How to know bridge clearances on route?
Hi, What (map?) resources do folks use to determine whether the bridges on one's route has adequate clearance? Thanks, Bill
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I am thinking also about a better way to have advance notice of low clearance.
I have a TT now (11'6") and am buying a FW (expected height 13'5").
On three recent trips I came across low clearance bridges (less than 13'5") that had signs posted too late to easily turn around.
On one road, it is 4 lane divided with the height clearance sign just before the bridge and the grass median is too deep and not level enough to to do a U turn.
On another road, I-87 north of Albany - exit 30, at the bottom of the exit ramp, ready to do a left turn under the highway, the bridge height sign is too far off to be read. So I turn left (with my 11'6" TT) and as I get close enough to read the sign I see the height is 12'9". So I wonder if I was pulling a 13'5" FW could I do a U turn here?
I think Co-Pilot has a height setting of 13'0". That is not good enough for a 13'5" FW.
The Rand McNally RVND 7730 does not work with a free standing bean bag mount without using an unreliable suction cup. So, that is out.
The best choice, from what I can find so far is a Garmin RV 760LMT or RV 660LMT.
I have a TT now (11'6") and am buying a FW (expected height 13'5").
On three recent trips I came across low clearance bridges (less than 13'5") that had signs posted too late to easily turn around.
On one road, it is 4 lane divided with the height clearance sign just before the bridge and the grass median is too deep and not level enough to to do a U turn.
On another road, I-87 north of Albany - exit 30, at the bottom of the exit ramp, ready to do a left turn under the highway, the bridge height sign is too far off to be read. So I turn left (with my 11'6" TT) and as I get close enough to read the sign I see the height is 12'9". So I wonder if I was pulling a 13'5" FW could I do a U turn here?
I think Co-Pilot has a height setting of 13'0". That is not good enough for a 13'5" FW.
The Rand McNally RVND 7730 does not work with a free standing bean bag mount without using an unreliable suction cup. So, that is out.
The best choice, from what I can find so far is a Garmin RV 760LMT or RV 660LMT.
