Excellent install. Great video. A couple of comments. I've installed four such automatic solar gates (mine were all made by Mule). I operated them for about ten years with only occasional repairs, one replaced controller box, and a few replaced batteries. The first one I installed was for an elderly friend in Arizona at the end of his road. Within a week, the gate opener, control box and solar panel had been stolen. I suggest (and I did on my subsequent personal three installs) that you replace the hitch pin clip (you called it a cotter pin) with a small lock or anything that will at least slow down someone intending to take your autogate mechanism for him/herself. Also... I suggest you consider using a silicone calk around the holes where your wires enter both boxes. I left a little too much space and later found that my control/battery box (the are combined for Mule openers) had various insects and spiders living inside (including one rather large black widow spider). On my subsequent installs, I also used a steel pole inset into concrete that was about 15 feet high for the solar panel to discourage theft. I also recommend that you use steel electrical conduit to protect your wires wherever exposed. I had a problem on several occasions with some type of animal chewing through the black insulation on my wires. Hope this helps someone. Those gates are really time savers.
1 tip, if you buy a system like this without the (zombie)lock, you should replace the pins (@7:07 and @11:33) with locks. Otherwise the "bad people" just pull one of yhese pins and push open the gate with ease. Great video! 👍😎
Nice system, I'd throw a few reflectors on the post to the key pad so you see where it is as you drive up at night and maybe even on the gate so someone doesn't come up on it to fast in the night..
I hope you all are doing well. We miss your videos and hope you can post soon. For many of us you are part of our extended family as we have been with your journey a long time.
_Hell, solar power what happen to the other remote control? You know I'm talking about, remember when your Dad or Mom hit you up-the-side of the head and said: Go change that channel, and I even had it tested on the gates too. It works the same, no matter channels or gates. If I remember correctly, they also had the same remote for taking the trash out. It was amazing what that remote could do... Thanks for the memories... Beer assistant, where my damn remote control! : )_
After viewing your video, I called Ghost Controls about a system for my needs. I told them about your video and how informative it is. She, Marley, wanted me to share it with her. Expect to be contacted. Thank you for taking the time to video your installation.
I have this same gate opener and for the most part it works. Once in a while I need to reset it. Trying to get it changed over from A/c power to solar without spending the $100-200 for their solar kit.
I am thinking of buying a Ghost Controls gate opener for my Estate. This video closes the deal. Great job of walking me thru the process! I am excited to get started.
This is just about a how to guide on installing one of these Gate Systems thank you so much, when I order one it will be from this company thanks to you
Just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to make/ upload this video. Very helpful as I am planning to install this same solar gate opener. Thanks again.
Like how you approach these projects, analyzing your exact needs, researching the proper elements to meet them. And you do a fantastic job of explaining parts, pieces, operation, at the same time filming it with viewers in mind. We could clearly see your actions, how everything went together, how it operated under real conditions. Thanks for attention to details! Assuming you don't have overhead illumination(light pole?) near the gate at nighttime, wondering if you might want to put reflective tape on the free end of the gate so vehicle headlights will track opening and closing. Sign in middle of gate may serve that purpose though.
Thank you for making this video. I was planning on doing just this. I had not settled on an approach and your video brought it all together for me. Thank you brother.
Great install. Maybe a camera on the pole so you can see who is coming up the driveway. Motion detector for people on foot or bikes. Just a thought. They have a large selection for decent price‼️👍👍. Vinny 🇺🇸
Great video. I had my mind made up to purchase a Mighty Mule and then I read the reviews and watched some videos. After some time, I found your video due to Ghost Controls was highly recommended from the many who wasted money on the mighty mule. Your video was very clear and informative and has helped me decide to go with Ghost Controls. Thank you and keep the video coming.
You may want to add an adjustable hard rubber 8"dia. wheel at the end of your gate in order to remove the stress off of the gate hinges. I've used them with 20' steel gates with great success.
please try to give an update soon,like what does the water test from your well show about the quality of the water(it can not be all bad can it?)best of wishes to you all and thank you for sharing the ups and downs in life with us.
I am glad to see someone else besides me use a adjustable wrench as a hammer. In the process of installing one of these now, hence why I am watching this vid instead of my usual mindless junk. Not being mechanically inclined I will leave my pistol at home so I am not tempted to shoot the control box when the frustration reaches unmanageable levels. It has been known to happen in the past. The boards on the manure spreader look like swiss cheese because the dam thing is always breaking down.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 One year? Well that is a good test period. Glad to hear it is working well. This helps in my decision process. I am sure glad I didn’t just run our and buy the one at my favorite home supply depot.
