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product_id: 253638308
title: "Ghost Controls TSS1 Heavy-Duty Single Automatic Gate Opener Kit for Swing Gates Up to 20 Feet (ft.)"
brand: "ghost controls"
price: "VT380044"
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reviews_count: 5
category: "Ghost Controls"
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# 12V Battery-Powered Quiet & Fast Operation DIY Easy Install Kit Ghost Controls TSS1 Heavy-Duty Single Automatic Gate Opener Kit for Swing Gates Up to 20 Feet (ft.)

**Brand:** ghost controls
**Price:** VT380044
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚪 Unlock effortless curb appeal with silent, smart gate automation!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Ghost Controls TSS1 Heavy-Duty Single Automatic Gate Opener Kit for Swing Gates Up to 20 Feet (ft.) by ghost controls
- **How much does it cost?** VT380044 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/253638308-ghost-controls-tss1-heavy-duty-single-automatic-gate-opener-kit)

## Best For

- ghost controls enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ghost controls brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Safety-First Smart Tech:** SafeForce limits gate force to protect family and pets, exceeding UL325 safety standards.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Fits tubular, ornamental, chain link, and plantation gates; replaces top brands effortlessly.
- • **Seamless DIY Installation:** No welding or high-voltage needed—get your gate automated in hours with common tools.
- • **Powerful & Quiet Performance:** Smooth, whisper-quiet gate operation up to 20 ft, perfect for upscale residential entrances.
- • **Solar-Ready & Low Maintenance:** Optimized for solar power with optional panels—eco-friendly convenience without the hassle.

## Overview

The Ghost Controls TSS1 is a heavy-duty, battery-powered automatic gate opener designed for swing gates up to 20 feet. Featuring quiet, fast operation and easy DIY installation without welding or high-voltage wiring, it supports solar power and includes advanced safety features like SafeForce. Certified to UL325 standards, it fits a wide range of gate styles and replaces major competitor models, backed by a lifetime motor warranty.

## Description

Requires 12V Automotive or Marine type battery or ABBT Battery Box Kit with batteries (sold separately). Single Gate Opener Kit includes: Gate Opener Arm with 6' cable, System Control Box with Controller, Mounting Brackets and Fasteners, One (1) AXS1 Standard 3-button Remote Transmitter, Installation/Owners Manual, UL Listed Resettable AC Transformer, Battery Harness, Two (2) Warning Placards, and Limited Lifetime Warranty on Motor and Gear Box. GHOST CONTROLS automatic gate openers for vehicular swing gates are designed specifically for residential single family installations. Not intended for use on solid-panel gates. SafeForce is a unique feature of all GHOST CONTROLS gate opener systems. This feature automatically limits the amount of force that the automatic opener system will exert on a moving gate to prevent injuries to people or animals. Our UL325 6th Edition Standard compliant technology makes photo beams optional. Other unique features of all GHOST CONTROLS gate openers are PartyMode, 1KEY, PartyMode Secure, VacationMode and ZombieCode. GHOST CONTROLS is a designer and manufacturer of innovative gate automation solutions for the North American market. Millions of gates are sold annually, only to be manually opened or closed with cumbersome locks and chains. Our gate openers and accessories are low voltage (DC) and solar optimized for environments without access to AC power and require minimum maintenance and installation expertise for the Do-It–Yourself installer. GHOST CONTROLS new patent pending customized solutions for the residential and agricultural gate markets clearly reflect our desire to create a new generation of superior gate opener systems. Our passion lies in offering new leading-edge technology, safety, security, convenience and peace of mind to families. We are “Improving Lifestyles Through Innovation”.

Review: Bought July 2021...charge controller on board failed Nov 2021. Contacted Tech Support and ran all their tests and proved the charge controller was not working. Sent videos. Load tested. Everything they ask for and all they do is keep responding that it should be fine. Honestly, the Tech support appears to be outsourced to someone who is reading from a script and has no actual clue as to how anything works. Just like a previous reviewer stated, their board was faulty right out of the box and it took over three weeks for him to convince Ghost to send out a replacement. Their customer service is horrible. It seems like their full intent is to completely enrage the customer so that they not only never buy another product again, but they go out of their way to tell everybody they can what an awful company Ghost Controls is. Well they succeeded.
Review: really easy installation and set up, working great so far, got it on a tubular 16 foot gate

