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292199 PostPosted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 7:03 pm Thank this member for this postReply with quote
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I had been wondering where one found out about low bridges etc, when planning a route for a 12'4" high RV, but had not found any sources of info. However, browsing through Smith's Bookshop recently I came across the "AA Close-Up Trucker's Atlas Britain". It has all the low bridges, low weight bridges, narrow roads, plus rest stops/cafes with large car-parks, etc, that you could wish for - an excellent route planning tool, obviously intended for truck drivers, but equally applicable for owners of large RVs. Very large scale too (1.5" to the mile) Not cheap @ £20, but a LOT cheaper than missing the sign for a low bridge....!!

Apologies if this is old news to some, but I certainly hadn't ever seen one of these before, so thought it worth the post.

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Looks like a very useful publication, good price on Amazon £13.28

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Close-up-Truckers-Atlas-Britain-Atlases/dp/0749549874

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292231 PostPosted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 7:58 pm Thank this member for this postReply with quote
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Excellent info, thanks ..
Does anyone know if there is a EU trucker's atlas ?

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Excellent book have just ordered it for Glenn from Amazon should save a temper or two on our travels Twisted Evil No more dodgy shortcuts Wink
Thanks for the heads up guys

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Hi
Great info. Do these Truckstops and cafes an pubs allow motorhomes to park overnight.
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WH Smiths and Tesco are doing offers on the Atlas too.
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ScotJimland wrote:
Excellent info, thanks ..
Does anyone know if there is a EU trucker's atlas ?

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Not come across one but Michelin mark the height of all bridges under 4 metres in France on their 1cm=1km scale maps as well as campsites.

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Not come across one but Michelin mark the height of all bridges under 4 metres in France on their 1cm=1km scale maps as well as campsites.

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Yes indeed, thank's for the reminder, Michelin maps are second to none Cool
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