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Subject: 11978
Posted: 02 Aug 2018 at 5:03pm

Originally posted by mcarter

TMI - the Federal Highway Commission monitors design of highways and clearances. The minimum is 14' as detailed in Table 19. It covers multiple roadways and any issue has to be reported to DoD, the Military Surface Deployment Command and the Distribution Command. I recall an instance of traveling on a state highway from RI to NJ, a large sign directed all traffic over 9' to exit now. I did, and was correct the overpass would have taken the AC off my class C.
Ouchie ouchie ouchie!
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Subject: 11978
Posted: 02 Aug 2018 at 3:19pm

TMI - the Federal Highway Commission monitors design of highways and clearances. The minimum is 14' as detailed in Table 19. It covers multiple roadways and any issue has to be reported to DoD, the Military Surface Deployment Command and the Distribution Command. I recall an instance of traveling on a state highway from RI to NJ, a large sign directed all traffic over 9' to exit now. I did, and was correct the overpass would have taken the AC off my class C.]]> Thu, 02 Aug 2018 15:19:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11978&PID=113099#113099 2017 R POD 178 Actual height : +1, I would try and check it out... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11978&PID=113098#113098 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11978
Posted: 02 Aug 2018 at 3:02pm

+1, I would try and check it out on something close to an advertised height, some spare clearance would be important. I can enter trailer height in my GPS and it warns me when I am approaching a clearance issue. BTW - I use 10'.]]> Thu, 02 Aug 2018 15:02:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11978&PID=113098#113098 2017 R POD 178 Actual height : Originally posted by wooleemanI... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11978&PID=113094#113094 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 11978
Posted: 02 Aug 2018 at 1:19pm

Originally posted by wooleeman

I worked in a truck shop for many years and remember the box trucks and trailers that hit the bridges. I just figure on 10 feet.  Easy to remember and allows for those bridges that just had the road resurfaced under them and measurement not changed.
Never worked in a truck shop, but I remember when I read about our R-pod and remember 9 feet plus some change (maybe around 9.5 feet). At any rate, instead of remembering what the change was, I just made a mental note of 10 feet. If you have 10 feet, you should be good.

The Hood River pods have 15" tires and are about 3" higher off the ground. So there is that too.
]]> Thu, 02 Aug 2018 13:19:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11978&PID=113094#113094 2017 R POD 178 Actual height : I worked in a truck shop for many... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11978&PID=113093#113093 Author: wooleeman
Subject: 11978
Posted: 02 Aug 2018 at 12:26pm

I worked in a truck shop for many years and remember the box trucks and trailers that hit the bridges. I just figure on 10 feet.  Easy to remember and allows for those bridges that just had the road resurfaced under them and measurement not changed.]]> Thu, 02 Aug 2018 12:26:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11978&PID=113093#113093 2017 R POD 178 Actual height : My pod absolutely measures 9... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11978&PID=113049#113049 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 11978
Posted: 01 Aug 2018 at 8:48am

My pod absolutely measures 9 foot 2 1/2 inches over the A/C unit (I remeasured). I assume not all pods measure the same. It could easily fluctuate a couple inches. I have 14 inch tires, so the newest pods are going to be higher with 15 inch (i assume they didn't lower the roof to accommodate new tires). I don't know if the "hitched height" changes it either. I think 9 foot 7 inches might be a smart number to use as a minimum. (just a side note: 9.6 is not the same as 9'6")

]]> Wed, 01 Aug 2018 08:48:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11978&PID=113049#113049 2017 R POD 178 Actual height : Forest River latest specs for... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11978&PID=113048#113048 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11978
Posted: 01 Aug 2018 at 8:27am

Forest River latest specs for a 172 is 9.6", might make a difference if you have 14" tires. New models have 15" tires.]]> Wed, 01 Aug 2018 08:27:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11978&PID=113048#113048 2017 R POD 178 Actual height : Hmmmm I believe my pod is 9 foot... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11978&PID=113047#113047 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 11978
Posted: 01 Aug 2018 at 8:23am

Hmmmm I believe my pod is 9 foot 3 inch. I better recheck this number, before I have a 4 inch mishap

]]> Wed, 01 Aug 2018 08:23:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11978&PID=113047#113047 2017 R POD 178 Actual height : Originally posted by BarrybThanks... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11978&PID=113043#113043 Author: furpod
Subject: 11978
Posted: 01 Aug 2018 at 7:16am

Originally posted by Barryb

Thanks Mike;

I am new to the r pod world, do you know if the water pump is compatible with pumping water from a water container and into the fresh water holding tank?

Thanks
Barry


No it is not. For people who have such a need, buying a small pump, or using one powered by a cordless drill, and moving water works. Or just plain old gravity.
]]> Wed, 01 Aug 2018 07:16:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11978&PID=113043#113043 2017 R POD 178 Actual height : Thanks Mike;I am new to the r... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11978&PID=113020#113020 Author: Barryb
Subject: 11978
Posted: 31 Jul 2018 at 6:58pm

Thanks Mike;

I am new to the r pod world, do you know if the water pump is compatible with pumping water from a water container and into the fresh water holding tank?

Thanks
Barry
]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2018 18:58:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11978&PID=113020#113020 2017 R POD 178 Actual height : The spec height is 9.7". http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11978&PID=113015#113015 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11978
Posted: 31 Jul 2018 at 6:19pm

The spec height is 9.7".]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2018 18:19:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11978&PID=113015#113015 2017 R POD 178 Actual height : Hello R Pod'rsI have a 2017... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11978&PID=113014#113014 Author: Barryb125
Subject: 11978
Posted: 31 Jul 2018 at 6:06pm

Hello R Pod'rs

I have a 2017 R Pod model 178 with the stock a/c unit (that I will probably never use). Can someone confirm the actual height of 9'5" is the height including the a/c unit? 

Thanks
Barryb
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