## Features

- Quiet and Fast Post Mount Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Gate Opener Kit for Swing-type Gates
- Lifetime Warranty on Motor and Gear Assembly. 18 Month Warranty of remaining parts, can be extended to 24 months when registered online. Not intended for use on solid-panel gates.
- Requires 12V battery (not included), Solar Power Optimized with optional AXDP Solar Panel. Optimized for Tube Gates and is perfect for any swing gate up to 20 ft. including tubular, decorative, ornamental, chain link, or plantation gates. Requires AXPO Push-To-Open Bracket Kit (sold separately) for push-to-open installations.
- Fits as replacement for GTO, Mighty Mule, and Linear Pro Access FM700, Pro 1000, Pro 2000XL, Pro 2000XLS as well as Aleko AS and GG competitive openers. All necessary installation hardware and fasteners are included. Easily installed with commonly available tools. No welding or high-voltage electrical connections are required.
- System Certified to UL325 7th Edition Standard (in effect August 1, 2018). ETL Listed.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01JK1ROKI |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Battery Cell Type | Lead Acid |
| Battery description | 12V Lead-Acid |
| Best Sellers Rank | 922,696 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 3,430 in Gate Hardware |
| Certification | UL325 |
| Colour | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (396) |
| Date First Available | 1 Aug. 2016 |
| Included Components | Gate Operator Arm with 6' cable, system control box with controller, mounting brackets and fasteners, one AXS1 Standard Remote Transmitter, UL Listed resettable AC Transformer, 2 Warning Placards |
| Installation method | Do-It-Yourself |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 10.3 kg |
| Item model number | TSS1 |
| Manufacturer | GHOST CONTROLS |
| Maximum weight capacity | 300 Pounds |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Part Number | FBA_T SERIES |
| Power Source | Battery-Powered |
| Product Dimensions | 96.01 x 23.5 x 19.05 cm; 10.25 kg |
| Size | Single |
| Special Features | Fast and Quiet |
| Style | Single Gate Kit |
| Usage | Vehicular Swing Gates Including Tube, Chain Link, and Plantation |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |

## Images

![Ghost Controls TSS1 Heavy-Duty Single Automatic Gate Opener Kit for Swing Gates Up to 20 Feet (ft.) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61-aJJ0UcJL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this compatible with the Homelink opener that is already built into my car? I tried programming it for about 30 minutes, but had no luck.**
A: I was unable to program either one of my two Toyota Camry (2007 and 2018) Homelink systems to work with our new Ghost Controls gate system. Used two different remotes that worked on their own. Spent about 30-45 minutes, followed the instructions exactly, kept the buttons pressed until they timed out on their own -- at least 2 minutes -- no sign of recognitiion by the Homelink systems. My Genie garage door opener signals were previously cloned on both cars without difficulty, and continue to work.

**Q: How fast will it open**
A: The answer to this question depends entirely on the amount of angle that you're opening and closing. Mine, for a 90° angle, takes approximately 8 to 10 seconds to fully open and a little bit longer than that to fully close as one side begins closing a couple seconds before the other side...(safety and incase there is an overlap lip on the gate). Open 10 seconds close 14 seconds.

**Q: can you use a 12 volt marine battery?**
A: Any 12-volt battery may work however a 12-volt marine battery may be too large to fit in a standard battery box housing. If you're using the ghost control battery housing you can fit two12-volt by 8-ah batteries which is perfect for a double gate. If you're only using one gate you would only need one 12V 8AH battery. And you can set it up for either solar charging or hardwire operation with battery backup.

**Q: Can i salvage any of my current gto installation parts if i switch to ghost? namely wired sensor, call box key pad, battery, push to open brackets.**
A: Yes, you can salvage some of the items listed including the battery and the wired vehicle sensor.  The keypad and push-to-open brackets are not compatible with Ghost Controls.  We operate on a different frequency and use a double-shear rear mount so these items will not work with Ghost Controls.  Thank you for your interest.  We are here to assist you.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐ Review
*by L***H on 18 November 2021*

Bought July 2021...charge controller on board failed Nov 2021. Contacted Tech Support and ran all their tests and proved the charge controller was not working. Sent videos. Load tested. Everything they ask for and all they do is keep responding that it should be fine. Honestly, the Tech support appears to be outsourced to someone who is reading from a script and has no actual clue as to how anything works. Just like a previous reviewer stated, their board was faulty right out of the box and it took over three weeks for him to convince Ghost to send out a replacement. Their customer service is horrible. It seems like their full intent is to completely enrage the customer so that they not only never buy another product again, but they go out of their way to tell everybody they can what an awful company Ghost Controls is. Well they succeeded.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by G***F on 18 March 2024*

really easy installation and set up, working great so far, got it on a tubular 16 foot gate

