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09-22-2018, 04:33 PM
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A home for Old Glory
It's nothing complicated but I wanted to share... I wanted to mount a flag pole without having to use a 20 foot tall lightening rod ... mounted next to the battery box and it fits between the body and propane tanks
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09-23-2018, 09:08 PM
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Nice!
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09-24-2018, 08:47 PM
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Excellent!!
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09-24-2018, 11:04 PM
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Use it proudly!
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09-25-2018, 04:15 AM
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I plan on it! ... this weekend. Solar power LED spotlights round out the project.
Thanks all.
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09-25-2018, 08:44 PM
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Thank you for the idea and the photo!!! I have been struggling with this issue since we purchased our TT. I will be making the same mod as soon as we get back from the current trip.
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09-25-2018, 08:51 PM
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Only issue I can foresee is the flag could be flapping against the RV, which potentially could harm the RV or the flag. I use the PVC free turning type so it can spin with the wind, and the PVC is dropped over a section of reinforcing rod driven in the ground. As long as your proudly flying it, it's all good !
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09-26-2018, 04:59 AM
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Good point ... the entire top half and the clips that hold the flag to the pole rotate freely. Hopefully I won't have to relocate it because it's whipping at the body.
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Paul Schriro 2018 Jay Flight SLX 287BHS
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09-26-2018, 06:08 PM
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Right up front where it belongs, nice design.
The bracket and mount, by chance is there a link?
Thank you.
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09-26-2018, 07:17 PM
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The brackets are made of 1" x 1/8" bar stock cut to 7 3/4" ... drilled to mount on the battery cross braces and for the pole base
When you buy the base you get a free flag pole 
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=B07BN25V83&ref=is_s
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09-26-2018, 07:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pschriro
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Appreciate that set of specs, nice of you to share, thanks
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10-02-2018, 04:39 PM
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Just a follow-up picture of the finished product ... day and night shots.
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10-02-2018, 04:51 PM
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Nice install!
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10-06-2018, 02:59 PM
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A home for Old Glory
I bought 1/2 pvc pipes in 4 ft sections , I attach them together by pushing them into the connector collars. I drilled small holes at the junction so I can put a small voter pin in so they stay together & glued the other end of the collar permanently to the pipe. I attached the flag permanently to the top section. I use 2 radiator clamps to hold the pole to the rear roof ladder. Works great & is easy to remove & store in the pass through hold when leaving. Cheap to make. Ace or HD has all you need for under $20.
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10-06-2018, 04:16 PM
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A home for Old Glory
Quote:
Originally Posted by robert9999
I bought 1/2 pvc pipes in 4 ft sections , I attach them together by pushing them into the connector collars. I drilled small holes at the junction so I can put a small voter pin in so they stay together & glued the other end of the collar permanently to the pipe. I attached the flag permanently to the top section. I use 2 radiator clamps to hold the pole to the rear roof ladder. Works great & is easy to remove & store in the pass through hold when leaving. Cheap to make. Ace or HD has all you need for under $20.
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Pretty savvy ... no ladder for me though and I wanted the flag up in the front. Do you leave the bottom section permanently mounted, or do you strike that to travel too?
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10-06-2018, 06:50 PM
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Everything comes off when I'm traveling. It only takes me less than 5 minutes to mount, tightening the clamps with the screwdriver takes the most time. I wish I had some pictures but never did take any. The flag held up in 20 plus mph winds without a problem. its flexible enough to tolerate wind.
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10-06-2018, 10:43 PM
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flag mount?
have you seen the type you park on. its a flat piece of aluminum with a tube on it. goes under a tire.
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10-07-2018, 06:36 AM
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I found a 20ft telescopic fiberglass pole that work great and no lightning rod and you can use your same mount.
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10-07-2018, 08:36 AM
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Another great idea posted on the forum. My only concern is noise from a flapping flag. Our bedroom is on the front of the trailer, just behind the hitch, and so I was wondering if a flag mounted on the hitch would make noise flapping in the wind all night. I'm a light sleeper so I'm concerned if that noise would keep me up.
I'm sure you have all seen those flag mounts made out of 3/4" PVC where you pound a stake into the ground outside the camper and then slip the mount with flag over. I made one and it works great to show our patriotism and love of country without keeping me up because of flag noise at night... 
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10-07-2018, 08:46 AM
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I mounted mine on hitch. Never hear it flap but I have a closet up front.
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