Stay connected on the road: How to get internet in your RV or truck

Heading out to campgrounds or national parks in an RV has always been a popular way to spend the summers. There are plenty of people who prefer this type of getaway over resorts or big vacations with the family.

The current pandemic has only increased the popularity of camping culture. After all, it’s much safer to trade in a flight across the country for a socially distant ride in an RV. Over the last several months, the roads have been filled with these types of recreational vehicles. Tap or click here for the 10 best apps for camping, RV travel and road trips.

While RV traveling can be a great way to see the sights, it can be difficult to stay connected in the remote places you’re visiting. Phone signals can be spotty in isolated places, and not many RVs or trucks have a built-in Wi-Fi connection. Luckily, there is an easy way to get internet in an RV or truck with the weBoost system. Here’s how it works.

How weBoost works

Tons of Americans have ditched the home office for life on the road these days. The pandemic has made it possible for many people to work remotely. Some people are taking advantage of homeschooling or remote working by heading out in RVs and trucks to campgrounds and parks across the nation.

But while it’s possible to work from anywhere these days, it’s not always easy to do. Most remote areas lack decent phone signals, and if you’re looking for a public Wi-Fi signal at a place like Yosemite National Park? Forget it. You won’t find one.

That’s where the weBoost Drive 4G-X OTR Truck Cell Phone Signal Booster system comes in. This system is installed in your vehicle and uses a rugged, all-weather trucker edition omnidirectional 17-inch antenna to help enhance cell phone signal coverage from wherever you are.

It works for all trucks, from semis to pickup trucks, and can get you from no bars to a strong cell signal in no time, even in areas with little coverage. The system comes with everything you’d need to turn your phone signal into a fully functioning internet connection for your RV or truck, including:

  • An omnidirectional, weather-resistant 17-inch antenna
  • 3-way CB antenna mount
  • Mast extension
  • Side exit adapter

All you have to do is install the system and plug the 12VDC power cord into the cigarette lighter/12V socket to get the internet access you need. The system is not limited to certain cell carriers, either.

The weBoost system works with all U.S. networks and carriers, including:

  • Verizon
  • AT&T
  • Sprint
  • T-Mobile
  • U.S. Cellular

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