Low Bridges

[Gregory OConnor]

I just read a post about this on rainbowrv.com . the author came back
and answered the question.
http://www.lowclearances.com/
I dont know how vital this is. like RickD points out they don't map
branches and the bridges are always posted.

A thing I look for with branches is tree damage while you drive. You
can see from a distance discolor and dead leaves on the hangover
branch. that is a sign that it was hit prior and may be cause to run
the center of the street or stop and have a look. You can also see
leaves stripped and a blranch showing when othe tree canapoys do not
look like this. that is a sign that the leaves were stripped by a large
truck. I just got another fixit ticket for not having a 12.5 foot
stack on my truck. I keep it on my trailer but that was on the jobsit.
the prob with hitting the stack with a tree is if it is too tight it
will damage the exhaust or manifold and if it is brakeaway loose it may
fall 12 feet to a passing car.


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Rick Davis wrote:
>
> Low bridges are a serious issue of course, but I have found in my
short Birding experience, limited to here in TX so far, that my biggest
problem is with low hanging limbs. I love to drive off Interstate when
feasible, but so many of these towns simply let trucks trim their trees
for them. My CB and FM antennas are always whacking something up there.
And I predict that no doubt I will be banging more there when I end this
working stuff and start frequenting more camp grounds.
>
> Rick Davis
> '93WLSA
> in Houston
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>
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> From: o_jon.mills_o o_jon.mills_o@...
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2009 11:48:14 AM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Low Bridges
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>
> I have recently had a few close calls with low bridges that could
easily have resulted in a bad accident.
>
> Does anyone know of a good GPS system or add on for my Garmin that
would give a low bridge warning?
>
> Something like a speed camera POI list could work, but I can't seem to
find anything.
>
> Many thanks.
>