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Brooklyn Queens Expressway

Crabbypatty
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Has anyone traveled the BQE in a fifth wheel? Picking up a new to us fifth wheel in a couple of weeks and we will be down by route 78, so the BQE is closer. I am reading conflicting info on Bridge clearances. Our fiver will be 13 feet, or should I just take the GW home and not think about it?
John, Lisa & Tara:B:C:)
2015 F250 4x4 6.2L 6 spd 3.73s, CC Short Bed, Pullrite Slide 2700, 648 Wts Solar, 4 T-125s, 2000 Watt Xantrax Inverter, Trimetric 2030 Meter, LED Lights, Hawkings Smart Repeater, Wilson Extreme Cellular Repeater, Beer, Ribs, Smoker
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BurbMan
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Explorer II
Took the TT down there a few times when we lived on LI. Not any worse than the GWB, the new Kosciusko bridge is nice, traffic just as bad. The BQE is a designated interstate (I-278) with semi traffic on it, so it must conform to the required 13'6" clearances. I don't recall seeing any clearance warning signs last time we went that way. TT was 12'6". I wouldn't worry about it.

Crabbypatty
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Explorer
Thanks we will druve around and yes I measured my rig when connected. Otherwise thereโ€™s no point!
John, Lisa & Tara:B:C:)
2015 F250 4x4 6.2L 6 spd 3.73s, CC Short Bed, Pullrite Slide 2700, 648 Wts Solar, 4 T-125s, 2000 Watt Xantrax Inverter, Trimetric 2030 Meter, LED Lights, Hawkings Smart Repeater, Wilson Extreme Cellular Repeater, Beer, Ribs, Smoker

Rickyrocket
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Explorer
Drove tractor trailer on the BQE many times, the bridges are marked12'6 but they are high enough for a 13'6 trailer to pass through without a problem, still wouldn't take an RV on it.

bucky
Explorer II
Explorer II
With a RV you've never actually measured while hooked to your truck I wouldn't take any chances. If you do make sure your insurance is already in place before you hook up.
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Sjm9911
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Explorer
The clearances say they are lower then you height. Just a quick search says its passable at higher heights but only in certain lanes. I wouldn't chance it. Accident in the taller lane, now your stuck or worse. But its up to you.
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Crabbypatty
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Explorer
Thinking about a south bound off of Long Island. Has anyone taken the BQE in a fifth wheel. I am 13โ€™2โ€ tall.

Thx
John, Lisa & Tara:B:C:)
2015 F250 4x4 6.2L 6 spd 3.73s, CC Short Bed, Pullrite Slide 2700, 648 Wts Solar, 4 T-125s, 2000 Watt Xantrax Inverter, Trimetric 2030 Meter, LED Lights, Hawkings Smart Repeater, Wilson Extreme Cellular Repeater, Beer, Ribs, Smoker

kenbert
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Explorer
Took the BQE once when I had a Trailer, Never Again.
95 Georgie Boy Encounter 37ft 5.9 cummins DP
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GW to Throgs Neck to 495 ???.. I think I would avoid the BQE..
Me-Her-the kids
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