Our RV Setup - Mobile Internet Access - 3 Years Living on The Road
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Erik & Kala have been living on the road, working full time for 3+ years. They continue their "Our Setup" Series with a complete review of how they stay connected while on the road...
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Thank you for great no nonsense info. No blingy loud distracting music and no wasting time talking about baloney. You went directly into topic.
I wish everyone did such a.first class vid like u did. Thank you
You guys are now my FT RV Gurus!!! BEST VIDEO on connectivity!! Thank you so much for sharing and the great info. We are hoping to start a PT RV this summer and this was our missing piece. It is because of wonderful videobloggers like you, that people like me can make their dreams come true. Thank you.
+Reginald Vickers thanks! Glad we could help and stay tuned for a lot more videos on all topics mobile!
@@LivinliteNet1 Thanks for the video, you're the first video I've found that discusses ethernet use. I have sensitivities to WIFI so I would prefer an ethernet set up, I'm considering the Sky Pro Pack you mentioned. If you were using the Sky Pro Pack, what else would you use along with it for your set up? Connectivity is important to me, but so is protection from too much WIFI. I'd like to use ROKU for streaming on my TV, I wonder if there's a way I can use ethernet for streaming on the TV so I don't have to worry about the extra WIFI radiation? And may I ask, how and when does the home phone come in handy? That's pretty cool.
I'm not skilled in tech (clearly) haha, I'd appreciate any feedback you may have, thanks again and beautiful set up!
Wow! thanks so much. I'm a newbie Travel Trailer guy who needs wifi solutions. I'm a music teacher and don't have time for slow connections and time-consuming problems. I thank you guys for helping us out here in the real world. I have subscribed to you and will be watching.
@Livinlite.net I have watched your video numerous times. As an extra class amateur radio operator and most importantly as a network administrator I know the components and how they integrate Wi-Fi and cellular technology with a router.
One thing I noticed is that your router only has two ports on it which limits it. I know you said that if you had the opportunity to do things over again you would but basically since it ain't broke, don't fix it. I completely agree with that sentiment. Don't worry about the wiring either. I know when I installed my home office it looked beautiful. Four Vonage adapters, split telephone lines so that I could have fax and everything, and topped off with a Wi-Fi modem that was also a router connected to my cable modem. I have static IPs but it works for DHCP as well. That way I have the freedom of Wi-Fi anywhere in my two story home. But I also wired in a 24 Port hub so that I could hardwire PCS in the home office and assign them all manual internal IPs. Netgear and others make a 5-port router that you can use to plug into one of your ports and especially if your setup is DHCP which in a mobile configuration I'm almost certain you would be, you add 4 additional ports. One has to be used for the piggy back.
I noticed the antenna that you're using and I understand that you're happy with it but the antenna is the heart of the system! I've literally talked around the world with a high-gain directional antenna using only one watt of power. That would be equivalent to being 10 miles away from the closest cell site and making a phone call. I'm familiar of course with the Weboost and it didn't work well at the time. That was more than 10 years ago. I even have a Wilson in-home device that never really worked well. Which brings me to my question.
In your picture you show a panel antenna and they are directional. I imagine that provides good performance in your main living area and it's deliberately pointed towards the front of your RV because otherwise your weboost would effectively cancel itself out. But does it have enough back splatter to give you Wi-Fi in the master suite?
My plans are as the owner of a web hosting company to go on the road full time. My job is in the sales and marketing area as well as overall Network Administration. I need solid internet access and I've been to your website can you have some rather unique products that may prove very useful to me. Your dual modem 300mbs / modem component looks like exactly what I need. The higher throughput you have to start off with the better you have even when you get into a remote area where the signal level drops.
