Sand flag mounting

Sand Flags

Available from the ExplorOz shop

Ducttape it to the bullbar - never comes loose.
And a bit of tape around the join so it doesn't come apart.

Chk out thread 68942 which I started under a prev. nom de ploom.

I still haven't got one sorted as I won't need it till June next yr.

However, TJM in Willagee WA suggested a (I have RhinoRack square section bars) a RR rack mounting bracket with a 1 1/2 m sandflag mounted on the bar - about $120 for both, with an additional optional bayonet $50 fitting for quick release.

Haven't followed it further, and I think it's too pricey, but I liked the concept of getting it away from the bullbar onto the roof bars with release.

Cheers.

I use cable zip ties on my surf caster and is already mentioned some duct tape around the join.

KK

I had an old 12 foot fishing rod duct taped to the bullbar. Didn't come loose, had to cut it off at Dalhousie. Still use the rod.

A Wogpole is a squid fishing pole. Has no eyes or runners. Can get them in a telescopic version. I have a 15' telescopic wogpole that I use for my sand flag. I bungy cord it to the spare on the back.

i too was shocked at the prices for sand flag kits so gave this some thought. It dawned on me that i will be putting a 1200mm UHF aerial on the front of my truck, which will be the perfect flagpole for an ExplorOz sand flag to be attached to :-)

Tony

Duct tape a 500mm length of 40mm diameter pvc conduit to the upright on your bullbar then drop your squid pole into it when needed. Tape it so it doesn't jump out.

Regards

John D - Defender 110 2.4

Sometimes the answer just stares at you and you don't see it.

One fishing rod (split), one fishing rod holder, lots of tape and we are laughing.

Got a 14' rod somewhere - will do the job nicely.

Thanks to all

viz

I previously used 25mm heavy duty orange conduit but have just changed to a sand-flag purchased from ExplorOz. Bit exxy but looks good to me.
It is strong construction from fibreglass in three telescopic sections. Take a look at it in the Shop.

Have made observations of many sand flags and not too impressed with some. Those that seem to be made from fishing rods bend back significantly at just 10kph or so and the flag becomes very low at the rear of the vehicle. I doubt that the driver is even aware of the position of the flag and it is rather useless for its intended purpose.

I would suggest that the users of flexible poles such as fishing rods or antennas get someone to drive their vehicle while they observe the flag reaction.

I also tried a flag on my HF antenna but it bent back alarmingly on its spring base when speed picked up a bit in the swales.

HOWEVER, with the rather rigid fibreglass pole from ExplorOz (or elsewhere) one would have to be careful not to drive under a tree or overhead obstruction. It has no flexibility.

It may be foolish to be too cheap when selecting a sand-flag when you consider the consequences of it not being seen by the other vehicle approaching a dune crest. Bear in mind too the increasing number of motor cyclists hurtling over the dunes ..... they carry NO flags so you had better hope that they see yours or you may get a new bonnet ornament!

G'Day Viz,
I, too, was horrified at the price of the commercial sand flags. I used an old two-piece surf rod that I got from an opportunity shop for $5. I cut off the ferules, exept for the ones I needed at the thin end for attaching the sand flag. To get a better finish, I bound each part where the ferules had been mounted with electrical tape.

I attached a bolt through the base of the bullbar where a hole had been drilled to mount a driving light. The bullbar was protected by some rubber washers. I then drilled a hole up the handle of the fishing pole to receive the bolt section which protruded above the base of the bullbar.

The top tube of the bullbar was wrapped with a short section of rubber for protection of the paintwork. This rubber banding was held on by two largish radiator clamps. I then used an occy strap to hold the top of the sand flag against the bull bar. Tape was added where the pole was joined to avoid having the it come apart unexpectedly.

The flag was made from a red reuseable shopping bag - I have a wife who sews - and I did some amusing graphics with a paint pen.

The pole travelled inside my ute canopy held up to the underside of the roof with some velcro strips.

Go the home solution !
Netnut