Has anyone taken the Chesapeake bay bridge tunnel to Disney world

[frank386]

Has anyone with a class A ever taken the Chesapeake bay bridge?I have a 2011 berkshier 390 BH and since the Francis Scott key bridge is out I was looking for a new route to Disney and I found the Chesapeake bay bridge there are no propane restrictions and max hight is 13’6” the exterior hight of a 2011 berkshier 390 BH is 12’45” please correct if I’m wrong but using that info I should have not problems going that route from south jersey just south of Philly to Disney world any help or suggestions will be appreciated thank you in advance. No

 

[NJKris]

I take the Chesapeake Bay Tunnel/Bridge every time we go to OBX from NJ. You do have to shut your propane off, they will ask you about it in the lane you have to be in for trailers/RVs. I just tell them, 'pulling over to turn it off now', then pull onto shoulder just past toll booth to do so. We need to have propane on to operate our fridge most the time. I doubt height is an issue, I see tractor trailers all the time going through with room to spare.

 

[D W]

There are propane "Restrictions" in the tunnel. You are only allowed a certain quantity of propane in DOT cylinders and ASME Tanks. Same goes for the Hampton Roads Tunnel. Don't know how your rig is configured, but it's best to check. Having lived in Virginia while in the Army, I can tell you that it's not the best way to travel through Virginia. Often, it can get pretty windy on portions outside of the tunnel. At times you have to slow down to 30 mph or it's a white knuckle drive. Just my 2¢.

 

[NJKris]

They now have automated signs to change the speed limit. I think it was down to 40 mph on the bridges when I came home in Sep. It can be a little white knuckle, but I was towing a trailer. Slower is better in high profile vehicles in wind. That was only time I came across wind related speed reduction on that bridge in the many years I've been using it.

 

[frank386]

Thanks for the info I did read the propane has to be off I was more concerned about the hight

 

[frank386]

Thank you

 

[frank386]

Thanks everyone I did read about turning off the propane I was more worried about the hight but if tractor trailers are going through there I should have no problem at all

 

[dblr]

Another route choice would be taking Route 1 in Delaware to the 301 bypass which from 301 you have 2 choices, first choice pick up Route 50 to 495 around DC, the other choice is stay on Route 301 going thru Dundalk and Waldorf but there are quite a few traffic lights to contend with this way, staying on 301 will drop you back on I-95 at exit 104 which is one exit above Kings Dominion Theme Park.

 

[frank386]

Another route choice would be taking Route 1 in Delaware to the 301 bypass which from 301 you have 2 choices, first choice pick up Route 50 to 495 around DC, the other choice is stay on Route 301 going thru Dundalk and Waldorf but there are quite a few traffic lights to contend with this way, staying on 301 will drop you back on I-95 at exit 104 which is one exit above Kings Dominion Theme Park.

Thanks, I’ll have a look at the on a map I’m just happy to avoid Baltimore & washington

 

[NJKris]

Thanks, I’ll have a look at the on a map I’m just happy to avoid Baltimore & washington

That's why I don't mind paying the heavy Chesapeake toll.

 

[frank386]

That's why I don't mind paying the heavy Chesapeake toll.

Good point

 

[Oaklevel]

I lived in the Hampton Roads ahead for quite a few years............ My only comment is watch the weather ......... While just a few tractor trailer have been blown off the bridge..... during windy conditions.... the outcome is never good....

 

[Jfkmvk]

Agree with watch the weather. We were turned away from crossing with a class c due to wind.

 

[NXR]

The tunnel propane restrictions: https://www.cbbt.com/regulations/

Not to exceed 120 gals in 6 gal containers or less except for LPG, which is restricted to two 60 pound cylinders LPG capacity (approx. 141 pounds w.c. each), or any combination of cylinders less than 60 pounds LPG capacity with a total of 120 gals

Our Georgetown uses a single 105 pound WC (water capacity) ASME tank so I think we would be banned. "Turned off" does not seem to matter. Propane is heavier than air so in the event of a leak or accident the propane would accumulate at the bottom of the tunnel,where it could ignite. That's my guess why two smaller tanks are OK where one big tank is not. The big tank could release more propane in an incident.

Wind restrictions: https://www.cbbt.com/weather/

If it's a Level 1 restriction or higher, 40 MPH, Thou Shall Not Pass.

Ray

 

[frank386]

The tunnel propane restrictions: https://www.cbbt.com/regulations/

Not to exceed 120 gals in 6 gal containers or less except for LPG, which is restricted to two 60 pound cylinders LPG capacity (approx. 141 pounds w.c. each), or any combination of cylinders less than 60 pounds LPG capacity with a total of 120 gals

Our Georgetown uses a single 105 pound WC (water capacity) ASME tank so I think we would be banned. "Turned off" does not seem to matter. Propane is heavier than air so in the event of a leak or accident the propane would accumulate at the bottom of the tunnel,where it could ignite. That's my guess why two smaller tanks are OK where one big tank is not. The big tank could release more propane in an incident.