But I am curious why you are using a relatively low quality vertical antenna mounted to the ladder instead of for example a Winegard® Connect™ 2.0 WiFi diversity antenna? Or even better, if you happen to be at an RV Resort you can use a directional yagi or LDPA antenna that when used with a signal strength meter you can point it directly at the cell site or the hotspot for the absolute strongest signal possible. You wouldn't use the Weboost in this case. The difference is of course would be that you'd have to mount it when you reach your destination. If you're boondocking it I'd really highly recommend a yagi antenna. You've seen them before. They look like a 》 with multiple elements or covered in a fiberglass radome. They're low profile. The Wilson I mentioned is actually a radome that mounts to the top of your RV. Whether fiberglass or even if it requires a 16 x 16 in ground plate. Your choice. It has the booster built in and as I recall actually connects with CAT5 or CAT6 which means you has no line loss with coaxial cable just a thought for you. It works by phasing two antennas together to achieve the best signal possible. We use them in a radio direction- finding in the Civil Air Patrol.
My purpose in writing is not to tell you how to do what you have spent a great deal of time doing and it started a business doing it. you clearly know the subject matter and I'm sure you know the devices I'm recommending. Congratulations on that! That has got to be exciting. Especially since you're using your own knowledge of what works and what doesn't. My purpose in writing is really to ask your opinions on what I've suggested and the pros and cons if you can think of any.
As I mentioned, as an extra class amateur radio operator that has done a lot of work over 40 years putting in repeaters sites which are like cell sites but much greater distances, as well as home systems and vehicular systems, I know that the antenna is the absolute most important component in the system.
One last thing. Now that T-Mobile has bought out Sprint they are going to emerge as a contender to Verizon & AT&T. A serious contender. Are your products ready or going to be ready for the option of adding a third SIM card?
The bottom line for me is that like you, I want to work from a Class A going anywhere I want. I'm not married anymore which is the only downside. I guess it would be kind of hard to find a steady date living on the road. I've just reached that age where I've been cooped up far too long with a daughter fighting cancer, living out of hospitals and just going home long enough to do laundry and sleep in a real bed for a night, that I just want to get the hell out of town. But of course I'll need my business to continue paying the bills.
Thank you for an informative video. I'm not trying to talk like I know more than you do. I deal mostly with wires and you deal with the wireless. I would be very interested in seeing a diagram of a properly wired system using the components you sell. Fair is fair.
Being a huge nerd, I was a little worried about my connectivity, smart home, and stuff like that. Thanks for the video. Looks completely possible to create myself a smart fifth wheel like I want.
Like you guys, I'll be RV-ing full time after I retire and continuous internet connectivity is a must for me. I like to steam media content and video chat with friends and relatives, which requires a solid connection with plenty of throughput. There are a lot more solutions available than I was aware of, but it seems to just come down to your personal budget.
+D LG thanks and best of luck on the road. If you have any questions let us know!
I love that they have a Nintendo Switch. I'm looking at RVs for the future and I like being able to know that it's an option to have a console there.
We are watching you guys select this RV on Going RV! I saw this video a few years ago but just saw you guys on this TV show and put two and two together!!
Excellent video. Thanks for tearing up your RV (TV removal) to let us see how you are truly set up. Much appreciated.
+Charlie Thanks Charlie, this video was definitely an undertaking so the positive reception is huge for us. Thanks!
I'm glad to find a video on ethernet connectivity. I get heart palpitations and worsening anxiety when I use WIFI too much. Very organized set up and video, thank you.
Looks like a great setup! We just got an 'unlimited' plan yesterday with AT&T to add to our arsenal. Probably will be looking into a weboost or something of the like to make sure we stay current with our signal at all times. Thanks for sharing the helpful info! - Shane
Thank you. Twas a big help in the search for working on the road.
Interesting! In 2000 when we were full timing, we used a Verizon air card and surprisingly got great reception across the US. We are now planning on going full time again and would certainly consider these options. We both have used Verizon for years and have no complaints, other than cost! lol
+Joe Allen glad we could help. Yes we do north of 500gb a month on our cell plans so Unlimited, truly unlimited is a must. We are here if you have any questions!
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This is definitely the most difficult item to overcome if you want to go full time. You just don't know what type of setup will work for any given location until you get there. Even campground wifi can be so erratic. One place I have been can be fantastic high speed internet one day and slow as molasses the next day for no apparent reason.
I would love to go full time in a year or two, would need a different rig but would also need to figure out connectivity as I would still be working remotely.
