13'5 5th wheel vs 13'6 bridges?

You have to wonder if this comes as a shock to the "Tiny House" people. Nobody ever mentions permits and some of those things are at least 16 feet over the "loft bedroom".

Splashers3 wrote:
Lyle - the Giraffe is not reliable when it comes to tree branches, although I haven't tested it enough.

Mike

Thanks, Mike.

Lyle

First important thing, measure your trailer on a level surface with the raider hooked up. My high point is not the AC the factory installed, but the vent cover in the bathroom I installed.

Second important thing is where the height of the low bridge or tunnel is measured from. What isn’t known is it’s accuracy.

Third and this applies mostly for tunnels is where it’s low point is. Many tunnels in our area point to the low spot which is usually the curved part towards the side. I also know the height of my side as well and keep both written down in the center console with my last numbers when weighed

Tvov wrote:

Good link! But.... just for fun, I looked at Connecticut. It is all commercial hauling / trucks. With a very quick look, I couldn't find if it applies to campers / RVs.
I am just curious. My TT is well under the limits.

Think about your statement that height restrictions only apply to commercial vehicles only applies to commercial vehicles. That doesn't make sense. And, moreso, it is not true.
That low underpass doesn't matter if you're commercial or private. If that 13'6" commercial vehicle can't make it under an underpass then neither can your 13'6" private owned vehicle.
And just to clarify - height restriction laws are not just for commercial vehicles. They apply to all vehicles. I taught vehicle and truck law for many years and enforced it for a lot more. The size limits are not commercial vehicle specific.

Tvov wrote:

jkwilson wrote:

Me Again wrote:
I believe RV are limited to 13'6" in height. Chris

Height limits vary by state. Height Map

Eastern US is all 13'6" maximum height, so a 13'7" RV wouldn't be legal anywhere east of Missouri plus Oklahoma.

Good link! But.... just for fun, I looked at Connecticut. It is all commercial hauling / trucks. With a very quick look, I couldn't find if it applies to campers / RVs.

I am just curious. My TT is well under the limits.

The site I linked is aimed at truckers, but most states have the same law for all vehicles. RVs sometimes get exemptions for mirrors and awnings. Connecticut code says:

"Sec. 14-264. Special permits for vehicles of excessive height. No vehicle, except a vehicle loaded with loose hay or straw, whose height, with its load, exceeds thirteen feet six inches, shall be operated upon any highway or bridge without a special written permit from the Commissioner of Transportation as provided in section 14-270, specifying the period for which and the other conditions under which such vehicle shall be permitted to be so operated. Violation of the provision of this section shall be subject to a fine of one thousand five hundred dollars."

Indiana is similar as I would expect most states are.

jkwilson wrote:

Me Again wrote:
I believe RV are limited to 13'6" in height. Chris

Height limits vary by state. Height Map

Eastern US is all 13'6" maximum height, so a 13'7" RV wouldn't be legal anywhere east of Missouri plus Oklahoma.

Good link! But.... just for fun, I looked at Connecticut. It is all commercial hauling / trucks. With a very quick look, I couldn't find if it applies to campers / RVs.

I am just curious. My TT is well under the limits.

Me Again wrote:
I believe RV are limited to 13'6" in height. Chris

Height limits vary by state. Height Map

Eastern US is all 13'6" maximum height, so a 13'7" RV wouldn't be legal anywhere east of Missouri plus Oklahoma.

Me Again wrote:
I believe RV are limited to 13'6" in height. Chris

Since when? 1 of 5 that are 13'7"
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Don't hit any bumps going under.;)

Question... I've seen people talk about 'flipping the axles' on their 5th wheel to raise them and match up better with the newer taller trucks. How much does that actually raise the overall height of the trailer, with regards to situations like this?