Low bridges

[gamechanger]

In a couple of weeks we pick up our DSDP 4038. 95% of the trip from Florida to NY seems to not be an issue with low clearance areas. But the last few miles to our town has a couple of train overpasses that concern me. One of them is 12'6".
I believe the clearance I need is 12'6" from road to clearing a/c units.
I'm curious if the Dutchstar has the capability to dump the air in the air bags to lower coach while in motion? Otherwise I have to go another route.

[PDR John]

You won't be able to dump and drive.

that's a mod you have to pay to get, it comes with air leveling.

If it was me I still would find a different way, I not going to take a chance.

[homeless]

After the first pass you will be able to do it all the time!

[redbaron73]

I have the mod and would not attempt to go under anything that low unless i had a spotter on the ladder with a radio. That would take so much effort, I would find another route.

[gamechanger]

Looks like I'll be proofing out a new route then.

[D Lindy]

If the bridges are in New York then the clearance is at least 1' more then marked, UNLESS there is a white sign attached to the height sign that says "ACTUAL". For insurance reasons and snow build up on roads NYS marks all bridges 1' LESS then that really are. So unless there is the "ACTUAL" sign attached to the 12'6" sign the bridge will be at least 13'6".

[jillie]

Years ago we ordered a new car. It was being delivered by truck which usually passed under a railroad bridge. Unfortunately, the road under the bridge had been repaved since the last time the truck driver came through town. No new measurements were posted on the bridge. Our new car was the forward one on the top of the carrier. Bet you'll never guess what happened.

[StevieG]

Originally Posted by homeless

After the first pass you will be able to do it all the time!

[terry735001]

go another route

i have the mod but i was told most RV can not have this mod
drive shaft cant take it hits some thing and brakes the allison trans housing

alliosn 3000s and up

[JFXG]

Originally Posted by D Lindy

If the bridges are in New York then the clearance is at least 1' more then marked, UNLESS there is a white sign attached to the height sign that says "ACTUAL". For insurance reasons and snow build up on roads NYS marks all bridges 1' LESS then that really are. So unless there is the "ACTUAL" sign attached to the 12'6" sign the bridge will be at least 13'6".

So now its time to play "YOU BET YOUR COACH"!!!!! ;-)

[JFXG]

gamechanger..... Look at the road in question on the sat photo section of Google Maps. If you see any 18- wheelers going through that bridge you'll know you're ok. If the truckers seek an alternate, there's a reason.

[rskrbina]

Originally Posted by jillie

Years ago we ordered a new car. It was being delivered by truck which usually passed under a railroad bridge. Unfortunately, the road under the bridge had been repaved since the last time the truck driver came through town. No new measurements were posted on the bridge. Our new car was the forward one on the top of the carrier. Bet you'll never guess what happened.

You ended up with a convertable ???????

[mlr1951]

Don't trust the height listed on the spec sheet of the coach. Measure it. Ours was 2 inches higher than the spec sheet said.

Mike

[DJJ]

Also, a lot of the old rail road bridges are arch type and the height could be at the top of the arch, leaving less clearance towards the sides.