20 RV Flag Pole Ideas: How Do You Hang a Flag on an RV?
Flying your country’s flag is one way of showing your patriotic spirit. However, RVs and travel trailers, etc., have limited places you can mount a flag pole. Yet, it still can be done even if you do not want to use your rear ladder.
There are different ways to fly a flag on an RV. One option would be to buy a hitch-mounted flag pole, while another would be to make your own out of PVC pipe. The latter has been done more times than you would think.
To learn about more ideas to fly your flag this year, just continue to read our article. It has those ideas and more information to help you show your patriotism. Take a few minutes to see if these ideas will solve your flag flying issues
RV Flag Pole Ideas 101
How do You Hang a Flag On An RV?
The only difficulties you will face in hanging your flag this year will be, one, where to put it on your RV; and two, if your campground allows flags to be flown. Other than that, you have scores of options available to you.
Not only does Amazon have more than enough mounts for you to use, but you can also easily make your own and add it to your RV. The key will be where you place it on your RV or trailer. You have to be careful about drilling into your trailer, etc., as you do not want to hit anything vital to its operation.
Some people make free-standing PVC flag poles so that they do not have to worry about adding more holes to their RVs or damaging any wiring, etc.
RV Flag Pole Ideas
There are two basic designs for flag poles. The stationary model comes in a variety of lengths. Once you make the flag pole that length it is that way forever. The flexibility in length is what makes this option so attractive.
The other design is the telescopic flag pole. This design gives you some length options and you can change it if the weather gets bad, the wind kicks up or it is a beautiful sunny day.
The materials you can use for flag poles can be plastic, metal, or wood. You do not have unlimited choices here. Each construction material category will have numerous options you can try. For example, with the wood option, you have pine, fir, spruce oak, maple, and many more options.
RV Awning Flag Mount
There are a few options that are commercially sold that will attach to your awning. Some of these mounts are bolt-on and will need larger bolts if you have thicker awning supports.
Another option will be the screw-in type. This is where you would have to drill some holes and either use tough screws to hold the mount in place or lag bolts and go all the way through your awning support.
Either way, your mount should be strong and hold your flag proudly. You may be able to adapt your rear ladder mount flag pole and use it on your awning supports. That would be a third option to try and it would be safe and convenient to use.
A fourth would be a mount that attaches to your deck fence. The diameters will need to be similar for these to work on your awning supports.
5th Wheel Hitch Flag Holder
So far we have only seen a couple of models of this option. One will cost you roughly $140 depending on where you buy it. It is called The Boompa Fifth Wheel Flag Mount. The design has it going over the part of the hitch that connects to the 5th wheel in the bed of your truck.
Then it is fixed into place with a large bolt. The flag holder accommodates 5 flags in total and can make a nice addition to your 5th wheel trailer. Other flag holders claiming to be for 5th wheel trailers are the same models that you can use on an RV, travel trailer, or even truck camper.
They simply are held to the trailer by screws or bolts and can mount anywhere on your 5th wheel.
Camper Bumper Flag Pole
There are some of these on sale at different outlets. The one we took a close look at goes over a 4-inch bumper and uses a U-shaped bolt to secure it in place. It is easy to assemble the unit and should not take you more than a couple of minutes to put it in place.
This is just a mount and you would need to supply your own telescopic flag pole to fly your flag. This option will work on your hitch as well if you want more protection for the mount and the flag pole.
The designs we have seen for this product are basically the same but made by different companies who put different lengths and prices on similar products. This model will cost you between $20 and $120
RV Frame Mount Flag Pole
To be honest, some of these mounts are exactly the same as the ones mentioned in the previous section. They use a U-shaped bolt to secure the mount to your hitch, bumper, or other exposed frame part and it stays in place.
The installation and costs will be the same so you do not have to worry about those aspects of the mount. You can use those mounts that need to have holes drilled into your frame and attached by screws.
Those options take a little work and you have to be careful where you drill your holes but they are secure and hold your flag or flags well.
