tsmaxx47":27ymp00o said:@jeffk - you might get by just putting a gap in the fence until you can afford or build a decent gate....
They used to be all over west Texas when I was young--not sure how they worked but it sure wasn't electric. Back then tho, every car and truck had a real bumper, but I remember someone had to get out an hold the gate open if you were pulling a trailer.City Guy":laf4f29q said:Any of you ever use a "bump gate" ( I think it is called)? Can't find the ad I saw in a mag a while back but seems it opens when you bump it with a slow moving vehicle and then closes when the vehicle is through. Battery operated of maybe some kind of spring action, I'm not sure
I somehow missed your reply 3 years ago, Jo. I often forget just how rural I and my neighbors are, and that folks like yourself have to consider a highway or even public road. The "ingenious" bungee idea certainly doesn't take the place of a proper gate for perimeters, but it's still working well at two locations the neighbor uses it on a private road to cross another property.Jogeephus":ugo8vlg7 said:The bungee cord idea sounds great. Ingenious actually. But I wonder what my insurance company would say if one got on the highway with this type setup. I don't think it would go well.
Not trying to be a smart azz but if someone is in such a bind to not be able to afford a proper gate that will be used often then maybe they should buy one less cow - or maybe three.
I use one on my drive. Had it since 2010. It an electrified bump gate. As GB suggest, the gate is not operated by electricity; all mechanical. Impossible to adjust the height to accommodate all type vehicles, so when your MIL comes to visit in her Prius tell her "DO NOT reach out the window and try to lift it up over the car!"City Guy":11ckuhxi said:Any of you ever use a "bump gate" ( I think it is called)? Can't find the ad I saw in a mag a while back but seems it opens when you bump it with a slow moving vehicle and then closes when the vehicle is through. Battery operated of maybe some kind of spring action, I'm not sure