(The video the lawyers made us remove!) Why we would NEVER install a Ghost Controls gate operator. 

I think your channel is one of the best on RU-vid. I have about 200 channels I get updates on regularly and they cover virtually every topic you could think of. What makes your content stand out is the time and money you spend to show experimenting, (setting the posts in mixed concrete, dry mix and foam), a detailed installation of an alternative way to install vinyl fencing, consumer information on products, etc. And the thing I like best is you do all this very hard work with a sense of humor and are able to laugh at yourselves when things don’t go as you plan. Keep up the great videos you are doing and I believe you will see your channel grow rapidly.

I purchased their 2 gate motor setup and vehicle sensor, zombie lock, deep cycle optima yellow top battery. No solar direct wire. I don’t have any issues with the unit. I’ve set it up on our property about 3 years ago. We have multiple horse trailers going through everyday including atv’s with no issues. I really think the consumer needs to understand this is a homeowner solution “Do it yourself” I get you have concerns about the unit but you are comparing apples to oranges. A lot of farmers in my area don’t like the idea of hiring someone to install some commercial, pro gate. This is a great alternative. If you are a smart individual and do it yourself. This is a great product, if you don’t know what to do then hire a commercial gate pro and have them set you up.

Absolutely love my dual Ghost Controls gate openers. I am swinging x2 8’ by 8’ metal gates with wood on the exterior, mounted to 4” steel posts. The install was super easy and solar issues won’t be a problem. I opened and closed the gates 15 times before installing the solar panel. I am only using 1 of the recommended 2 batteries too! I don’t see any issues with this system.

In the first place i am not sure why you have a problem with the company except for what i see is getting revenge. the way that you are conducting yourself when you are Trying to demonstrate the product is very obvious. So just get over it and go on with your life without trying to diminish a company's existence. I have owned the Ghost Control now for the past 6 months and have very little problems with install or unit. And if i did have any they were ready and going beyond the call of support to help. the last time that i saw this kind of support was when Hewlett Packard getting into the computer side and have a banner support system. So if you are in the business of Gate Openers then build your business better than theirs and Good luck with it.

I have a Ghost gate operator for 3yrs now, and no problems with it.

I purchased and installed a Ghost Control unit. No problems whatsoever. It was relatively easy to install by myself on a 12’ gate. I also installed a timer and the vehicle sensor. Everything works as it should. I seriously don’t know why anyone would have much trouble installing this unit.

I have a Ghost Controls operator on my 16 Ft gate using only solar power with (2) 12-volt batteries and absolutely love it. Installed it by myself and it was extremely easy and straight forward. It is at my weekend house, so it only is activated approx 15-20 times per week. It has worked flawlessly since day 1. If you live in the county or have a big piece of land with just a metal tube gate like I have, it is a clear winning choice. I have approx $1,050 invested in mine and that wouldn't even pay for the labor for an installer. Ghost Controls may not be for everyone, but for those who don't need fancy looking gates, they are the best / dependable option.

I've had a "consumer grade" driveway gate opener for about 20 years now. Admittedly, they don't last forever and I'm just now installing my third one. I've never once had it close on any vehicle or a person. Obviously this can be an issue but as you noted in the video, they do not exert enough torque to hurt anyone to start with and have stall protection built in. In my opinion the worst that could happen is that a vehicle could get snagged driving through and really tear things up. Again, it's never happened - not even close. I got a bid for a mid-grade commercial opener. The bid was over $6000 installed. I can buy TEN of for that price and I'll be long dead by the time I go through 10 of these things. The cost is SO outrageously out of bounds for the average consumer, it just doesn't make sense. You're a pro and you provide a professional level installation - no disrespect intended. The reality is, the consumer grade opener has opened up automation for the average joe who can navigate their installation and deal with the occasional nuisance issue. That's not your market and I can totally understand why you don't mess around with these products.

I guess I'm the odd one out, I love my Ghost controls system.

I have had a two-gate system from Ghost for over five years. We are on solar and add a 20w panel to the 10w panel for a total of 30w. This has kelp the batteries charged with no problems. We have an extra set of batteries that we keep on a trickle charger for changing out in the winter if we go sunless for several days. This was installed by us, and we did not have a problem on installation, other than cockpit trouble that Ghost fixed quickly. If a problem occurs, the support group at Ghost is great, just drop them an email with your problem and they respond the next business day with a solution for you to try.

