Low Clearance Solutions

[o_jon.mills_o]

I have been trying out various low
clearance avoidance tools after witnessing a horrible accident and
having a close call myself. Obviously I look out for the signs ahead,
but not all bridges are posted and it's no good for planning a route
anyway.

So what are the options?

Rand McNally Motor Carrier Road
Atlas

Pros - Much more than a low clearance
list, with an abundance of useful information.

Cons - Limited to just over 1000 low
clearances. Can't use while driving. Costs around $50.

Available at:
http://www.amazon.com/McNally-Deluxe-Mot...0528942123

POI-Factory.com low clearance POI
database for GPS

Pros - Free to download. Accurate.
Ready to install.

Cons - Limited data, not much more than
300 entries.

Available at:
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/1154

DiscoveryOwners.com low clearance
POI database for GPS

Pros - Free to download. Accurate.

Cons - Limited data, approximately 400
entries. Many duplicates across several databases. Only available in
text format.

Available at:
http://www.discoveryowners.com/cginfolinks.htm

LowClearances.com low clearance POI
database for GPS

Pros - Huge database, up to 10 times
larger than the others available. Accurate. Regularly updated. Ready
to install.

Cons - Costs $20 for annual
subscription.

Available at:
http://www.lowclearances.com

There are also a few fully integrated
GPS systems available, but these are very expensive and I cannot
vouch for their accuracy or the number of low clearances in their
databases.

Hope this is of use.

J.Mills

Gulf Stream - Caribbean