck sleeper, convolute foamTruck sleeper, innerspringTruck sleeper, memory foamTruck sleeper, HD innerspringTruck sleeper, 5″ Indura + 3″ latex foamCustom latex hybridCustom memory foam hybridFirm custom coilCustom latex, any heightCustom memory foamCustomMattress.com’s lowest-cost custom sizeLow profile, mid-pricedMattress Insider’s firm, thin entry modelMemory foam plus coilsThree feels, edge supportFirm RV foamMedium RV foamSemi-truck berthsSpring-free RV comfortWeekend campersThin RV bunksThin RV bunks and odd bedsThin RV bunks and odd beds
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Can’t find the right one?

A custom maker can build a truck sleeper 42 × 80 mattress to your exact inches, including rounded or cut corners. Stores rarely keep this size on the floor.

The size at a glance

Inches
42 × 80
Centimeters
106.7 × 203.2
Feet
3′ 6″ × 6′ 8″
Sleeping area
23.3 sq ft 30% less than a queen
Also called
truck mattress, semi sleeper, 42 × 80

Is a truck sleeper 42 × 80 right for you?

Good for

  • Larger and newer sleeper cabs
  • Drivers who want more room than a 35″ bunk

Watch out for

  • Cab bunks vary by a few inches. Measure the length as well as the width.
  • Corners on some cabs are cut. Check before ordering.

Truck sleeper 42 × 80 vs other sizes

How it compares with the sizes people mix it up with.

SizeInchesSleeping areaCompared with truck sleeper 42 × 80
Truck sleeper 42 × 8042 × 8023.3 sq ftThis size
Truck sleeper 35 × 7935 × 7919.2 sq ft7″ narrower, 1″ shorter
Twin XL38 × 8021.1 sq ft4″ narrower
Full XL · 54-inch54 × 8030 sq ft12″ wider
Twin38 × 7519.8 sq ft4″ narrower, 5″ shorter
Full54 × 7528.1 sq ft12″ wider, 5″ shorter
Queen60 × 8033.3 sq ft18″ wider

Online stores that list 42 × 80

Stores whose own site lists this exact size. A listing isn’t proof it’s in stock; check before you order.

Every online store we track

What else you’ll need

Sheets

Look for 42 × 80 truck sheets. Twin XL sheets are 4″ too narrow.

A base that fits

Usually a solid panel. Ventilation underneath helps with condensation.

Check your base

A topper (optional)

4 toppers come in this size.

Topper fit guide

Make sure it’s really a truck sleeper 42 × 80

A standard twin XL is usually narrower. Do not assume a twin XL fitted sheet or platform will work with a 42-inch-wide mattress.

Questions about Truck sleeper 42 × 80 mattresses

How big is a truck sleeper 42 × 80 mattress?

A 42 × 80 inch mattress fits the larger sleeper cabs on many newer semi-trucks. It’s 4″ wider than a twin XL at the same length.

What is the biggest semi-truck mattress?

Many larger cabs take 42 × 80. Some take wider custom sizes. Measure the bunk.

Will it fit my bed frame?

Check the usable width and length with any safety restraints, storage access, and sleeper fittings in place. Confirm finished dimensions with the seller. A standard twin XL is usually narrower. Do not assume a twin XL fitted sheet or platform will work with a 42-inch-wide mattress.

Can I return a truck sleeper 42 × 80 mattress?

52 of the 52 Truck sleeper 42 × 80 mattresses we list can be returned under the seller’s trial. Made-to-order mattresses often can’t. Each one’s return terms are in its details.

Where can I buy one?

Mostly online from the brands on this page, which ship to most US addresses. Local mattress factories can build one; stores rarely keep this size on the floor.

How much does it cost?

Prices change often, so we link to each seller instead of listing them. Odd sizes are often priced at or above the nearest standard size, and made-to-order ones usually cost more.

Are the owner reviews about this size?

Usually not. Owner feedback is about the mattress model, often in a more common size. Each summary says whether it’s about this exact model, and links to the source.

How common is a 42 × 80″ truck sleeper 42 × 80 in trucks?

18 of the 72 truck sleeper cabs we have bed sizes for (25%) use exactly 42 × 80″ for the lower bunk, across 6 makers, most often International, Peterbilt, Freightliner and Kenworth. Sizes vary by model and year, so measure your platform before you order.

From makers’ spec sheets, brochures and floorplan drawings, plus dealer and owner reports where makers don’t publish inches.

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