Free Secret RV Internet Antenna You Already Have: Winegard Connect 360+

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@Senick Ай бұрын

This is a cool find, if anyone is curious I think the connectors are U.FL. You will probably need a U.FL to SMA connector, try and keep your router near the antenna as I believe the longer the cable the weaker the signal is going to get. Keep it up AZ, you are close to 100k! This channel always has good vibes, he's always positive. I don't even own an RV, just a Promaster with 600ah, 1000w solar, and a mini split underneath, it does the job for now.

@MattAK Ай бұрын

I bought a cheetah based on Nater Tater's videos. The thing works great, was well worth getting it for the specific features it has.

@AZExpert Ай бұрын

Good to know!

@tsongololo Ай бұрын

Your videos are awesome, thank you for sharing. I've recently decided I'd rather refurbish vintage RVs instead of work at my perfectly reasonable job as an aircraft mechanic & I'm trying to figure out how to make that happen. You are an excellent resource.

@Adam_Gray Ай бұрын

I agree, those old dishes taking up valuable real-estate on the motorhome roof nowadays is what I call real "space junk" ! 🤣

@DavidHBurkart Ай бұрын

Excellent tip James. O would never have thought these has-been products might actually serve a current purpose. Sometimes, just knowing you can do these things is enough. Information and how-to is power!

@carlbeaver7112 Ай бұрын

Before I head into no cell areas I'll set my PC (NUC) to download a bunch of movies over several nights, while everyone is asleep. That way I'll have plenty to amuse/entertain me when I'm incommunicado.

Ай бұрын

On interesting point on the Max Fan. Haven't stopped working on my RV all summer long. The storage guy even commented "you still want your spot... lol" sigh.

@toddincabo Ай бұрын

👍 Yep, that heat buildup in skylights can be trouble. The large Heki skylights on many Winnebago's will crack if air is blocked from below. That's a first for me with a fan though. Good video on the wiring, all information is welcome.

@indycoltssbxli 28 күн бұрын

A use-case for the wifi antenna - imagine you have weak cell reception, but your modem works well using the Winegard antennas. Your cell phone would still have poor reception - but you can enable "wifi calling", which will allow you to send and receive calls over the Internet, usually seemlessly (you don't even notice). This takes advantages of the modems better signal, even when you're a few yards outside of the coach.

@ItsMeGiga Ай бұрын

Nerd here. I think it would be important to note that the 360+ cell antennas are only TECHNICALLY rated for 4g/LTE and not 5g so you'd probably get slower speeds BUT an external antenna will almost always get better signal than the small little antennas internal to the unit. The 360+ would be an excellent option if you have peplink br1 which uses LTE and can do wifi bridging (ie connecting to a Campground's wifi)

@johndern2423 Ай бұрын

That’s to bad about the max air vent lid, I’m sure they’ll send you a new one. Love your channel

@daviscrt Ай бұрын

wow, sorry to see the new vent cover cracked. I guess I better remove my installation from inside mine also. Great video. Don

@martinconzemius5351 Ай бұрын

Thanks for this video. I ordered the cables and adapters today and am going to try it out next week.

@AZExpert Ай бұрын

I hope it works well for you, running the cables in the ceiling was a bit of a trial but did not take too long.

@Itsa_Mea Ай бұрын

My new unit came with a Travlfi router and it utilizes those antennas already. And the factory mounted it above a cabinet so I could easily switch out for any modem in the future. 👍

@agedwiseone9220 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the great tip on the "internals" (cell antenna) of that Winegard! You have the oldest T-Mobile Home modem/router there (Nokia "silver trash can")...if you talk nice to a T-Mobile phone rep. or T-Mobile store sales person they will usually let you upgrade to the newest modem that has external antenna connectors built in (Arcadyan TMO-G4AR, "Nater Tater has multiple videos on this new modem). Complaining about your upload/download speeds will help with your "I need a newer modem with external antenna ports" argument...the old Nokia round modem is missing one frequency band of 5g capability. Just be aware that there is "scuttlebutt/rumors" that T-Mobile has started enforcing the "must keep the modem at one address/zip code" rule (very bad for RV users), otherwise they start charging something like $120./mo. for a "mobile use -plan"!

@AZExpert Ай бұрын

yes, but there is a work around with making it business mobile internet account

@agedwiseone9220 Ай бұрын

@@AZExpert Good to know! 👍

@brucealexander9024 Ай бұрын

Sure, if ya got it, use it! Oh, and I spy with my little eye a 2002 - 2003 Foretravel there in the background...nice!

@AZExpert Ай бұрын

very good eye, should be in Kentucky soon!

