DIY Remote Gate Opener Installation - Ghost Controls

[@jorgegentle440]

Six years after you posted but here appreciating the work you put into this video, Thanks James!

[@josephgeisler6945]

From an old Vocational retired instructor from Florida..."You did an excellent job of everything!" Except for your wind problem. I saw your supervisor walking around inspecting the red bucket.

[@NickOlmsted-j5q]

Great video. Bought this system over a year ago and am just getting ready to install it. I do have to add some components for solar application as my system was only a direct wire. Looks to be time consuming but your video will definitely help. Nick in Arizona

[@BlackForestDesigns]

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@eddielopez7497]

Very good step by step instructions. You do things a little differently than I yet all roads lead to Rome. Thank you for taking the time to do this helpful video. E/.

[@BlackForestDesigns]

You are very welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@horse-n-heeler]

Nice job! I have been looking for an operator for a couple of years. Either they were cheaply built and had a very short warranty or they were pretty expensive for little features. This one will work! Thanks again!

[@BlackForestDesigns]

Thanks for watching!

[@blown406]

Very nicely done video and informative. I ordered my dual gate system 2 days ago. My gate is 200' from the house, but I have a backhoe and have already run power out to the 6" x 6" steel posts.

[@BlackForestDesigns]

That's great. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelsa892]

I see I watched your video 3 years ago I just order my gate openers and will be installing them soon also waiting on new gates

[@BlackForestDesigns]

Was a great system! Thanks for watching!

[@Lando94]

I think it’s funny how I came here to learn how to get them aligned and you gloss right over that part 😂

[@cansore]

How are you liking this system now?

[@KillaCowboy]

You have lights out on the front gate, why didn't you tap into the power supply for those instead of using solar?

[@BlackForestDesigns]

The lights on the gate are solar too. Thanks for watching!

[@leebriand5305]

Really wished I would of showed how to set the closed limits on that dual opener

[@MindlessBlabber]

Nice video - do you have a video of those metal post installation? I have the Ghost system and gates but can’t seem to find someone to put metal posts in for me.. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@jamessammann9183]

Good job how did u tie in 2 solar into 1 plug in ..

[@gorillaman08zx]

I see this video was from four years ago how are they holding up?

[@BlackForestDesigns]

Moved away 2 years ago. But they worked great and were a great selling feature! Thanks for watching!

[@karimlatifi980]

Good job James, what is the model number of the system you installed? Thank you in advance

[@michaelsa892]

How are your gates working today still no problems with them

[@BlackForestDesigns]

Yes - they are fabulous! Thanks for watching.

[@johnwehner8096]

If you have lights on your post don’t you have electric at gate?

[@BlackForestDesigns]

They are solar. Thanks for watching!

[@abc123hshdhd8w]

If you can help me out here. I'm looking to install one also and is there a battery box for both sides of gate, or just one battery box with solar panel?

[@BlackForestDesigns]

There is 1 battery box that holds 2 batteries. I installed 2 solar panels as that area is in shade half the day. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

[@miguelherera714]

Thanks for this great video it has helped me with my install and saved 850 for installation God bless

[@jeraldkennon9470]

Are you still happy/satisfied with Ghost Controls?

[@BlackForestDesigns]

I moved away 2 years ago. was still flawlessly working, and the buyers said it was one of the resons they bought the house.

[@jeraldkennon9470]

@@BlackForestDesigns thank you for the prompt response. I bought the pro dual opener from Ghost Controls a couple of years ago and still haven't installed it. Looking to install soon, so I've been rewatching videos on it. Thank you.

[@BlackForestDesigns]

@@jeraldkennon9470 My pleasure. Good luck with the install.

[@SeenOnTvSale]

James how do you like ghost control brand? What series did you go with we live in Oklahoma with high winds and need a heavy duty arm.

[@deebee9751]

Love your detailed video. I really like the background music. It reminds me of watching the old silent movies with Charlie Chaplin.

[@BlackForestDesigns]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@kdoherty1000]

Thank you so much for putting this excellent video together - very helpful and informative. Top job.👍🏻👍🏻🏆

[@graywolfgaming3206]

People bad mouth Mighty Mule I instal and use Mighty Mule and Ghost I've been using a Mighty Mule 660 for 10 Years and no trouble. I run10 watts of solar on a deep cycle battery and its fine. All shaft openers have problems with ice on the shaft which can bind the opener it is easily fixed with a plastic sleeve over the shaft and some cooking spray in cold weather. Most people who have problems like gates that open by themselves were just to lazy to change the dip switch code in the opener and remote. Which is now digital so no more problems with that! Unless YOU instal it wrong! Both brands are very good it depends on the application and what you want it to do.

