Sand flag

Mate - I know this doesn't answer your specific question but why not just make your own.

A fishing rod, a rod blank (a fishing rod without all the eyelets on it) or a piece of electrical condute make a good pole. Zip tie or glue a piece of bright cloth on the end.
There you have a flag for next to nothing.

Hi
As per previous reply, go to a ladies ship and but some red material and sew up your own flag, at least 300mmx300mm. The small plastic flags that you often see are far to small, after all you want to be seen by other vehicles.

Enjoy your Simpson Trip.

Regards

Stephen

if you dont want to make one then check the local 4WD stores, ARB and TJM sell em as examples

Or, if you're not a cheapskate, try 4WD outlets such as ARB, TJM, Opposite Lock, etc.

Outback Ideas make one that I saw at TJM in Dandenong (Vic).
Comes with a bracket that clamps to a round vertical section of a bullbar.
Your local 4 x4 club shop may also stock them.
There are two dealers on Ebay from WA. One is a single 2 metre section rod & the other breaks down into smaller sections - as does the outback ideas one. Both the Ebay ones have a 1/2 inch threaded mount that could be utilised with a CB antenna or driving light mount.
Or, you could make your own.
Cheers Tony

Telescopic fishing pole (Suid Pole) by Shakespeare at any fishing tackle place.
Make your own flag.
Attach it with cable ties or bungy cords.

See my rig pic... :-)

I tried the fishing rod trick when doing Googs Track. Didn't even survive 10 mins past the first gate. Breaks easily when caught on scrub. I have used my TJM supplied flag for years now and is as good as new.

Ebay is your friend ! :))

You can also use an old mining whip and base, and attach a piece of cloth/garbage bag or whatever on top. The aim is to be seen so don't worry about it detracting from arb stickers etc ..I've even seen ladies undies used....certainly a talking point , especially if there are ladies in either party :))

Have you got any 'retired' antennas? I'm not sure how much a store bought sand-flag costs, but you can buy a neat and secure fitting to attach the said antenna to your roof-rack for about $10.

OK Here's what I do. I have a 2.1 metre UHF arieal on the bull bar. Wife sowed a piece of old safety vest into a 30cm x 30cm flag. Stuck that to a section of fibreglass pole from the orange pushbike pole. Tape that to the top of the UHF ariel. The flag is now 3 metres above the top of the bull bar. The UHF works as normal, the flag has lasted 20 odd thousand k's but the down side is in the photos - flag too high and gets cut out of the pics!!!

Bought one on ebay, it lasted 20km's simply not flexible enough, you can buy flags complete with pole from the service station in Birdsville, accross the caravan park. don't know about the cost though.

I am with Gossy.My fishing rod idea kept on braking under scrub doing the Hay river track;absolutely useless. The best idea I reckon Out of 10 vechicles was a 2 meter length of 20 mm electicians conduit clamped to the center of the pack rack.It is best in the centre so you don`t have to swing off the track due to the flag getting caught up.We lost a few flags that were of the joined togerther types as they just flicked them selves off when swinging from side to side.

Regards.Paul Klat.
100 LC TD

Please do not ask adam (crazy for advice on this tipic lol , I think i have a pic somewere to prove it lol

Just bought one for the Troopy from TJM Geebung. They sell them to the sand mining coy on Straddy. All different lengths. $90. I got the 1.5mt because it's goes on the roof rack. Makes the flag about 4mt above ground. Good strong UHF type pole.

What I liked was the quick release fitting which comes as an option for $30. Just like a compressor hose snap on fitting, but stronger. I mounted this to a spare light bracket I had. Now I just pull the flag out of the pole carrier and snap in place.

Bit dearer option but I hate false economy.