Crazy Idea for Clearance

[KennyB]

I had a crazy idea about mounting "rear bumper parking sensors" along the top of my TV pointing up to give an indication of overhead obstructions. I haven't thought it all the way through but it seems like it might be doable.
I'd like any thoughts on ways to indicate overhead obstructions that aren't otherwise marked. I do have "Low Clearances" programmed into my GPS but I'm thinking about trees, gas station covers and things like that.

[mbinohio]

my PP is 13'4" tall and I have never had a problem, I always get out and look before I go into a site, just to be sure, and I stay on the interstates if you see a semi you know your ok, as far as fuel I just use truck stops, I look to refuel when I get to half tank that way I never have to worrry that I may get into a bad situation..

[delqcc]

Ken, you might want to check this unit out for some ideas.



http://www.giraffeg4.com/technology.html

[KennyB]

Yeah Daniel I saw those too but they are expensive and don't cover a very wide area. I spoke to the manufacturer and they said that it measures a small point directly above the sensor.<div siber__q92dpb7seovvtbh5__vptr="116c6660" sourceindex="5">I've see overhead obstructions like trees or gas station awnings that don't extend all the way across your rig and come in from either side. I was thinking about something that could cover a much wider area and that is what got me thinking about back up sensors. By the way, I'm still thinking

[delqcc]

You are right, Ken, I did see that they wanted the rights to your first born.

[ntrsandman]

What about reaching out the window with one of those laser "measuring tapes"? May not work in all situations but if it works.........



Edited by: ntrsandman