[@BlackForestDesigns]

I priced out Mighty Mule. Similar equipment would have cost 30% more. And Ghost has a lifetime warranty on the motor and gears. I think it is a superior product. Thanks for watching.

[@dmtycn]

The opener is ok according to my experience, I was installing a single arm one: a little bit slow, the remote is property protocol and I cannot program my RAM 1500 to open it.

[@dredlew]

Ordered this. Ghost control gate opener. Total bs they don’t include battery box with the solar model. What do they think you are going to hook the solar panel you just bought. I bought the same one from Amazon for the last 300 and was the exact same thing if not better.

[@maxapplewhite9961]

I enjoyed the video of your gate openers and need to install this same configuration at my house. Please let me know the part number you ordered in order to get the battery box, driveway sensor, kepad and extra battery so I don't have to order them separately. Thanks,

[@no_handle_required]

Still using Ghost? Have you had issues? Have you installed the wifi module yet?

[@BlackForestDesigns]

Moved away 2 years ago - was working great and was a big part of selling the house.

[@Garrett12volt]

By chance are those bolts that didn't fit a 3/8 hole in the post metric? Goddamn things need a 27/64 bit. Shop I'm at has vending machines full of these things but it drives me crazy they won't just use SAE across the board for this kind of stuff. It doesn't have to be within thousandths of an inch because it isn't holding up a skyscraper so any whatever grade 8 is more than enough, just don't mix the zinc plated with aluminum. Great content, more information than I can absorb. So refreshing to see long single cuts instead of a mess of editing, I feel like I learn so much more when the human aspect of a task isn't edited out.

[@wernerpd777]

Is that an Aleko Venice gate? That looks eerily similar to the gate I bought. Yes, the entire gate was built with metric, but some fool (badly) attempted to do metric to SAE conversions. Now that it has been a year later, how has the system behaved?

[@BlackForestDesigns]

Gate maker and origin unknown. Great system and still working beautifully. Thanks for watching!

[@oDIRECTORo]

Awesome review and install tutorial. I will be receiving mine tommorow. We have a business on our property and am wondering .... Can I set business hours. For instance. From 8am to 5pm if someone runs over the sensor the gate will open.... And after 5pm you will need to have a code to enter? I plan on calling support about this but dint know if you had a quick answer for me. Thanks.

[@BlackForestDesigns]

Not sure that will work. The sensor was designed for egress. A vehicle exiting causes the sensor to OPEN the gate from the interior. Maybe the party programming will work for you - but that is manual every day. Hope this helps!

[@oDIRECTORo]

James Wegner awesome... I will look into the party mode.

[@Sunny1414100]

Wow! Thank you so much for making this video! SO informative and you seem like a very patient and handy man 😊

[@BlackForestDesigns]

Thanks for watching!

[@fromthepnw8578]

Dawn 'wood' 😏 ... Just shot her shot ladies and gents! .. but ol' James though... Looks to be that he denied her advance. For whatever reason that may have been (married etc etc). But Dawn did indeed...... Shoot a discrete shot and landing herself a man, Such as handy dandy James here!! 🤣😂

[@masterlordking]

good job,, its been a few years now is there any way to make a update on how well it still working after a few years, any problems you ran across or back downs of system ,,

[@BlackForestDesigns]

We've moved last year - but if I have to do it again, I'd buy another. Was a great system. Thanks for watching!

[@floridaexplorer6530]

Hey James. New to your channel.

[@shame6880]

Hello great job hey did you ever get the gate lock work if so did you make a video thanks

[@BlackForestDesigns]

Have not added it. Thanks for watching!

[@charliechiodo4892]

Looks great thanks for your help 👍

[@BlackForestDesigns]

Glad to help. Thanks for watching!

[@terrydavis5850]

WHAT ABOUT ALLOWING UPS OR OTHER DELIVERIES IN?

[@DH-ss9ds]

Just a thought, you mentioned a wifi call box. Why not buy a Nest or similar doorbell and mount it buy your keypad.

[@DH-ss9ds]

Also, I ordered my Ghost opener today. 4.5 stars with 90 reviews on Amazon. Mighty mule had terrible reviews everywhere I looked.

