Flagpole Holder for Outback Platform?

jkjenn
jkjenn Member Posts: 6,421
in Modifications & Upgrades
I have been trying to think of some different ways to create a flagpole holder for the Outback. Has anyone come up with a solution, yet? I am thinking of something that uses ubolts for either around the bars that come up on each side, even mounting something flat on one of the sides. 

2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

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  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    @jkjenn, @Dalehelman made some for his handles on his T@B. I'll ask him about it at breakfast this morning. Maybe he'll do one of his picture posts with a description for you. :)
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    @Dalehelman has the best solution. A chrome fishing pole holder that clamps to the handles of his T@B. 
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    @Verna, Thanks & yep, those are the ones! :)
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414

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  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009AKJ0CA/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_c_9-G0Ab422JCZW
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  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    @Dalehelman, Thanks Dale, now we'll have to find somethin' else to talk about at breakfast! ;)
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


  • Estancio
    Estancio Member Posts: 243
    Wow, this would be a perfect way to mount my tv antenna mast!
    Stancil Campbell
    2011 T@B
    Rockingham, NC

  • dragonsdofly
    dragonsdofly Member Posts: 1,927
    @Dalehelman, thanks!
    2017 t@b sofitel(Dr@gonsFly)TV 2015 Silverado 2500hd(Behemoth). Wyandotte, Michigan.
    Draco dormiens numquam titilandus.
  • Tabaz
    Tabaz Member Posts: 2,420
    Dale - What's the inside diameter of the opening?
    2016 Outback 320
    2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.
  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    @Tabaz, here are the specs from Amazon:

    “1 x marine grade 304 stainless steel rod holder with marine grade 316 clamp-on bracket 
    1 x Rubber insert (fitted) 
    Tube length 230mm (9") 
    Inside diameter 42mm 
    Outside tube diameter 52mm 
    this is product branded amarine-made“

    I had to drill out the plastic bottom so my antenna pole would fit through it. It is very sturdy, but I did not leave it on during travel. You do need a metric Allen wrench to adjust the clamp where it connects to the handle. 
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,421
    edited April 2018
    I have the chrome fishing holder, too. What I don't like about it is that it is wider than the pole and does not hold the pole, itself, firmly in place. I have used pipe insulation to create a snugger fit but it moves out of place and becomes a hassle.


    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    @jkjenn, I drilled the bottom out so the pole touches the ground. Then I put ball bungies at the top and bottom of the pole holder that also go around the pole to hold it in place. It was holding for a 20 mph wind.  I didn’t risk it for the 40+ mph that were coming. 
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,421
    Verna said:
    @jkjenn, I drilled the bottom out so the pole touches the ground. Then I put ball bungies at the top and bottom of the pole holder that also go around the pole to hold it in place. It was holding for a 20 mph wind.  I didn’t risk it for the 40+ mph that were coming. 
    I like the idea of drilling the bottom out. What kind of rubber insert are you using?

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    I left the rubber insert intact, but I drilled the bottom out. By using the ball bungies, the pole was snugged up and was held tightly in place. The ground also helped hold the pole in place.
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • Estancio
    Estancio Member Posts: 243
    Dalehelman, I purchased the exact fishing rod holder that you noted in the above discussion, but it is too small to clamp around my T@B handles. Bolts are seriously too short. What did you do to make this work, longer screws perhaps.....?
    Stancil Campbell
    2011 T@B
    Rockingham, NC

  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    Estancio said:
    Dalehelman, I purchased the exact fishing rod holder that you noted in the above discussion, but it is too small to clamp around my T@B handles. Bolts are seriously too short. What did you do to make this work, longer screws perhaps.....?
    The bolts that came with mine look to be about an 1 1/2”. They could have been another 1/4” longer but they did work. An Ace hardware store will likely have longer ones.
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