Tip - carrying gate card in golf cart

[villages07]

With some of the longer gate arms, one must either push the button or use a gate card to get through in a golf cart (e.g. Largo gate, Bonita gate). But, where to put the gate card in your golf cart and have it readily accessible?

The retractable clips shown below work great....just need a thin surface to clip onto (overhead tray in my cart) and works like a charm.

Walmart carries these in the office supply area near cameras. A six pack for about $4.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/villages07/retract_clip.jpg

[Bogie Shooter]

Isn't just pushing the button just as simple?

[villages07]

no....

[BOMBERO]

no....

I agree. Works great in the car too. No more dropping the card.

I've been at gates when the person in front of me dropped their card

both inside the car and some on the ground outside the car.:oops:

[Tom Hannon]

Not sure why The Villages doesn't design some kind of sun pass attached to your windshield. No more opening your window on a rainy day or letting the cool air out of the car on one of the many HOT days we experience in Florida.

[The Villager II]

Or you can paint it the color of your drivers side mirror and permenantly attach it to the mirror. When you drive by the box, just be over to the left and it will pick up the card signal and open the gate. It is water proof so it will last for a long long time.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Another option for stashing your gate card:

http://www.seton.com/card-dispensers-jm131.html

Double-stick tape/velcro the 'dispenser' in an inconspicuous place that's easy to reach.

Just an idea if it tickles your fancy!

Bill :)

[chuckster]

must just be lucky me.....but the gate has opened just as fast when I push the button. I've tried both........oh well luck and timing..........:popcorn:

[zcaveman]

I am a button pusher myself. Seems like the easiest thing to do.

[RichieB]

Not sure why The Villages doesn't design some kind of sun pass attached to your windshield.

Are you referring to something like E-Z pass, which is prevalent in the NY metro area ?

[2BNTV]

I have been using the pictured retractable badge clip for several years at work and found it to be very convenient. The badge itself is encased in a vinyl enclosure. I attach mine to my belt and don't have to worry about it, as it is always there.

[buggyone]

When I am in my golf cart, it is very easy to drive next to the gate box and press the button. I don't have to have my gate card in the cart. If you lose the gate card - or if someone takes it from your cart - it is a $15 fee to replace.

[BobbyK]

I think the V-Pass is a great idea

[BogeyBoy]

I lived in a gated community down in Naples with a great system.

Bar coded sticker was placed on the passenger side rear window. As you approached the gate a scanner sensed the sticker and the gate opened.

Here in TV the sticker could be placed on golf carts as well as cars, maybe bikes and motorcycles. No more searching for the card, rolling down the window, etc.

Stickers are probably less expensive than the cards and you're not going to misplace something stuck to the side of your vehicle.

[rubicon]

I believe it is as easy to push a button. I have also seen carts follow a car or cart through.

Since we are not a gated community I like the idea of real people keep watch at some of these gates and also the photo taking

[Francie]

Sun Pass is indeed like an EZ Pass. Seems likea great idea issuing those to residents.

[Bogie Shooter]

Sun Pass is indeed like an EZ Pass. Seems likea great idea issuing those to residents.

Can you imagine what the initial cost for all those readers would be for all the gates??

[CarGuys]

Not sure why The Villages doesn't design some kind of sun pass attached to your windshield. No more opening your window on a rainy day or letting the cool air out of the car on one of the many HOT days we experience in Florida.

Great Idea Tom! I hope this happens :laugh:

Where would we submit this idea to?

[Indydealmaker]

There is a measurable delay at some gates when pushing the button instead of using a card. The button at the Canal Street entrance from 466a results in a dial tone, a delay, then a human voice, then the gate will open.

[handyman]

That makes since to me also ,Tom.And snap a picture of anyone else that slides through in the visitor lane

[Bob45]

Not sure why The Villages doesn't design some kind of sun pass attached to your windshield. No more opening your window on a rainy day or letting the cool air out of the car on one of the many HOT days we experience in Florida.

Great idea, Tom. Just curious, How many gates do we have here?

Bob