Ghost Controls D Series Dual Smart Ready Automatic Gate Kit with Tube Gate Brackets- DD2U for Swing Gates Up to 1000 lbs. or 12 Feet (ft.) in Length (2. DD2U Dual Kit)

Ok... I'll preface my review of this product by disclosing that I have a mechanical engineering degree, I fully understand actuators and linkages, and I’m very much a DIY homeowner. My installation was on a pre-existing architectural steel gate which I estimate weighs around 85lb, supported on two 3/4” solid pin drop down hinges (meaning you can lift the gate vertically to remove the entire welded swing gate). The instructions did clearly state that the vertical post needed to be at least 4” square, and mine was only 3” square steel. It was not plumb, but I believe that it was done that way intentionally so that a sprung support wheel could ride continuously upon the driveway which slopes down as you drive through the opening gate (hinge on the right, in-swing). After much thinking about how best to attach the brackets to the post I settled upon two square U-bolts that were just slightly bigger than my post. Both of them straddled the post and went through the supplied bracket and did the job neatly. I carefully adjusted the striker and disabled the gate latch to permit the new system to open (did not see the need to get the zombie lock yet). I also chose to remove the sprung support wheel as the gate was able to support my 180lb hanging on the end of the gate, the the wheel was actually more of a drag than an assist). The only thing that went wrong for me was that after I had all the brackets attached (the gate bracket was clamped tentatively with a metal c-clamp) I foolishly hit the close gate button and the actuator extended until the gate hit its stops, but then kept trying to go to full extension and bound up. After this the gate would not open, and I had to hammer a clevis pin free to release the actuator. The system then did nothing when commanded by the remote. I charged the battery thinking that it was drained, but it still failed to work. I checked the red fuse on the main board, but it looked intact. Be careful, in my case, the fuse was in fact blown! The designers thoughtfully supplied a spare 10A red fuse in a holder off to the right of the board, and after swapping out the fuse the actuator moved once again. Pay close attention to the details in the manual regarding setting the proper extension by using the button switches on the main board- don't make my mistake and use the remote. The rest of the install was straightforward, although fishing the wires through the bulkhead fittings for the solar installation was a bit of a pain. It would be better if there was an extra bulkhead fitting (one for the actuator, one for the battery box, and a third for the solar panel (or at adapter if you ordered that version). My gate “stutters” a bit while opening, but that is due to a resonance stemming from my gate being long and the actuator having to attach to a somewhat flexible beam. Closing is very smooth, though, so perhaps I can tweak the opening speed to correct this. Overall, a lovely improvement to my new home that makes me happy every time I come home and click that remote button.

Great product i started with one and now I have ghost controls on all of my gates. I did have some problems with my first one i installed however i gave tech support a call and got everything squared away thanks to Mrs. Brandee! Really impressed with the product itself but i have to say the tech support is what impressed me the most!

Products were shipped immediately and we were extremely satisfied with the quality of the products.

The media could not be loaded. An excellent product. Great company with quality products and excellent customer service! Being an electrician/Skilled tradesperson, I come across a lot of different motors and control set ups. This is by far the best I’ve seen! Very easy installation; Easy-to-follow instructions and very good quality motor and hardware set. I’ve heard of people installing cheap openers and having terrible results. This product has been great from the beginning and still runs great.! I have neighbors stop by asking me if I will install one for them. I give them the name of Ghost Controls and tell them to order this kit and I will install it. I will definitely buy Ghost Controls products again.

I used to have a competitive brand that finally broke after 10+ years. My early concern with Ghost Controls is the fact all of it is dated Oct 2021 (see attached pics). It’s now March 2024. Time will tell if it matters.Installation was straightforward, directions were good. The remote definitely works from a longer distance, and the gate opener is faster than my old MM. I have power at my gate so I didn’t have to use any solar. I like it better so far and hope it lasts as long as the MM did.

I have a non-optimal / non-recommended gate... Wood panel (7.5 ft width per leaf), with a wheel on one leaf to limit sag (I've already replaced the post; long frustrating story there). Ghost Controls, like most manufacturers, wisely advises against both of these things and I'm aware that I'm probably voiding my warranty, but ultimately I still needed a solution, so I chose to take the risk. Turns out it actually works really well!With a full panel gate, the concern is that wind will catch it. I try to avoid using it when windy, but it does work. I'm more concerned with wind pushing on it while closed, so I installed the Zombie Lock to limit movement and keep things secure. Seems to work great!As for the wheel on the gate leaf, that's temporary and I expect to eliminate it very soon, but I still got it to work as it is because of a few things in my favor: 1) there's not actually much weight on the wheel (only correcting a small amount of gate sag), 2) it has a spring so there's some give, and 3) it's a larger diameter wheel so it rolls over bumps and cracks more easily. If I was missing any one of these things, I would not expect it to work. I do have the gate's force setting on maximum until I'm able to ditch the wheel.As for the opener itself, it was very easy and straight-forward to install, everything appears to be high quality, and the keypads and remotes work well. As noted on Ghost Controls' website, HomeLink compatibility is hit or miss, but I got it to work with my 2014 Corvette, although no luck with a Porsche of the same year.My gate is a push-to-open, so I bought the appropriate brackets for that, but found that I didn't need/want that on the side where I was attaching to a fence instead of a post (see picture). I braced it up really well on the back side of the fence, then used a 2x4 and the standard brackets, and was able to achieve better fitment and angles/leverage than I did with the push-to-open brackets. That's a unusual case, though... When you're able to attach to a post, the push-to-open brackets are the perfect solution.

Bought as part of a kit. Easy to follow installation guide. They've been in operation for over 60 days now in Eastern Oregon - no issues