Need help identifying height of trailer.

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by LoneRanger, Sep 4, 2022.

  1. Kshaw0960

    Kshaw0960 Road Train Member

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    Says the height in the picture. OH: 9’6 1/2

    OH is outside height.

    with your measurements it’s under 13’6 for sure.
     
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  3. IH Truck Guy

    IH Truck Guy Road Train Member

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    Not to split hairs,but OH is overall height.
     
  4. LoneRanger

    LoneRanger Road Train Member

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    Thanks everyone. First time hauling a container so I was extra cautious.
     
  5. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Better questions asked than stuck under a bridge.
     
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  6. Judge

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    High cube containers on Chassis were usually 13’5-13’6, (depending on fifth wheel height, we had risers for tank work.

    regular containers were 13’ ish on chassis
     
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  7. skallagrime

    skallagrime Road Train Member

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    I assume your tape isnt either long enough or heavy duty enough to go vertical all the way, get a fatmax (or others) can stretch the tape blade 10' horizontally easy. Vertical only problem youll have is heavy wind.

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  8. LoneRanger

    LoneRanger Road Train Member

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    it’s long enough and sturdy ;)
     
  9. Ridgeline

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    Glad you asked, this will help others too.


    yeah but it is also better to read bridge height signs.
     
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  10. LoneRanger

    LoneRanger Road Train Member

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    true. But what’s goods the sign when you don’t know what you have?
     
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  11. kranky1

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    They should post whether the clearance on the sign is current or 4 layers of asphalt ago. In my experience most of those signs are meaningless.
     
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