Avoiding Low clearance routes
Hi all! My name is kutter. I am new to the forum and new to RVing. My family and I have recently purchase a 5th wheel, 35ft length and 13.5ft tall. I am not new to trailers or towing, but have never o...
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noteven wrote:
If you choose a "truck/RV" GPS - cruise around with it in "OMG!" mode tow vehicle only for a while so you understand what it is on about when it is in warning mode.
Also when you have planned a route with 2 inches to spare under a particular bridge BEWARE of fresh paving under the bridge :)
Can't always go by those numbers posted on warning signs...
The RR bridge around the corner from my office has a posted clearance of 12'2"...
There is at least a dozen big rigs (box trucks X 52') that go under it daily, all have about an inch or two to spare.... You can tell the new guys to the area as the hold everything up and are very couscous , and the regulars don't even slow anymore.