Thanks for all the updates, you guys have been working so hard for so long. Keep up the good work, as a business owner I completely understand the constant moving target of goals :( You guys rock!! Keep your chins up.
Very nice. I'll check out Ghost for my next one. I did a video years ago about a Mule I installed. It worked fine, but did not have all of these bells and whistles.
We also have a 16' gate attached to a 6'x6' post. Even using the heavier duty bolts, we took an extra step to prevent the gate sagging. We took a small 2" x 4" block of wood and screwed it to the other/opposite 6"x6" post and use it as a "footrest" for the gate. It is about 6" off the ground and even with the bottom of the gate. If the gate is going to be left open for any length of time, we just set the end up on the block to take weight off and support it.
congrats on your shirt...the rock will be awesome!!! looking forward to checking out and sharing you web page!!! God bless you and your family, you are an inspiration to more people than you will ever know!!!
hope everything is fine guys. chances are u got a contractor finally. anxiously awaiting an update...even a 5 min vid....even 1 min. just tell us youre alive and well lol
An awesome improvement for country living. What great neighbours you must be. Just wondering if the batteries will survive a freeze in the winter - probably so, I guess.
Great YT channel. Just an observation: I'd build up that perimeter fencing a little. The log fence rails look awfully easy to drive through if one really wanted too.
👍👍 for your consistent clear audio, needs to be said. What is meal planning?? LOL Just never worked for me, my kids however seem to do well with it, they did not get that from me!!! I need a solar gate for my garden 😉
Excellent install. Great video. A couple of comments.
I've installed four such automatic solar gates (mine were all made by Mule). I operated them for about ten years with only occasional repairs, one replaced controller box, and a few replaced batteries.
The first one I installed was for an elderly friend in Arizona at the end of his road. Within a week, the gate opener, control box and solar panel had been stolen. I suggest (and I did on my subsequent personal three installs) that you replace the hitch pin clip (you called it a cotter pin) with a small lock or anything that will at least slow down someone intending to take your autogate mechanism for him/herself.
Also... I suggest you consider using a silicone calk around the holes where your wires enter both boxes. I left a little too much space and later found that my control/battery box (the are combined for Mule openers) had various insects and spiders living inside (including one rather large black widow spider). On my subsequent installs, I also used a steel pole inset into concrete that was about 15 feet high for the solar panel to discourage theft.
I also recommend that you use steel electrical conduit to protect your wires wherever exposed. I had a problem on several occasions with some type of animal chewing through the black insulation on my wires.
Hope this helps someone. Those gates are really time savers.
1 tip, if you buy a system like this without the (zombie)lock, you should replace the pins (@7:07 and @11:33) with locks. Otherwise the "bad people" just pull one of yhese pins and push open the gate with ease. Great video! 👍😎
Nice system, I'd throw a few reflectors on the post to the key pad so you see where it is as you drive up at night and maybe even on the gate so someone doesn't come up on it to fast in the night..
Pop a tack weld on the nut holding the hinge pins on. Keeps the honest man honsest...er.
Easy to grind off for servicing later.
Or mushroom them with a hammer.
I hope you all are doing well. We miss your videos and hope you can post soon. For many of us you are part of our extended family as we have been with your journey a long time.
_Hell, solar power what happen to the other remote control? You know I'm talking about, remember when your Dad or Mom hit you up-the-side of the head and said: Go change that channel, and I even had it tested on the gates too. It works the same, no matter channels or gates. If I remember correctly, they also had the same remote for taking the trash out. It was amazing what that remote could do... Thanks for the memories... Beer assistant, where my damn remote control! : )_
SAPPER FOREVER
I was the remote control. 😢
Miss you guys and your updates. We think of you often and hope all is well.
After viewing your video, I called Ghost Controls about a system for my needs. I told them about your video and how informative it is. She, Marley, wanted me to share it with her. Expect to be contacted. Thank you for taking the time to video your installation.
Just wanted to stop by and say Hi. I have been thinking of y'all. Take the time you need and real life comes first. Blessings to you.
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I have this same gate opener and for the most part it works. Once in a while I need to reset it. Trying to get it changed over from A/c power to solar without spending the $100-200 for their solar kit.