I never post comments on any videos but I feel I have to comment on this one since it’s so silly. I was quoted $15k to get my home gate automated. I bought the ghost system for about $1200 and installed it myself in a few hours. Was I expecting it was going to be as good as the $15k system? Of course not, but it works very well and it cost me less than 10% of the other option. If your system was within Ghost’s price range I would understand this video, but you even mention just your operators range from $7k-100k. Ghost systems are a budget option, and they are very good at that. I’ve had mine for about 3 years with no issues. Their customer service is also very responsive. You are completely missing the point.

As a fencing contractor who has just installed one of these on my property before I knew how much of an absolute piece of shit this system is this video brings me great joy.

You don't have to work on a ghost controls gate motor. They have a lifetime warranty.

I undestand your points, but I love my Ghost Controller. I leave my gate open most of the time and only operate it when it's in my site. And, by the way, my system was professionally installed by a company who has been in business for over 30 years, so I guess the liability is on them.

My ghost control system has been flawless, since I installed it a year ago. Great customer service. A real person actually answers the phone. I called them with a question when I was installing it, and they solved it immediately. 10/10.

I am pretty sure these openers are for people that want to diy and not pay a gate company a bunch of money to do it. I installed this product and it is great for what it is... Diy and saving money while deterring people from driving onto my property. Had mine for over a year all parts still working as advertised.

Yes silly . You might have a valuable lesson but this is childish and can't get through 7 min mark. Grow up bro

As a professional (slightly different industry) my self I can see how you would want to sway folks away from Homeowners type products because you want to sell and install the products you can profit off of. But ghost controls is a great company, a decent product for the price point. Literally 1/7th of the cost of your cheapest set up (you said starting at $7000) you get what you pay for. Stop making a mountain out of a mole hill.

I know nothing about ghost control but I do know a couple of idiots when I see them I don’t think it’s the company’s fault you’re probably the two worst installers I’ve ever seen.

I appreciate this video and don't know that I'll get a Ghost based on this info but the link you provided for gate operator packages shows $2500 for the solar which is what I need. I'm just a regular guy on 8 acres. $2500 for a gate opener is nuts. Not knocking the quality but who can afford that? I get it if you're a business that has the funds but for an average homeowner that's very high. I'd like to know if there are any you recommend in the same price range as Ghost.

Just installed the same setup. Works perfectly. What made-up word did you use around 28 mins?

Problem is home owners don't want to spend thousands for a gate opener especially for just a farm gate. If you want all the bells and whistles your going to have to get a contractor to do it because the manufacturers like Lift Master wont sell them to you unless your a dealer. I get that but maybe they could start making one for home owner DIY'ers that are better quality to complete with this junk.

The car thing was freaking hilarious. Great Job gentlemen. Learned some more good info. I had actually looked at one of these in the past for my small property but I didn’t want the headache of an opener taking a crap so I never even put a get up at either driveway. Glad to see my concerns were valid and I didn’t waste time or money on this product.

"Spooky" gate opener is a great gate opener .... We just don't want to spend your over priced prices! You're losing business as you should!

Thanks for video. I will be adding safety sensors to my Ghost Controls gate system. Your salesman of the month for Spooky Controls .

You my freind have mastered 😎sarcasm And i enjoyed thoroughly your response to spooky p.o.s gate operator Lol keep it up 100%

The little white bushing goes under the operator so the housing doesnt rub on the bracket.

I watched about 6 minutes of this and quit. It's dripping with sarcasm, complaining of the company not providing extra posts or other parts one wouldn't realistically be expecting them to provide, (they're not selling you the gate or posts, they're selling you the opening mechanism and you saw that when you purchased the kit that listed what was and wasn't included), unprofessional name calling, etc. Not going to waste any more of my time on it. These days it seems like straight forward honest feedback and civility isn't valued anymore. If you feel there are problems with this system, state them simply and professionally without all the sarcastic bullsh-t. Any company worth its salt would be happy to receive constructive criticism and feedback they could use to improve their product, but nobody appreciates being sarcastically trashed. I see from the comments that many people find this channel really valuable. Maybe it is, but I prefer dealing with people who are honest yet respectful.

