How to measure height of your rig?

**Second Chance** · 11-20-2023, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by Daren-n-Leah

Has anyone ever measured their unit and found it to be taller than Manufacturer specs??

Did you have a second AC or vent covers added or anything else that would raise the height? Other than not being level, that should not occur on a travel trailer.

Rob

**Daren-n-Leah** · 11-21-2023, 08:23 AM

Originally Posted by Second Chance

Did you have a second AC or vent covers added or anything else that would raise the height? Other than not being level, that should not occur on a travel trailer.

Rob

Oh no,,, I was just asking... am I ok with trusting what manufacturer specs are or do I actually need to measure? Specs for my 2500 say height is 11'2"...

**JKellerJr** · 11-21-2023, 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by Daren-n-Leah

Oh no,,, I was just asking... am I ok with trusting what manufacturer specs are or do I actually need to measure? Specs for my 2500 say height is 11'2"...

As the saying goes... Trust but verify

I would be more concerned with 5th wheels that are close to max height (13' 6") but it never hurts to make sure. Mistakes happen.

**Daren-n-Leah** · 11-21-2023, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by JKellerJr

As the saying goes... Trust but verify

I would be more concerned with 5th wheels that are close to max height (13' 6") but it never hurts to make sure. Mistakes happen.

Great words of wisdom!!! Thanks!!!

**powerscol** · 11-23-2023, 10:04 PM

Get a truckers height stick https://www.truckntow.com/quickclick...o-15-feet.html

I have one and also find it handy if I have questions on clearance in camping spots.

**Scott'n'Wendy** · 11-24-2023, 06:01 AM

Originally Posted by Miko38

I would just call the manufacture and ask them, or look it up online.

Yup...if you pull two inches nose high...add a couple inches.
I'm willing to bet everyone who has measured their trailer height is within an inch of published height...or measured wrong.
Similarly, if you see a bridge height sign that says 12'6", assume 12'4"...they may have added a layer of pavement using up an inch or two of available height.

But no thread on trailer height would be complete without...
http://11foot8.com/

**FT4NOW** · 11-24-2023, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by Scott'n'Wendy

Yup...if you pull two inches nose high...add a couple inches.
I'm willing to bet everyone who has measured their trailer height is within an inch of published height...or measured wrong.
Similarly, if you see a bridge height sign that says 12'6", assume 12'4"...they may have added a layer of pavement using up an inch or two of available height.

But no thread on trailer height would be complete without...
http://11foot8.com/

You are correct, no topic like this would be complete without that infamous bridge!