[@BlackForestDesigns]

I am in love with mine. Has worked perfectly!

[@rennadavis4913]

My gate got damaged and i need a new one i need a new one , and how much is the cost

[@BlackForestDesigns]

I got just the opening - closing system from Ghost Controls in Florida.

[@KnockOut49]

Yay! James uploads yet again! I love this channel!

[@BlackForestDesigns]

Thank you for watching!

[@tommiller67]

How's the reliability after sometime

[@BlackForestDesigns]

Outstanding! The solar panels only get direct sun for about 4 hours a day, and it's never run out of power. We've been through a week of winter without sun, and it still cycled. A remote stopped working and we got a free replacement in 2 days. Highly recommend this company! (and no - I don't work for them - LOL) Thanks for watching!

[@montroseringler494]

Is there anyway to shut off the awful beeping?

[@BlackForestDesigns]

Yes. I forgot how, but it's in the manual. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelsa892]

And did you ever get the WiFi add on you talked about

[@BlackForestDesigns]

Not yet. Just put in a mesh wifi extender to boost signal at the gate. Will be looking into that later this summer. Thanks for watching.

[@careywaldrop9045]

can someone manually open the gate, by removing the pins where the opener attaches to the gate?

[@BlackForestDesigns]

Not if you add the locking mechanism. Thanks for watching!

[@terrydavis5850]

GREAT VIDEO, THANK YOU!!!!

[@leonelhernandez2416]

Thanks for your video I just buy the same system you help me a lot thank you so much gracias

[@burtmanindustries]

opinion on the mule openers from Costco?

[@BlackForestDesigns]

Some things may have changed since I did my research, but there were reviews that claimed the the gates opened or closed randomly. Also- their warranties were not as good, and they were way more expensive. Thanks for watching!

[@MacNifty]

How strong is a gate automated from a car driving through it though?

[@BlackForestDesigns]

I don't think I understand your question.

[@MacNifty]

As far as security. Say some idiot wants to mess with me and unless I have a camera pointed at the gate.. some fool can ram my gate. How strong is the holding of the gate once closed? Does it have strength without any latching when closed? If not I suppose you could add one more device such as an electronic solenoid to pop in the middle, top and bottom of the gates as they meet together to lock them into place but just curious how strong those motors are at holding from someone with just human strength running up to the gate and trying to push through or a vehicle. More than just a visual barrier is there actual strength to the barrier.

[@BlackForestDesigns]

I would guess that two people pushing would not be able to open it. As for a vehicle? I've no way of knowing. Would probable open fairly easily. There is an electronic latch that I elected not to use. I was trying to keep my dog in rather than keep out a boogyman.

[@MacNifty]

Got it. I live in the Detroit area so for me... I need that security. lol.

[@rennadavis4913]

How do i order a gate from your company

[@BlackForestDesigns]

I don't sell gates. Thanks for watching.

[@abdulraheem7393]

I want this gate remot control I you have or how I can buy

[@BlackForestDesigns]

ghostcontrols.com/ Thanks for watching!

[@vishaulnag9305]

Size of the gate?

[@BlackForestDesigns]

14 feet from post to post. Thanks for watching!

[@buddyro5]

Is there a manual override?

[@BlackForestDesigns]

There are remotes. I don't know what you mean?

[@BrianStutzman]

It was very helpful!!!

[@BlackForestDesigns]

Thanks for watching!

[@heart3ache]

Great video

[@BlackForestDesigns]

Thank you for watching!

[@cedarparkguy1364]

Great Video !!!

[@gregsarver2136]

your body is in the way of the clamp install

[@MattN03]

How long have you used the Ghost operators?

[@BlackForestDesigns]

MattN03 a little over 3 weeks. I am really pleased with this system!

[@MattN03]

James Wegner where did you purchase the gates from? Thanks!

[@BlackForestDesigns]

From the manufacturer. It works perfectly!

[@hoangtuheo1202]

Awesome

[@danielkeyser581]

I have ghost controls here in Florida. We had terrible service with them (still have the product since we already paid for it all), they won't come out to fix anything after a couple months of having it. And the company's technical support online is utterly GARBAGE. I have to call and wait for representatives that barely know what they are doing, and even if they have a clue, it's not like they are there and able to actually figure out what is going on. After all of this, I am making my own for any other gates I want automatically opened.

[@lesstime1678]

kennys gate

[@BlackForestDesigns]

Huh?

[@lotusjp]

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