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Tall RV - Maps for routing around low bridges?

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by dahangman, May 19, 2008.

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  1. May 19, 2008 #1
    dahangman

    dahangman Bobtail Member

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    Hi, I now own a pretty darn tall RV. 12' 11" plus a little bit more for an in-motion satellite receiver. Probably puts me about the same as a typical tractor trailer setup. What is the way you recommend for me to plan my routes? Are there professional maps that you use that I should invest in to keep myself from shearing off a nice piece of electronic equipment and scaring the heck out of my wife? What do you recommend? Thanks!
     
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  3. May 19, 2008 #2
    lostNfound

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  4. May 19, 2008 #3
    rookietrucker

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    Buy the spiral laminated one. It will last you for several years versus the paper edition. Usually in the truckstops, they run about $39.99. If your lucky, you might find them on sale for $29.99
    View attachment 1484
     
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  5. May 19, 2008 #4
    soundman

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    Wilco truck stops have them (deluxe version) on sale for $19.95
     
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  7. May 19, 2008 #5
    25(2)+2

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    Watch for signs as well, 13'6" is normal marking for normal trailers, measure to make sure you aren't too tall.
     
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  8. May 20, 2008 #6
    MACK E-6

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    Yes, and when you get a chance, I suggest you take an extension ladder and a tape measure, and climb up on top of this thing and measure it. It's best to know exactly how tall your truck is (pardon the pun). Most jurisdictions allow about 6 inches on their height markings.

    This would be money very well spent for you. I strongly suggest you buy one of these.
     
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  9. May 21, 2008 #7
    dahangman

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    Today we measured - it's right at 13' 6". I'll pick up the Rand McNally you specifically recommend tomorrow. Thanks all for taking the time to help a non-trucker. I'm sure I'll have other questions as we go on down the road. We're going Atlanta to Kansas City, MO leaving this weekend. We'll see 'ya out there.
     
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  10. May 22, 2008 #8
    Truckerjo

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    Coplilot "truck" has never once routed me down a road that has a low bridge.. It has routed me on a no truck route but it says must pay attention to local truck route laws..

    Copilot truck is a GPS navigation routing software.. Bootleggers sell it for $20 at truck stops but I recommend getting it from AKC ($199)
     
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  11. May 23, 2008 #9
    Phil1Fla

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    Good luck on you trip!
    Software is what you will need if you travel a lot.
    The road atlas will help alot. They only change every two years. No mater what the cover says..spiral laminated is very nice and a lot easer to use then the paper ones.
     
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  12. May 24, 2008 #10
    witchwaywest

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    On the subject of bridge clearances.I have delivered in the New York metro region for quite awhile.The signs posted for clearance aren't always accurate.Some are posted 12' 6" and I can still get a trailer with a height of 13'6" thru without a problem.I learned what ones I can get under.Saves a little bit of time but it must be a nightmare for some drivers not familiar with the area.There are also alot of curved overpasses.They may be marked 9' clearance but if you stay down the center you can get a 13'6" thru with no problem.One word of caution.During the winter time and with a heavy snowpack on the road I stay away from overpasses that are real tight.Add 4 or 5 inches of snowpack on road,now your trailer went form 13'6" to closer to 14'.Add in low wires,low tree branches and it makes for a fun day.
     
    witchwaywest, May 24, 2008
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