@ctaylor114 Ай бұрын

Trivial... well call me Trivial. Awesome video. These are the videos I like

@AZExpert Ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@OnlyWeekendsRV Ай бұрын

I hooked up my 360+ to my router a year ago . Cheaper for a little boost and without adding more to the roof

@AZExpert Ай бұрын

I'm glad to hear that, this one performed better with upload speeds for me. Download was similar.

@DnD_Adventures6966 Ай бұрын

You have an abundance of knowledge. Thank you Sir.

@Squanto9 13 күн бұрын

It was a real PITA to find those cables in the ceiling. The ceiling cap only had a 12VDC/ ground combo loop attached. After carefully feeling around with my finger i was able to locate 1 and then 2 wires. Buried in the insulation, they were almost imperceptible, being about the thickness of a piece of fishing wire. Luckily, those were the yellow and green. There's at least 1 more up there but I don't need it. I updated my TMobile gateway to the latest model which has the external antenna connectors. So, im interested to see if there's improvement.

@caryrodriguez7040 Ай бұрын

yup, very handy hack. Very easy to adapt the T-Mobile home internet device with external leads.

@CheapGeek Ай бұрын

This is a great video. I appreciate it. It potentially fixes multiple issues. 😉👍

@craighalnan3925 Ай бұрын

Awesome information, thanks for passing this along.

@AZExpert Ай бұрын

You bet!

@burtmccormick4727 Ай бұрын

Great insight! I have an older Verizon hotspot device that has 2 antenna ports. I have been using a simple window mounted Netgear MIMO antenna. Would the Winegard improve the signal by virtue of being roof mounted, and does it use the same TS-9 connectors?

@setag54321 Ай бұрын

AWESOME VIDEO!!! Very hepful.....soup to nutz information with some common sense as usual....love it!

@Squanto9 9 күн бұрын

Hey, thanks for the info, particularly the hardware to connect the Winegard to my gateway. I finally, was able to fish out the green and yellow cables but my gateway has 4 antenna ports. Which should I connect to?

@AZExpert 8 күн бұрын

I would check with @natertater

@craighalnan3925 Ай бұрын

Great information, thanks James.

@garyag45 Ай бұрын

As always great information. 🙏🤛👍🦅😎🇺🇸

@markwoodfield791 Ай бұрын

Black plastics are usualy more UV resistant than white, which might be a factor with the vent cracks.

@robertburgess6100 Ай бұрын

Good information thanks James.

@rodnabors7364 Ай бұрын

Great info, thanks for putting it out.

@lutomson3496 Ай бұрын

my KVH antenna is already good and my Wilson even better for cell and my fiberglass roof on my 09 view is also good liked your View video except mine is fine didnt need any other covering

@johnaz1018 Ай бұрын

That is awesome information!!!!!!

@meseahunt Ай бұрын

good info thanks.... i also had the same issue on all 3 of my roof fan covers, makes ya mad!!! 🤠

@kcgunesq Ай бұрын

Very interesting. My question is how much do you give up by using these combo units instead of dedicated, purpose built antennas (i.e., a TV antenna for tv, a cellular antenna for cellular, etc).

@AZExpert Ай бұрын

I think they are just good enough but are not excellent at any of the functions.

@bounderchris Ай бұрын

I recently replaced my vents with Maxxfan deluxes because I put those stupid insulated pillows and it wasn’t even summer and they warped my vent making the blades hit, those things are trash! Maybe they are good for the winter for heat but if any sun hits them watch out

@peckerpeter2078 Ай бұрын

Can’t use cheap ass plastic that releases chemicals when exposed to hot sun. Melting like that is obviously the wrong material . You need those insulators to keep out the heat in the summer and keep the heat in during the winter… Manufactures are making cutbacks using thinner, substandard materials!

@deddie4645 Ай бұрын

So are you saying you think in your opinion some of the starlink hardware will become obsolete in the near future..... that'd be a good short video

@AZExpert Ай бұрын

I am not sure what I think about it completely. but the equipment and service has been upgraded and changed quite a bit in 3 years.

@NaterTater Ай бұрын

Great info!

@AZExpert Ай бұрын

Thank you for your wealth of knowledge!

@SteveHorn-d5v Ай бұрын

Don't use a T mobile or Verizon router. I install a Travelfi router with a virtual sim card where the Winegard would go. Only need adapters for the leads to attach to the router. You can start and stop your service as often as you want and you can upgrade to a higher Gig program whenever needed. Has worked well for us even in campgrounds where others we know have had difficult reception.

@lyfandeth Ай бұрын

Wifi now uses 3 frequencies, so it needs a minimum of 3 antennas. More (8) whem MIMO power boosting is used. Cell used to need 3 frequencies. With the new Starlink frequency, it will need 4. And a 6" antenna will work, but a ~2' antenna doubles connection strength. So, what you suggest is obsolete, and between what's here now and what's coming--I would waste time on the Winegard now. Not unless you want 2010 communications quality.