Nice helpful video. We had that on our older RV (wifi ranger and weboost). We now are using TOGO and really like it both as a 4G AT&T and wifi booster, and the $360 per year for unlimited is working out well for us. Would like to see you review that too....
Nice explanation.Clear and sweet
Thank you so much. It looks like a very clean installation and you did a great job of simplifying what others seem to complicate.
glad we could help. Yes keeping it simple is hard but we try! Thanks for watching!
Nice.
I'm considering that booster for my camper, as I regularly park it in a place with basically no usable reception. Currently can't spend as much time as I'd like on the road and/or out at that property because of signal issues. Here's hoping it'll fix the issue.
Glad to help, you might need to find yourself an antenna mast or something to get your antenna up high if the signal is really bad or you can get a unit with a directional "yagi" antenna which will require pointing but will focus the booster in a particular direction towards the tower. Boosting cell signals can be touch and go but if you find you have decent signal in the area closer to the tower (basically make sure its not a tower issue) then a booster could definitely be the way to go. Feel free to let us know on facebook how you make out. We may start selling boosters in the near future for subscribers!
You sir Are blessed to countless of us on RUclips very well put together video
Erik, Great information and always love your vlogs!
Thanks Jeff!
Wow , a lot of good info!!!!
Thanks
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We are renting a RV for the first time for a long weekend trip to "test" RV life as we want to rent a unit for a month to travel back east and visit the kids and grandkids. My question surrounds the WeBoost Drive X RV. I am retired (the driver) and my wife works remotely so she would need/greatly benerfit connecting to cellular network while we are driving. Since there is not excellent coverage all over the US, we wondered about investing in a WeBoost Drive X RV to see if this would allow her to work (at least some hours a day) while we are actually driving.
Great video Erik! Thanks for sharing this - very helpful. First time we've seen that tech cabinet behind your RV, stealthy! Hope you guys are doing great! J&M PS. Yes we just use two MIFIS - now we have one Verizon and one AT&T (both with unlimited data) and 2 iPhones on T-Mobile. All working out great so far, and about to install our Weboost 4g-x RV soon as well... Hi to Kala!
Thank you for the video. You truly understand the importance of staying connected while working.
Hubs can go remote, but his job depends of internet reliability. He works for a company, and not self employed. He's a valued employee and loves what he does and the last thing he wants is to lose his job or stress out his boss!
We were even thinking of just sticking to parks that allow a local provider to wire us in if we stay at an RV park several months at a time, but they are not easy to find it seems. Hubby is doing all the research on cell, hotspots unlimited plans etc. and we're willing to pay for the services to keep us connected. He also works conventional hours and on the phones, web x, internet pretty much all day.
Sorry this is turning out so long... I'm curious, what your work schedule is like. Conventional hours? A flexible schedule? Do you stay put at a campsite for a while or constantly on the move?
My hubby is M-F so we'll be exploring on the weekends.
Thank you again!
Id like to know the same. Thinking of going full time, but I have a remote full time job which is 8 hours daily mon-fri.
Thank you for the video it helps to set up my travel trailer.
Thank you so much
Will check them out
Thanks 😊
Great video with lots of information. Thanks to you guys I have choices to stay connected on the road.
+Eddie M Harris thanks for watching!
Thanks. Very informative
You the man i will ask in the future for wifi mobile setups i see the video need know where to find people who can
Fantastic video with lots of useful information. Thank you
+fiddle1999 your welcome!
Very cool and useful. Thanks!
There is nothing better than the ATT Mobley.... Unlimited Internet Vehicle and home (with Adapter) for only $20 dollars per month.
Would have loved to hear wired and wifi up and down speeds for each option. Super overview.
nice setup
Guess this has evolved
Don't like the using one LET link at a time
Why pepwave with larger antennas? Isn't enough the amplifies signal? any interference?