I am thinking of buying a Ghost Controls gate opener for my Estate. This video closes the deal. Great job of walking me thru the process! I am excited to get started.
All the components we used are linked in the description below the video. We’ve been very happy with ours!
Great to see both of you. The gate looks great and I am sure will work great for you and your neighbor.
This is just about a how to guide on installing one of these Gate Systems thank you so much, when I order one it will be from this company thanks to you
Just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to make/ upload this video. Very helpful as I am planning to install this same solar gate opener. Thanks again.
“It’s got Zombie Lock” O.K. I need this! 😂
Like how you approach these projects, analyzing your exact needs, researching the proper elements to meet them. And you do a fantastic job of explaining parts, pieces, operation, at the same time filming it with viewers in mind. We could clearly see your actions, how everything went together, how it operated under real conditions. Thanks for attention to details! Assuming you don't have overhead illumination(light pole?) near the gate at nighttime, wondering if you might want to put reflective tape on the free end of the gate so vehicle headlights will track opening and closing. Sign in middle of gate may serve that purpose though.
This is very timely... I've been researching solar gate openers for our homestead. Cheers! Chris.
I love this! I'm getting my first piece of land and leaving the city, and I want to do this too. I love the open carry too 👍🏻
"Screwy things and washery things," sounds like something I would say to describe bits of hardware. LOL.
Think I’d find a way to lock those cotter pins on the control arm so no one could take those off! Great video
purpguy69 was my first thought, too.
I’m pretty confident Jeremy includes a great deal more security than what is exposed on RUclips.
Thank you for making this video. I was planning on doing just this. I had not settled on an approach and your video brought it all together for me. Thank you brother.
I have a Mighty Mule with all the same features , been in use for ten years now and not a problem.
Great install. Maybe a camera on the pole so you can see who is coming up the driveway. Motion detector for people on foot or bikes. Just a thought. They have a large selection for decent price‼️👍👍. Vinny 🇺🇸
mmanut can you suggest a place I can get these items you've suggested?
Great video. I had my mind made up to purchase a Mighty Mule and then I read the reviews and watched some videos. After some time, I found your video due to Ghost Controls was highly recommended from the many who wasted money on the mighty mule. Your video was very clear and informative and has helped me decide to go with Ghost Controls. Thank you and keep the video coming.
You may want to add an adjustable hard rubber 8"dia. wheel at the end of your gate in order to remove the stress off of the gate hinges. I've used them with 20' steel gates with great success.
You guys have the best ghost video on here& you guys are the reason I just purchased everything ghost makes like you guys 🤘⛽
please try to give an update soon,like what does the water test from your well show about the quality of the water(it can not be all bad can it?)best of wishes to you all and thank you for sharing the ups and downs in life with us.
We've had our property gate for a few years now and would love to have a system like this! Thanks for the install demo!
I like the idea of pointing both pins up. (if concerned about someone lifting gate off I'm sure there would be a way to restrict that
pretty cool the stuff they come up with today's tech.
A really nice gate! Thank you for showing it to us.
That gate opener is pretty nifty. Jamie, congratulations on hitting that goal! Way to go!
I got a grease gun (same you use for your car) and grease the bolt hinges. Makes it last and take less of a beating. Nice work all around!
I am glad to see someone else besides me use a adjustable wrench as a hammer. In the process of installing one of these now, hence why I am watching this vid instead of my usual mindless junk. Not being mechanically inclined I will leave my pistol at home so I am not tempted to shoot the control box when the frustration reaches unmanageable levels. It has been known to happen in the past. The boards on the manure spreader look like swiss cheese because the dam thing is always breaking down.
I like you already
What a time to be alive.
Installed last year it is the best for me, it has work without incident you’ll love it! Missed seeing you thanks for sharing
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One year? Well that is a good test period. Glad to hear it is working well. This helps in my decision process. I am sure glad I didn’t just run our and buy the one at my favorite home supply depot.
Thanks for all the updates, you guys have been working so hard for so long. Keep up the good work, as a business owner I completely understand the constant moving target of goals :( You guys rock!! Keep your chins up.
Nicely done! We just installed a 16 foot gate at our homestead and will consider this.
Thanks for sharing this information -- love the new gate opener.
You guys have the best show. Love it!
FYI. I have just received the order for mine. It is for 2 14 foot gates. Looking forward to getting it installed.
