Ahh, the RV life . . . :-)

[Jim]

Been hanging out at the resort and working on our tans for the last week. lol. So tonight, we took a break and went to see Cirque du Soleil - "Drawn To Life" at Disney Springs, Orlando, FL.

Words can not describe what we saw tonight, but it was the most spectacular event/show I've even been to. The excitement was so over the top that at times that I felt like closing my eyes in fear that someone was going to get hurt. And other times it was so moving that I actually found tears in my eyes. The people doing these stunts/performances are so talented that it just boggles the mind.

We have never been to a Cirque du Solei before, so this was a real treat for us. If any of you have a chance to go, do yourself a favor and get the tickets. You won't be disappointed!

 

[AbdRahim]

It

Just did laundry in the coach. One would ordinarily have to put quarters in the bed at a cheap motel to get a ride like that!

even rock you big boys. Hilarious!

 

[Jim]

It

even rock you big boys. Hilarious!

Guess I should have put the jacks down.

 

[Jim]

Visiting our son Eddie in Orlando and he took us to lunch at Rocco’s Tacos today. Great food!

 

[Jim]

Just want to give a thumbs up for RV Life Trip Wizard, which I used to plan out our next 3-month trip South.

Is it perfect? Nope, not by a long shot. But once you learn how to work around the shortcomings, it provides the tools necessary to find, review and investigate the parks that are in the target area, and then to plot out the desired course.

The app provides access to each of the parks, shows reviews from other campers, lists pricing, amenities, which cell services are available, and all the stuff that means something to us all.

 

[Jim]

Lord I am sick of RV Parks that advertise "Free Internet", just to find out that it's basically unusable. I've spent $4,500 in campground fees in the last 6 weeks, and the Internet SUCKED at each and every park. I desperately need a solution.

 

[Rosy]

Lord I am sick of RV Parks that advertise "Free Internet", just to find out that it's basically unusable. I've spent $4,500 in campground fees in the last 6 weeks, and the Internet SUCKED at each and every park. I desperately need a solution.

Put your phone away when you're camping?

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Put your phone away when you're camping?

There is a difference between vacationing and camping!

 

[AbdRahim]

Internet often works well after midnight. well somewhat…

I have ATT on ipad and Verizon on hotspot -not very sophisticated, but functional for basics.

 

[Jim]

Put your phone away when you're camping?

Yes, wouldn't that be nice. But business doesn't stop just because I decide to take a trip.

 

[MemoriesByTheMile]

internet on the road has been one of our full time biggest challenges. But it has been getting better and easier with this approach.
If there are open skies - Starlink
If trees, but cell coverage with ATT - ATT 100GB plan in a pepwave
If trees, no ATT, but Verizon - use phone hot spots
If trees, no ATT, no Verizon - we use RV Tripwizard and look for another area or campground.

Over our 2 years full time, we have only seen one campground that had reliable internet.

But I hear there is a campground in NC that has great internet. We are starting to plan our fall trip for 2023 and plan to include this site.

 

[RKins]

@Jim What are you currently using?

 

[Neal]

Lord I am sick of RV Parks that advertise "Free Internet", just to find out that it's basically unusable. I've spent $4,500 in campground fees in the last 6 weeks, and the Internet SUCKED at each and every park. I desperately need a solution.

Pepwave MAX BR1 Pro 5G Router with Global 5G/Cat 20 LTE Modem + PrimeCare

This Pepwave Peplink 5G Router includes PrimeCare for 1 year. PrimeCare includes InControl, warranty with standard RMA, FusionHub license, and SpeedFusion bonding and WAN smoothing and can be renewed after the first year. If PrimeCare is not renewed, SpeedFusion features are disabled (basic...

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Add the option for the GPIO cable (allows for 12V hookup)

 

[Jim]

Pepwave MAX BR1 Pro 5G Router with Global 5G/Cat 20 LTE Modem + PrimeCare

This Pepwave Peplink 5G Router includes PrimeCare for 1 year. PrimeCare includes InControl, warranty with standard RMA, FusionHub license, and SpeedFusion bonding and WAN smoothing and can be renewed after the first year. If PrimeCare is not renewed, SpeedFusion features are disabled (basic...

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Add the option for the GPIO cable (allows for 12V hookup)

OK, so if I understand the Pepwave product, I can use it to connect to an available WiFi signal, and then, in areas where there is no significant WiFi, can I then use the cell option to provide Internet through my cell provider?

 

[Neal]

OK, so if I understand the Pepwave product, I can use it to connect to an available WiFi signal, and then, in areas where there is no significant WiFi, can I then use the cell option to provide Internet through my cell provider?

The pepwave router can bring in Internet (WAN) via Wi-Fi or cabled connection such as Starlink, and also connect to Cellular sources via its cellular radio (and your inserted SIM card(s)). It can also broadcast Wi-Fi so everything in your coach has a constant Wi-Fi source so you don't have to change anything at each destination, the Internet is sourced by the Pepwave router.

 

[Jim]

It can also broadcast Wi-Fi so everything in your coach has a constant Wi-Fi source so you don't have to change anything at each destination, the Internet is sourced by the Pepwave router.

I think I've got it. But to clarify, all my smart TV's, iPads, etc., connect to the Pepwave on the RV. And then each time I hit a new campground, I connect the Pepwave to the campground WiFi (if it exists) and the devices connected to the Pepwave all continue to work?

 

[Neal]

I think I've got it. But to clarify, all my smart TV's, iPads, etc., connect to the Pepwave on the RV, and then each time I hit a new campground, I connect the Pepwave to the campground WiFi (if it exists) and the devices connected to the Pepwave all continue to work?

That is correct.

Most of us are getting Internet through cellular or Starlink these days and don't even attempt CG Wi-Fi. I don't want to get into discussing CG Wi-Fi and keep this on track for you to learn about the Pepwave. Cellular or Starlink

 

[Jim]

That is correct.

Most of us are getting Internet through cellular or Starlink these days and don't even attempt CG Wi-Fi. I don't want to get into discussing CG Wi-Fi and keep this on track for you to learn about the Pepwave. Cellular or Starlink

I understand now. Simple enough but I just wasn't following it at first. I would suggest you move the associated posts to a separate thread in the proper forum. This thread is probably not the best place.

 

[Jim]

Holy cow, we just watched the launch from Kennedy Space Center. Go Elon, Go!

 

[Scotttkd2]

Campground WiFi is mostly going to be unusable with a few exceptions when traveling like we do. Pepwave cellular and Starlink is pretty much the best workaround IF you need internet for business use. (Read that as must have working internet no matter where you are). If just needing to connect personal devices, and poor or occasional no signal wouldn't be a deal breaker, then a cellular hotspot would probably get you by in most locations with some disappointing results occasionally mixed in. It all depends on what your tolerance level is for internet access.