@AZExpert Ай бұрын

I just suggested using an antenna that most modern RVs already have for very low cost which is already mounted on the roof. Many RVers are unaware that they have something that will suit their needs for 90% of the time at little cost. The upload speed I was seeing was ~550mbps download with ~50 mbps upload which is better than my wired home internet provider.

@amperetimemarketing7931 Ай бұрын

Great video~

@DeepDoseMusic Ай бұрын

Kind of related but ive been looking at cell phone signal boosters to install in our RV, and I'm wondering if I can get a coax splitter and attach the signal booster antenna to our existing tv antenna then use the existing cable to avoid having to fish a new one through. Going to test it soon

@bobbobby8412 Ай бұрын

It’s the white plastic. It’s just not as strong as the black plastic. Notice this some years ago.

@lukewaelderfuninthesun8310 Ай бұрын

🤔😁🤣 love all the videos big thank you . That is a great idea I have a Tiffin allegro red 33 a l 2021 got it with 10000 love it yes roof roof roof waxed the RV twice so far by hand got it in January 22

@Graygeezer Ай бұрын

Cool! Sounds doable!

@raystanton238 Ай бұрын

Good info, thanks!

@dougwilliams3276 Ай бұрын

do you have to take the Winged cap off on the roof? Or just inside the coach?

@vaughncoates4664 Ай бұрын

I don’t understand it but black is more uv resistant than white. Like black tie wraps will last longer white.

@myfastcars 29 күн бұрын

I want to add more Solar Panels to the ONE that is currently on my Dynamax DX3 roof. What is the best method to add an additional two panels? Thank You

@Michael.of.Barrett Ай бұрын

You might say the pillow was a good idea at the time - lol.

@RVingwithBandit Ай бұрын

I bought my class A used (2020) and from Arizona. My center line ceiling vent cover was practically disintegrated by the sun but oddly my side bathroom one was not. Could be because the previous owner used the same vent pillow for insulation as you did on the centerline but not the bathroom. Or could it be placement and more radiated heat around it from the roof top when baking in the AZ sun? Both of mine were black.

@Richoshay1 Ай бұрын

Would like to chat with you about Class A diesel pusher motor homes. Currently searching for a well-built older coach in good shape. Would like to maybe have you inspect one for me before getting on a plane and flying out to purchase.

@andyR4ut Ай бұрын

I am doing the same thing with a furion antenna to my peplink modem

@SpykersB Ай бұрын

How can u replace just the damaged vent of the maxxair deluxe fan, without having to spend another 350-450 bucks replacing the whole thing??? I just replaced all my rv roof covers from hail damage, been thinking about maxxair deluxe, until i decided to first research what happens if that deluxe got busted up from another hail storm, now what?? Another utuber figures u can just buy the cover separately from etrailer, i asked when he finds it to let me know! You're really going to have to share what u find out about this please? 🍻

@RVingwithBandit Ай бұрын

ha I think I have a Winegard connect 360 and none of the cables but the TV antenna one ran. They are probably curled up in the antenna dome still.

@ronhimes5971 Ай бұрын

The Connect 360 doesn't have the cellular and wifi antennas, just the TV. The 360+ has them.

@dustup2249 Ай бұрын

Anybody that has a smartphone and T-Mobile, AT&T or Verizon has VOIP (WiFi telephone) and mine is very reliable

@clarencewiles963 Ай бұрын

Factory warranty for the max fan deluxe or operator error 😊

@michaelblankenship548 Ай бұрын

I have a Weboost Drive reach cell booster and I'm wondering if I could connect it to the Winegard 360+ cell connectors instead of the external antenna that it comes with. I don't know which antenna I would need to connect to either. My phone uses T-mobile and my friend's phone uses AT&T or Verizon. What's the difference between the two antennas on the Winegard?

@barrycahoon5783 Ай бұрын

Second this question. Could a cell booster be adapted to the Winegard antenna?

@JeffinTD Ай бұрын

Awesome.

@PineRidgeRez Ай бұрын

How about a how to get rid of the junk dish antenna video?

@AZExpert Ай бұрын

It is still generally better to keep it there the plug holes unfortunately.

@TimothyMichaels Ай бұрын

I pay $20 for a week of WiFi in the mountains here in CA.

@AZExpert Ай бұрын

Im glad to hear you have had success. That's a heck of a deal!! Every park I've been to with wifi has been painfully slow ;)

@AvocadoTalk Ай бұрын

Black will be better for sun/uv protection. Companies are so cheap now, cutting cost by not adding uv inhibitors in their plastic. Sad because something like that was designed to not break and keep water out.

@choppersteve1742 Ай бұрын

Paid phone consultation, I am interested in talking with you about a pre purchase. I have emailed you a few times. How do I get in contact with you. Does anyone know how to get in touch with Az expert?