New Flag Pole for the RV (22 foot FlagPole Buddy RV Ladder Kit)

In this video, I give you a look at my new 22-foot RV ladder flag pole plus mounting hardware kit. What's included, features and how it mounts.
Recently Anne gifted me a new weather station that is also pole-mounted, so I repurposed my previous flag pole holder hardware for it. Since my old flag pole was getting pretty beat up after 7 years of use, I decided to buy myself a brand new pole and holder kit.
I went with a 22-foot pole kit sold by a company called FlagPole Buddy. The kit is on the pricey side, but the hardware appears to be of high quality. I ended up paying $139 (taxes included) as a special RV Show price.
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[@LoveYourRV]

Weather Station Video - www.loveyourrv.com/christmas-rv-goodie-deluxe-weather-station-for-the-rig/ Video showing the old flag pole - www.loveyourrv.com/fun-rv-tip-get-flag/ Front Pinbox Flag Mounting - www.loveyourrv.com/rv-flag-mounting-idea-fifth-wheel-trailer/

[@TomandLoriRVLife]

Flag Pole Buddy is the best! We bought ours last year at the show, and are very happy with it.

[@LoveYourRV]

Seem to handle the high winds really well! :)

[@mssixty3426]

I greatly enjoy watching your videos, they always seem to end too soon 😄 Even if I'm not going to use this specific application, I always learn something new, like those nylock nuts, had never heard of them - what a smart idea those are!

[@Toekneepowers]

I’ve had the same pole for about two years now and love it. The only issue I had was pulling the pins out. Take care when doing so it can chip the fiberglass and start to run down the pole. Another great addition is the led solar light for the top of the pole.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Ray. Thanks for showing this. We want to get a flag pole and a unique flag too so people can find us. This vid definitely helps. Alice and Larry

[@nonrevhogan8938]

Looks like a nice set-up for sure. Definitely getting one for our rig when we get it. Happy 😃 Face looks Happy 😆....

[@richardmarlowe422]

Good info Ray. Been thinking of getting one for my Couger

[@travelswiththebeast3337]

Ray, I have the same pole. Interesting to see they have added a couple more pins. I need to add those since the pole will collapse in a wind from moving back and forth.

[@HSkyler]

Hello Ray and Anne - Jumped back to this video because I read something interesting about RV flagpoles and flags this past week. It's a very good thing to have a flag because it will act like a scarecrow (scare-flag) to keep birds from alighting and pooping on the RV roof. Utilitarian and attractive! Hummers welcome.

[@jwrappuhn71]

Looks good Ray, that pole really gets it up there.

[@LoveYourRV]

Yeah, so far its working well. :)

[@weekendtrailblazers]

Looks nice, I need a flag pole. I also have a weather station. It just attaches to my ladder. Since your flagpole can hold 2 flags you should put the Canadian Flag up also besides just the happy face. That would look cool!

[@LoveYourRV]

Gonna see how just one does in wind first before giving two a try. I got some neat fish windsocks too. :)

[@toddanderson3865]

Looking forward to a six month follow up. Looks great.

[@toddanderson3865]

Can't wait six months, just bought one lol.

[@Mudmowerdiesel]

Awesome video thank you

[@billlong5979]

Perfect timing. I absolutely hate the RV ladder, too straight and too narrow for an old fart like me but I need to get an antenna up in the air. This could be perfect. Put it up high when I'm parked and bring it down when moving. I'll look for them.

[@michaelcunningham1364]

Life is good with Happy Face in place. 😎

[@jd03hd42]

Been wanting to get a flag pole in be will be coming in the future

[@timf6916]

Nice

[@TheRCfunny]

Great !! Now you are visible from satellite orbit !!

[@GTSongwriter]

Over the past 5 years of RVing, I've never seen anyone with a flag ON their camper that high up. Although, the only camp grounds I've been going to are really plush. I've got a Keystone Cougar 29RLS bumper pull and I found you through Google several years ago.

[@LoveYourRV]

Its common to see in the southwest desert, especially around the sand dunes. Also see lots at big RV rallies like in Quartzsite. :)

[@mickimc2883]

That's pretty high up there! That's a bummer about the plastic ball on top though. :O/

[@rjt67]

Glad to see Happy flying again. Did I notice the spare tire and rim on the right rear of new Blue?

[@LoveYourRV]

Good eye! Picked up a screw in the tire last month, it didn't go all the way though but thought it best to use the spare. My OEM tires are at the point I need to get new ones so will replace all 4 soon and put the spare back under. :)

[@DennisWintjes2]

Thanks for sharing! Like #158!

[@DennisWintjes2]

I wonder if there ia a Canadian version

[@rickstills6716]

I have a solar powered light i put on top of my pole. Works great, very bright at night.

[@willymueller4587]

Fibreglass & plastic, smart in case of lightning Ray, now you can find your trailer again

[@vdubing01]

Very nice. We've been using a pole from harbor freight with a simple $5 DIY mount. I have a video up if you wanna check it out. I'm planning to upgrade to a fiberglass pole at some point.

[@chrishodapp1962]

Good video… what size holder rings did you use? Online I see 1” and 1-1/4” . Do you know the outside diameter of the pole at the top? Thanks!!

