My GPS led me to a 9'-4" clearance.

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  1. dutchieinquebec

    dutchieinquebec Road Train Member

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    Nobody is using this thing anymore????
     
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  3. 48Packard

    48Packard Ol' Two-stop Shag!

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    The only one of those I'd have complete and total faith in is the Satellite Radio!
     
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  4. sharp.dressed.man

    sharp.dressed.man Heavy Load Member

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    You must have complete faith in your GPS in order for it to work right. Kinda like crucifixes and vampires.
     
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  5. Palazon

    Palazon Road Train Member

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    My 520 led me to Rattlesnake Pass (WA129).... lesson learned....
     
  6. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    This is the first time mine has done this and since it was a side street in a small Indiana town, I'm guessing most databases wouldn't have it listed.
     
  7. 48Packard

    48Packard Ol' Two-stop Shag!

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    ....and gunned the mess outta it!
     
  8. striker

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    the 11'6" underpass in Denver has been in place since the 50's, it's pretty much every color under the rainbow from all the trucks that have it it. There are 4 signs before it on either side warning of a 11'6" clearance, alas, today, a 13'6" truck tried to go under it. I guess he figured since his flatbed was only 5' tall, he would make it.
     
  9. striker

    striker Road Train Member

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    personally, I prefer to use this for navigation.............
     
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  10. pcfreak

    pcfreak Heavy Load Member

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    Just yank the tires off of the truck, and you should be able to squeeze under. :biggrin_255:

    I use my gps mainly for distance and time estimates. But it is handy to know when a turn is coming up. In medium fog or snow covered roads, I get a hint of a curve that could be coming up and I can slow up a bit so I don't run into the ditch. Of course, you need to use your head while using these things!!!
     
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  11. morr2fab

    morr2fab Medium Load Member

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    That reminds me, I think it was in Mass I saw a sign 13-3. Now I’m on the brakes cause I know I’m 13-6, however there was a truck up ahead of me and it wasn’t slowing down. When he went under the bridge it cleared by about 2 inches. I was cautious but figured he made it I will to, it was fine.
     
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