Gary RV_Wizard
Site Team
In my experience "another way around" is often a 30+ mile detour, plus the time it takes to identify it and back-track.
The "low clearance" signs are rarely sufficiently ahead to avoid getting trapped in front of the too-low opening. I've been saved a couple times by a local coming out and telling me how to get U-turned or use a local street to circle back. If you travel where low clearances or small bridges might occur, use a trucker's road atlas to pre-check your route for low clearance or weight restrictions. There are also RV or Truck GPS units that have clearance data and also GPS add-ons (POI's) that will flag low clearance if you plan a route on the device.
The "low clearance" signs are rarely sufficiently ahead to avoid getting trapped in front of the too-low opening. I've been saved a couple times by a local coming out and telling me how to get U-turned or use a local street to circle back. If you travel where low clearances or small bridges might occur, use a trucker's road atlas to pre-check your route for low clearance or weight restrictions. There are also RV or Truck GPS units that have clearance data and also GPS add-ons (POI's) that will flag low clearance if you plan a route on the device.
9 Best apps for low clearance (Android & iOS) - Apppearl - Best mobile apps for Android and iOS devices
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Low Clearance POI - GPS Data
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