RV Flag Pole With Solar Light
One way to light up your flag at night is to purchase one of these flag holders. They have a large section to accommodate the solar batteries and lights. However, these are not really flag pole holders, They go on existing flag poles and are secured by the included hardware.
There are different versions of this type of flag pole accessory and they range price from $60 to $70 depending on where you buy them. Every version we have seen of this product is all the same. You need to supply the flag and the flag pole.
These are made for longer flag poles between 16 and 22 feet in length. There is a shorter version at Amazon, 6 feet in length, and it seems to come with its own flag pole. Its price is only $30 but it should illuminate your flag in low light conditions. The light should last up to 16 hours on one charge.
RV Flag Pole Tongue Mount
This is a mount that has more options than any of the others combined. The Amazon results page was filled with the different types of hitch mount flag poles. We mention these as they do go on the tongue of your trailer if it is not a 5th wheel.
Their prices range between $25 to $60 approx depending on the brand, the size, and how many flags you want to fly at one time. The other tongue mount option is the same as the bumper and frame mounts.
Since all those parts are designed the same, the mounts are interchangeable and can go on any part of your trailer frame no matter which end of the trailer it is at.
Suction Cup RV Flag Pole Holder
There are some nicely designed suction cup flag holders that will work on your RV and trailer. One is designed to hold one flag only and it is retailing for around $40 but it looks secure and should hold on nice and tight.
The other option we saw, held 3 flags and it only cost about $9. The suction cups can hold up to 3 pounds at a time so your flag poles and flags have to be small and light. The single model mentioned above had no weight capacity listed but the reviews were not that spectacular.
You can use both when driving but do not be surprised if they do fly off at high speeds. Make sure to attach them securely to help prevent that from taking place.
Polesandholders.com
This is just one internet outlet that can meet your flag flying needs. The company has a wide assortment of products that will help you find the right flag pole mount as well as other accessories.
Their flag pole offering is very limited but they make up for that lack with a large number of flag pole mounts on sale. You can get any type of mount you want from the frame to the bumper to the awning and ladder versions.
Their prices are reasonable with most mounts in the mid-$30 range. Their large selection should make sure you get what you want at a price you can afford. They even have a few tire mounts that are unique and very nice to look at.
DIY RV Flag Pole Mount Options
When the commercial flag poles and mounts do not do it for you, there are a few options you can turn to if you like working with your hands. One project would be to use PVC piping and connectors to build your own flag pole.
This is a cheap and easy way to get the design you want. Plus, you can make it any length you want. Then there is the fence post option. Just take a nice length of the galvanized fence post and do a little drilling to hold your flag.
You would have to make your own metal mount as well and you would have the freedom to attach this option to any part of your trailer including the bumper and the tongue.
Not to be outdone, if you are a carpenter, fashioning some wood dowels and some pine wood for the holder should be nice and easy as well as inexpensive. Again, you would have a lot of freedom in how you design this construction material.
Best RV Flag Pole Mounts
Flag poles are basic and the best will be the ones that are made from the strongest material that can withstand the elements. It is the mounts that count as these can be shaped into a variety of different designs that complement your trailer or surroundings.
The one we liked the best was the garden mount. It came with a place to hang your flag as well as a nice lantern. It is a design that would add a little beauty to your yard or camping area.
The runner-up would be the tire mount as that is easy to put up and you do not have to harm your trailer or RV in doing it. All you have to do is drive over the stand and park the tire on it. Then add the mount to the other side and finally your flag and flag pole.
These two designs are unique and the latter can be a DIY project.
Attaching a Flag Pole To a Travel Trailer
Not hard to do as the commercially sold products come with the hardware you need to attach it to the spot it is designed to hold onto. All you may need is a drill, screwdriver, or socket wrench and the mounts are in place in minutes.
The key is to pick the right spot where the hardware will not damage anything.
Some Final Words
While there may be limited spots to attach your flag pole, there are enough options to make those poles secure, good-looking, and keep your flag flying. The hardest part will be deciding which one you will buy.
The solar light options are great but not always practical if you have close neighbors. The decision is yours and you have a myriad of options to show your patriotism.
