[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Here is a photo.

Just had another thought.......you say the operation of the window is not effected. How did you test it? I would be concerned that the card would slip down into the door. That was very brave of you to try it for the first time.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Now I get it. Thanks for the photo. That is the exact location that I hold my card with the window closed. That "groove" is the space between the window and the car door. Thank goodness, the card can not slip down as there is not enough room for it to slip down into the door.

The black cardboard is on the inside of the car so the card is visible from the outside of the car?????

The black cardboard covers the card on both sides, making it almost invisible from outside the car because of the tinted window.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Just had another thought.......you say the operation of the window is not effected. How did you test it? I would be concerned that the card would slip down into the door. That was very brave of you to try it for the first time.

I don't know about other vehicles, but my window can be opened and closed, and the card does not go anywhere. It is in a separate groove on the door.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

I understand how this method works for you but.........hubby and I have two gate cards between us. One stays in the visor of our main car and the other gate card remains in our other car. I have never needed to use a gate card in our golf cart so we don't keep one there. I have pushed a gate button when in our cart maybe only once.

Ah. I live in the "historic" section. There's a golf cart path that leads to my dentist, several restaurants, Walmart, Aldi's, Lowe's, and Beall's (and soon BJs) that requires you to have a gate card and you can't drive a car through it. It doesn't have a red button, it's a private gate. We have 4 vehicles (not including my bicycle, which I ride often) and 2 gate cards.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

Why pay for a gate chip? Just get one of those stick-on pockets for the back of your cell phone, and put your gate card in there. When you need to go through a gate, hold the back of your phone to the window (or hold it outside the window if you don't mind doing some actual work), and all gates will open just fine. You can even use it with multiple vehicles - no need for special installation, or paying for devices. Bonus: you get into the habit of keeping your phone handy in case of emergency.

Total cost: $1.29 or it can even be $0 if you get a free one at insurance company booths during craft fairs.

And then my charging pad won't work...

Plus, my cell phone is typically in my pocket, so I'd have to dig it out to flash the gate...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

I just hold the card to the bottom of the window of my SUV without opening the window. Why would you need it attached to a phone? I would really like to get the chip in our side mirror. I pull close to the card reader already and I imagine I would not have to pull as close if the chip is in the mirror. The mirror sticks out farther than where the window sits.

Does this chip in the mirror work OK with SUVs?

Yes, it works fine in my wife's Acura MDX...

[MDLNB]

So, $20 is too steep to invest in the gate pass that installs inside the mirror?
I tried the idea of laying the gate card against the window and it never worked. Maybe I was doing it wrong. Who knows.
Now, I no longer need to open my window when going through a gate. It's inside the mirror and I drive slowly up to the sensor and it opens faster than when I have to stop, open the window and reach for the gate card. AND it saves on wear and tear on the window that no longer needs to be opened and closed. Nice that you do not need to get wet when it is raining, too.
I know one person that was laying his card against the window and it fell, sliding down INSIDE his door panel. It's still there.
The chip that mounts inside the mirror is a nice convenience. If you are trying to save a few bucks by trying a bunch of alternatives, they you probably can't afford to live in the Villages anyway. Just saying. The OP was asking for a phone number, not advice on how to save money on gate passes.

[bowlingal]

you really don't need the chip. It works fine right through the window, as long as you are lined up with the beam

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Doug installed mine for $20. 352-391-9494

[Salvatore Fattizzi]

Originally Posted by lisa kay

Hi, I can’t find the number to Joe who does gate code chip on your car and golf cart.Does anyone know that number please?

Also which internet provide is the best for villages? I think on my tv I will go with direct tv.

Joe’s number is (845) 542-7365

[Goldenrule480]

Originally Posted by bjeanj

Gate opener

845-542-7365

[BlackHarley]

The RFID chip in my gate card doesn't work in a silicone sleeve stuck on the back of my cell phone. I have to pry it out and wave it but it is a handy place to store the card. The gates are a joke. I much preferred sailing through when the gate(s) were ripped down every 2 days.

[Traveling lady]

+1 (845) 542-7365 Joe. Gate access

[lee60car]

Originally Posted by lisa kay

Hi, I can’t find the number to Joe who does gate code chip on your car and golf cart.Does anyone know that number please?

Also which internet provide is the best for villages? I think on my tv I will go with direct tv.

I use Ed Ingalls. He's done 3 for me. 217-433-1394

[PurePeach]

Originally Posted by lisa kay

Hi, I can’t find the number to Joe who does gate code chip on your car and golf cart.Does anyone know that number please?

Also which internet provide is the best for villages? I think on my tv I will go with direct tv.

Ed Ingalls is the only one who is licensed and guarantees that the chip works. 217-433-1394. Please tell him Bev referred (he tracks for marketing purposes).