Over height question

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Iowa DOT - Motor Vehicle Division

DOR: Oversize/Overweight Permitting

MDOT - MiTrip (Oversize or Overweight) Permits (michigan.gov)

 

At least out there the overpasses tend to be taller than back east. An inch or 2 taller than 13'6 wouldn't worry me as much as 4 extra. Bet he won't make that mistake again

With the high 5th wheel and tall 24.5s on the 99 were about 13'8.5 at the front of the wagon but we run the same area so it's a bit different than not knowing an area

 

GPD, hope it is a routine trip between point A to point B. Bet your friend is very attentive to the above details in the future...
Is front of load higher than rear? If so, dump air suspension if you question an overhead. I expect to be trashed for this recommendation. Better than a close encounter.
Best wishes,

Edit... while I was typing SLOWLY with one finger, the above suspension adjustments already discussed.

 

You're correct about the divisible load. But Having a permit is better than no permit. At least you know where to drive and not have a problem.
At the least look at permit sites and check the route. I don't think you will have a problem along the interstates. I don't run Michigan often with oversize anymore.
When I did, it was 14'6 tall and got routed all over the place.
Good luck

 

If you stay on 75 you'll be fine there's nothing under 14' just don't get on 94 though there's a few 13'8" and 13'9" on 94 in the metro area.

Oh yeah, and don't get caught outlaw.

 

I am an old car hauler, 13,10, is common. Stop at a home depot, get some plastic pipe and make a measuring stick

 

If they give you any trouble call the Marshals.

 

I’d shoot for a permit if it’s not too pricey I’m not a flatbed guy tho (if only for the routing)
I wish I could help man, I know MO is pretty good about stuff being around 14ft