[@LoveYourRV]

The original plastic rings are a little over 3/4 inch to 1 inch to fit the tapered pole top to bottom flagpolebuddy.com/ols/products/oem-flag-clip-dph-rings-for-16-22-ft-fiberglass-poles The plastic version ends up breaking. I found much better adjustable metal rings with a set screw. amzn.to/3GwAnRE

[@kenbrown6095]

that is a nice flag pole! I may have to look into one. on a side note, im looking at pulling rigs and was wondering how yours was doing. do you have the DEF tank on yours? if so how does that work? if you doing a video on this I can wait for your answer. no hurry

[@LoveYourRV]

Yes, it has DEF, just fill it when it gets low, not really a big deal, maybe need to do it every 3000 miles or so. Here is a link to my truck videos, there is a review video after 4000 miles and an update video 10,000 miles. Cheers! Ray

[@hoslogistics]

From SURPRISE, AZ - Maybe put the base holder further down on the ladder. For 2 reasons...one, you can raise your flagpole from the ground as designed and not have to use a step ladder, and two, it’ll prevent a bit of the swing of the pole that will save your weather station from accidental contact.

[@LoveYourRV]

My idea was to have the thicker lower sections higher as they have less whip to them versus the thinner sections which will then be farther above the weather station.

[@redwards2006]

Where did you get the happy face flag? Thanks for sharing

[@LoveYourRV]

You can get them a swap meets and RV shows and Amazon - amzn.to/30S0v4g

[@JoelWelter]

Does the vibration of the flag blowing in the wind cause any problems with the screws holding the ladder in place? I noticed my screw holes seem to be getting a little too much play in them. As a matter of fact, I had to shim the holes near the top of the ladder because the screw wouldn't tighten last year. I'm thinking of injecting a hardner into each hole this summer. I don't have a pole, but am worried that it would compound the problem. Cheers!

[@LoveYourRV]

I haven't has any issues, been fly a flag for 7 years now.

[@marypritchett115]

Love the happy face flag. I would fly a pirate flag because I’m naughty.

[@ShaneMKelley]

Why was the first thing flag in my head pirate flag too. Hahaha

[@LoveYourRV]

I do carry a Jolly Roger. :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX6cdal4qKuSh9k

[@ursularakowski396]

Hi Ray, sorry if I missed it, but do you have to screw holes in the ladder?

[@LoveYourRV]

No, the holders just clamp on around the ladder using the nuts and bolts provided, so no need to do anything to the ladder and being plastic it won't harm the metal. Cheers! Ray

[@BKKKevin]

How easy would it be to McGyver this to run a coaxial up inside and mount a cell boost antenna to the top?

[@LoveYourRV]

Wouldn't be hard at all, its hollow inside

[@timalmich1964]

So ray how is the flag pole holding ?I just ordered one for my rv. almost fell off my ladder trying to put up my outher one. Does it work good in gusty winds?

[@LoveYourRV]

Holding up really well. Handles high wind pretty good. Here is a clip. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6LCXoOvmNJ8g8k

[@scottgiven9201]

Ray, nice pole. Is this the extreme model with thicker walls?

[@LoveYourRV]

Haven't heard about an extreme model. This is the kit I have flagpolebuddy.com/ols/products/20-ladder-mount-kit-22-fiberglass-pole-20-mounts-flag

[@GTSongwriter]

Did you ever replace your microwave and if so, what did you buy? (Mine is rusting from inside out)

[@LoveYourRV]

No, still using the OEM Sunbeam microwave that came with the RV in 2011

[@dannybryant4440]

I have had that pole for a while now a couple of years. I had to put additional pins in it to stop it from falling and the main thing was it will fill up with water when it rains. I had to drill a hole in the bottom rubber plug to let it drain. when to wind blows hard the cap will come of causing your flag to be release and you must hunt it down afterwards. I wouldn't buy another.

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks I'll keep an eye on it when it rains. I see in the manual they have a note to add tape to the cap so that it fits a little more snug, guess that was a problem.

[@raymondmallais6375]

Pas pire un peu trop long à installer autre petit truc un manche télescopique de 12pied ça fait là job

[@stinkysrvadventures8620]

:)

[@davidmcconnell8690]

:-))) :-)))

[@rogerd1713]

As a matter of courtesy, it is appropriate to fly the flag of a foreign nation on your boat when you enter and operate on its waters

[@LoveYourRV]

You bet. Maritime vessels have a long tradition and well-defined flag etiquette. However, IMHO I don't think it really translates to an RVs camped in the desert. For example, no RVs fly a flag while underway, most people that stick one up when camped are doing it for fun of it, like a decoration. You'll see all sorts of them flying at various types of RVer meetups and rallies. Cheers, Ray

[@littlejohnny4470]

I know you're Canadian, but I hope you are going to fly that American flag, once in a while. Especially since you live half your life here in America. If not, don't be disrespectful of it; send it to me, or donate it to a local VFW or American Legion. Thanks!

[@LoveYourRV]

It's a pretty cheap one, they just throw into the kit, actually says, Made in China. Worth maybe 5-10 bucks. If I was to donate a flag to those folks I'd want to make sure it was a quality one and Made in the USA. Cheers, Ray

[@littlejohnny4470]

@@LoveYourRV No kidding?!? Made in China! OMG! Well one thing is for sure, President Trump is in the process of fixing that! Thanks Ray! Happy Trails! PS. you can still donate it! Just rip that damn tag off! LOL!

[@LoveYourRV]

I'll fly it on July 4th. :)

[@sgbradley]

I think that any Flag on a pole must be the American Flag at the highest point first and then you can fly which one you want below it. Wouldn't want to disrespect your neighbors. 🇨🇦

[@LoveYourRV]

Are you saying just because you have a flag pole you must fly the US flag?

[@SpykersB]

What? Huh? R U loonie, or a toonie?