Will system still work if I can only drive the poles together 3.5" instead of 4" as indicated in instructions?
245665
It should. Try turning the pole upside down and driving them together on a piece of wood or something that will protect it. That worked for me.
975120
No, it wouldn't work. I did see some others on Amazon that were designed for pole mounting though.
1526322
Answer below is correct. I've found every tool I've purchased attaches the same way to the pole. Use one and you know how they all work.
1402495
this unit might not work on a 1" diameter pole since the screws provided might not be long enough to accommodate the diameter.
713779
I purchased the entire system, but only for the extension arm itself. I had an existing and similar in ground system. The previous arm broke and the new arm was better designed and fit the existing system. I refinished the existing pole and used the top plug from the existing system. I still have all three segments of the new system in the box so one or more segments can be shipped to you. If interested, I'm sure we can land on a price with shipping.
1181328
You install the unit by unscrewing the ball and slipping it onto the same threaded bolt. I am unsure how the pole diameter itself would/could affect installation as the unit "sits on top of" the pole.
849238
If you are inventive then I think you can make it work but its default is to mount over a 4x4 post. One person already suggested drilling through the pipe and bolting it in and I think that would work. Personally, I don't know your specifics, but I might try to strap a 2x4 to your pole and mount the mailbox to it or something along those lines.
1823720
You could, I would not recommend it. The pole gets too unstable and makes it hard to handle/use. I was also considering it, but after using with 3 poles I think it is max if you still want to maintain control.
1345922
I may have one for you as I looked to replace damaged connectors ... couldn't locate any .... so bought a new 10 x 20 last year....Poles have a length and Diameter and a Letter code .... so be specific and I'll see if I have a spare for you .... Tom Drew
2271499
We purchased 2 of these units and all the poles are of equal length. Screwed together the poles are 72" (36" poles) without the wheels.
58988
Yes, you can. The cleaning on the unit unscrews and it looks like a universal extension pole thread would work fine. I've noticed that mine will extend pretty far, but if you needed to reach pretty high, you could use a longer pole like you have.
937521
Yes. This system is the best portable I've seen and used. Poles are air pressured like air shocks. When you untighten knobs poles release slowly. I've raise them 10ft. They may go a little higher.
364954
Sorry no you can not. The system works well only if the units are next to each other. Meaning a few inches. The ad stated up to a hundred feet, not true. I returned the system back to vender(at my own cost)
697858
It should work. Check the shape of the rotating shaft that is inside the pole. It should be square
1720650
I do not think so. I have found the longer regular pole gets, the less stability it has as it is. So, adding another extension would even make it more difficult to manage.
1823718
You could, I would not recommend it. The pole gets too unstable and makes it hard to handle/use.I was also considering it, but after using with 3 poles I think it is max if you still want to maintain control.
2142942
the side poles are two piece and should fit in the holes just perfect. Don't understand why/how they could be too long.