Custom Garage Door Opener (Cubby) Solution

[xioth]

I let the names just come to me

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[FordRick]

Wouldn't it have been easier to install a Homelink mirror to solve the issue. There are multiple threads on this. I plan on doing it this weekend. Cost is about $12.

If you want easy, just double side tape a remote someplace convenient to use. Or put one on your visor like normal people. But where's the fun in that. I stuck one one my steering wheel. The OPs modification is a cool use of the cubby. love the creativity.

 

[Euby]

I'm planning on trying one of these once I get my Maverick.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L5DPK8...olid=2Z1DKCJGB3Y43&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

 

[xioth]

I'm planning on trying one of these once I get my Maverick.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L5DPK8...olid=2Z1DKCJGB3Y43&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

where do you plan on mounting it?

 

[Gullzway]

My garage door opener solution:
Smart WiFi Garage Door Opener Remote, App Control, Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and SmartThings, No Hub Needed https://a.co/d/6W08lO7

Requires no remote left in the truck, operates on voice commands to open and close the door (or you use the app.) Also gives you alerts whether the door has been left open, and you can check the status with the app, set it to close after a certain time, etc.

 

[commadorebob]

That is actually genius. Using the cubby to hold the garage door opener like that is great! Another thread to bookmark...

 

[xioth]

That is actually genius. Using the cubby to hold the garage door opener like that is great! Another thread to bookmark...

And it’s a relatively easy DIY!

 

[My Maverick and Me]

Hi all. Sorry for yet another cubby post, but I like it and hope it can maybe encourage someone else to do something functional with their cubby.

I was tired of not having a simple garage door opener. I originally had one of those ugly and generic 3-button openers with a clip but generally don’t like those on my visor since they happen to stain and dent the visor over time.

I made my own solution- a momentary switch soldered to my garage door opener’s board and houses that in a custom 3D printed box. I think it came out pretty simple and clean!

That's slick.

It is a lot more streamline than the lever I installed to open my garage door.

 

[xioth]

That's slick.

It is a lot more streamline than the lever I installed to open my garage door.

hahaha- I am absolutely going to do this on my next car

 

[GPSMan]

Except: in big cities you are not supposed to leave a garage door opener in a vehicle left outside.

During any break-in they now have access to your garage and/or home.

I like the looks of the OP.
BUT I'd never do that in the cities.

I like the cell phone app. Thanks for posting all options.

Or key-chain fob so the opener stays with you, not the truck.

 

[Eja20]

I planned on doing something similar just haven’t got around to it. It looks good though good job

 

[Mabcim]

Except: in big cities you are not supposed to leave a garage door opener in a vehicle left outside.

That is why I connected mine to accessory power. My opener won’t work unless Mav is running.

 

[xioth]

That is why I connected mine to accessory power. My opener won’t work unless Mav is running.

this is a pretty reasonable compromise for sure

 

[MRickDetroit]

Your post inspired me, great idea!! I had a monetary switch laying around so thought I'd give it a try. The RED button! I may switch it out to one that matches interior eventually

 

[GPSMan]

Make it black and it's pretty inconspicuous. During a break-in most wouldn't notice or think to push it. Toyota has an "SOS" button that calls 911. Label it SOS or 911 and probably no burglar will push it.

Edit: Or leave it red and label it "panic alarm".

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