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Post by arewethereyet on Sept 21, 2016 16:56:13 GMT -5
Hi All;
Does anyone know if there is a standard clearance height for the overhead canopy at service stations ?
And what that height is ?
Thanks Mark
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Post by KZrider on Sept 21, 2016 20:12:29 GMT -5
I have never seen a standard height at a service station that serves cars. Be careful. At facilities for 18 wheelers normally are 13 ft or higher. On the road with my 5th wheel, I use truck stops to avoid the issue.
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Post by arewethereyet on Sept 21, 2016 20:48:16 GMT -5
Thanks for the reply.
I agree, I've never heard of a standard either and have asked at a couple service stations what the height of their canopies are ... They didn't know.
Good suggestion to use the truck stops
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Post by sandymelody on Sept 22, 2016 15:41:33 GMT -5
I use truck stops whenever possible and I have only have a 16RBT. They have more room to maneuver and I don't have to worry about steep driveway aprons where I bottom out.
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Post by lynnmor on Sept 22, 2016 17:52:22 GMT -5
Most of the large chain fuel stations do have their own standards, and they are plenty high.
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Post by arewethereyet on Sept 22, 2016 19:59:51 GMT -5
Thanks, yes, the stations I have used have plenty of clearance. I just got curious about a standard after watching a you tube video of a truck and 5th wheel knock over a canopy and almost crush the cab of the truck.
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wi1dbi11
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Post by wi1dbi11 on Sept 30, 2016 10:14:13 GMT -5
Another point that comes to mind is that we all should measure and know (or write it down were it it visible to the driver) the height of your rig. A 5'r with a height of 13' won't fit under a 11' viaduct.
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Post by arewethereyet on Oct 2, 2016 10:35:34 GMT -5
That's a very good point ... So, being this is my first truck and 5th wheel ... Question ... Does the advertised brochure height (say 13 ft) of the 5th wheel raise when it is attached to the hitch in the box of the truck ?
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Post by joecamper on Oct 2, 2016 21:12:06 GMT -5
I always wondered about that, so when my truck was hooked up and I measured mine, it was about 4 or 5 inches than the advertised height.
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wi1dbi11
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Post by wi1dbi11 on Oct 2, 2016 21:38:56 GMT -5
Agreed, best way is to measure.. on my Durango the AC is the highest point.
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Post by arewethereyet on Oct 3, 2016 10:36:25 GMT -5
I always wondered about that, so when my truck was hooked up and I measured mine, it was about 4 or 5 inches than the advertised height. Interesting ... definitely will be doing that when mine arrives. Thanks |
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Post by Chuck on Feb 10, 2017 22:11:25 GMT -5
In the past and now with our present 5th wheel G384RLT we are 13"4', most truck
stop clearance's are 15 or 16 feet to fit oversized (height) trucks.....
I like other worry about normal service stations and always check before pulling
under such...Just saying that some but not all service stations have height signs
place somewhere on the or near the overhead...you may have to look close to find
such ..... I know that almost Truck Stops now called travel centers LOL now out
front all have enough room to fit any 5th wheel under them without a problem with
more than enough room ... I believe the service stations you have to look out
for are the mom and pop older stations that were built in the 60es or older
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Post by arewethereyet on Feb 11, 2017 10:48:38 GMT -5
Thanks, yes, I agree that the "travel centre" have adequate clearance but like you, am concerned that regular fuel stations may not have that same clearance.
I will definitely be checking before going under too far
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