This is a question we get all the time. It usually comes from our RV customers. They enjoy over-the-air antenna TV at home and they want to enjoy it on the road. It’s a smart move. When you use an antenna, you can get local channels wherever you go. Setup is fast and you don’t really have to mount permanently to the RV. Of course the point of RVing isn’t to watch TV, but there’s always that time in the evening when you want to wind down. If you’re fond of RV parks that are off the beaten track, they might not have cell service good enough to stream. An antenna’s better than gold in situations like that. But can you take one with you?
Of course you can.
TV antennas work the same whether they’re at home or on the road. In fact your home TV antenna will work in Canada, Mexico and most Caribbean nations too. There may be some issues with importing US electronic equipment into those other countries, but that’s the subject of a completely different article.
TV antennas, as complex as they are, are not able to tell what signals they’re receiving. They can’t tell a digital one from an analog one, they can’t tell a US one from a Canadian one and they certainly can’t tell a Nebraska signal from a Washington signal.
Most smaller antennas will pick up UHF and VHF signals, so you’re also all set there. Of course, smaller antennas have a more limited range so you may or may not be able to get those distant signals if you’re out in the great outdoors, but if you’re traveling to a local RV park, why not bring an antenna with you for the best possible TV experience?
What’s the best antenna to travel with?
The best antennas for traveling, especially if part of your flight is on a plane, are our Winegard and Solid Signal flat antennas. They weigh practically nothing, fit in most luggage, and work great practically anywhere. They’re also very durable, with almost nothing to break. They fit in your luggage so easily that you’ll probably want to just leave one there.
If you have the space, you might want to consider something like Televes’ excellent Dinova Boss Mix antenna. It fits easily in a small space in your RV or in a carryon bag and it offers a big improvement over the flat antenna when it comes to performance.
Of course, you could bring an even larger antenna, that’s up to you. I can’t imagine anyone traveling with a large roof-mounted antenna, but hey, if you’re packing up the RV, I guess why not. It’s your TV… watch it your way.
Want even more options?
If you’re looking at tricking your RV out with TV and internet, look no further than the experts at Signal Connect! No one does more entertainment upgrades than Signal Connect. We’re here for you, and we know how to make the best of your budget. Even better, we give you a number you can call before, during, and after the sale to reach a real person — the same person you spoke to last time. That’s pretty rare today, right?
Call us at 888-233-7563 during East Coast business hours. If it’s after hours, just fill out the form below. We’ll get back to you, usually within one business day.
