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Old 02-09-2022, 11:32 AM   #1
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Made up a new dual flag holder

Here's an idea for anyone wanting to display their flags on the front of their rigs. I decided on doing something a little different than using my 22' fiberglass pole mounted at the rear of the trailer, but I didn't want to drill or bolt onto my new Goosebox. I looked on Amazon and found these rubber encased super strong neodymium magnets, which have a size M6 threaded stud. Each circular magnet has a pull weight of 20lbs. There are others that are even stronger. Using a 1/8th" thick, 6" x 18" steel plate, I bolted 8 of those magnets to the back side and within the 12" width of the pinbox. I then mounted two standard size flag pole holders on the outsides of where the magnets are. Painted everything up in semi-gloss black and it holds nice and strong. The flag poles and mounts also came from Amazon and are black with a carbon fiber look to them. Very happy with the results, and no scratches, or having to hard mount to the pinbox. Here are the threads for the magnets and flag poles. The steel plate was bought at Home Depot.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Old 02-09-2022, 12:03 PM   #2
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Nice job! I would trade the Marine flag for a Coast Guard flag
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Old 02-09-2022, 12:48 PM   #3
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Very nice, thanks for sharing
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Old 02-09-2022, 01:58 PM   #4
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Awesome setup Bratman! I had been looking for ideas options for mounting flags.
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Old 02-09-2022, 02:13 PM   #5
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Thanks guys.
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Old 02-09-2022, 02:23 PM   #6
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That a cool way of doing that. I would make only one change, US NAVY flag. Other than that very cool.
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Old 02-09-2022, 08:26 PM   #7
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I think this is a winner!

I was looking for a good way to do this, I like the magnet idea. Great job. And ARMY all the way!
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Old 02-10-2022, 08:49 AM   #8
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Lol..........the main thing we served.
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Just wonder if the flags get tangled together?
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First and foremost my son is a marine and I thank you all for your service! I love this and will be making my own version for sure! Stay safe!
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Nice job with the magnets. I was afraid of scratching up the hitch, or having them blow off in a side wind. I did something similar for our camper. Right now its set up for only one flag, but I have room to add up to two more for 3 total. It clamps on with two threaded knobs.
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Can someone please tell me where I could store this thread for future reference. I think it’s a fantastic idea.
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Nice job on the flag mount!


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Flag holder

Looks great Semper Fi brother
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Thank You

Super job, Thank you for sharing your project. I want to do that to mine after the snow is gone!
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Just wonder if the flags get tangled together?

First trip out to Paso Robles, CA (wine country) for 5 days and no tangles
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Nice job with the magnets. I was afraid of scratching up the hitch, or having them blow off in a side wind. I did something similar for our camper. Right now its set up for only one flag, but I have room to add up to two more for 3 total. It clamps on with two threaded knobs.

Another great idea.
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Good job!! Looks great and thank you for your service!!
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