Flying a Flag
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Topic: Flying a Flag
Posted By: ZuBrew
Subject: Flying a Flag
Date Posted: 13 Feb 2018 at 12:45pm
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With my old popup camper I used to fly a US flag at our camp site. I had a bracket on the side of the camper that held a 15' piece of 3/4" steel conduit with the flag attached at the top. I haven't read of anyone doing something like that on here yet. If folks are, I'm just wondering how you're doing it? Is it a pole in the ground or something mounted to the Rpod? ------------- 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4 2018 R-Pod 189 2013 Yamaha FJR 1300A |
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Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 13 Feb 2018 at 1:21pm
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------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 13 Feb 2018 at 3:50pm
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I have a flag pole and assorted flags. It is a PVC rotating flag pole, that you can buy as kit or make yourself with very common PVC supplies. Mine is attached with hose clamps to my generator rack. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 13 Feb 2018 at 7:03pm
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For the past 6 years we have a set up probably similar to mcarters. Purchased a 10' section of 1 in pvc, 2) 45 elbows, 1) 3 way tee, 2) 1/8" hooks to hold the flag, and 1 heavy 1" washer to place on ground so the flagpole rotates/flows with the wind. Had a piece of 1/2" rebar laying around. As I recall I had about $ 12.00 invested. I pound the 4' length of rebar in the ground (about 8" in the ground) place flagpole over it, takes about 1 minute to put up at campsite.
------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: henryv
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2018 at 7:56am
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marwayne, what kind of addition is that on the front of your r-pod? ------------- |
Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2018 at 9:12am
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I call it a nose job https://postimg.org/image/dfhruvft9/">  V https://postimages.org/">  https://postimg.org/image/6p1alzxyl/">
 ------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
Posted By: ZuBrew
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2018 at 10:34am
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marwayne does that "Nose Job" swing open? If not, how do you access everything inside? ------------- 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4 2018 R-Pod 189 2013 Yamaha FJR 1300A |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2018 at 10:42am
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Also, I don't know if you answered this elsewhere, but have you noticed any difference in mileage and handling since you added the "nose?"
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: Live2Camp
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2018 at 12:11pm
I appreciate the attention to detail described in this and other posts on this topic. For whatever reason, I have the misfortune of coming across too many flags in the United States that are leaned against or rubbing on something. Most of the time - depending on the setting - I politely speak to the flag owner (which is often a private-business owner) and they're quick to resolve it. Mistakes (and wind!) can of course happen to any of us. But it's always upsetting to observe when it's obvious that the flag could not possibly have flown free the way it was attached. So thanks all! ------------- 2017 R-Pod 179 HRE (the green one) His:Ford F150 double cab 4WD; Hers/mine:Tacoma V6 double cab 4WD Still love rugged, diggin' comfy too |
Posted By: Capt Kidd
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2018 at 1:39pm
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2018 at 1:47pm
Nose job  ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2018 at 1:59pm
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The nose has a door on passenger side, I can get things in and out without any problem. https://postimg.org/image/tfj9h8zbx/">  V https://postimg.org/image/yqy61znzh/">
 ------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2018 at 2:06pm
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Stephen, I can't say for sure, I don't keep track of mpg, if I have to keep track of mpg and worry about it, that to me means I can't afford it, plus 50% of people lie about the mpg they get. But what I did noticed that it tracks a lot better.
------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
Posted By: ZuBrew
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2018 at 2:33pm
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Marwayne, thanks for the pictures. You really did a nice job on that. ------------- 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4 2018 R-Pod 189 2013 Yamaha FJR 1300A |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2018 at 2:41pm
Yeah.. we get, like, 18 towing..  Downhill.. Canadian.  ------------- |
Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2018 at 3:02pm
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Well Mark, I once got 19.3 mpg ( us gallon ) for about 60 m with a 40mph tale wind. I also think that that was the only time I ever had tale wind. ------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2018 at 3:22pm
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Do you know how much weight that added to the unit? ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2018 at 4:14pm
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Improved tracking is a good thing also. I would expect better mileage given the better aerodynamics. What is the material you used for the exterior? Is it just paint over wood or is it some sort of composite? ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: Capt Kidd
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2018 at 4:34pm
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So the way I do my main flag is I cut a piece of 2" abs pipe to about 36" long and attached it to my front lift with hose clamps. I have a flag pole from flags and poles.com and it fits down in the ABS pipe just fine. The ABS pipe also works to help me back up to the pod. ------------- The Pirate's Pod |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2018 at 4:59pm
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+1 Capt Kidd and Jato's rebar post. Good ideas. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: Shane
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2018 at 6:33pm
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I know camping world sells a 20 foot flag pole that has a base you can pull your trailer or pulling vehicle wheel onto. Its kind of pricey but I am going to look into purchasing that flag pole. And yes it does come with a 3x5 flag. I always fly a flag, at home and away! ------------- ENGINE 55,TRUCK 44,BATALLION 12 |