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Unicorn1108
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Sep 17, 2015

How tall is too tall?

We've got a class A with a height of 12 feet three inches. Putting 12 feet six into the GPS, we've never had a problem getting where we wanted. I've only had the rig for a year, but already I'm looking into upgrades. :-) A lot of the MHs I like are taller, some over 13 feet. I think that would have fit under the bridges we've encountered, but I don't remember that well. Trees are another issue. We've dragged lighter branches along the roof a few times, so I expect if we were taller, we might have encountered a thicker branch.

Does anyone here wish their RV was a few inches shorter? How has your height caused serious problems for you? Do you think your next RV will be less tall?
  • My toy hauler is listed at 13'3 and we haven't had any height issues (so far). I use GPS but I plan my routes using a Motor Carrier Atlas and try to stick to 18-wheeler roads.
  • Any lower ceiling inside and you'll start to feel claustrophobic in short order.
  • In 2008, Fleetwood made the Terra and Fiesta that was just under 12 foot in height including the AC.
    Interior height was 79 inches.
    Of course, they dropped them!
  • Maximum legal height for all vehicles in CA is 14 ft. No problem with clearance as long as you are under this. Overheight = ticket.
  • enblethen wrote:
    I wish the manufacturers would listen and make shorter coaches. More in the 12 foot range.

    12 feet would be a very short coach. :)
  • What are you looking at, the maximum of the largest Winnebago and Tiffin current year models is 12' 10"

    I am 12 9 and never ever had a problem - this is a non issue
  • I wish the manufacturers would listen and make shorter coaches. More in the 12 foot range.
    I see very little reason to have interiors as high as some are.

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