In my new coming RV will try 2 smallest LET modems controlled but a single and powerful router that can not only load balance the traffic between the 2 LTE and a wifi, but as important to policy traffic according to current traffic conditions per link and my personal needs. If I neet to shutdown watching a video to prioritize my job, will do
Thanks
Just found you and subbed (and rang the bell). We are digital nomads as well and are def having challenges with connectivity. We currently use AT&T & Verizon mifi's with 2 weboost cradles and are constantly having to stay in towns for signal when we prefer remote camping. We will upgrade our rig, hopefully this year, and your video was perfect timing for us. Thank you! Happy & safe travels, d&R
Thanks so much for the kind words and glad to help!
Wanted to know if you stay mostly on the west coast, east coast, some where in the middle or are you all over the US while using this product? Because for now we are going to be mostly on the east coast for the next year until our grandbaby is born.
Wow! Very interested in that
Two things right off. First why not put the TV on a swing mount so you can get behind the TV to make any changes or reboot the system etc. Having to take the TV down to get to it ? The other thing is realize the Tv is going to act like a shield so it will hurt in its ability to receive or transmit. Just saying.
I work in financial services and mobile connectivity is super critical to me, as it is for you! I am a first-time RVer AND going. To be full-timing with my wife and kids. Lots of challenges ahead!
My plan was to use a WeBoost Connect 4G (I believe the residential unit broadcasts a much stronger signal than the RV model), WiFi Ranger Elite AC Pack FM, Pepwave Max BR1. It looks very similar to your setup. Based on your post, I’m looking into the unlimited unthrottled data, as that would be a big budget win for me.
Do you see anything that I might be missing? I’m less concerned with saving money and more concerned about the most reliable and fastest connection that I can realistically get in my coach. Thanks for your video and input, much appreciated!!
+Brian Kimball hey Brian, you honestly could go with either the Pepewave or the wifi ranger as they both support wifi and cellular, having both is a little redudant and we did it largely because we were given some items either from work or by the manufacturer. Since you'll probably use cellular 99% of the time getting a pepewave with both att and Verizon unlimited would be likely the best bet if cost isn't an issue. Message us on Facebook when you are ready as we are launching a store with weboost and pepewave and wifi ranger products at a discount for our followers. We can get you equipment while our store is being built if you need anything. As for the weboost the residential unit is 60db but the price is 50db so they aren't that different. The drive will be more adaptable when in motion and the residential unit require the two antennas be about 50ft apart which is hard to do in any RV so be careful with that last one. I think the weboost drive would be perfect for and you could upgrade the internal antenna for a little more boost if you weren't happy. Let us know how you make out and if you want to purchase anything directly before our store is up!
LivinLite.net yes I would love to buy through you! I already bought the WeBoost and ended up going with the Wilson Electronics model top of the line with the trucker edition that has the much larger interior antenna. I was planning to get the cradlepoint router as a friend has connections for that...are you familiar with the Cradlepoint AER1600? It appears comparable to the PepWave. I’d love to order my WiFi Ranger from you...I am looking at the Elite AC Pack FM. Can I get that through you with your discount? I’m ready to order within about a week (picking up our new coach the day after tomorrow). Thanks for your help. I’ve loved your content and I’m very much like you....gotta have the quality and reliable stuff so I can work effectively from anywhere!
Great video! Thanks for the info.
Great video, thank you for showing to us your solutions :)
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Great Job with this vid Eric! That's a great setup, and well explained. This is your forte.
What are your thoughts on the low earth orbit satellite systems for internet? Might change the game for everyone in the coming years if it can be pulled off.
absolutely could be a game changer, that said i'm not sure its going to be that soon but we'll see what will happen as you said in the coming months. Its an awesome concept.
Just curious why you have two service companies
I'm excited to find this, have been frustrated that I can't go FT as long as I'm working. (I like money!) I have to be on VPN all day to be able to work, does this setup give you enough bandwidth?
Same here. I have to be on VPN too. Cant find a viable solution that allows me to hit the road and still keep my job
great video but one issue.. to general words.... no data such as speed n how long it can take to upload n download... I stream n make videos... so speed is a must... but no one talks about this.,....sad but todays market.... its a must.... fyi...
good job
even considering this is run on ac you could just run a 12v power socket to that location and have the option of plugging in one of those cigarette lighter power inverters. I bet this only draws 5 or 10 watts. Or considering it's all on power adapters just find the proper cable and power converter. I bet the Verizon runs on 5v the WiFi router 12v and the booster 24v or 18v. It all already runs on dc probably just not the right voltage.
