Low bridge at Bolton Abbey in Yorkshire (1 Viewer)

[Grummyb]

Actually, going slowly, that might be exactly the thing to do!

More chance of getting stuck going slow personally I'd boot it then you will get out the side might be minus a few bits if roof but atleast you will get to your pitch

 

[raysalaugh]

The Benimar Mileo 294 is described as a low profile, my Delaware is 3.02metres high and isn't a low profile so maybe time to get the tape measure
out to check.

 

[mapman]

Went through in car today after letting the local bus pass slowly through. If worried go via Skipton,Embsay, Eastby, Barden, joining B6160 1 km north of C&MH club site. NB. Make sure you get the left turn in Eastby otherwise you end up back in Bolton Abbey wrong side of the arch!

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[marchie]

Just like you do when you're driving your MH under a low bridge...

Perfectly sensible practice to stick your head out of the sunroof to check for potential collisions. A&E treatment is still free at the point of delivery, so much cheaper than a new m/home roof ...

Steve

 

[Howard H]

The Benimar Mileo 294 is described as a low profile, my Delaware is 3.02metres high and isn't a low profile so maybe time to get the tape measure
out to check.

I have measured it Ray and think I have about 75mm to spare but it’s not a lot , it will be squeaky bum time tomorrow

 

[Howard H]

Went through in car today after letting the local bus pass slowly through. If worried go via Skipton,Embsay, Eastby, Barden, joining B6160 1 km north of C&MH club site. NB. Make sure you get the left turn in Eastby otherwise you end up back in Bolton Abbey wrong side of the arch!

Excellent advice , thanks very much

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[raysalaugh]

I have measured it Ray and think I have about 75mm to spare but it’s not a lot , it will be squeaky bum time tomorrow

It must be something your carrying on the roof that's protruding?.

 

[Eggs]

Perfectly sensible practice to stick your head out of the sunroof to check for potential collisions. A&E treatment is still free at the point of delivery, so much cheaper than a new m/home roof ...

Steve

Up here for thinking, down there for dancing.

The problem for me is I'd have to drive while standing on a stepladder, what with being a short arse.

 

[Grummyb]

I have measured it Ray and think I have about 75mm to spare but it’s not a lot , it will be squeaky bum time tomorrow

How much is your moho worth compared to a bit of extra fuel to go the long but safe way, my lorries do 7 mpg and we have to go bloody miles out of our way sometimes to avoid a bridge that is slightly higher than a loaded car transporter but much cheaper than getting it wrong

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[Howard H]

It must be something your carrying on the roof that's protruding?.

Yes a satellite dish.

 

[Howard H]

How much is your moho worth compared to a bit of extra fuel to go the long but safe way, my lorries do 7 mpg and we have to go bloody miles out of our way sometimes to avoid a bridge that is slightly higher than a loaded car transporter but much cheaper than getting it wrong

Yes good advice as well

 

[Otter Spotter]

I got through in our PVC with wing mirrors out, it feels very narrow not so much low.

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[Al n Val]

if he can get through we can

 

[Howard H]

if he can get through we can

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Wow that looks so much higher than the picture I was sent , brilliant bring it on

 

[Sasbo]

I've recently been through the arch in my Chausson 530 coach-built which has an A/C unit on the roof. Got through, both ways, without any problems.

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[CazPaul]

Wow that looks so much higher than the picture I was sent , brilliant bring it on

But how high is a single decker bus?

 

[Al n Val]

But how high is a single decker bus?

you have to climb up into one and stand up easily so i’d say as high as most motorhomes

 

[Howard H]

But how high is a single decker bus?

2.9 m I just checked

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[Eggs]

2.9 m I just checked

Looking at that second picture you could get through with me stood on the roof.

 

[Littlewheels]

Honestly, you are worrying about nothing and it’s something to add to your bragging rights,been through in a Hymer Starline lots of times on the way to Grassington no problem.

 

[March Hare]

We're 3.12m because of the sat dish. We stayed at the CAMC Bolton Abbey last year we went through the arch no probs - well the sat dish is still there I think!!

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[Howard H]

Honestly, you are worrying about nothing and it’s something to add to your bragging rights,been through in a Hymer Starline lots of times on the way to Grassington no problem.

Thanks for that,it’s funny I have driven all over Europe including the canary isles and never gave it a second thought . Now I am going an hour and half away from home and stressing about it , I think I have been in lock down for too long .

 

[CazPaul]

Thanks for that,it’s funny I have driven all over Europe including the canary isles and never gave it a second thought . Now I am going an hour and half away from home and stressing about it , I think I have been in lock down for too long .

Better to be safe than sorry I fully agree with your question.

 

[Howard H]

Well been there and got back unscathed, it is tight and I guess there wasn’t a lot off room I couldn’t tell you how much there was to spare I had my eyes shut . Beautiful site by the way

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[Podney]

I wouldn’t risk it personally. Mainly because if I hit it,the duchess would go berserk. It just isn’t worth the macho image. Go the long way round.

 

[Eggs]

Well been there and got back unscathed, it is tight and I guess there wasn’t a lot off room I couldn’t tell you how much there was to spare I had my eyes shut . Beautiful site by the way

You know the rules Howard, no picture it didn't happen

On a serious note, looking at the picture of the bus it looks like it would be close on the mirrors, did you have to fold your mirrors in?

 

[Howard H]

You know the rules Howard, no picture it didn't happen

On a serious note, looking at the picture of the bus it looks like it would be close on the mirrors, did you have to fold your mirrors in?

Yes we did have to pull in both mirrors and it really is quite a scary sight when you come round the corner and it’s facing you . It’s definitely a sh*t or bust moment .

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[Howard H]

I wouldn’t risk it personally. Mainly because if I hit it,the duchess would go berserk. It just isn’t worth the macho image. Go the long way round.

we walked along the alternative route most of those roads are single track roads and not the best . I probably won’t go there again because of the roads but Howgill’s site is very nice .

 

[marchie]

Yes we did have to pull in both mirrors and it really is quite a scary sight when you come round the corner and it’s facing you . It’s definitely a sh*t or bust moment .

I'd go for the bust, personally; more comforting and a lot less messy ...

Steve

 

[glenn2926]

we walked along the alternative route most of those roads are single track roads and not the best . I probably won’t go there again because of the roads but Howgill’s site is very nice .

They’re actually pretty good roads for around here. Coming over the top from Skipton is very easy. Just don’t forget to take the left turn on leaving Embsay.

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