The best WiFi for your motorhome

WiFi for motorhomes is becoming more and more popular, as people become evermore reliant on the internet. Streaming, working remotely and scrolling social media are just a few of the many reasons that people can’t go without their WiFi!

However, trying to decide which motorhome WiFi solution is best for you can be difficult! Thankfully, here at Caravan Tech, we’ve created a handy guide to help you pick the best WiFi for your motorhome.

There are many different WiFi options for motorhomes, caravans and campervans, so it’s important to choose the one that meets your needs!

Campsite WiFi

Campsite WiFi is simply the WiFi that is provided by your campsite. Its quality varies hugely from site to site, with some sites not even offering WiFi at all, but is great as it requires no installation or setup from you. Campsite WiFi may be available for free, or it can require a payment. Additionally, there may be signal across the entire site, or it can be restricted to just a small area, such as the reception block. During peak times, when the WiFi is being shared with lots of users, the reliability of the WiFi can drop significantly. There may also be restrictions of the number of devices that can be used per caravan, limiting access. Due to the varied nature of campsite WiFi, it can be hard to really judge how good the signal and quality will be, without taking the leap and visiting the campsite.

Hot Spotting is when you share your smartphone’s data to other devices, which is a great way to get fast speeds in areas with good coverage. This is a good option for a quick fix, but there is potential to use up a lot of your data. For example, Netflix’s maximum data setting will provide the highest quality video, but can use over 1GB of data per 20 minutes of streaming. Hot Spotting can lead to additional charges on your phone bill if you go over your data limit, so this option may be best for those on unlimited data plans.

MiFi is a portable, rechargeable or battery-powered wireless device that acts as a mini broadband hotspot. Dependent on your choice of MiFi device, they can let you connect up to 10 devices on a single hotspot. However, these devices can be very slow, especially if multiple devices are being used at once. The limited battery life can also be an issue for those who are reliant on constant use of their WiFi. Coverage of MiFi devices also varies; it can often be limited in areas with poor reception.

On-Board Caravan WiFi Systems

Caravan WiFi systems connect to local networks and then amplify this signal to connected devices. It is the fastest and most reliable method out of the four, and only requires use of data if there is no free WiFi available. It does have a higher upfront cost than the other methods, but this is a one-time cost, and is often worth paying for the quality of WiFi that is received.

At Caravan Tech, we offer 3 WiFi options for motorhomes from Motorhome WiFi. Motorhome WiFi is suitable for use in caravans, motorhomes and campervans, and all of our routers come unlocked – meaning you can use any SIM card from any network provider!

Motorhome WiFi 5G Now Compact Pro

The Motorhome WiFi 5G Now Compact Pro is the industry leading WiFi for motorhomes, offering the fastest possible 4G and 5G speeds. 5G is now available outside of 50% of premises in England, and rural 5G is progressing so that networks can broadcast 5G onto low frequency 4G brands, something that is crucial to remote coverage. The Compact Pro can connect up to 32 wireless devices, making it ideal for big families or people with lots of devices

The Motorhome WiFi 5G Ready Flex is a great option for people who work from their van, equipped with the latest 5G antenna with an upgradable 4G SIM-slot router. Ready Flex offers the best possible connectivity in weak signal areas, with a 300mpbs Cat 7 router. It is ideal for customers who require wired ethernet sockets or extended WiFi range outside of their vehicles, with capacity for 4 wired and 64 wireless devices.

The Motorhome WiFi 5G Ready Compact + provides a secure wireless connection for up to 16 devices, and is equipped with a WiFi repeater that allows local WiFi to be repeated and shared inside of the van. It has up to a 20% higher gain for 4G and has a 300mbps Cat 6 router.

At Caravan Tech, not only do we offer premium WiFi solutions, we also offer an installation service to save you the hassle of set up! For more information on our WiFi, WiFi Installation or any of our other products and services, contact us