Boosters only increase the signal strength from the provider to the devices. They don't increase the incoming/outgoing speeds.
we haven't found this to be the case. Next time you have a low 4G cell signal do a speed test (speedtest.net) then try it in a high signal area. While you are correct a signal booster will not correct bandwidth issues when you are in an over subscribed area/tower a booster will significantly boost your bandwidth/upload/download speeds if you are in an area with low cell signal strength in most cases. message us on Facebook if you want to discuss but at the most basic level it has a lot to do with packet loss (oversimplified answer). Typically we see a 1.5mb connection (download) go to a 6mb connection (download) in areas where signal strength is an issue. Let us know if you don't agree or are seeing something different. Looking forward to continuing the convo.
Very good info.
On average how much data do you all use a month
Great information. Thank you!
What kind of option or setup do you recommend for online banking where security is a priority?
Really like your videos, thorough and comprehensive.....Question, we are about to get into full time RVing....where do you reco to buy the various things we need: water regulator, tire monitors, surge protector, etc....would love to get advise as to where people go to buy things...
Hi Dick, since our lifestyle is mobile Amazon tends to fit our lifestyle best as with a Prime membership we get 2 day free shipping on most items. Unfortunately Camping World prices typically are not as good as Amazon and there isn’t a national chain that has much in stock that we know of (Walmart has some basic items). Most of our articles have amazon links but if you’d like any specific links just let us know. By purchasing on amazon using this link (www.livinlite.net/amazon) you also help support Livinlite without having to pay anything additional through our Amazon affiliate program. Here is our water regulator link on amazon to get you started! amzn.to/2FzBjaI
In your last video on the setup, you ran a speedtest and got ~3Mbps. What speeds are you seeing in campgrounds these days?
Any idea how much the average data usage would be VPN'ing into an employer's network? I'm worried that just accessing network drives, mainframe systems, etc., will eat the month data up and I would be throttled back.
I have an unlimited verizon sim in a modem and I’m using about 2 to 3 terrabytes a month for about 220bucks. Expensive but worth it.
What is this exactly? I need something cheaper and unlimited preferably. I have a verizon home internet installed for my work from home job. We are trying to figure out what to do so we can go on the road in an RV and take my job with me. I'm paying like $130 for 60 GB and go over usually. I'd like higher speeds too of course. TY
Does a cellular booster improves the SIM card internet conection or just the cell signal?
cell signal
Fantastic video! Have watched it 3 times, lol. Thank you for this great information. We are getting ready to go full time June 1st! So excited! I am a day trader and need good secure internet. Going to go with the pepwave Max Mini. Looks to be the same as the MAX you use just fewer LAN ports? Or would you recommend staying with the regular MAX? Also been working with your contact for unlimited data plan. They have been fantastic to work with so far. Can't thank you enough for all this great info. I felt lost on how to best stay connected before I saw your video.
Hey Aaron, thats great news and i'm so glad we could help you out! Depending on your timing let us know as we are likely going to be selling a number of products including Pepewave direct to subscribers at a discount if all goes well. The mini is a great option some things to consider: I think the WIFI as WAN is disabled by default and you need to pay for a license to enable it. This is also true for the WAN port which will allow you to hook up "wired internet" or use a roof antenna such as Wifi Ranger or Ubiquiti wifi antenna in conjunction with the mini. Still for 99% of connectivity uses the mini will be perfect and worst case you can buy the licensing upgrade if you find you want to add it down the road.
Great vid guys, this is very cool to vicariously live thru / think abt doing someday for myself. Not sure if you covered this elsewhere but really would like to know how much the monthly subscription services cost. I presume that's the case. How much does the unlimited service cost? I noticed a directv? dish on the roof - is that why you got an att sim as well to do some sort of doubleplay and get redundancy coverage?
