A good RV can cost as much as a small house. That’s why I understand why some folks wouldn’t want to go crazy with a drill when mounting electronics. On the other hand, RV mechanics and installers aren’t cheap either. That’s why you might think about doing it all yourself. What if there were a way to do everything you wanted but without having to drill holes?
It’s great to have an RV because you get all the comforts of home. You don’t have to worry about someone else’s kitchen, someone else’s bed, or even someone else’s bathroom. But, there’s one thing missing: entertainment. If you think that the kids are going to be content playing slug bug on those long trips, it’s time to update your expectations. While you’re driving, they want to be streaming. But RVs are almost heroically bad at blocking cell signals! What to do?
A cellular signal booster is the right choice. It’s a buy-once, use-for-years choice that takes advantage of the unlimited data you already have. There’s no need to invest in an expensive mobile satellite internet system. You just need a way to get those cell signals into the RV. And that’s what a cell booster does. It takes signal from outside, brings it inside, and amplifies it so everyone can use it.
On the other hand, you’ll want to stop for the night at a nice RV park. A lot of these are located off the beaten path, especially if you are driving through the west. All of a sudden streaming isn’t even an option. Once you’re a couple of miles from the nearest cell tower, reception drops. If you still want to get some video entertainment, you need something more reliable.
With reliable satellite television, you get hundreds of channels anywhere you have a good view of the southern sky. You don’t need special skills to aim the dish – today’s dishes are self-aiming. And, depending on what you have at home, you may even be able to share that one satellite account at home and on the road.
Choose the Drive Reach RV from weBoost for the best quality and easiest installation. It has the maximum power allowed by law, installs easily, and it’s totally futureproof. It works with today’s 5G and everything that’s out there on the horizon. The parts can be almost completely hidden in the RV and still work great, and up to 8 devices can enjoy great cell service at the same time.
Choosing a satellite dish can be a little harder. There are a lot of options and it depends on if you want to watch while moving, get HD or 4K channels, or just want the best value for the money. Personally I recommend this KING One Pro more often than anything else out there. Why? Because for one low price you get a self-aiming dish that just works. It can be mounted to the roof if you want something permanent, but more importantly for this article, it doesn’t have to be mounted. If you’re going to use it while camped out for the night, just put it on any flat surface and let it do its work. After a few minutes, you’ll be watching live TV!
When you read the online installation guides for satellite dishes and cell boosters, it usually takes them only a page or two before they start talking about drilling holes. That might be where they lose you, and I don’t blame you. It can be scary putting holes in the roof of your RV. Yes, there are ways to patch them if you mess up, but of course the best thing to do is not mess up at all.
If your RV has a pushout, you’re in luck. Most people who don’t want to drill will simply feed the cable through the gap between the pushout and the body of the RV. The cable is thin enough, and the gap is large enough, that it isn’t a problem. If you’re mounting a cell booster, that’s all you need for a no-drill installation. The booster’s antenna can clamp on to any vertical surface so there’s no need for a new hole. If you’re looking at satellite TV, choosing a small portable dish like the KING One Pro is the answer because you just take it inside when you’re not using it.
The unassuming little cable you see above you is the answer to all your hopes and dreams. It’s Wilson’s Window Entry Cable. It’s so thin that you can feed it through a window in the RV and then close the window! It will close tightly and still give you access to a cable from the outside.
This makes for a super-easy installation with no permanent changes to the RV, and that’s what you’re looking for. The cable can be removed as easily as it was put in. By the way, it’s also a great option for installations in an apartment or in a rental home.
RVing is all about seeing this great land of ours, but that doesn’t mean you need to disconnect. Solid Signal has everything you need to live your best digital life no matter where you are. If you want to find out more, call the experts! We’re here for you during East Coast business hours at 888-233-7563. If it’s after hours, no problem! Fill out the form below and we’ll get back to you.
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Cell boosters and satellite TV just make sense for RVs
It’s great to have an RV because you get all the comforts of home. You don’t have to worry about someone else’s kitchen, someone else’s bed, or even someone else’s bathroom. But, there’s one thing missing: entertainment. If you think that the kids are going to be content playing slug bug on those long trips, it’s time to update your expectations. While you’re driving, they want to be streaming. But RVs are almost heroically bad at blocking cell signals! What to do?
A cellular signal booster is the right choice. It’s a buy-once, use-for-years choice that takes advantage of the unlimited data you already have. There’s no need to invest in an expensive mobile satellite internet system. You just need a way to get those cell signals into the RV. And that’s what a cell booster does. It takes signal from outside, brings it inside, and amplifies it so everyone can use it.
On the other hand, you’ll want to stop for the night at a nice RV park. A lot of these are located off the beaten path, especially if you are driving through the west. All of a sudden streaming isn’t even an option. Once you’re a couple of miles from the nearest cell tower, reception drops. If you still want to get some video entertainment, you need something more reliable.
With reliable satellite television, you get hundreds of channels anywhere you have a good view of the southern sky. You don’t need special skills to aim the dish – today’s dishes are self-aiming. And, depending on what you have at home, you may even be able to share that one satellite account at home and on the road.
The right cell booster for the job
Choose the Drive Reach RV from weBoost for the best quality and easiest installation. It has the maximum power allowed by law, installs easily, and it’s totally futureproof. It works with today’s 5G and everything that’s out there on the horizon. The parts can be almost completely hidden in the RV and still work great, and up to 8 devices can enjoy great cell service at the same time.
The right satellite option
Choosing a satellite dish can be a little harder. There are a lot of options and it depends on if you want to watch while moving, get HD or 4K channels, or just want the best value for the money. Personally I recommend this KING One Pro more often than anything else out there. Why? Because for one low price you get a self-aiming dish that just works. It can be mounted to the roof if you want something permanent, but more importantly for this article, it doesn’t have to be mounted. If you’re going to use it while camped out for the night, just put it on any flat surface and let it do its work. After a few minutes, you’ll be watching live TV!
Getting back to this drilling problem
When you read the online installation guides for satellite dishes and cell boosters, it usually takes them only a page or two before they start talking about drilling holes. That might be where they lose you, and I don’t blame you. It can be scary putting holes in the roof of your RV. Yes, there are ways to patch them if you mess up, but of course the best thing to do is not mess up at all.
Option 1: feed the cable through the pushout
If your RV has a pushout, you’re in luck. Most people who don’t want to drill will simply feed the cable through the gap between the pushout and the body of the RV. The cable is thin enough, and the gap is large enough, that it isn’t a problem. If you’re mounting a cell booster, that’s all you need for a no-drill installation. The booster’s antenna can clamp on to any vertical surface so there’s no need for a new hole. If you’re looking at satellite TV, choosing a small portable dish like the KING One Pro is the answer because you just take it inside when you’re not using it.
Option 2: This amazing little cable
The unassuming little cable you see above you is the answer to all your hopes and dreams. It’s Wilson’s Window Entry Cable. It’s so thin that you can feed it through a window in the RV and then close the window! It will close tightly and still give you access to a cable from the outside.
This makes for a super-easy installation with no permanent changes to the RV, and that’s what you’re looking for. The cable can be removed as easily as it was put in. By the way, it’s also a great option for installations in an apartment or in a rental home.
Don’t leave your entertainment at home
RVing is all about seeing this great land of ours, but that doesn’t mean you need to disconnect. Solid Signal has everything you need to live your best digital life no matter where you are. If you want to find out more, call the experts! We’re here for you during East Coast business hours at 888-233-7563. If it’s after hours, no problem! Fill out the form below and we’ll get back to you.
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