Suction cup flag holder

[Russellvh]

For Christmas I received a suction cup flag holder. It is labeled for RV use but is this safe for the side of a 5th wheel? Anyone here used this item? Any experiences at all?

 

[Rollin Ollen]

For Christmas I received a suction cup flag holder. It is labeled for RV use but is this safe for the side of a 5th wheel? Anyone here used this item? Any experiences at all?

I ordered one the day before yesterday.

Amazon.com

I'm looking forward to your responses.

Darrell

 

[Russellvh]

Btw. I only intend to use when in a Park. Removed on travel days.

I thought that was understood but based on a reply on another forum I thought I’d clarify.

 

[Oregon Camper]

O ya...

 

[Oregon Camper]

A thread like that would go on for days on a 'different' forum LOL

 

[Rollin Ollen]

Btw. I only intend to use when in a Park. Removed on travel days.

I thought that was understood but based on a reply on another forum I thought I’d clarify.

That is why I went with the suction cup route. Easy on, easy off. I guess I should not be surprised that there would be some that wanted to use it a a permanent mount. Shaking my head.

Darrell

 

[Rollin Ollen]

For Christmas I received a suction cup flag holder. It is labeled for RV use but is this safe for the side of a 5th wheel? Anyone here used this item? Any experiences at all?

Mine arrived. So far, I am pleased. The one I have must be mounted on a flat plain. I tried to affix it to the hood of my coach but it is slightly rounded thus I could not get both suction cups to work. The suction cups are very robust but I'm sure "they are not forever"! I expect to have to check them weekly to make sure they stay secure. Just an FYI, Where it is mounted in the photos is just for test purpose only. I will find a more appropriate place later.

I will update down the road once they have been used for a while.

Darrell

 

[Russellvh]

Mine arrived. So far, I am pleased. The one I have must be mounted on a flat plain. I tried to affix it to the hood of my coach but it is slightly rounded thus I could not get both suction cups to work. The suction cups are very robust but I'm sure "they are not forever"! I expect to have to check them weekly to make sure they stay secure. Just an FYI, Where it is mounted in the photos is just for test purpose only. I will find a more appropriate place later.

I will update down the road once they have been used for a while.

Darrell

Thanks for the input. Two different forums and I haven’t heard any complaints.

 

[DennisT]

Appreciate the discussion on these.

Ordered 2 of them today so I can mount an American and Navy flag on our Superstar.

Been looking for something since we traded the old class c with a ladder flag mount.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

As with anything pressing against a painted surface, scratching can take place. Clean surfaces very well before mounting, or better yet mount to your windows!

 

[Rollin Ollen]

As with anything pressing against a painted surface, scratching can take place. Clean surfaces very well before mounting, or better yet mount to your windows!

My mount is a little heavy (almost 4 pounds) and then adding the pole (almost 2 pounds) makes it so much so that I would not want it on a window. Then one must consider the drag that wind would add from the flag during a stiff breeze and I would be scared that the window could either break or be pulled from its frame.

But you are correct about possible paint damage. I wiped the side of my coach to make sure it was clean but a moist surface seems to make the suction a little stronger as well.

Darrell

 

[DennisT]

Well mine, along with new flags, arrived.

Seem to be quite sturdy and holding well.

 

[Russellvh]

Thanks for the update. Looking good!

 

[Rollin Ollen]

An update as promised. The holder has been mounted for just over a month now. It has not been adjusted or re-installed. It has been solidly attached from the outset. It has not moved or loosened even though we have experienced some fairly strong winds, two rain storms and temps ranging from 0 C (32 F) to 23 C (73 F). I was concerned that the temp fluctuation may have had an effect of the hold but so far so good. Perhaps my coice of flag pole may have helped as it allows the flag to spin according to wind direction. Photos show where it has been mounted, the way the flag has been attached as well as other flags in the park including one that seems to be constantly tangled. He needs a pole that will allow the flag to pivot.

Darrell