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04-01-2007, 10:38 AM
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2 Rivet Member
N. Fort Myers,
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Mystery Box
Does anyone know what this silver box is? what is its use?
This is on our new 99 clasic and we don't have a clue.
thanks
Nancy
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04-01-2007, 10:41 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Huntington Beach
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bina
Does anyone know what this silver box is? what is its use?
This is on our new 99 clasic and we don't have a clue.
thanks
Nancy
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Flag holder.
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04-01-2007, 10:45 AM
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2 Rivet Member
N. Fort Myers,
, Florida
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Is flag holder a for sure answer or a guess?
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04-01-2007, 10:46 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Huntington Beach
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bina
Is flag holder a for sure answer or a guess?
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It is a guess with a high level of accuracy.
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04-01-2007, 10:50 AM
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3 Rivet Member
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Riverhead
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VERY high. Either that, or it's a weird umbrella stand.
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04-01-2007, 10:55 AM
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1964 26' Overlander
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
Anna
, Illinois
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Mystery Box
Greetings Nancy!
It is a flag holder, no question about it -- it is of a design that many WBCCI member have on their coaches (I have one on each of mine). They are manufactured by a company in Michigan and often are purchased with a set of three telescoping flag poles. The company that produces the holder and poles is:
¬POLE EASE, 6501 Wolf Lake Rd., Jackson, MI 49201, Ph. 517-536-8022 or Email: swest9751@yahoo.com.
The photo below is of a flag display utilizing one of these setups that I took while on the VAC Wagon Wheels Caravan in 1999. The second photo is of my '64 Overlander that has the the same setup only the falgs aren't visible in the photo.
Good luck with your coach!
Kevin
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WBCCI (Lifetime Member)/VAC #7864
AIR #827
1964 Overlander International
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
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04-01-2007, 12:32 PM
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Tramp Streamer
Commercial Member
1995 28' Excella
Artist
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Make a wish
Nancy,
That’s a Sanatoria traveling prayer candle alterette.
Light some taper candles, place them in the holes, bow your head and wish for smooth roads, mild weather and balanced running gear.
Om,
Michael
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04-01-2007, 12:49 PM
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2 Rivet Member
N. Fort Myers,
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thanks Kevin, appreciate the photos.
We don't have flags so not sure if we will take it off and sell it or just leave it. Trying to reduce all weight we don't need.
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04-01-2007, 12:57 PM
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1978 31' Excella 500
Venice
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Don't let these folks pull your leg! That device is a fishing pole holder for surf fishing. As the owner's manual says: " Be aware of the mean high tide line and time of month for your location"
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04-01-2007, 02:05 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 27' Flying Cloud
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Altoona
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Serious trouble
I'd get rid of that thing ASAP. Flags are serious trouble. Gotta be certain size, gotta be at a certain height, gotta be in a certain order. Terribly stressful.
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04-01-2007, 06:42 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
1964 26' Overlander
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
Anna
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Mystery Box
Greetings Nancy!
Quote:
Originally Posted by bina
thanks Kevin, appreciate the photos.
We don't have flags so not sure if we will take it off and sell it or just leave it. Trying to reduce all weight we don't need.
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The flag holder isn't a significant weight factor as it is less than 5 pounds with its attaching hardware. Something to consider even if you don't regularly display flags is its possible value as an emergency signal device -- I hadn't thought about this until a friend mentioned it in a crowded campground several years ago -- it provides a good place to display a distress flag if you should happen to need emergency medical assistance in a crowded commercial campground or at a busy Rally. It takes just moments to extend one of the telescoping flagpoles and attach an emergency signal flag -- I have never had to do this, but carry one now as I have had one medical emergency where I was one step away from calling an ambulance while on caravan two years ago.
Good luck with your coach!
Kevin
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WBCCI (Lifetime Member)/VAC #7864
AIR #827
1964 Overlander International
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
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04-01-2007, 08:22 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 28' International
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New Orleans
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bina
thanks Kevin, appreciate the photos.
We don't have flags so not sure if we will take it off and sell it or just leave it. Trying to reduce all weight we don't need.
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Leave it on and get some flags, they are fun and make for a good show. I bought the 5 hole version of the holder and 3 flag poles. When I start flying 5 flags I will know I have gone over the edge.
Thanks Jim
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04-01-2007, 08:43 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Hernando
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Jim....
Sorry to mention, but thought the edge had already been passed....
sorry, couldn't resist
Rgds,
Scott
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Rgds,
Scott
Air 16426
Fully retired now!
Remember:
Never start anything before noon and always plan on being finished by 5.
I will never HAVE to be anywhere ever again!
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04-01-2007, 09:07 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 28' International
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New Orleans
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SCOTTW
Jim....
Sorry to mention, but thought the edge had already been passed....
sorry, couldn't resist
Rgds,
Scott
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You have been talking to my wife haven't you.
Thanks Jim
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