tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208406.post8557301272736342233..comments2024-03-28T08:26:58.108-04:00Comments on Our Odyssey: On the big roadLouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06306854459459257368noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208406.post-20219336453878402232012-10-02T03:35:20.986-04:002012-10-02T03:35:20.986-04:00Tom, "exact" height is, well, an inexact...Tom, "exact" height is, well, an inexact science. That's because small variations in suspension settings, brand of tire, pressure in the aux air system, etc. all impact it. Under "normal" conditions at ride-ready suspension, we are just a hair under 13'. If I dump all the air out of the suspension I can lower that to just under 12'9", which I once had to do for several miles (read <a href="http://ourodyssey.blogspot.com/2006/02/no-we-did-not-turn-around.html" rel="nofollow">here</a> -- yes, that sign says 12'3").<br /><br />As for the system I use, I have an LLH-1963. When properly calibrated and set up next to the console, this emits a loud noise when approaching a low clearance.<br /><br />Seriously, though, whichever one of us is not driving is responsible for calling out the clearances. It helps to know what the statutory height is in whatever state you are in, as unmarked clearances will generally be above this height. You can get this from the Rand McNally Motor Carrier's Road Atlas, available in most truck stops. This will also list all the low clearances, but only on official truck routes -- we are often driving on routes not so designated. Louise discussed this atlas in her excellent compendium of route planning guides, <a href="http://ourodyssey.blogspot.com/2007/08/thursday-tips-camping-reference-books.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>.<br /><br />Lastly, mindful that many clearances are understated (read, for example, <a href="http://ourodyssey.blogspot.com/2009/01/low-bridge-everbody-down.html" rel="nofollow">here</a> and <a href="http://ourodyssey.blogspot.com/2009/09/caution-low-clearance-ahead.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>), I now carry a 13' long pole, made from three sections of PVC pipe that snap together, so I can double-check any questionable clearances before we proceed.<br /><br />Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17930398671280529448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208406.post-46269244079958135422012-10-01T13:48:12.289-04:002012-10-01T13:48:12.289-04:00hi sean,
i do enjoy reading your adventures. i t...hi sean,<br /><br />i do enjoy reading your adventures. i thought i was a do it yourselfer till i have followed you. <br /><br />your coach in the pictures looks so incredibly tall. you mention it is 13' in a description of it. do you know the exact height/. my coach is 13'4" and sure doesnt look as tall as yours in the pictures. <br /><br />what system do you use to prevent going to a bridge that is too short for your bus?<br /><br />thanks<br /><br />tomAdventures of Tom and Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07957442022816070088noreply@blogger.com