Hi, I have been reading the forums for several months and have learned alot of info.
This is my first Post, hope it helps others.
Flag pole holder that is easy, simple, effective and CHEAP.
After reviewing many different flag pole holders I didn’t find exactly what I wanted. They were too inconvenient, such as you must remember to drive up on the base while setting up and leveling the rig or using weights to hold down the base, or drill holes in to my rig, use a receiver hitch and most were just too damm expensive. So I made a ladder mounted holder that is simple, cheap, unobtrusive and effective. I have been using mine for over 2 years with no problems.
A 18” long piece of 1 ½ in diameter white PVC, two chrome ¾” electrical standoff clamps, galvanized bolts, washers and nuts. A short machine screw, lock washer and nut for the top clamp and longer bolt thru both sides of the PVC on the bottom clamp to act as a pole stop. Use the conduit clamps on the ladder uprights. Mount low to allow easy pole installation and removal. Works great. Total cost less than $10.
Have 3 photos but can't figure out how to add to post.
Parts list;
18 inch long WHITE PVC pipe 1 ½ inches diameter.
2 – ¾ inch electrical conduit standoff mounting brackets - chrome.
1 – ½ inch long 3/8 inch galvanized screw with beveled head for recessed mounting.
1 – 2 inch long 3/8 inch galvanized bolt with hex head .
3 – 3/8 inch galvanized nuts
2 – 3/8 inch small galvanized flat washers
2 – 3/8 inch small galvanized lock washers
Use the white PVC to blend with the RV and chrome conduit clamps to blend in with the ladder and galvanized nuts and bolts to avoid rust. The stand off type conduit clamps have the proper distance to hold the PVC out from the horizontal ladder rungs.
Directions;
Remove the bolts from the conduit clamps and spread apart and slip over the vertical ladder poles directly above horizontal steps or at least on one step to avoid possible long term slippage.
With both clamps situated loosely, hold the PVC pipe so the bottom is about a 1 inch below the lower clamp.
Mark the holes thru the bottom of the clamp onto the PVC pipe.
Drill the 3/8 inch holes thru both sides of the PVC pipe.
Use the longer bolt on the bottom hole with the flat washer on the outside of the PCV, then a nut on the bolt inside the PVC. Insert the bolt thru both PVC holes and into the conduit clamp. Install the lock washer and nut inside the conduit clamp base. Snug up the bolt and nut inside the clamp, then tighten the bolt inside the PVC against the clamp. This procedure will avoid squeezing the PVC, while securing it to the ladder and provide additional support.
Install the shorter screw thru the upper hole in the PCV with the flat washer inside the PVC and the lock washer and nut inside the clamp. Use the hole thru the outside of the PVC for the screwdriver shaft to tighten screw.
Hints;
The length of the PVC may be longer or shorter to match the ladder curvature.
Purchase the parts at an ACE or Tru-Value hardware store rather than Home Depot or Lowes as they will cut the PVC to the length and have a better selection of nuts, bolts and washers.
The holder can be positioned at any height on the ladder, but the further from the RV the better to avoid the pole from hitting the top overhang of the RV. Lower mounting to assist with setting and removing the pole.
No problem with the wind lifting the pole out as the wind is sideways and there is nothing to act as a lip for the wind to lift.
