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Old 08-24-2009, 07:39 AM   #1
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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-Motor-Carriers-Mcnally/dp/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.








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Old 08-24-2009, 07:49 AM   #2
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Thanks for the info. will try lowclearances.com.
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Great job of researching. Thanks for the information!
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Old 08-24-2009, 11:52 AM   #4
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This site may be helpful. We found it accurate and useful for trip planning in the New England area ofter Almost getting into trouble in the NY city area.

http://www.aitaonline.com/Info/Low%20Clearances.html#heading
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Wow, Great info here. I never think about it unless it's marked. Had a bridge in PA that said 11'9. I went around and what a pain that was but we didn't have much choice. I wonder haw many of these are updated after they repave the road and take a couple of inches away ??
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They are supposed to cut in and maintain the height. Don't always do it but that's the rule. Next chance you have look and see if you can see the transition.
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