Wow, you ruffled some feathers here... As a retired contractor, I see your point(s) and I've had to deal with DIY/homeowners who want the cheapest item and expect it to operate and/or last like something thats 2x the price and in most cases, expect you to warranty the lesser item that they purchased. Or the Home Owner shops installers with you providing a $2k commercial closer and the next guy spec's a $1k Mule/Ghost closer and tells the customer that they are the same quality as the commercial brand... and you don't get the job. Sometimes trying to educate people is futile, they only hear the sound of money being sucked from their wallet. I don't think you've hear the last from the lawyers or satisfied customers.

I would be fascinated to know what the laws actually are where I live in regards to accidental damage. i.e. Would I still be liable if I had proper signage? If someone is stupid enough to park in the gate's path and get hit, despite my sign, am I still liable? I've had one operating for nearly a year now, and despite three signs, have had multiple close calls. Signage: Automatic Gate, Do not Stop in Gate's Path, Stop Here for Gate In regards to the gate doing damage, at least to a living thing, I have to disagree. I keep mine on the lowest force setting just in case, (which is a problem sometimes when it's really windy) and I put myself in its way to test it out. Depending where I'm standing, there is still a good amount of force, and if I try my foot underneath the gate where there's little clearance, especially close to the hinges, it would easily hurt someone, especially a child. That being said, the other day I accidently distracted my sister while passing through the gate and we both forgot because apparently we're idiots, and it closed on the back corner. However, since she didn't move until it reversed there wasn't a scratch. But if it were on a strong setting, I'm pretty confident it could do damage, especially if they moved.

You mentioned about the loops and most homeowners don't install them. I installed a gate operator and no I didn't install any loops. You know why I didn't install any loops? Well, unlike in this video, my driveway is SOLID CONCRETE. I can't install loops in my driveway unless I want to dig up the driveway. I'm not rich and can't afford to dig up my driveway so no way am I tearing up concrete to install loops. As for the eyes, it's solar power system. Can't use eyes on solar power systems

I bet I watched the part with that old chevy a dozen times and laughed hysterically every time one because the commentary was funny and well placed and two because this is exactly what happens when home owners install their own gate operators.

do you have a video that shows and explains the backup batteries and solar panel you use? I don't know that I would install one, but it is something of interest to me. I'm a licensed electrician, and I grew up framing houses with my dad and doing odd jobs with him as well. He was one of those jack of all trades type of guys; I guess it rubbed off onto me lol when I was about 14, I remember doing a couple wood privacy fences in Norman, Oklahoma in a neighborhood he was framing most of the houses in, and we lived in, a hard working guy!

For you guys to be Professional gate installers this video make yawl look like a bunch of goons. Looks like a bad attempt to bash a good product. probably the reason no one( likes a subscribes). You sound really buy hurt. Very unprofessional.

Some good info but if you have "$7,000-$100,000" plus"(that's his price range) to spend on a gate opener I would'nt install a Ghost either. This guy did everything he could to screw up the install the ghost and it still worked. I have installed a couple hundred openers, several different brands. I have never installed a ghost I am sure they are decent for a cheap opener, U.S. Automatic is a great company. This guy is mostly full of crap. Most people don't have $100,000 for a gate opener, if you don't then buy a ghost

I understand Ghost controls niche is for the DIY but there's a reason professionals only install certain brands They have years of experience of dealing with all kinds of operators. Buy once cry once. Ghost controls is crap, any professional in the industry will tell you that. We stick with Maximum Controls. Their products are on a different level than the competition.

Will i guess the only thing that you can do is to do not put it on AUTO . THAT IS WHY YOU SET THE OPEN AND CLOSE MANUALY.

you're right, it's not far fetched! people see a gate closing and they panic and then it escalates from there! very true; too bad you have to exaggerate something to drive home a point, but it isn't too far out there. There might be a lot of people that think it's silly, but, at 56, I've seen some crazy actions of people, and people do over react and people do panic! It's something that people definitely need to think about when they are buying a gate operator! and I agree with the wireless key pad! Even if you find a company that makes them with some good materials, there are bad ones in every batch, no matter how good the quality control is!

