4 ways to get internet in your RV: Antenna, Wi-Fi extender, booster and hotspot

Whether you’re on the road for work or just like to take nice long road trips, there are times when you’ll need a good internet connection. Unfortunately, when you’re traveling, you can’t always rely on your smartphone since there are patchy areas. And there aren’t a lot of RVs that come with built-in Wi-Fi.

But with reliable internet access, you can install smart devices to make life a little easier, work from wherever you roam and always keep in touch with friends and family. So, where do you start?

First, invest in a mobile hotspot plan. Once that’s set up with your carrier, get the right router, booster or Wi-Fi extender for your needs. Not sure which brands to go with? We’ve got four great options to choose from.

1. Boost your signal

weBoost Drive 4G-X OTR (470210) Truck Cell Phone Signal Booster

When you're experiencing dropped calls and can't connect to the internet, you might feel really alone or miss that connection. That's where the weBoost Drive Cell Signal Booster comes in. It's compatible with all U.S. networks and carriers, 5G capable, has a long battery life and works even in remote areas.

Promising review: Working out in the middle of west Texas and the only people around are cows, then this is the booster you need. ... It was easy to set up. And it works like a champ. No longer am I having spotty service while in the middle of nowhere. I don't know anyone who like myself finds themselves in areas of no service, but if I did I would strongly recommend this product!

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$489.99 on Amazon.com

2. Get a safe signal

Winegard 434719 ConnecT 2.0 4G LTE and Wi-Fi Extender

When you settle for the night at a rest stop, truck stop or anywhere else with a Wi-Fi signal, you'll want this Winegard Extender to produce a stronger, faster, more reliable connection. Worried about protection? It comes with WPA and WPA2-PSK protected access, double firewall protection, DoS prevention and a guest network option.

Promising review: We were camping in the mountains and we bought 1 GB of data to see if it worked there. And sure enough we were able to use the internet there where we couldn’t before. We were glad we purchased the unit with the 4G LTE.

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$365.74 on Amazon.com

3. The whole kit and caboodle

KING KF1000 Falcon Automatic Directional WiFi Antenna with WiFiMax Router and Range Extender

The King 1000 Falcon Automatic antenna, router and range extender offers a fully automatic directional connection. It'll rotate to find the strongest signal you and your family can enjoy. Stay connected wherever you go to keep the kids occupied while you're driving and enjoy streaming at night before bed.

Promising review: We have a tiny house in a RV a park. The park has internet, but we could never connect. We found out it was caused by our tin roof. I bought this router and it solved the issue completely. I had been trying for months with different things like internet extenders, increasing phone data plans , etc. This router saved me and now I can continue to work from home.

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$707.21 on Amazon.com

4. Enough for the whole family

NETGEAR Nighthawk M1 Mobile Hotspot

The Netgear Nighthawk M1 Mobile Hotspot can connect up to 20 devices to deliver 4G service. Though it is unlocked so you can use it with the carrier of your choosing, it should be noted it works best with AT&T and T-Mobile. It features a long battery life with a rechargeable battery, and it can also charge other USB devices.

Promising review: This Modem is the Best ever Portable LTE Modem modem in the world. This modem is works on all the Carriers and it is not blocked and does not need unlocking. You can also boost your mobile phone and charge it with the USB port provided. This modem doesn't have a touch screen and you don't need it at all. All the controls are via one friendly button. You also have two types of Wi-Fi to connect from. The features are endless.

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$349.00 on Amazon.com

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