Wind restrictions: https://www.cbbt.com/weather/

If it's a Level 1 restriction or higher, 40 MPH, Thou Shall Not Pass.

Ray

I has a single cylinder total propane capacity 24.4 gal and 104 pounds total capacity so if I’m understanding this correctly I will be fine and my total exterior hight at 12’45” will work also I should pay attention to the weather and traffic please correct if I’m wrong thank you. And just a special thanks to everyone who answered my questions I really appreciate it and it makes me feel good to know people are willing to help when that can.

 

[NXR]

... except for LPG, which is restricted to two 60 pound cylinders LPG capacity (approx. 141 pounds w.c. each),

or any combination of cylinders less than 60 pounds LPG capacity

I has a single cylinder total propane capacity 24.4 gal and 104 pounds total capacity so if I’m understanding this correctly I will be fine

You'd think they could make the limitations human-understandable, wouldn't you?

I'm reading it as the maximum single tank size cannot exceed 60 lbs of actual propane capacity.

We have the same capacity single tank. Your total propane capacity is not 24.5 gallons. That is the WC or "water capacity" of the tank. Propane tanks are always specified as "water capacity" because the actual volume of a gallon of propane changes dramatically depending on its temperature but water does not.

Propane fills are limited to 80% so your (and our) actual propane capacity is only 19.6 gallons. Propane weighs 4.2 lbs per gallon so 82.32 lbs which, of course, exceeds 60 lbs in a "combination" of one tank.

Who the heck knows for sure? Not me. I'd call them to be certain: https://www.cbbt.com/contact-us/

The pic is of the data plate of our tank attached showing 24.5 gallon capacity (water capacity) in the lower left.


EDIT: I just used their form to send them this message:

We have a motorhome with a single propane tank of 24.5 gallons WC or 19.6 gallons of actual propane or 83 lbs of actual propane. The propane limitations seem to indicate we CANNOT use the CBBT.

I'm reading the "or any combination of cylinders less than 60 pounds LPG capacity" as limiting the size of any single tank of 60 lbs or more as being prohibited.

Would you please clarify that requirement?


Hopefully they reply.

my total exterior height at 12’45” will work

At least for interstate bridges, the height specified on the sign is not the height of the bridge. It's the maximum safe height for a vehicle passing underneath. The maximum safe vehicle height on US interstates is 13'6" without requiring a special permit. Semi trailers almost always are built to that 13' 6" spec to maximize their cargo capacity.

As an aside, that's why large fifth wheels often use a low-profile air conditioner in the front. A standard height air conditioner would cause the total vehicle height to exceed 13'6".

Ray

 

[frank386]

You'd think they could make the limitations human-understandable, wouldn't you?

I'm reading it as the maximum single tank size cannot exceed 60 lbs of actual propane capacity.

We have the same capacity single tank. Your total propane capacity is not 24.5 gallons. That is the WC or "water capacity" of the tank. Propane tanks are always specified as "water capacity" because the actual volume of a gallon of propane changes dramatically depending on its temperature but water does not.

Propane fills are limited to 80% so your (and our) actual propane capacity is only 19.6 gallons. Propane weighs 4.2 lbs per gallon so 82.32 lbs which, of course, exceeds 60 lbs in a "combination" of one tank.

Who the heck knows for sure? Not me. I'd call them to be certain: https://www.cbbt.com/contact-us/

The pic is of the data plate of our tank attached showing 24.5 gallon capacity (water capacity) in the lower left.


EDIT: I just used their form to send them this message:

We have a motorhome with a single propane tank of 24.5 gallons WC or 19.6 gallons of actual propane or 83 lbs of actual propane. The propane limitations seem to indicate we CANNOT use the CBBT.

I'm reading the "or any combination of cylinders less than 60 pounds LPG capacity" as limiting the size of any single tank of 60 lbs or more as being prohibited.

Would you please clarify that requirement?


Hopefully they reply.



At least for interstate bridges, the height specified on the sign is not the height of the bridge. It's the maximum safe height for a vehicle passing underneath. The maximum safe vehicle height on US interstates is 13'6" without requiring a special permit. Semi trailers almost always are built to that 13' 6" spec to maximize their cargo capacity.

As an aside, that's why large fifth wheels often use a low-profile air conditioner in the front. A standard height air conditioner would cause the total vehicle height to exceed 13'6".

Ray

Yeah it would help if they would make this stuff easier to understand I guess they are trying to justify there pay check. Please let me know if they get back to you and what they say I’m going to contact them also

 

[NXR]

Please let me know if they get back to you and what they say I’m going to contact them also

Hopefully the answers match.

Ray

 

[frank386]

Hopefully the answers match.

Ray

I hope so cause I emailed them also.

 

[PopFla]

Our Georgetown uses a single 105 pound WC (water capacity) ASME tank so I think we would be banned.

Ray, our Georgetown XL has the same tank as yours. We have used the CBBT and the Hampton Roads tunnels numerous times, and have never been turned away at the Hampton Roads inspection stations where they watch me turning the tank off. At the CBBT, the toll takers just ask if it's off - no physical inspection.