Yeah id rather use the Bubba gate opener (me) then this cheap crap they sell at big box stores but thats just me, lol. 😂

Nothing was done wrong but help the company that makes them and the people that buy them good job

I watch and listen to your entire video and you would be the last person I want to do anything for me

Hey boys, I am so glad that y'all are installing high dollar openers which are good for blind people and idiots to safely use. We need folks like you to save people from themselves. My cheap, self installed gate openers have worked for years with ZERO problems. Twice a gate has tried to close on a vehicle. BOTH of these drivers had enough sense to STOP their vehicle and allow the gate opener to do it's job and STOP. You boys need to find something else to whine about. Let consumers use their own discretion and good sense.

I use one, but I dont use the automatic close or open. i click to open and click to close so i see what it is doing. the only way I trust it

the solar power for accessories would not be an issue if they used their brains when designing the controls. i wont post my solution here....might start a gate operator company 🤣🤣🤣

Thanks for the good bad and ugly!! I would not want the liability of my gate damaging anyone's car/property. When not having any vehicle protection sensors I agree with what most people might do, Speed Up. Next time please show the actual damage done to the gate and or car and not gloss over it. But either way awesome ending on what or could happen. Buy once, cry once.

I have a ghost it works fine. Sure it's not us automatic but it's 400$not 2000$..but good video

Y’all helped me even though I’m across the country from y’all. I appreciate it. Sent email asking a question and got the answer next day. Thanks

You make a very poor case for not using this product in a residential installation.

Proper safty devices?? That is BS. If you need any MORE safety sensors on your gate that you don't have on your garage door, you are a fool. Stop talking about safety. The force control "safety" software is why you can't put a GC opener on a solid surface gate or large door (wind). If you or your animals get caught in a gate that is closing then you and your animals would probably get caught in a garage door. So stop talking safety. Engineers should be designing the gate operators not attorneys, gov buracrats or politicians!! I grew up when garage doors would break your back!

Interesting. Yes, you have opinions (smile). Now ... where is a link to that UL 325 you talk about so much? How about photos of the 'Bad Ass' and other hinges ? and the promised links? How about a bit of info letting this homeowner upgrade from the 10W solar panel ? One HUGE factor here in 'the sticks' of north central Florida is the difficulty of locating any business that knows how to repair Spooky much less the stuff you install. (My neighbor had had to call their 'professional' gate 'installer' with huge very elegant electronic parts boxes out almost monthly for the first year .. then fired them .. the next 'professional' too three attempts to remedy ... point being even the best 'system' sucks if the installer is ignorant.) In the For what it is Worth department, I have had a "spooky" for about five years now. As i recall, the first part of the install says - never put the opener at the top or bottom of the gate (no doubt extra twist/drag but you had no intention on 'testing' long enough for the problem). My use is very basic - I monitor the gate open / close before entry or exit leaving me without most of your (well received) negative observations. I have had to call 'customer service' twice. In each instance they have been polite, efficient, and amazingly helpful. I might add that the Ghost is ten times the product of 'The Mule' which big box stores sell more often .... I can point out four in one block that are left open because the Mule kicked. Thank you for the insight. More links please .. like the Stony Ridge ? install

Somebody hit my gate in the closed position is it still ghost controls fault?

I've got three ghost controlled gates on my property, and they all work perfect an affordable , and the only reason you're putting ghost control down is because they're just as good as yours or better. Without spending thousands and thousands of dollars like you would charge ! So you should worry about selling your product and not putting other products down ghost control is number one in my opinion and will always be!!!!!!!

A 100 % idiot proof Gate operator simply does not exist. Basic common sense must be utilized before a person can enjoy having an automatic gate operator. You can not buy a quality, durable, and dependable gate operator for a thousand dollars. Amazes me that people will spend 40.000 for a boat that they will use 4-5 times and depreciate 10.000 after the first season, and freak out when they are quoted 9.000 for a gate and operator system that they will use daily for 30 years. $9000 is low end for a quality heavy steel gate on ball bearing hinges and powered by a high quality 'real' gate operator. Gate/car collisions are most common with 'swing' gates' If you have the room for a slide cantilever gate, that is the optimal for safety, dependability and durability.

Thanks for video... great info. I'm about to install a single swing gate opener. I'm reading the instruction manual. My gate opener isn't as fancy as what you are showing here. it was in my budget, so I bought it. Not sure if it's ok for me to mention what I bought so I'll hold off on that for now. Should I run into a problem, can I tell you about it? again thanks for sharing the video, it's great.

