How tall are gas station canopies

Posted September 4, Newbie worry We know our MH height is 12' 6", using 13' as our number. Are we over-worrying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options DuffMan Posted September 4, Never over-worry.

Sure hope that guy never had his arm out of the window. Better call Goodsam BANK canopies are almost always much lower than gas station canopies. Still , we have to be vigilant anywhere we travel. Cedrus Posted September 10, Posted September 10, DuffMan Posted September 10, JRP Posted September 10, Good reason to use truck stops whenever you can.. Cheers, Bob. CaptainJoe Posted September 14, Posted September 14, Jimalberta Posted September 15, Posted September 15, Mariner Posted September 15, Mike and Claudia Posted November 7, Posted November 7, Most "newer" stations re 16'.

Otherwise you toss the dice and take your chances Kirk W Posted November 7, DuffMan Posted November 7, SWharton Posted November 7, I had used it once before but forgot that I had pulled up outside the canopy and filled by stretching the diesel hose This last time, just pulled the cab under, filled up and then decided to pull on through to the big parking lot.

Ray,IN Posted November 9, Posted November 9, Archived This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Oct 14, pm. Benefit 1: Protection from the elements The first benefit is obvious: the main purpose of a weather canopy is to protect your customers from rain, snow, sleet and sun when they are filling up. Benefit 2: Customer security and safety Poorly lit gas stations can scare away customers at night. Benefit 3: Super sized advertising and awareness Time and time again, our major gas station clients confide their canopies are their best and most effective form of advertising… ahead of even Main Identification MID signage.

Ever notice that the canopies of every major gas station feature white pillars and ceilings? This is done to better reflect the lighting for improved visibility and provide a brighter, cleaner look. Engineering: Your canopy will need to be engineered to withstand wind and snow loads and factor in rainwater collection and drainage.

Typically piles or footings are used. Permits and approvals: Service station canopies are treated as freestanding structures, and are regarded like buildings by most municipalities. We have some friends who are ex-pilots, and they have laminated checklists for everything on their boat. John From Detroit Well-known member.

Now that is a good question and alas there is no answer.. Or nod difinitive answer Some gas stations the canopy is like sixteen feet above the pavement.. And those you can drive under Some it's 14, And again, you should be able to drive under Some it's Back out.

I can pull up a couple of feet out and there's nothing over the rig but blue sky Problem here is if you are not centered on the pump.. The hose won't reach. Of course I am nearly always well centered I mounted a side view camera in the same panel as the gas cap. Centered on the screen is centered on the rig too. Thank you for all of your responses. I am glad to see that I am not the only one who tends to be anal. As a former test pilot - I too use checklists and have already measured and noted the height.

I had not thought about width, so thanks for the advice. It seems that there is plenty of travel plaza's along the route, I am just concerned about being caught low on fuel and not near a travel plaza. I have already employed the - "get out and watch method".

However, it was late and night and one of the kids spilled a drink and my wife was dealing with that so I was the get out and watch - get in and move - get out and watch. I did learn a little later that the back up monitor has a microphone on it so someone can call out warning from the rear of the coach.

By the way, I will add this tidbit for those who may not know about Gas Buddy. There is a trip planner to calcualte the optimal fuel stops to help save on gas. ArdraF Well-known member. Joined Feb 12, Posts 10, I am just concerned about being caught low on fuel and not near a travel plaza.

Click to expand Tom said:. When we had a gas motorhome we used regular gas stations all the time. I've seen a few with covered pump areas that I wouldn't risk driving under, but they are few. You are much more likely to have problems making the required turns to exit than to have overhead clearance problems. They would be on secondary roads, not on freeways. FWIW here's a prior discussion on the height of our coach , and several unsuccessful attempts to make it lower; A true story, but posted in good humor.

As you'll see from the discussion, there was no shortage of suggestions from forum members. IIRC this was the discussion that caused Ron M to create that drawing; Again, partly to provide an accurate measurement and partly in humor.

Thought I'd Google for fun and stumbled across these gas station design criteria for the city of Scottsdale pdf file. The relevant paragraph says: "Canopy height, as measured from the finished grade to the lowest point on the canopy fascia, should not exceed 13?

The clearance height of canopies should be clearly indicated on the structure or through use of a headache bar. KodiakRV Well-known member. Joined Aug 19, Posts 1, Location Florida. I think most "modern" service stations and convenience stores won't be a problem height-wise. Good point re the electrical wire Frank. Here's the story of one forum member's encounter with overhead wires.

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