How To Get Better Wi-Fi In Your Camp Trailer
From streaming shows to GPS to online work, a good Wi-Fi connection can make all the difference in your camping (or RV living) experience. Having a reliable and strong Wi-Fi connection in your RV/camp trailer is not only possible, but also much more achievable than you might think. The following are a few ways to improve your Wi-Fi strength.
Signal Booster
Many RV parks, and even some campgrounds, now offer complimentary Wi-Fi signals to their guests. While that is a huge plus, there are countless things that can weaken the Wi-Fi strength coming from a transmitter. Be that distance, a building, or even a group of trees - they each can significantly weaken the Wi-Fi signal you are trying to use, making anything you are trying to do online a headache.
One of the best products to help increase an existing Wi-Fi signal is called a Wi-Fi reception booster. These products search for, connect to, and amplify existing Wi-Fi signals. One huge benefit to these products is just how easy they are to install and use. Simply plug into a USB port on your computer, install the necessary software or drivers, then position the booster with the antenna pointing towards the Wi-Fi transmitter.
Hotspot
In the event that your campground or RV park does not have an existing Wi-Fi signal, you are left to use your phone’s LTE connection as your internet source. You can easily turn your smartphone into a hotspot, providing a makeshift internet connection. In many cases, this LTE connection can be faster than existing Wi-Fi signals, if any, where are you camping.
If your cell service is not strong enough where you are camping/staying, you can also look at purchasing a signal booster for your phone. It works similarly to the Wi-Fi signal booster, but for LTE service instead.
Extender Antenna
While a Wi-Fi extender antenna works very similarly to a Wi-Fi signal booster, it is also much more powerful. Often costing more than a small signal booster, the extender antenna can reach and transmit Wi-Fi signals from much further away. And rather than connecting directly to a device, you can hook this antenna up to a router, making it possible to use multiple devices with the antenna, or devices that do not have USB connections, like your smartphone.
Coffee Shops
In the event that you are in a location where there is no LTE service, and no existing Wi-Fi service, your last option is head into the closest town and find a small coffee shop or restaurant that offers Wi-FI. From there you can take care of any urgent needs. Just make sure to support that local business by buying a coffee or meal.
Conclusion
It’s not until you do not have a good Wi-Fi connection that you realize just how important one is. Using one, or a few of the above tips will undoubtedly help you get a boost in signal you need while camping in your RV or camp trailer. Happy travels!