How do you protect your Garage Door Remote?
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kennyd
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I have been using a key fob style to this point without any trouble, but I am think about getting two of these someday( one for my MC and one for the tractor):
MotoFX Garage Door Opener
MotoFX Garage Door Opener
Thanks for all the suggestions guys! I found a small dry bag for cell phones that allows you to use the cell through the bag (4"x6") I wish it was smaller, but I think it might work for me. I really like the idea of a plastic dry box on the fender though. Have to see if I can figure out how to mount one without drilling a hole in my precious tractor. 
Have a good one,
Dave
Have a good one,
Dave
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Small sensitive parts that stay on my tractor are in zip lock bags. i've found the 'freezer' bags are the toughest.. And the 'slide' locks ones are pretty secure.
In addition to key fobs.. etc.. I keep a 1 gallon baggie in my tool box.. so when i drive to go mow.. i throw my wallet, etc.. in there.. to make sure I don't 'mow' it.. etc.
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In addition to key fobs.. etc.. I keep a 1 gallon baggie in my tool box.. so when i drive to go mow.. i throw my wallet, etc.. in there.. to make sure I don't 'mow' it.. etc.
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Magnetic mount. is an idea... epoxy a couple 'cb antenna' magnets to the box... Course.. i'd watch what goes into the box... no wallets!.. not sure about the cell phone..
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dmftoy1 said:Thanks for all the suggestions guys! I found a small dry bag for cell phones that allows you to use the cell through the bag (4"x6") I wish it was smaller, but I think it might work for me. I really like the idea of a plastic dry box on the fender though. Have to see if I can figure out how to mount one without drilling a hole in my precious tractor.
Have a good one,
Dave
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dmftoy1 said:
Being cheaper'n Jack Benny, my "garage door opener" is the old fashioned kind. I get off the tractor, open the door, and get back ON the tractor. No need for special arraingments there. Being cheap, once again, I never have much besides a plastic laminated drivers license in my wallet, so not much to worry about here either. And my cell phone.... I'd LIKE to loose it sometimes.
Actually, I keep everything in the breast pocket of my bibs unless it's wet, then everything stays in the house/shop/or truck.
And no, I don't have a garage door opener other than the one I described. Too many doors......................!
It's a little more complicated, but here's an idea.....
My friend's father didn't like having the garage door remote hanging on his car visor, so he rewired the button to a remote button that was nearly flush in the steering column. The remote lived in the glove box. So to open the garage door, you just had to reach down and tap the switch near the ignition. So, if you had a water tight container/storage space on your tractor, I don't see why you couldn't do a similar install with a waterproof button to touch each time you wanted to open the door.
Or install a wireless keypad on the exterior of the garage.
My friend's father didn't like having the garage door remote hanging on his car visor, so he rewired the button to a remote button that was nearly flush in the steering column. The remote lived in the glove box. So to open the garage door, you just had to reach down and tap the switch near the ignition. So, if you had a water tight container/storage space on your tractor, I don't see why you couldn't do a similar install with a waterproof button to touch each time you wanted to open the door.
Or install a wireless keypad on the exterior of the garage.
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dmftoy1 said:I really like the idea of a plastic dry box on the fender though. Have to see if I can figure out how to mount one without drilling a hole in my precious tractor.
Have a good one,
Dave
I used double side tape. My box was a nice plastic case from router bits with the insert removed.
slaveToHorses
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Garage Door Remote?
"I don't need no stinkin remote"
Me niether because it doesn't have a door! My tractors are under the carport, where the cars should be. I have two garages but heaven forbid a tractor, much less a car should be there! Actually the shop is currently occupied by two unfortunately long term restoration projects...so my tractors are in the car port and the cars, well, they sit outside, including my brand new F350, whine whine whine. The horses of course live inside in a beautiful clean barn... whine whine whine
I feel much better now
"I don't need no stinkin remote"
Me niether because it doesn't have a door! My tractors are under the carport, where the cars should be. I have two garages but heaven forbid a tractor, much less a car should be there! Actually the shop is currently occupied by two unfortunately long term restoration projects...so my tractors are in the car port and the cars, well, they sit outside, including my brand new F350, whine whine whine. The horses of course live inside in a beautiful clean barn... whine whine whine
I feel much better now
Dweeks
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I guess I better get some Velcro and a Plastic Drill Bit Box.