101NB/Gaviota tunnel clearance?

Question

I've searched the net and come up with varying heights for the clearance on the Gaviota tunnel northbound on 101 north of Santa Barbara. Lowest I've found is 14', highest I've seen reported is 17'5". My trailer is listed at 13'10" but have never actually measured it.

Anyone drive this route with a high RV without issue?

tiger4x4rv · Answer

Huge semitrucks go through those tunnels all the time.Caltrans has a list of tunnels on state highways with clearance of less than 14 feet:http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/traffops/trucks/trucksize/height.htm

woodglue · Answer

It's 14'9" tall WoodGlue

old-biscuit · Answer

The Winnebao website lists 12'4" as the height of your 5th wheel.......best to actually measure with it hooked up...LINKAZ Road Law..13'6" MAXCA Road Law..14' MAXState by State Road Laws.......LINK

paulj · Answer

Streetview image of tunnel entrance

johng3 · Answer

Pulled our 38' Montana through going both directions several times with no problem.  If you're concerned, plan ahead and split the lanes and ride the center though the tunnel.

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