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Motor31 · 08-28-2009, 09:01 AM

My trailer is 12'6" tall but the truck is 13' tall. I have not had to go around any overpass on I-10 in the Houston area and we go through Houston once a year at least. I try to follow standard height semi truck and trailers when possible as they are usually about 13' to 14' tall. If they make it I should as well.

FWIW, stop at a truck stop and purchase a truckers map book. In the front section will be a listing by states of the low clearance spots. Each spot is listed by road and mile marker or location so you can plan your way around it.

The maps also list the truck routes on main, secondary and some tertiary roads. If trucks are restricted from a road it's best to avoid it as it may be because of weight or height restrictions. Things like tunnels as well. In NY we stayed off of non truck routes and had no problems.

08-28-2009, 09:01 AM	#7
Motor31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,130	My trailer is 12'6" tall but the truck is 13' tall. I have not had to go around any overpass on I-10 in the Houston area and we go through Houston once a year at least. I try to follow standard height semi truck and trailers when possible as they are usually about 13' to 14' tall. If they make it I should as well. FWIW, stop at a truck stop and purchase a truckers map book. In the front section will be a listing by states of the low clearance spots. Each spot is listed by road and mile marker or location so you can plan your way around it. The maps also list the truck routes on main, secondary and some tertiary roads. If trucks are restricted from a road it's best to avoid it as it may be because of weight or height restrictions. Things like tunnels as well. In NY we stayed off of non truck routes and had no problems. __________________ Mike Nancy and the fuzzies Fulltiming since June 2004 Volvo 660 MH tow vehicle 2005 MS 38RL 2007 Saturn Ion "toad" 2010 Gold Wing "piggyback"