Question What do RV'ers use for internet access?

[Novakcamp]

Hello,
I'm new to RV Forums but I have a question.....

We have a stationary trailer in a gated RV park up in northern Minnesota. The park isn't planning on installing internet to our properties anytime soon (somewhat due to Covid) and I would like the option of connecting to my clients sites from my trailer (I'm a technical consultant). I currently use my AT&T hotspot to connect but the latency can get real bad (especially on weekends) when there are a lot of other folks in the park.

With that said, I'm starting to look at bringing in a satellite service but some of the satellite sales folks I've talked to do not recommend using VPN connections on a satellite. Is there anybody out there that uses satellite and successfully connecting to business locations? Just trying to identify my options since I'm fairly new to the RV/camping world.

Thanks for any input.

 

[Neal]

Welcome to RVForums @Novakcamp. I don't have any experience with Satellite but I have a great cellular setup with Pepwave routers. I suggest contacting 5Gstore.com, 4G/5G Routers, Antennas, Boosters, WiFi, IP Switches and consult with them and see if they can help you outfit your RV per your needs.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

I used sat in my early years. My neighbors were using Verizon and had faster speed so I switched. If your signal is the strongest signal I have seen less slowdown so I use a Wilson cell booster. with 5G on the horizon I would want my booster to be compatible if I were using a service that is rolling it out.

 

[AbdRahim]

Wi-Fi Ranger with either campground wi-fi or Verizon Jetpack. Also, AT&T on iPad.

 

[Joe Hogan]

You might try to get on the Starlink Beta program. I understand the service, even in Beta, is comparable to a Cable service.

 

[kangarooelaine]

I was just going to ask about this too. But we aren't stationary. I want good internet for family entertainment as well as so my husband can do some work while on vacations.

I looked at maybe getting Winegard. Anyone use it? Is it good?

 

[BGMAC]

I’ve been lucky so far. Almost all the RV parks I’ve gone to in the last couple months their WiFi network has been good. “Knock On Wood”. Maybe add that to your questions when looking for a place to stay?

 

[kangarooelaine]

I’ve been lucky so far. Almost all the RV parks I’ve gone to in the last couple months their WiFi network has been good. “Knock On Wood”. Maybe add that to your questions when looking for a place to stay?

Yes many do
but I already know that one place we want to go close to home regularly does not have wifi. I expect plenty others won't either. Also, it would be nice to have on the road sometimes too.

 

[Gronk]

I use the campground wifi. If that isn't available I use my phone as a hotspot.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

My summer has been riddled with bad service on the weekends, much better during the week. I use verizon in the arizona forests.