I have a homemade pneumatic gate opener. It is over 30 years old and has never broken down. Works off the shop compressor, the gate is welded iron and the post is 18 inch concrete reused traffic signal pole. The actuator is hidden in a planter, stainless steel pipe and rod. laser detectors in and out. This setup is extremely poweful and has a latch that engages when the gate is closed. If I ever call a gate installer I think he would run away as fast as he could. A couple of years ago I put in an IR sensor and even a duck walking by stops the gate. The timer is mechanical

I also absolutely love my Ghost Controls gate opener. It has been going strong for 6 years with the original solar panel. No it is not "commercial grade" but some consumer items do not have to be. Personally I don't blame Ghost Controls for contacting you through legal channels. Your company is one of those that twist facts and make the costumer feel like you have all the answers and expertise so as to gain trust. Saying that the unit showed in your video cost $1500.00 was a flat out lie and you knew what you were doing. When caught you backtracked and played it off like it was an innocent mistake. Your focus on how the gate opener could damage a vehicle and how it has no sensor to tell if a human is in it's path is irrelevant because in the next sentence you state how slow and weak the system is and that it likely couldn't hurt anyone. So which is it or are you grasping at straws to try and malign the product and push a product seven times more expensive (7k and up) according to you. We have our gate opener set to auto close at three minutes, never a problem and if the remote is activated it will stop the gate in position and a second activation will return the gate to the prior position. Please just show your product and the benefits but stay away from trying to make a good product look inferior to sell yours.

Dude this was a very quality video and and fantastic content.

no thumbs up, no sub. Stop begging. Taking my free view and running.

I'm a fence contractor in Texas. You have to remember that the Ghost Control opener is a DIY unit, low cost for low budgets. These units are mostly used only on minimum bases. A simply enter and exit. Even the higher end unit , which cost 2 to 3 times more, can be just as big as headache as the DIY units, not to mention their components cost more replace than the DIY unit. If it were a million dollar place I can justify a better higher end unit. But, for the weekender the DIY unit are perfect. If installed correctly. Just my thoughts.

It's amazing how you can watch multiple installation videos of these with zero issues and then see yours. I first thought it was the worst installation video yet then realized what your real intent was. To trash your competition or in this case a DIY unit instead of a "pro" install that you would do at from what I read here, very expensive. I just got totally ripped off just getting a gate installed that does not even have an electronic opener. Due to my age, I hired a contractor. I had no idea it was so much. To get it to electrically open, it will be I think $10k more. That's ridiculous. Until I saw the Ghost videos, I figured I would get out of my vehicle and open/close it manually, I could use the exercise I thought. But I think the average homeowner is tired of the escalating cost to have work done from contractors who seem to have raised their costs even more since the Pandemic started. But the real mistake you are making is doing what I learned in 30+ years of sales to not do and that's trash your competition. I sold 3M industrial products many years ago and there were plenty of cheap competitors, like crappy masking tape for instance, But we never trashed them. We just showed how superior their quality was and let that speak for itself. I think when you do a video(s) calling out a specific company, you lose respect for yourself and yours. Then when people read the many reviews of people who say it "works for them" it then will not matter what you say and make you look even worse (my "opinion" like you said many times). But it really did not take me long to figure our where you were going when I saw all the equipment mounted on the gate's post (I never saw that in ANY video's) and bolting a flat faced bracket on a round post, really? If one were to do such a crappy install, of course it will fail sooner. Lastly, I lost count of how many times you had to stop the video to clarify a mistake made. Just let the consumer decide. If you don't like it, don't lower yourself by wasting your time saying how bad they are, instead take that time and show us what your choice of a higher quality product is and the installation of it. The consumer that wants to pay for it will. But a $120,000 installation? That better be a "Golden Operator" and have a 24/7 Security Guard stationed next to it.

