[tghoul]

My son just brought his 1989 Land Rover to his house in The Villages. He forgot he can't use most of the gates since the steering wheel is on the right side of the car. Community Watch suggested he get a long pole so he can hit the red button. Without power windows that is not going to work. Anyone have a suggestion. The car sits up high so will those gadgets you put on the side view mirror work?

[vintageogauge]

get behind someone else and follow them closely.

[asianthree]

Only go to manned gates

[Stu from NYC]

Could he use a chip in the window to open gates

[rustyp]

Originally Posted by tghoul

My son just brought his 1989 Land Rover to his house in The Villages. He forgot he can't use most of the gates since the steering wheel is on the right side of the car. Community Watch suggested he get a long pole so he can hit the red button. Without power windows that is not going to work. Anyone have a suggestion. The car sits up high so will those gadgets you put on the side view mirror work?

Sell

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by tghoul

so will those gadgets you put on the side view mirror work?

Yes, if he's got a mirror on that side or somewhere else to attach it.

[manaboutown]

Years ago I had a right hand drive Bentley. I had to be extra careful such as when passing a vehicle on a two lane highway I could not edge over to look for oncoming traffic. Left turns were a bit touchy, too. Not fun. So, I can understand the hassle he is experiencing.

[CarlR33]

Originally Posted by rustyp

Sell

Get a ride along friend? I’m not sure what the advantage of a right hand drive would be maybe get a left hand drive same model?

[Tvflguy]

Perhaps he can back up thru every gate area so his right window aligns with the red button. Of course this may be a problem for him before and after the gate. Having to U turn thru each area. I’m certain that all the other cars in TV will be very patient for him during these maneuvers…. sure.

[Lyarham]

Originally Posted by tghoul

My son just brought his 1989 Land Rover to his house in The Villages. He forgot he can't use most of the gates since the steering wheel is on the right side of the car. Community Watch suggested he get a long pole so he can hit the red button. Without power windows that is not going to work. Anyone have a suggestion. The car sits up high so will those gadgets you put on the side view mirror work?

Buy another car

[Maker]

Perhaps it's time for the entry gates to open automatically, just like the exit gate function.
Eliminate all the cards and costs associated with their distribution and system maintenance.

[idlewild]

Originally Posted by Maker

Perhaps it's time for the entry gates to open automatically, just like the exit gate function.

💯 this. In case you didn’t know, any RFID transmitter will open the gate - you don’t need to push the red button.

Don’t believe me? Try going through the visitors side and swiping a totally random RFID keycard on the pad. It will beep and the gate will open right up. I discovered this when visiting and using my key fob for my garage door up north. I had my keys in my hand as I went to push the button, and the sensor beeped and opened. Great security. If you think about, there’s really no need for the gates at all then: just have cameras everywhere.

[crash]

Originally Posted by idlewild

💯 this. In case you didn’t know, any RFID transmitter will open the gate - you don’t need to push the red button.

Don’t believe me? Try going through the visitors side and swiping a totally random RFID keycard on the pad. It will beep and the gate will open right up. I discovered this when visiting and using my key fob for my garage door up north. I had my keys in my hand as I went to push the button, and the sensor beeped and opened. Great security. If you think about, there’s really no need for the gates at all then: just have cameras everywhere.

You have the function of the gates wrong they are not for security but to give golf carts a safer way to cross the street. When the gate is down safe for the carts to cross.

[gorillarick]

"cameras everywhere"

Not sure what good taking a picture of a bogus license plate will do.
I notice lots of outa date, outa state plates; and using the old front plate (no date sticker) on the rear.
Also seen on lots of "contractor" vehicles.

I thought we had security here when I bought. What a joke.

[A. Meader]

Call Joe
845-542-7365
He makes an electronic strip that attaches to the right side view mirror. He comes to your home and makes the strip from your card. This allows you to get close to gate . We have them in our golf cart & car & great in bad weather , you don’t have to open window
Cost is $ 25.oo