Flag Mount for Truck bed Advice

Looking to build something before Labor Day that can easily be removed. Was thinking something like this because no way in hell are we drilling into the bed of the Raptor.
Would this be the simplest way?

That looks like it would work. I have used the wood dividers to hold things in the truck bed. I would try to use 2x8 vs 2x6 and cut them long enough to be snug in the slots. If you do that, they are pretty solid in there.

A couple of these usually attract attention.

What kind of fall you gonna run? I use a hose clamp on the bottom of the flag at the U-boat and then use 2 zip ties lose at the bedrail stake pocket for added support on my 6' long buggy whip with a 3'x4' flag. Never had any issues, it leaves the bed open and it costs all of about $.50

Mine goes through the bumper, right where the ball would normally be. I only have one flag I use in Glamis though.

I zip tied mine to the cleat in the back corner inside the bed. Worked great in Glamis.

I am not a fan of putting them on the bumper or outside of the bed. When you start moving and that whip starts whipping, it can fuck up your paint

I'm thinking about buying a hitch mounted flag pole holder instead of trying to rig something up

HPBoats83 said:

I'm thinking about buying a hitch mounted flag pole holder instead of trying to rig something up

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Those work great for a simple flag setup for the street.

Not so great for off-riding a whip-style flag (that's was my intended use).

HPBoats83 said:

I'm thinking about buying a hitch mounted flag pole holder instead of trying to rig something up

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Then you have to pull the hitch mount thing out every time you drop the tail gate. That's why mine is inside the bed in the corner.

Flying_Lavey said:

Then you have to pull the hitch mount thing out every time you drop the tail gate. That's why mine is inside the bed in the corner.

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I have a tonneau cover that rolls up so I'm pretty limited on options

HPBoats83 said:

I have a tonneau cover that rolls up so I'm pretty limited on options

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You can always do something like this..

http://www.alternativeoffroad.com/StickyWhips-Suction-Cup-Whip-Mount_p_326.html?site=google_base

Carlson-jet said:

A couple of these usually attract attention.

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Do you have a link where to order those? I may need a couple of sets, one for the Havasu truck and one for the truck here... :thumbup:

Only worked a half day so I had time to throw this together. Should be pretty solid for the weekend.

pronstar said:

I zip tied mine to the cleat in the back corner inside the bed. Worked great in Glamis.

I am not a fan of putting them on the bumper or outside of the bed. When you start moving and that whip starts whipping, it can fuck up your paint

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pronstar said:

Those work great for a simple flag setup for the street.

Not so great for off-riding a whip-style flag (that's was my intended use).

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Old rule...

"never off-road your ride home"

EVER!!!!!!!!!!

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Only worked a half day so I had time to throw this together. Should be pretty solid for the weekend.

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That looks great. If you cut it long it will be firm in there. You may have to run longer pieces of PVC pipe or drill and through bolt the flag poles (depending on how fast you will be going). I would be concerned with the flag poles bouncing out at highway speeds.

Report back how it works!! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

A confederate flag goes with the "Don't Tread on Me" flag.

H20-ski said:

A confederate flag goes with the "Don't Tread on Me" flag.

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It's really tough to find them on short notice! All the major online carriers don't sell them anymore.