I work at home as a transcriptionist for a large hospital system in the Myrtle Beach area. I used their hard drive and connect to the hospital system using a VPN. I'm trying to find a way to work in our fifth wheel when we are away by using my mobile hot spot - do you thing that is possible, or would I need this PEPlink? I have AT&T. How much a month do you have to pay for a data plan for the PEPlink? Of course due to HIPAA regulations, all would have to be secured. Thanks for your help.
+Patti Wolfe most businesses will have support for software VPN, so you should be able to have thier it folks install the VPN software on your remote computer then as long as you have internet access (via any of the solutions) you should be good to go! If you have any questions let us know!
+Patti Wolfe ah and any secure vpn approved by the hospital should be HIPAA compliant and secure. To be safe stick to cellular and avoid public WiFi. Either way wifi should be secure but cellular would be inherently more secure.
I'm kind of in the same boat. I work from home for a DME company. I am trying to figure out what I need to get in order to continue working while FT RVing. We still have a few years before my husband retires. I just want to get all my ducks in a row. I found this video to be very interesting.
thank you for this video, for sure! Love the quality of this video too...which camera did you use to film it, please? Thank you for all you guys share with us!
+Marylou Fulton most of the video was filmed with a Sony a6300 with various lenses. The intro was filmed with a 35mm lens at 1.8f which gives it that blurred background effect. Some interior scenes we're fine with a 16mm pancake lens which gives really wide angle for when we are in the coach. We put links in the description of our setup but let us know if you have any questions!
So I dont know if someone asked already or not, if they did, point me in that direction. It seems that you are really tech saavy so I will ask a question that has been plaguing me about all of these systems. Is there any reason to not go with a Ubiquiti Rocket M2 outside your rig into something like an Edge Router and then an air gateway for your internal network? I know the WiFi Ranger seems a more all in one "Pretty Package" but I feel more comfortable with enterprise type gear. or am I making it too complicated? What are your thoughts on keeping it simple vs something a little more robust? I appreciate your videos! From a tech guy... you've given me some great ideas!
I would also love to know what your thoughts are on creating an internal network on your rig using a plex server vs. a standard DLNA through something like apple TV or something.
Appreciate your work!!! Thanks!
Awesome video! my one question would be about the carriers. It seems like most carriers have plans that only allow for 15gigs a month which can go pretty quickly. Does the setup help with that or is that a problem that you encounter no matter what?
Do you have a home? Or do you really just live in the RV? Like thats you actual home? I been thinking about living on the road or getting a RV and going to places that will take longer then a day driving and the main problem i have is the wifi i cant go anywhere without wifi and have been looking for ways to have wifi with the RV
So its basicly like using hotspot in your phone
after purchace what is the cost per month?
Hi, You seem to know what you're talking about with this equipment. Is it possible to have a Yagi and Omidirectional antenna on the roof all coming into the booster. Or more specifically, coming into a switch that can be used to switch back and forth between the two antennas as needed. I'm looking for the switch. Thanks
This is one of the best videos about RV connections I have come across! Thank you so much for the information. One detail i cant seem to understand currently is how to connect the wifi ranger to the Pepwave. How does that connection happen? Or do you have to switch networks off your 'local' router to take advantage of the rangers wifi connection? Thanks!
👍This is terrific, thank you. 💞
Thanks for the informative video. Could you please expand upon why you went with the Weboost and small internal antennas vs a roof-mounted dual port antenna? From what I understand you'll lose MIMO capability through a Weboost. Do you turn that unit off when you have good signal to take advantage of higher speeds? Or do you figure that you usually are in areas with poor signal and therefore would rather have the repeater for a stronger single-channel signal?
+Michael Tull hey Michael, excellent question. In situations were we want to try and take advantage of mimo on 4g, we switch off the booster, part of the reason we installed that easy access switch but the wast majority of the time a stronger single 4g signal from the booster seems to be faster than taking advantage of mimo. We didn't go with the roof antenna because in testing we found the booster did a better job than an antenna with mimo. I also wasn't super excited about running more wires into that slide which we've done (but it isn't easy). I think either would work and if your more often in good signal areas the mimo antenna might be better. We also like that we have an option yagi antenna on the booster. That is used when we are in seriously low signal areas and it gets us a signal through almost anything (except mountains).
being the video is a couple years old would you change anything ???????
hey brotha sweet set up. I built a Mobil drum studio out of a four winds Thor fun mover and love being able to collaborate with local artists all over the US I'm using the mofi 4500 with a t mobil sim but I have not been able to get the router to work. do I have to speak to t-mobil which is my carrier so thety can set it up. because it is marketed as plug and play but so far I can't get any signal.
cheers
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I was watching a vedio that was showing that SpaceX that is starting to put satellites up for cheap internet here in the near feature. They are calling it skylink and it is saying it will start at about $7.00 s month.