### ⭐ Review
*by M***R on 24 June 2024*

Ok, so this is my experience with this product so far. I am basing the information below on text messages I have saved, emails from GHOST, Amazon receipts, cell phone records, and my hand written notes documenting conversations. Best of luck with your experience. • 3/24/2024 - Ordered the GHOST Model TSS1, (2) Ghost Wireless keypads, and (2) Ghost control remotes from the GHOST STORE on Amazon for a total of $743.92. Items were delivered the week of April 1, 2024. • Installed on 4/22/2024 (weather- and work-related issues prevented me from installing sooner). - Gate opener worked as it should. • 5/1/2024 - Ordered (2) additional GHOST remotes from the GHOST STORE on Amazon for a total on $72.52. Items were delivered May 7, 2024. • 5/3/2024 - Gate opener began having issues. - Gate would not close all the way (it stopped at the same point approximately 1/3 of the way closed). - The alarm started beeping, and gate would not function at all. - It was disconnected from the battery. • Weather- and work-related issues prevented me from working on the gate until 5/7/2024. - I completely disconnected the system and re-installed it. - I replaced the 12-volt deep cycle marine battery with a new battery at a cost of $122.06 (old one was still good per the auto parts store, but I replaced it anyway). - I re-programmed all remotes and keypads. - I re-set the limit settings and closing settings on the gate. - I re-placed fuses (all were still good but per the manual, a 7-beep code indicates a bad fuse). - The alarm started beeping after activating the remote once and the gate would not function. - It was disconnected from the battery. • Weather- and work-related issues prevented me from working on the gate until 5/20/2024. - Once again, I completely disconnected the wires and re-installed the system. - I took the new battery to the auto parts store and had it tested. Battery was good. - I re-programmed all remotes and keypads. - I replaced all the fuses again. - Gate still would not function. - It was disconnected from the battery. • On 5/24/2024 I began calling GHOST to get some assistance with this issue. Notably, the location of this gate opener on my property is in an area where cell phone reception is not available. As I spoke with the rep at GHOST, I would make notes and drive to the opener and try different trouble shooting methods suggested. - 6 phone calls and 4 text messages later here are the steps I tried to get the opener working:  - I had to pull apart the arm, cut out a diode, and put the arm back together.  - Tested arm wires on direct battery power.  - Re-connected the circuit board and tried to get the gate working.  - Jog open the gate completely.  - Verify the hardware was lined up.  - Jog closed the gate completely.  - Try opening with a remote. - The gate would not function. It was disconnected from the battery. - I left messages for the tech per his request (ext. 221), but I did not receive a call back. • On 5/31/2024 I called GHOST 3 times and left messages with the tech (ext. 221) as per his instructions and received no callback. • On 6/6/2024 I called GHOST and spoke with a new tech (ext. 202). As I spoke with the rep at GHOST, I would make notes and drive to the opener and try different trouble shooting methods suggested. - 4 phone calls and 7 text messages later here are the steps I tried to get the opener working:  - I powered off the system and re-activated it.  - I used a paperclip to bypass the remote sensor to ensure the gate arm was functioning.  - I was asked to text a copy of the purchase receipt from Amazon and a photo of the control box circuit board to a number. - The gate would not function. It was disconnected from the battery. - The tech was supposed to call when he received the texts but did not. I called and left messages but did not receive a callback. • On 6/14/2024 I called GHOST and spoke with a new tech (ext. 107). A new control circuit board was mailed to me through the US Postal Service. It arrived on 6/21/2024. • On 6/23/2024 I have installed the new circuit board. - I completely disconnected the wires and re-installed the system. - I re-programmed all remotes and keypads. - I checked all the fuses. - Gate still will not function. It just beeps and wont open. - It has been disconnected from the battery. • On 6/27/2024 I received a voice mail from a supervisor (presumably in response to this review). She offered assistance to resolve the issues and requested a call back. • On 7/5/2024 I was able to return the call to the supervisor and left a message. She was out of town but I received a call from another person (ext. 205) who reviewed the notes and offered to help. Unfortunately, everything being asked had already been done. Interestingly, this rep indicated that because I had cut the diode as instructed on 5/24/2024, it was indicative that they MAY NOT HONOR ANY WARRANTY FOR THE PRODUCT. The rep indicated that my original message to the supervisor would be delivered and I would hear back next week on further directions. I guess I will make more calls to GHOST and fingers crossed. My hope is that I can get this opener to function properly before GHOST claims is is past the warranty date. I have over $900 invested in this thing and wish I would have bought something else at this point.

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*Last updated: 2026-06-22*