By Cheri Sicard
Most RVers know the jolt that hits when a bridge sign suddenly reads 13′-8″. In that moment, even a familiar rig can feel uncertain.
In the video at the end of this post, Joshua from RV Gear & Far shares a small fix for that problem: an RV info sticker that keeps key numbers in sight while traveling.
Low bridges and underpasses can turn a normal drive into a mental math problem. Drivers start wondering if the height includes roof air conditioners, whether the road was repaved, or if the rig was 13’5″ instead of 12’5″. That doubt hits fast at highway speed, when no one wants to search notes or trust memory. Similar questions can pop up at campgrounds and fuel stops.
The sticker gives RVers a quick reference for height, length, and weight. The driver or passenger can glance over and confirm the numbers without taking their hands off the wheel.
Each kit includes two stickers. One is a backup if the first install goes wrong, and the other can go on the passenger side, so both people can check the same facts. Joshua also says one sticker on his truck has held up for more than two years outside in the sun, UV, heat, and freezing weather.
Side note: If you don’t want to order stickers from Joshua, you can simply write the information on any Avery-type label and get the same result.
How to fill out the RV info sticker the right way
Accuracy matters, so the RV has to be set up exactly as it travels. A truck and trailer should be hitched, and a towed vehicle behind a motorhome should be connected before measuring.
1. Measure overall length and tallest height with a tape measure and a friend. If no helper is around, painter’s tape can help hold the tape in place.
2. Load the rig as it travels, then use a truck scale for actual travel weight.
3. Write height on the H line, length on the L line, and weight on the W line. Joshua recommends rounding the weight up.
4. Use a permanent marker, not a pen, and let the ink dry before handling the sticker.
Wide-body owners can add width on the W line, although that number usually matters least in daily driving.
Where the sticker works best
Placement depends on local rules, but the goal is simple: keep it visible at a quick glance. Many RVers place it on the windshield near an oil change sticker or near the rearview mirror.
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