Is the plastic mechanism for the flag a problem? Any suggestions on a homemade mechanism?
1889303
I just got my box up. I won't be using the flag so don't expect a problem though plastic is never a good thing. I will also say, this box doesnt have a catch and the door is very easliy opened so I expect it to eventually flop open too easy. It's a great box and I don't know why they make them with shappy materials at all.
1889304
I've had this box for several years. I live in northern Wisconsin, where we get more than 125" of snow annually. The box gets abuse from the weather and the snowplows that brush it when they come by. I've had no problems with the box or the flag.
1862700
I never experienced that issue, but as it's plastic I'd expect you can bend it, or return it if it's faulty.
662408
I agree with the response from BLU.IT WAS A LITTLE TRICKY at first but follow the instructions and make sure you line up the button with the hole before pushing the poles together slowly until the button pops up in the hole.
1696967
There is no latch as such (no piece on top of the mailbox, like in the good old days)--just a handle, which is metal. Flag is metal, but flag mounting is plastic.
1935207
I took a very small bit and drilled the divot a tiny bit deeper, not all the way through. Now the divot is deep enough to catch and support the flag and keep it from flopping over.
1901075
If you already have the box, why not just buy a cheap malbox with a flag and a 1/4-20 bolt with 2 fender washers and a locknut and just drill a hole andmount it? Or you could probably use a short lag screw to go only into inbetween the first and 2nd layer or just construction glue a piece of wood to mount it with a normal screw. Pretty expensive upgrade if you have a box that is the same without it. The flag really is just a plastic piece that is not really flag shaped-it's more like a long rectangle with the ends sanded off. Nothing fancy. Unless your box is worn out or something, I'd say just do a flag for it somehow.Good luck! If you already have the box, why not just buy a cheap malbox with a flag and a 1/4-20 bolt with 2 fender washers and a locknut and just drill a hole andmount it? Or you could probably use a short lag screw to go only into inbetween the first and 2nd layer or just construction glue a piece of wood to mount it with a normal screw. Pretty expensive upgrade if you have a box that is the same without it. The flag really is just a plastic piece that is not really flag shaped-it's more like a long rectangle with the ends sanded off. Nothing fancy. Unless your box is worn out or something, I'd say... » Read More If you already have the box, why not just buy a cheap malbox with a flag and a 1/4-20 bolt with 2 fender washers and a locknut and just drill a hole andmount it? Or you could probably use a short lag screw to go only into inbetween the first and 2nd layer or just construction glue a piece of wood to mount it with a normal screw. Pretty expensive upgrade if you have a box that is the same without it. The flag really is just a plastic piece that is not really flag shaped-it's more like a long rectangle with the ends sanded off. Nothing fancy. Unless your box is worn out or something, I'd say just do a flag for it somehow.Good luck! « Show Less
1903208
I'm sure you could, I was originally gonna do that, but I decided to get some long turnbuckles and basically tied the top and bottom net to a turn buckle and attached the turn buckle to the pole w/ a lag bolt and just tightened it that way, It works surprisingly well, you just need to make sure that you tighten the top before the bottom, I'd be happy to send you a pic if you'd like...
1682606
I haven't taken my flags off, but it looks like you can gently bend the tabs on the body enough to slide the pins on the flag back into the holes.
579252
Yes there should not be any problem, it's pretty strong flag pole, we have bad winds where we live and our flag works just fine never have lost it, the memorial flag should be great!!!!
133011
I think if it's a light weight fabric, it is strong enough. However, it may not be too easy to put the flag in because the system doesn't stay open to put something in, you have to slide in the hanging.
913488
There are Velcro strips that wrap around the base of the flag holder. These things are fabulous and very easy to use.
149854
Hi I found my flag to be short lifed I'm not sure about the value of replacing the flags with the rappidity needed to keep one in good condition on the bike. Thanks 's anyhow. Steve J.
783033
I used the top of this as a replacement flag on my street safety sign to watch for playing children. I got a flag from Utah Trikes my Catrike Expedition and my Dad's Greenspeed Tandem. We both had to sand down the entry points for the holders. This is also fiberglass and you should be able to sand or file it to fit. (Wear protective gloves and glasses!)
1677540
keep twisting the pole until the holes match up with the pegs...its a bit tricky...but they are there...
628410
All parts are made of plastic & they could come out with some production flaws. Usually they should get picked up by ''Quality Control Departments'', but since these pieces are mass produced you should expect to see stuff slide. There's no necessary use for the holder to spin, so just fix it in a place that you like and glue it. Shouldn't be hard.
1902615
I haven't had that problem, althought mine has come apart several times. I push the part into the upper piece and turn it in the direction shown by the arrow on the lower part to lock it. I'd offer the suggestion to firmly seat the parts together and then twist the two pieces in the direction shown by the arrows. That's all I can offer.
1676231
I have done exactly that with mine. It lights the flag extremely well, but my light fixture is mounted on the roof trim not at ground level.