Pole and Holders

DutchmenSport wrote:

Chakara wrote:
... I'll order the thing and try it a about 6' off the ground level...
-Chak

One thing to consider about mounting it permanently on one spot on your camper, if you park under trees, or in a wooded area, you're pretty much restricted. If you find a way to keep it mobile and consider different options about mounting it permanent, or using a non-permanent mount, if you park anywhere with a "low overhead" you can put the pole in a different location. (just something to think about).... good luck! happy camping!

There are the ground level mounts that are anchored by a plate that sits under your tire if you are looking for a portable system. The plate can also be held down be a stabilizer or tongue jack.

I've always been surprised what people hang off their ladders and never had faith in their strength or mounting/attachment.

I built one out of PVC attached to a metal stake that I drive into the ground that way I can put it a little ways away from the trailer if its windy and then its not so loud at night.

Funny you should say that -(then its not so loud at night) it's very ignoring bothersome when you hear that noise at night, I take mine down each night not just for me but for others around me. If I'm camped in close quarters as well trying to be a good RV'r.

Dirtclods wrote:
Funny you should say that -(then its not so loud at night) it's very ignoring bothersome when you hear that noise at night, I take mine down each night not just for me but for others around me. If I'm camped in close quarters as well trying to be a good RV'r.

Same here unless we're expecting late arrivals I always take mine down. Besides you can sometimes "lose" your club flag at a District event!

Hey brother you can say that again! Lose your flag... the last time a club did that, not only did it piss off a few guys they tweaked the poles some how but it was awesome to see everyone club flags at the start of the races.

That was the old school I still like that.

Chakara wrote:
Thanks everyone, sounds like even mounted low it shouldn't hit the trailer. I looked at the Flag Pole Buddy, however it mounts on the ladder. As my ladder is removable, I felt that would be too many wiggling parts.

I'll order the thing and try it a about 6' off the ground level...hoping to get it where I can install the flag without climbing :)

Again, good info.....

-Chak

I got a Flag Pole Buddy and just removed the back half of the mounts and mounted them directly to my door frame. So you don't HAVE to mount it on a ladder.







The top bracket keeps it from banging around on things. Expensive but worth it to me for a good solid mount & looks nice too.

Wow that's nice looking holder, ours is rusted, sand blasted and looks very used. I think it's 7 years old, lots of experience!!!

yes, another nice feature it is made with a fiberglassish plasticey stuff. Very tough and doesn't rust or fade.

That everyone. momentumrv, yours is intersesting as i like the flag pole buddy's 2 piece system, however my back door frame is flush with the trailer, yours is outside. IE: I'd have to mount it on the back rather than the side if that makes any since :)

I appreciate all the other feedback as well, some of which as me thinking....for example tree's in the location I pick. Most of my camping is dispersed in the forest so this could affect where in the meadow I park :)

I purchased a fiberglass 22' pole from campworld along with a hitch mounted stand...first time out with one flag on it, it ended up on top of my camper broke in half. I now have an alum telepole 30'...much nicer and prob unbreakable!!