Apparently Ghost Controls is taking business away from you. Why else would you take up so much time to create a sarcastic video - along with some corny humor - to be critical of an affordable DIY system? I installed the Ghost Controls system on my 16' farm gate and have no issues whatsoever. I have AC power & a transformer (instead of a solar panel) at my gate column to charge the DC battery. I have the ZombieLock, which automatically unlocks & locks the gate, and it works flawlessly. Their customer & tech support are also very responsive and helpful. My neighbors & my family members LOVE my gate opener. Mr. SWi, please don't hate on Ghost "Spooky" Controls. Everyone doesn't have the basic skills necessary to take on a gate opener project, or maybe they don't want to invest the time, and so they can then call their local sarcastic installer - like SWi - and pay to have a more substantial (than necessary) investment in a simple gate opener project. That's their choice, and this is My2cents.

not enough force, unless of course it's a small kid, and then all it might take is a bump on the head to give the kid a concussion. their skulls are not fully developed and still expanding to accommodate growth up to adulthood, and it wouldn't take much to hurt them, but, hey, what are the chances? A few pounds of force could randomly do a lot. I think companies like this that are threatening to sue you over your safety statements of their products aren't very good human beings, probably part of the cancel culture that don't like to identify people as male and female either. I'll shut up, but I appreciate you giving your wisdom on the product! Just because this product meets the UL listing that was decided by a small group of people, doesn't means that it is safe. I mean, I get it; you can make something so safe, but when you reduce safety features, so they can make more money and still make it affordable, says a lot about them! Anyway, I'll shut up.

Glad your brave to use them. Years ago I called them info when they started. Couldn't even answer simple questions back then. Everything in your opinion is absolutely correct from someone whose been down the road with customers. Consumers have to understand our liability in these cases. Like when people tell the truth to the consumers. ? for you what do you install for your residential customers. Used the hinges you said. Have you ever tried Modern Fence Technology (MFT) for specialty hinges and vinyl products.

What do you say to those who have been using one of these for years and are satisfied?

New to your content but I am loving the content.

I could see a Saturday night drunk cowboy do that to gate, post and controls...

one last comment; there is a difference between an opinion and wisdom. When you do something for a living, like you do, comments on a product can be statements of wisdom. That isn't always the case, but I would say that you feedback on this product is more on the side of wisdom than just opinion. An opinion can be right or wrong! Wisdom is just simple sharing knowledge and experience on something; you're sharing knowledge and experience as a professional; I'll leave it at that. I get so reluctant to buy things on line; because you don't always know what you're getting unless you have already bought it in the past!

watched the whole video. I gotta say you are clearly not understanding the target audience for Ghozt controls gate openers to me. the whole reason any of us consider them is because we dont want to spend 2500 on a gate opener for our ranch and we surely dont want someone having to come charge us hundreds to install it with safety features we dont care about. I think the part you missed out on is the lack of power in these and inability to disable functions like the auto reopen when it doesnt reach the closed limit, or the bullshit limit recall that forgets the limit, or the inability to lock the operator without some ingenuity, or the fact that it doesnt mention anywhere not to use on wood panel fences until you go to website specifically looking for that. The Ghost i bought was good quality for what it is but lacks the power i needed for my gate which was lighter than the listed length and weight ghost mentions, easy to install and easy to program but fundamentally flawed in the software and accessories and the close limit default to reopen the gate it the most frustrating thing ever, should have been able to disable that feature i would rather it close most of the way than reopen 6ft when it cant fight the wind.

I actually watched the other video you are talking about: "The Best Solar Powered Gate Operator", great video!

I know exactly how you feel, my man. Amazon won't even allow me to post a review anymore, and they said that they took down every review associated with my email. The only bad review I really gave was for a glue gun I bought with a dent repair kit. I put hot glue on one pull tab and it was melted down inside and wouldn't work by the time I started to put hot glue on the next pull tab. In the review I called it garbage and that the pull tabs only worked for a few pulls before they broke, and products that I gave any kind of detail feedback on their functionality, they blocked. I stated how I used the product and how it worked for me, and they don't like those kind of reviews I guess. There are a lot of 3rd rate companies, if you can call them a legitimate company, that don't like to hear anyone's opinion on their product. My first impression of the gate opener you are reviewing here, I would describe it as "Mickey Mouse" product. Another words, great for kids to play with lol Anyway, I know how you feel. I enjoy your videos; just straight forward about what you think

That is certainly a lot to think about. I did know that the opener was $600 (ish) and all the 'other stuff' was another $500 (ish) . I also did think about the safety of the gate closing on an animal or a car. I did not know the safety eye sensors only worked on AC applications.

