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Old 04-04-2022, 04:47 PM   #21
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Not doubting WhatExit?'s measurement in the least, but not understanding how this can be possible without suspension alterations on both the fiver and truck??? Help me understand this one. I drove semi's 1.75M miles in a prior life time and I can't wrap my head around this one. Will appreciate folk's input.
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I have a 2021 Ford Super Duty (F350) which are taller than most pickups. I had my truck lifted just 2".

My 2021 Montana 3120RL measures, on a flat street, 14'0" to the highest point which is the front A/C unit.

This pic was taken in a driveway and the street is lower - you can see the trailer is a bit nose high.

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Old 04-04-2022, 07:14 PM   #22
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Something I am concerned about also is overall height.. What is your bed rail height from the ground and how much bed rail clearance do you have between the unit and the truck?

We have a 2022 GMC 3500 and we have the same rig on order (3121). Our bed rail height is 60" at the back corner so curious where you are you at.

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Thanks Lee

I have a 2021 Ford Super Duty (F350) which are taller than most pickups. I had my truck lifted just 2".

My 2021 Montana 3120RL measures, on a flat street, 14'0" to the highest point which is the front A/C unit.

This pic was taken in a driveway and the street is lower - you can see the trailer is a bit nose high.

Appreciate the additional info. Looks like I've yet more research to do. Years ago, 13' 6" was the max legal height. Anything taller than that had to be a permit load. Maybe the laws have changed. More research on my part to follow for self education. Thanks again!
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Old 04-04-2022, 08:59 PM   #24
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Something I am concerned about also is overall height.. What is your bed rail height from the ground and how much bed rail clearance do you have between the unit and the truck?

We have a 2022 GMC 3500 and we have the same rig on order (3121). Our bed rail height is 60" at the back corner so curious where you are you at.

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I'll have to get outside and measure my F350 and share it with you.
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Old 04-04-2022, 09:49 PM   #25
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Well kiss my grits! Evidently maximum height is by state regulations only....


"What is the maximum height of a commercial vehicle?

Vehicle height limits in the United States

In the United States, no Federal vehicle height limit exists. State standards range from 13.6 feet to 14.6 feet. And 15′ in Alaska.May 20, 2020"


I had a CDL for nearly 20 years - the last 7 of which I no longer drove Semi rigs. Seems I should have know this - well we aren't gonna say how many years ago. Maybe I did and the o'le data banks aren't adequately accessing LOL


Still run with a Class A - non CDL from Texas. I just didn't want to pay for the CDL and associated DOT physicals out of pocket if I wasn't going to be driving professionally any longer.


Thanks for the prompted learning experience folks!
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