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10-09-2018, 06:22 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Forked River
Posts: 82
M.O.C. #21148
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I watched that video and can't believe how many people have hit that same bridge, with signs and blinking lights to warn you! Fifth wheel is over a foot taller than my previous travel trailer 12'9" according to specs, to me that means nothing lower than 13'6"!
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10-09-2018, 09:56 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bastrop
Posts: 2,892
M.O.C. #20753
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I use "Rand McNally 2018 Deluxe Motor Carriers' Road Atlas",l Allstays and Garmin RV GPS.
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10-10-2018, 01:27 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Livingston
Posts: 16
M.O.C. #19429
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RVDH
I'm looking for some accurate maps or otherwise for bridge clearances. Truck routes don't cut it! A pdf doc with posted bridge clearances would be ideal! That way I can plan my routes without being routed to areas I don't want to go. Any suggestions?
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I purchased a Garmin RV 760 GPS you enter all your data length width,height weight, set your preferences and it routes you based on that information.
Like all GPS unions it’s not perfect but I know it works.
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10-10-2018, 02:39 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Sherman
Posts: 54
M.O.C. #18941
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Check out the App "Trucker Path" . It has the low clearance as well as a lot of other useful information. If you only turn on low clearance it is easy to see where not to go.
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10-10-2018, 03:34 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Tuscola
Posts: 9
M.O.C. #18955
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Trucker path keeps telling me “ path not optimized for truck, but we are working on it”. Does that mean it won’t alert me?
Where do you turn on the low clearances aforementioned?
Thanks!
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10-10-2018, 03:47 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Slidell
Posts: 14
M.O.C. #21758
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Bridge clearances
I use Smart RV Route. No problems.
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10-10-2018, 03:47 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Omaha
Posts: 256
M.O.C. #17319
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The RVParky app has low clearances on their map. It may rely on user's input for reporting those low clearances, I'm not sure.
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10-10-2018, 04:01 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Sherman
Posts: 54
M.O.C. #18941
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stano1
Trucker path keeps telling me “ path not optimized for truck, but we are working on it”. Does that mean it won’t alert me?
Where do you turn on the low clearances aforementioned?
Thanks!
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You have to select low clearance at the bottom menu.
Try this video.
https://youtu.be/-zoKzpeU45g
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10-10-2018, 04:05 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Tuscola
Posts: 9
M.O.C. #18955
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Oh I already had it on. Mapping to GNP or anywhere for That matter, it keeps telling me path not optimized for truck but we’re working on it. That kind of scares me. Anyone else have any knowledge about this message?
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10-10-2018, 04:08 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Sherman
Posts: 54
M.O.C. #18941
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stano1
Trucker path keeps telling me “ path not optimized for truck, but we are working on it”. Does that mean it won’t alert me?
Where do you turn on the low clearances aforementioned?
Thanks!
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I have only used it to locate low clearances. It appears that some routes are not available for truckers yet.
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10-10-2018, 04:11 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Tuscola
Posts: 9
M.O.C. #18955
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That’s the only thing I care about as well. It’s just that phrase the keeps bugging me. I’m afraid it won’t show low clearances in all areas “yet”
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10-10-2018, 04:15 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Sherman
Posts: 54
M.O.C. #18941
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stano1
That’s the only thing I care about as well. It’s just that phrase the keeps bugging me. I’m afraid it won’t show low clearances in all areas “yet”
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If you select Low Clearance and zoom in to the area that you are interested in it will show the low clearance area.
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10-10-2018, 04:24 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Sherman
Posts: 54
M.O.C. #18941
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stano1
That’s the only thing I care about as well. It’s just that phrase the keeps bugging me. I’m afraid it won’t show low clearances in all areas “yet”
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I think if you put in your route and then click on the "route tab" at the upper right corner it will show the route. It is just optimized for truckers.
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10-10-2018, 05:06 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Albany
Posts: 407
M.O.C. #11972
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I use a Garmin RV 660LMT and the trucker's atlas. So far, no problems on two cross-country and trans-Canada 12,000 mile trips.
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10-10-2018, 05:26 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Forked River
Posts: 82
M.O.C. #21148
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I used the Good Sam Club app and checked it against the Truckers atlas, so far it works well!
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10-10-2018, 07:49 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Johnstown
Posts: 50
M.O.C. #20360
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RV Trip Wizard
I plan all my trips using this online program. It is a subscription. When you put in your vehicle specs, it will warn you of routes that will cause you a problem.
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10-11-2018, 05:52 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Seattle WA
Posts: 27
M.O.C. #19048
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Keep in mind that covered bridges may have enough clearance listed but that is in the middle of the bridge and they have angled braces on the sides that can take out a part of the roof edge.
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2011 Montana 3400RL
2014 Ford 250 Super Duty
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10-11-2018, 07:58 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4
M.O.C. #18471
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We use an app called Allstays on my iPad. Works great for trip planning. Not for real time use. You can filter for desired clearances. Also use Garmin RV760. Not all clearances are in the app or Garmin so you still have to be vigilant. Helps for route planning especially in the new England are.
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10-11-2018, 01:23 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: POINTBLANK
Posts: 1,888
M.O.C. #19944
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Is that for the free APP or the Premium APP that shows low clearance?
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10-11-2018, 02:30 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Anaheim Hills, CA
Posts: 161
M.O.C. #17873
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RVDH
I'm looking for some accurate maps or otherwise for bridge clearances. Truck routes don't cut it! A pdf doc with posted bridge clearances would be ideal! That way I can plan my routes without being routed to areas I don't want to go. Any suggestions?
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I use the Garmin RV 770 LMT-S it works great
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