Awesome. Good luck 👍🏻
O that's great,thank you for your quick reply
Hope everything is going well, I check your channel every single day for updates!!!!
Terrific video! Thank you!!
Very nice. I'll check out Ghost for my next one. I did a video years ago about a Mule I installed. It worked fine, but did not have all of these bells and whistles.
Very nice AND reasonable priced.
Nicely done mate. Cheers for sharing.
Well done sir. The video was very helpful. Thanks!
Wonderfully helpful video. Thank you!
this was pretty cool. i never thought ied find a gate/garage door opener so interesting.
I know right.
Thanks for posting. I plan to add a gate opener and this checks the boxes.
It’s been working great for us 👍🏻
love your new website! Easy to navigate, well organized , totally awesome!!!
You are very talented!!
I'm flying you in to install mine 😅
Great video Jeremy! This is definitely something I will do once I get my gate set up. Thanks for the step by step.
We also have a 16' gate attached to a 6'x6' post. Even using the heavier duty bolts, we took an extra step to prevent the gate sagging.
We took a small 2" x 4" block of wood and screwed it to the other/opposite 6"x6" post and use it as a "footrest" for the gate. It is about 6" off the ground and even with the bottom of the gate.
If the gate is going to be left open for any length of time, we just set the end up on the block to take weight off and support it.
We put a wheel on it for support and ease of opening.
congrats on your shirt...the rock will be awesome!!! looking forward to checking out and sharing you web page!!! God bless you and your family, you are an inspiration to more people than you will ever know!!!
Can't wait to visit your site!
Looking good . Very nice set up . It might be a problem with areas that get lots of snow but that is not your problem . Easy to install . Good video .
Great system. Thanks for sharing.
Great info on solar gate!!
I know one day you guys will have a awesome solar system
Wow, thanks to you, I enjoyed watching... I'm proud of you for developing day by day.
ya that is exciting really cool! I will definitely get something like this I hate when people just show up
hope everything is fine guys. chances are u got a contractor finally. anxiously awaiting an update...even a 5 min vid....even 1 min. just tell us youre alive and well lol
lol?????????
Awesome! We definitely need one of those.
Make sure that the underground wire is installed in pvc schedule 40 pipe in order to protect the wire from gophers and moles.
pretty cool, and off grid at that.
Nice system! Well done!
I hope you get sorted soon.
Nice! Thanks for the video!
Great job. I’m new and my husband and I have been enjoying the videos. Lots of good information.
Awesome! Thank you!
Wow that is pretty nice Jeremy and another great lesson from you
Wendy K right , always a wealth of info
Wow!
Wish I had a property that big so I can have a solar powered gate.
That’s awesome!!
Great video! It looks great and I am sure that it really makes things easier.
Awesome vid bud! Love the 1911!
We have double gates but that system is nice.
Nice work I like it.
I would put rubber cushions to soften the impact and sound
You are amazing. Great job!
Great video he’s sharp
I’d love to have a gate and that crescent hammer you used 😊
I recommend Prepsteader Bob and the Self Reliant Roadshow.
Great info, sharing!
Thanks for the video. Followed the links and bought the whole kit-and-caboodle. Hope you got credit for the purchase.
Thanks! It works great. 👍🏻
Looks good!
An awesome improvement for country living. What great neighbours you must be. Just wondering if the batteries will survive a freeze in the winter - probably so, I guess.
Yes!
Great job bud
Great YT channel. Just an observation: I'd build up that perimeter fencing a little. The log fence rails look awfully easy to drive through if one really wanted too.
👍👍 for your consistent clear audio, needs to be said.
What is meal planning?? LOL
Just never worked for me, my kids however seem to do well with it, they did not get that from me!!!
I need a solar gate for my garden 😉
Awesome!👍 Love the website idea!
I will be checking out your site ASAP!!! 🎉😄😄
This is awesome
Great to see you guys!... It feels like, it has been a while since the last video.
Yeah it’s been a minute!
Nice job! Keep up the good work! Love the website
Thank You for Your Video. Informative, Entertaining.
I am hooked on your channel. I was bummed to find out you can't find a builder😢 That's crazy.
Kool Jeremy real nice gate opener.
That should keep unwelcomed trespassers out. Hope Jamie is doing well too. Catch ya next time.
Looks like a great system, any news about the house build? Thanks