What’s the best upgrade for my RV?

Summer’s here! For millions of us that means vacation time, and more of us than ever are taking vacations in our RVs. There may not have been a lot of good things to come from our days in quarantine back in the early ’20s, but there was at least one. A lot of folks learned how much fun an RV can be. RV sales took off like a shot when people didn’t want to stay in unfamiliar hotels, and they’ve kept going. You can find very decent deals on older RVs in great shape. If life has been good to you, you’ve probably looked at brand new RVs with every possible gadget and upgrade. No matter what, you’re still probably looking for a way to get even more value out of that RV investment.

Here’s one fact you’ve already figured out

RVs are big chunks of metal, fiberglass, and wood. That makes them particularly good at blocking radio signals. You’ve probably realized by now that if you want to use your phone, you have to be sitting in the front by the driver. (I don’t recommend anyone touching their phone while actually driving, especially not in an RV.) The further back in the RV you get, the worse the signal gets. In some places you may have no signal at all, or it might be so bad that you can’t use it.

That might have been ok for your parents when they used to RV back in 1985. But it’s not ok for you. The world we live in more or less demands that we stay connected. They used to call it “getting away from it all,” but these days that doesn’t mean getting away from your phone.

What can you do if you have no service in your RV?

Most people know the drill by now. Rush to the front of the RV when the phone rings, when you get a text or an email. Make sure you make a trip up there every so often to make sure you’re not missing out on something important. We all do it. And forget about sharing screen time together… if the RV has a television it’s probably pretty useless while you’re moving unless you have an in-motion satellite dish. But if you want to stream to that TV, even casting using your phone, it’s just not going to happen.

What if that weren’t the case? What if the cell service inside your RV was just as good as it was outside? What if you even had more bars inside than you would outside? Would that blow your mind? I’m telling you, it isn’t a pipe dream. It can be done.

Here’s the upgrade you want

This is the Drive Reach RV from weBoost, and it’s going to make your dreams come true.

It’s a system that installs easily in your RV and gives you great cell service wherever you drive. If there’s service outside, there’s service inside. Simple as that. The system consists of three parts.

The outdoor antenna

You get an RV-specific outdoor antenna that mounts easily. Its cable fishes through any opening you have, such as a conduit for an air conditioner or the crack between the cabin and a slide-out.

The amplifier

You get the maximum amplification allowed by law here. The signals coming into your RV are amplified about 10,000 times, and the signals from your phone are amplified too, allowing them to reach towers that are further away.

The indoor antenna

The indoor antenna’s about the size of a pill bottle and can sit anywhere. Put it close to the middle of the RV on a table or shelf and you’ll blanket the entire RV with great cell signal.

Here’s the best part

This is a system you’ll buy once and use for years and years. It’s future-proof, works with 5G, and only costs about half as much as one cell phone. It works with up to 8 devices in the RV, which should be enough for the entire family. You can install it yourself in under one afternoon and it will sit there, not needing any changes or adjustments, giving passengers great cell service and giving the driver peace of mind.

BONUS suggestion:

If you want to work or stream in your RV, choose a hotspot like this GOTSPOT from gotW3:

This is a simple, easy to use hotspot that comes to you pre-activated and ready to go. It will use cell signals — not a problem since you put in that Drive Reach cell phone signal booster — and create a private Wi-Fi network for everyone in the RV. That means you can connect a laptop, streaming box, whatever you want! It turns your home-away-from-home into a home office!

Here’s what you really need to know

You can get these great devices by shopping at SolidSignal.com. We’re one of the most trusted names in RV electronics. No one does more RV entertainment system activations than Solid Signal. If you need help choosing, if you have questions before, during, or after the sale, you’ll want to keep this number handy: 888-233-7563. That’s the hotline to our support department. We’ll be happy to help you with whatever you need. We’re here during East Coast business hours and beyond. If you call and get the automated attendant, just fill out the form below and we’ll get right back to you!

About the Author

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.