Flag holders for Patriot Guard 3 x 5 Flags

[kevorama]

That 2nd link to the American Legion Hitch mount was what I needed to see. We've been riding with the PGR just this year. I am using the ISCI tall dual flag holders for the RT and fly 4 flags on them at any given time. The American, PGR, POW MIA and MOGANG or SPYDERFEST depending on the event. I might have to put that parade flag holder on my Christmas wish list this year.

Congrats and welcome all new and old PGR members! :thumbup:

 

[Desert Spyder]

I would like to see more examples personally. The Am Leg flag holder does not look like it can be applied to the BRP hitch bracket, unless it were upside down. I wish the other picture was a little more clearer. It looks like the BRP hitch bracket but no ball.

 

[Yol Bolsun]

Unfortunately, RT w/ trailer hitch but here it is.

My results for a 3x5...

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?36044-Flag-holder&p=425459&viewfull=1#post425459

Currently, I have the collapsible flag pole available from PGR but not comfortable with it for any real speed. At a Lamonster's BBQ I spoke with a fellow PGR person and he suggested Schedule 18 PVC with wooden dowel (oak or ash) down the center.

 

[KAPike]

My PGR Flag Setup

A picture is worth a 1000 words. I used SST bow rail from a local marine supply shop.
Kraig

 

[KAPike]

PGR Flag Setup Page 2

Here's a couple pictures of the final product


Here's a couple pictures of my office where I get a lot of thinking done at 3AM.



Kraig

 

[Yol Bolsun]

Here's a couple pictures of the final product
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Here's a couple pictures of my office where I get a lot of thinking done at 3AM.

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Kraig

I like it. Is the flagpole SST railing also?

 

[Tx web rider]

3x5 flag mount

i purchased the can-am spyder compatible trailer hitch on ebay works great i put a 4 foot section of all thread that fits tight inside my flag pole and double nutted it on the hitch where the ball goes works great

 

[KAPike]

I like it. Is the flagpole SST railing also?

The whole thing is Stainless Steel except the bolt going through the Spyder hitch. I think the mount is 3/4 bow rail and the flag pole is 1/2 bow rail. I put some white tape around the flag pole to center the pole more and cut down on the sloppyness.

 

[bmwlarry]

I may have solved my flag holder. I just bought a Pakit Rak and the hitch adapter looks as though it may work great.

Two birds with one stone!

 

[Desert Spyder]

I may have solved my flag holder. I just bought a Pakit Rak and the hitch adapter looks as though it may work great.

Two birds with one stone!

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That looks cool but what looks cooler is what you did with the trailer cable. Great idea!

 

[spacetrucker]

Now make a been in the steel up and will look good. The way you have it now is to much down and out so been it up and will look great. Oky

 

[spacetrucker]

Call me later in am ok about flag holder got some steel that might work square steel.

 

[co587]

PGR Flags

I have joined the Patriot Guard. They use the large 3x5 ft. flags fro their ceremonies. Does anyone out there participate in the PG and what flag mounts do you use to hold the large 3x5 ft. flags securely at low speeds?

Thanks

I'm a PGR and have a homemade two flag mount on my RT trailer hitch. Only I don't use 3x5 ft.
flags, I use the smaller 2x3 ft flags mounted on 1" EMT. It's quite stable, even at higher speeds.

 

[John Easydoesit]

Flag Mounts

I had a set made for my Wing (See below). They should be able to hook to about any ball hitch (less the ball) as I've used them on truck's reese hitch. I pick up my hitchless spyder tomorrow. It wont' be hitchless for long. The price isn't for the faint of heart though. I have run these on my Wing at 80+ (with police escort) and never had a problem or ever worry about them.

They are cast and come about in three sections via quick pins.

I bought them in '10 so I'm not sure if they are still making flag poles and mounts.
The contact info is:
M & M Machine Services
P.O. Box 548
Paris, IL. 61944
Ask for Kevin ([email protected]) and let him know your with the PGR.

Note: I buy all my US and military flags from Eagle Mountain flags in Texas (http://www.eaglemountainflag.com/) as they are made in the USA.

they do not seem to be in business. Do you have a current email/ph number for M&M?

 

[Desert Spyder]

I’ve been using a Rivco pole mount. It’s on a 1/4 x 2 x 4 plate that has a slight offset bolted with the hitch ball stud. The pole mount is not 90 degrees so old glory must go down the freeway at an angle. I use a 1 in metal conduit as the pole and use tag lines from an eye bolt on top to the rear grips as a back up in case the pole comes out on rough roughs with the swing arm action. I do have the pole secured with a keeper pin but bolts and welds have been known to fail before. Where are you buying your flag. A flag made strong enough for high winds is a must. I’m on my 5th flag already from a company down the freeway that sells them to local schools, etc. I live in an area with high wind activity and when you’re traveling into the wind at 60 plus mph they don’t last long. I also have a flag that’s like a net which has been my best. I need to get it sewn up because it’s seen some action a bit. It’s legal to wash and repair the flags btw. I’m a RC in SouCal which is one of the busiest in the country.