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So I'm currently procrastinating with thoughts of my camp setup for this year and wondering what everyone does for their flagpoles in camping?
Last year I used thin pvc piping but it was cumbersome and didn't last the whole weekend. I was thinking that tent poles would work but I dont understand how everyone attaches the flag to the top without loosing it.
www.poorvin.com/roo/flagpole/ This is the flag for Camp Inforoo and I will be doing something similar for Camp Inforoo VIP. Another option I have considered is a trailer hitch flag pole base, but those are just a little pricey, but really convenient too.
Post by Gypsy feats on Mar 29, 2011 15:36:07 GMT -5
Not sure how heavy/sturdy or how tall a pole you are wanting, but telescoping wind art poles have worked good for me for displaying normal flags and banners. Scroll down to the last three or so display rows at:
These telescope out to various lengths as well as collapse/slide down to a managable length for transport. Once extended and ready to fly my flag/banner, I mount them upright by sliding the hollow pole base over a 4 foot piece of rebar (available cheap at any hdwe store) I've stuck in the ground.
3/4" schedule 40 (or better yet Sched 80) pipe will work well. You will need to bring glue, coupling and a PVC cutter or hacksaw to cut it up when you leave. This worked fro me for several years. Now a have a telescoping pool skimmer pole(15ft) which works great.
The thinner and/or smaller pvc is way too flexible and will break in the wind. You must also have a means to secure the pole. I stuck it between the cab and bed of my truck but you can bring a t-post and driver to secure it to also.
Not sure how heavy/sturdy or how tall a pole you are wanting, but telescoping wind art poles have worked good for me for displaying normal flags and banners. Scroll down to the last three or so display rows at:
These telescope out to various lengths as well as collapse/slide down to a managable length for transport. Once extended and ready to fly my flag/banner, I mount them upright by sliding the hollow pole base over a 4 foot piece of rebar (available cheap at any hdwe store) I've stuck in the ground.
Are you talking about the red poles towards the bottom of that page? Do they hold up to high wind loads okay?
www.poorvin.com/roo/flagpole/ This is the flag for Camp Inforoo and I will be doing something similar for Camp Inforoo VIP. Another option I have considered is a trailer hitch flag pole base, but those are just a little pricey, but really convenient too.
I built Leo's flagpole today actually and I think its going to work perfectly! Now I just have to figure out what kinda flag I wanna fly!
Yesterday I picked up a 10' section of 1" and a 10' section of 1 1/4" sched 40 PVC. My plan is to cut the 1 1/4" into three sections for traveling and use it as the main pole. Since the 1" fits nicely inside the 1 1/4" I'm going to use them as interior connectors. I'm drilling holes through the places where the connectors are and securing the pieces together by using hex bolts. I'm fashioning a flag frame by using the rest of the 1" with 90° elbow joints and a T-connector to secure it to the main pole. Essentially it will look like a giant fly swatter with a flag where the swatter would be. I hope the PVC is strong enough.
Post by nodepression on May 8, 2011 20:36:24 GMT -5
I've wanted to fly a giant sang face flag for years but nobody wants to fund it.
All I need is for someone to pay for all of it,make it, carry it down in your car, sneak it into the gates, hand it to me, and then I'll wave it around the main stage whenever I'm there.
I just bought 16 ft of pvc pipe for our camp flag. Do you really need to glue them together? I planned just to secure them with the conncectors and maybe via a zip tie or duct tape.
I just bought 16 ft of pvc pipe for our camp flag. Do you really need to glue them together? I planned just to secure them with the conncectors and maybe via a zip tie or duct tape.
I think maybe duct tape will work. I was worried about it getting too windy for the glue so I'm using hex bolts with a lock washer and nut to make sure they stay together. Plus that way I can take it apart afterward.
Post by mizvalentine on May 9, 2011 14:36:34 GMT -5
Here's a silly question... can you make holes in pvc with a nail or an awl, or do you really need a drill? I don't have a drill and that's the only thing stopping me from using Leo's flagpole plans... the cotter pins seem to be a necessary safety addition.
Here's a silly question... can you make holes in pvc with a nail or an awl, or do you really need a drill? I don't have a drill and that's the only thing stopping me from using Leo's flagpole plans... the cotter pins seem to be a necessary safety addition.
Ms. V - saw your pic on the my mug thread. YOU probably do not need drill. Depends on where you purchase your PVC. If its a local hardware store its quite possible if you inquire about how to get these holes drilled it might get done before you leave. Option 2- inexpensive cordless drill - with a vice or another set of hands to keep it from rolling while drilling. I have a bad 'I Love Lucy' scene going through my mind about option 3 - a hammer, nail, and unsecured pvc.
Here's a silly question... can you make holes in pvc with a nail or an awl, or do you really need a drill? I don't have a drill and that's the only thing stopping me from using Leo's flagpole plans... the cotter pins seem to be a necessary safety addition.
Ms. V - saw your pic on the my mug thread. YOU probably do not need drill. Depends on where you purchase your PVC. If its a local hardware store its quite possible if you inquire about how to get these holes drilled it might get done before you leave. Option 2- inexpensive cordless drill - with a vice or another set of hands to keep it from rolling while drilling. I have a bad 'I Love Lucy' scene going through my mind about option 3 - a hammer, nail, and unsecured pvc.
I like your confidence in my ability to get... drilled for free!!
My nail/awl scenario was going to be to set the PVC between two stacks of weight plates so it wouldn't roll...but I'm thinking that just going ahead and getting a cheapo drill might be the best bet. I need a new one anyway, mine just picked a very inconvenient time to die!
So I just bought a 15 foot flagpole for about 20 bucks at a flea market this past week. How do you guys secure them? I'm thinking about using a heavy umbrella stand... will this do?
So I just bought a 15 foot flagpole for about 20 bucks at a flea market this past week. How do you guys secure them? I'm thinking about using a heavy umbrella stand... will this do?
I'm planning on securing mine to my car. I'm gonna tie the base to the running board, then higher up, I'm tying it to the side view mirror.
No prob just make sure to where some gloves or pot holders safety first
Oh oh OHHHHH!!!
Ms. Val we are 30ish minutes away. Would be more than happy to zip up with some tools or your welcome to join the make-a-flag-pole efforts here next weekend. I've pushed the envelope here and there with projects - This ^^ Oh oh oHHHh!!
Finished the flagpole today. Fourteen feet high and it breaks down to five foot sections for travel. If you see it on your travels through GA RV stop on by for a beer or a smoke.
I mostly followed Leo's plans and things worked out great. I made the sides of the T equal lengths to accommodate two flags, and instead of running thread to secure the flag, I pushed an additional cotter pin through each end to secure the flag. The flags are burlap (glad to see someone else thought burlap!) and are double-sided, so there are four different images on the flags. My family (brother, his kids, their friends, etc) got together and made the flag a community art project. The flags feature a space design, and have the sun, a meteor, Uranus, Saturn, and several lost aliens. The flags are sewn at the top to slide over the PVC securely, and the cotter pins keep them from sliding off. I also spray painted the PVC black to match the theme, but I didn't do a great job (taking my time, multiple coats, etc), so it's kinda meh. But I'm excited to fly it!
If anyone sees our flag (not too many space designs on burlap out there I'm guessing) feel free to stop by for a beer or a smoke as well! We'll be in car camping with an orange tent and a brown dome canopy. See you there!
Option 2- inexpensive cordless drill - with a vice or another set of hands to keep it from rolling while drilling. I have a bad 'I Love Lucy' scene going through my mind about option 3 - a hammer, nail, and unsecured pvc. 
