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MSFSnTEXAS
Explorer
Mar 04, 2014

Android Phone App - Route Cautions about Hight Clearances?

Anyone know of an Android cell phone app that:

1. Allows you to enter your departure location and destination location (kind of how MapQuest works),
2. Enter the height of your RV,


And the app will:

A. Recommend a route to avoid any clearance issues,
B. If you select your desired route, it confirms you will have no issues with clearances,
C. Or track you via GPS and warn you when you are coming upon a potential clearance issue,
D. Or reroute you to avoid clearance issues?

I'm new to towing a 5th wheel and concerned I'm going to forget and hang the top of the 5th wheel on some overpass that is too low.
  • pitch's avatar
    pitch
    Explorer II
    Mar 20, 2014
    Just be aware that no app will cover every low clearance obstacle,especially on local roads!
  • MSFSnTEXAS's avatar
    MSFSnTEXAS
    Explorer
    Mar 20, 2014
    TucsonJim wrote:
    Try Allstays Low Clearance App from the Play store. $1.99.



    We purchased the App and will utilize it this weekend. Thanks for the information.
  • jasult's avatar
    jasult
    Explorer
    Mar 04, 2014
    I second Co Pilot GPS App on my Android S3.
    It works better than all my Garmins I had over years.
    I pay for the optional LIVE TRAFFIC as it shows any traffic and jams in route and offers a drive around the jam. Yes, you don't need internet connection but with the S3 the phone 4g works as good or better
  • chiefneon's avatar
    chiefneon
    Explorer
    Mar 04, 2014
    MSFSnTEXAS wrote:
    Anyone know of an Android cell phone app that:

    1. Allows you to enter your departure location and destination location (kind of how MapQuest works),
    2. Enter the height of your RV,


    And the app will:

    A. Recommend a route to avoid any clearance issues,
    B. If you select your desired route, it confirms you will have no issues with clearances,
    C. Or track you via GPS and warn you when you are coming upon a potential clearance issue,
    D. Or reroute you to avoid clearance issues?



    I'm new to towing a 5th wheel and concerned I'm going to forget and hang the top of the 5th wheel on some overpass that is too low.


    Howdy!

    I use Co-Pilot GPS app. It has a RV setting you can set the height of your RV up to 13'. Been using it for years and it has not failed me. You don't need a data connection as the maps are downloaded to your devise.

    Co-pilot for androids

    "Happy Trails"
    Chiefneon

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