Ok. I am an old guy and have very limited understanding on this subject. So, in short, is there someplace I can go to have all this installed?
+Jeffery Myers hey Jeff, the pepewave unit we show in the video is quite easy to install and will do most of what you need. You can plug into 120v or wire in via 12 volt. Then all you need is a cellular data plan which you can rent from our cell partner (truly unlimited) or you can use your exisiting cellular carrier. I would start with that and then if you find you need a cell booster down the road you can upgrade. Message us at info@livinlite.net for discounts on Pepelink/Pepewave products now that we are a dealer and we can also answer any questions you have from there. Thanks!
be cool if you did one on satellite broadband and get a earthroamer rv ;)
So with your Verizon home box that runs to your telephone and sounds like a landline ring tone does that also act as an essential landline? In other words when i am working on the road and I'm working for a company that requires me to have a landline instead of my cell phone, is that the substitute that I would need? I currently use a Voice bridge app on my iPhone that goes through my daughter's cable company box and then I can receive calls anywhere like it would be coming from my land line. Is the Verizon home box a better way to go??
thats a good question. Without knowing the specific requirements of your job (why they want you have a land line) we wouldn't be able to answer if this would work but its extremely reliable and works just like a land line. The Verizon home phone is much more reliable than a bridge app solution which would rely on cellular data). The Verizon home phone model we use uses the older CDMA network and doesn't rely on cellular data making it quite reliable. I believe the Verizon hone phone also supports 911 location services.
Ok. I am a freight agent/dispatcher so I am in need of contact with quality internet and phone coverage since I deal with shippers and carriers all over the United States daily as I travel full time. It looks like your set up may be just the thing I am looking for to improve my work. Thank you
Great stop but you're not satisfying my so what statement so what does it do for me what solution is it solving.
Erik thank you for your info! How often do you use external WiFi? Is the the WiFi ranger really needed if you have good unlimited hot spots?
+Ken Knutson Hey Ken, we rarely use it at campgrounds but when we are in NH (where Erik’s father lives) there is no cell service so we hop on his property wifi and that happens enough in various areas where it is worth it but definitely a nice to have not a need to have.
Great video as always and good info. And I think you made Kayla get on the roof! Cats are useless for helping make videos, apathetic and no opposable thumbs, glad Kayla was helping you out.
+BoxinTheCompass We might be able to get a rig on sake’s back for a camera angle. It’s a thought! Until then yes Kala will have to be the camera person!
Will this work when 5G comes out or do you think you’ll have to upgrade your system?
I'm done technical presentations all my life and have somebody can say to me so what after I described feature function bit of it then I failed I'm not getting yours I'd love to see you take one item a Wi-Fi ranger and go in the coach without it and what you're trying to accomplish and then in the coach with it and see what issue it solves.
What size SIM card does this take?
Pepwave take full size 2FF sim cards.
Great video, thank you! How would you rate the Winegard ConnecT 2.0 as a solution like yours? We are preparing for a 2-3 month road trip and need to stay connected for business.
send us a message on facebook and we'll start the conversation. Lots to that question!
How can you get high speed internet while living in an rv. Specifically for jobs like Uhaul.
That’s a lot of equipment but I guess you need it for your business
Great video, thanks for the information. What brand of Antenna do you have that broadcast the LTE signal inside the RV that is connected to WeBoost? Thanks
Hi Camden, the antenna shown comes with the weboost and is a weboost antenna model designed to work with that booster. Any booster purchased should come with an interior antenna designed to work with that unit.