Why did you mess that video up with all that stuff in front I might be a dummy but I didn't understand what you we're talkin about remember the old adage kiss and that's so I can understand it keep up the good work

Installed my gate opener today 0 issues. All other attachments I put on a separate post Works perfect easy to install.

Interesting to see the other side of the story. A bit over the top but does give you things to think about.

Honestly this is just bad business too. That manual should be full of info telling you of other safety features they can be selling you!

I like the channel. thanks for the help.

Well entertaining and informative just the same! 😂 In my opinion anyway...

Mighty mule stomps the spooky ghost

Just had that car crunch happen to a customer. Can I install a loop system on a ghost gate?

Seen a lot of your videos. You guys are the real deal, old school fencers. You will always have our support🤘

Recently purchased a dual ghost control operator and it has been a frustrating endeavor to say the least. From installation to operation.

What is the gate operator you recommend for a 14’ gate. Left hand swing opening.

And my I say educational to no end …superb job👍🏻👏👏👏👏👏

Subscribed today. This was really good information. I will be purchasing a gate operator this year when I decide what type in should get. Sliding or swing type.

I wait till the operation of the gate stops before I drive through.

Where are they made I want to know where they're made when I was in Oklahoma I used to open Gates by hand electric fences with solar power they would knock you I mean they would wake you up

Mark! I freaking love your content brother. Keep it up!!!

Great video!! And funny finale! Ok now, Ghost gate dual gate operator was what I was planning in purchasing.. what’s your next DIY gate opener do you suggest, I just cant afford a 7k gate opener for now, please advise Thank you,

Lol CLASSIC ENDING!!!!!! 42. Min mark….. totally worth watching ! love the video also great to hear YOUR opinion on this operator.

I saw the badass hinges you're talking about. real nice sealed bearings and nice smooth action on the gate. In the same video "Quality Gate Operator Installation" You can tell they're heavy duty hinges. Looks like a great option!

Oddly, I was just about to look for "gate openers other than Ghost Controls" not just for the totally messy look with all those wires but because of conduit as well. I'm not a pro but I lay conduit and put everything inside conduit. Sure, Liftmaster may be more but from what I can tell the extra $$$ are worth it. Thank you so much for posting this!!!!

The entire 42nd minute of this video is some of the best comedy I’ve ever seen.

so what system do you recommend

We have the Ghost Control Pro LDM2 Dual openers installed and would like to know what you recommend to increase safety; the ground loop or the eyes? For lightning protection we are thinking about grounding the steel gate posts but not the control panel.Thank you for your help!

Playing devils advocate here. But not everyone wants to spend nor has the means to spend thousands on a gate. I think this gate is made for the average person just needing to keep people out of somewhere. I get what your saying, people are buying this thinking it is a big time gate operator. But really thats the consumers fault for buying something without educating themselfs on what it is they are purchasing (This is my opinion and my only) 😉😉😉. I love you keep doing that in such a condescending but serious way. Lol

I like the Vikings, Linears, Powermasters. Do a Lot of Repairs on These type Smaller units, People get what they can afford. See these type usefull in Remote Areas. With an Altronix PT724A 365 Day Timer, You could add Schedules, Open at 9, close at 5? 10 K Resistors are good for Testing Monitored Devices to be sure that device is the Issue. Viking Electronics(not Viking Access) makes an RC4a Network Controller, it allows 4 Single Pole, Double Throw Relay to be controlled anywhere by Phone, can be Timed, Toggled, or Momentary. Also allows you to know of 4 different Opening or Closure Of Contacts. You can Open for Landscaper, Pool Maintenance, Renters, Whatever. And see if Gate is Opened or Closed. May have to add Own Contacts. I Like Physical Limit Wheels as Opposed to Learning Pulses, Viking K2 and Others Set Pretty easily, despite no limit wheels. If you have a Boat Trailer, or don't want to Risk Gate Closing. Don't use the Timer, press to Open and Press to Close. Take Care Strategic Electric & Security. Not sure if it Mentions Pointing Solar Panel South? Take Care, Merry Christmas

except from being from Wyoming, great channel learned a lot

The only unit I have used is the GTO Pro. I bought the heavy duty unit and its been reliable for 1.5 years after I ungraded the control board. What is most reliable 12volt 7AH battery brand?

I have a ghost control system and will not recommend or every buy one again..piece of crap..nothing but problems

That ending...LMAO!!!!