Mounting flag pole to roof

[Atridox]

I am trying to figure out a way to mount a few flag poles to the ROOF of my bus. I am searching for mounting hardware which can attach to the sloping side of the roof. I do not want to use the flag pole drive over tire mount. Any help would be greatly appreciated. :Thanx:

 

[plfking]

I am trying to figure out a way to mount a few flag poles to the ROOF of my bus. I am searching for mounting hardware which can attach to the sloping side of the roof. I do not want to use the flag pole drive over tire mount. Any help would be greatly appreciated. :Thanx:

Are you sure you want to drill holes in your roof? I'd probably mount the hardware to the window pillars instead.....less chance of leaks.

 

[brokedown-SKO]

Drilling holes in the roof is one of my least favorite things to do.. But I do it, I just do it carefully. You need to add a sealer to the hole and drive your screw or bolt or whatever into the sealer to get a good seal, and I smear some on top when I'm done too. The last hole I cut was with a 1 1/4 hole saw which i did not enjoy at all but I sealed it up tight.

I have had really good success with stainless steel self tapping screws like Teks brand at Lowes. Make sure to get less than 2 inch length or you'll poke through the inner skin too. I use #8 and #10 sizes depending on what I'm mounting.

 

[somewhereinusa]

I didn't mount mine to the roof, I made brackets and bolted them to the front. I have a 20 foot flag pole and it sits on the front bumper. I also have a light so I can can properly fly the flag at night.

Detail of bracket.

 

[Gustav]

Had not thought about my amateur radio antennas yet, but that will work for that also. Thanks!

 

[OutYonder]

Great, idea. Nice pictures. Thanks

 

[TaliaDPerkins]

I've wondered more about boondocking . . .

. . . in a large flat area and how to make sure my solar is not the tallest conductive structure. Guyed collapsible poles with wire strung between and grounded come to mind.