Thanks for the Information. The Interior Designed Antenna that came with my We Boost is much smaller. You actually have to put the Mifi Device on top of the Antenna inside to get any type of boost. It just does not seem to do the job. Seems that I need something bigger to broadcast the signal throughout my Coach. It broadcast fine in the front of the RV, but does not reach the back of the Camper as I would like.
Great video! I have some questions about how to get a static IP address by mobile broadband so that I can connect to my work servers from on the road. Do you have any advice?
What do you do about surge protection?
+Henry Blosser Hi Henry, our home has a whole bus surge protection system built in and all of our connectivity solutions run through our whole house inverter for clean power. That said, the in line solutions by Surge Guard are great. Here is an Amazon link amzn.to/2F6MVS5
Hey Eric, If I was to do a similar configuration on a 12v system, is the range on the cell booster good enough to boost the cell signal in my truck when towing? Thanks
I dont think it would work through your 5th wheel unfortunately but you could go with a cradle based booster which could be easily moved to and from the truck to the trailer. It wouldnt be as powerful but will definitely improve things while keeping things portable. The other option is to install a full booster system in trailer and cradle in the truck and turn off whichever you arent using but thats going to be some bucks.. Here is a link to the cradle unit on amazon. amzn.to/2ospU2A - Let us know if you have any other questions
Thanks for the quick reply. Thanks for the suggestions. Maybe the casino will be nice enough to let me install a more expensive configuration. 30 years in Telecom you would think I would have saved some things. lol
Great video as always! You mentioned you guys work on the road. Can you tell us briefly what you guys do?
+aaron rapp I'm in sales for a Managed Services Provider (IT Support Company) and Kala is in HR/Recruiting and does recruiting for a couple companies including the one I work for. Stay tuned for more, that's an upcoming video!
So glad for you guys to have figured a way to pursue your dreams on the road. We live in Indiana and it's only 45 minutes from the Rv capital (Elkhart). I too am in sales. I sell Medicare Advantage Insuranc which gives me a amazing amount of freedom. Every sale I make gives me a c omission, then the second year I get a residual income for the life of the policy. Though we are not able to full time we call ourselves part-timers. Last year we went out west for 7 weeks. In 2019 we are heading to Alaska for the summer. We have 2 boys 13 and 15 and they are homeschooled. Thanks for your videos you guys do a great job. If you get to Elkhart Indiana contact me and we can meet for supper at The Essenhaus Restaurant. The best!! Look forward to more great videos!
+aaron rapp sounds good. Actually some fellow rv’ers RVLOVE were mentioning they wanted us to get to Indiana sometime in august? I think there is something big going on that month? We live in a bubble sometimes and dont know what is going on but we definitely want to get to Elkhart, probably going to try and do some upgrades (couch sucks and we want to try and upgrade it to something more comfortable). Anyway, stay tuned and keep an eye on facebook and I’m sure we’ll make it your way!
+deputydog1157 sure thing, we’ll add to the list!
Great information thank you
And we are talking how much?
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I need to be able to run a server if anyone could help me i need no limits to my internet.
Not an efficient setup but I appreciate the insight. Thumbs up
Thanks better looking Alex Jones.
Alex Jones is way better looking!!! Definitely in better shape then this guy ^
Plus im only watching this guy to figure out how to get my Infowars News in rural areas...
If someone is parked close to you will they get the boosted cell signal?
We’ve had folks gathered by our bus in remote cell areas during rallies and at quartzite so it definitely will work but you need to be VERY close. Maybe someone parked right next to us.
What you have is the same thing and you are paying more the company you went though buys the Sim card and puts it in there device
Extremely complicated for the average person. I would prefer to find a service that would provide and install a Wi-Fi and cell phone system.
He has a switch Nintendo switch
+Henry Zephirin yes we do! Kala loves Mario Cart :)
LivinLite.net you should show your gaming setup and I never saw a RV have a Nintendo switch only on that commercial
+Henry Zephirin thanks Henry, we are doing a video on our entertainment setup which will include the switch. Coming soon in the series!
I'm sorry, but that vehicle any anything but "Livin Lite". Lol.