Does your RV need two cell boosters?

Here on this blog, I write a lot about cell phone signal boosters. I figure that someone has to put the word out. After all, here’s this thing that everyone needs and practically anyone can afford, but practically no one uses. And let’s face facts here. No one needs a cell booster more than the RV’er.

RVs are practically designed to block cell signals. Everything about their construction bounces those radio waves back, and very few of them get all the way through. It’s not so bad if you’re near a window or the windshield, but as you get further back you’ll definitely notice that cell signal gets worse. A lot worse.

At the same time, you’ve got passengers back there who want to pass the time while they’re driving. They want to surf, shop, and socialize. If they can’t get a good signal, they are all alone back there. You might even have someone trying to work back there who needs to stay connected. What can you do?

Obviously the answer is a cell phone signal booster. A system like our Rover Duo RV gives you enough equipment to get great signal whether you’re in a car or your RV. Once you put one in, you’ll be sold on its capabilities. And then you’ll ask the question that’s at the heart of this article. Do you need a second booster just for you?

Here’s why you might

The Rover Duo RV and other cell boosters for RVs will cover the entire area of the RV from front to back. It’s just a matter of placing the easily repositionable indoor antenna in the right place. But, it is only designed to provide boost to eight devices at the same time. Depending on how many people you have in the back, they could easily have eight cellular devices. I mean, between hotspots, tablets, phones, and other devices, they add up.

If you feel like you need a booster just for you, the driver, consider this weBoost Drive Sleek model. It acts as a phone clip, keeping your phone right where you need to see it while driving. It is designed for only one device— yours. The idea is that you’ll put the indoor antenna for the Rover Duo all the way back in the cabin so the passengers can enjoy it. That way it shouldn’t cause any interference between the two boosters.

Like the Rover Duo, the Drive Sleek can be taken from vehicle to vehicle so that you can get the most for your money. So, if you do feel like you need to invest in a second booster, it might be a little easier to afford.

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Stuart Sweet
Stuart Sweet is the editor-in-chief of The Solid Signal Blog and a "master plumber" at Signal Group, LLC. He is the author of over 10,000 articles and longform tutorials including many posted here. Reach him by clicking on "Contact the Editor" at the bottom of this page.