⚡️ How We Get Internet While RVing

[@RVBlogger]

Hi Everyone, We hope you enjoyed our video! Do you need internet on the road? What did you think of our 3 internet solutions? Please share what you use as an internet source when traveling. Thanks for watching our video❤❤

[@pcarr8618]

Why not put the T-Mobile SIM card in the device on your roof?

[@hollybarrigar9502]

What about the winegard router mounted inside so your not climbing on the roof to access chip?

[@RVBlogger]

@@hollybarrigar9502 I'm not sure if Winegard has a device you can mount inside your RV since it is sort of an antennae and it's supposed to go on your roof. But if there was a way to make it more accessible, I'd love to hear about it! Thanks for watching! Mike

[@hollybarrigar9502]

@@RVBlogger just saw a video showing a winegard router mounted on the ceiling in the bedroom right underneath the Winegard that’s on the roof. There is a white cap that you remove and you attach it to the plate and then attach the router to the plate.

[@hollybarrigar9502]

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[@amydelpiere9315]

The subject matter is a great topic but beyond that this must be one of your best videos ever. Both of you in front of the camera and natural interaction-idk but it just came out really well. 👍

[@RVBlogger]

Thank you so much! I (Susan) truly can't explain how much that means to me. I'm not comfortable in front of the camera, but some topic we cover are very important tips and advice we want to share so I'm a work in progress 🤣. Thank you so much for your support! ❤️

[@surgepro322able]

The wife and I have T mobile home internet too! It works great here at home and the price is locked at $50. We switched our cell phone service to T mobile and got the price reduced to $30! I have not considered taking the T mobile box out on the road. Thanks for the tip! We will give this a try next time out!

[@RVBlogger]

Great to know they reduced the price to $30. Thanks for sharing. Please let us know how your service is on the road. Thank you for watching our internet solution video and commenting.

[@martyhawkins1831]

Just called T-mobile about Home Internet. They said it is tied to your home address and will not work anywhere else.@@RVBlogger

[@ronb6182]

​It won't T mobile is fencing home Internet. You have to pay more money to be able to take the gateway on trips. They are going to enforce their terms of service it's not going to be a free lunch anymore 73. e​@@RVBlogger

[@travelingbikerdogs]

Thank you for all the great info. We're full time nomads for 2 years now and are tired of being internet frustrated. You gave us a lot to think about.

[@RVBlogger]

Glad we could give you some info to help you find a good solution too. Thanks for watching! Mike

[@michaelsonleitner5724]

Thanks Mike and Susan! Y’all were the first KZbin channel we subscribed to after getting our travel trailer April 2022. We replaced the cardboard StarLink box with a plastic box that holds everything just like the cardboard box - From The Container Store 61 Liter Premium Stacking Tote … Clear 17-1/2” x 27-1/4” x 12-1/4”h. It works great and the lid locks down (unless I forgot to stow the antenna properly 😜)

[@RVBlogger]

Susan is in heaven and logging onto Amazon NOW! Thanks for watching and for your great tip! Mike ( and Susan too!)

[@RichardDeAgazio]

I just completed at 9,000 mile 4 month trip from Florida to California - Seattle to Great lakes and back south to Florida. I only needed my Starlink in 3 campgounds (out of 42 sites) where the Tmobile didn't work. Only didn't wokr in really rural areas in the Pacific NW

[@RVBlogger]

That is awesome! Thank you for sharing your experience. This is great information and very beneficial to our viewers. Thank you for watching our internet solution video and commenting.

[@capodad2u]

I agree, I too have crossed the country Verizon has the most coverage I wished it had been t mobile because it's cheaper. Verizon works in areas where nothing else does including areas like Joshua Tree, Yosemite and 99% of the country. SkyLink.... Lol. Got trees or mountains, cloudy weather?

[@manfredstrappen7491]

T-Mobile is horrible in Oregon. In fact, the worst for T-Mobile.

[@tonyreyes1798]

We are full time rv'ers now for over 3 years now. This is what works for us I've not seen mentioned. We pay $25.00 for each cell phone with unlimited everything including hotspot data. Try finding someone offering truly unlimited hotspot for $25.00/mo. I hotspot my TV and computer at the same time. My wife does the same thing for her computer and bedroom TV off of her phone. No throttling. My experience is that VERIZON has the better coverage nationwide which is great but expensive. Verizon started its own reseller company called VISIBLE. That is who we use. If you want 5g speeds then pay $30/mo. No taxes etc. Flat fee. No contracts. We are not speed demons needing 5g which is not widely available until you get around larger cities. In my 40' RV to be honest a 5g vs. 4g signal for a 4k movie will probably look the same at our ages. 😂 4g and $25.00 per month is a deal no one beats. We have Starlink for RV which we used before we found Visible for way cheaper than Starlinks $150/mo. You have the option to turn Starlink off and on for a month at a time if you need a blazing fast internet backup. I hope this helps the next person.

[@tonyreyes1798]

@@capodad2u Try Verizon's own company they started called VISIBLE. Unlimited everything including hotspot 4g data on my cell phone for $25.00 month. You want 5g then $30/mo. Since VISIBLE is owned by Verizon, they use Verizon's towers. This IMHO is the best kept secret most RV'ers etc have not heard of. Been traveling between Texas and California as a full-time RV'er and no problems for the last year. My Starlink gear is now collecting dust.

[@susanm4988]

OMG thank you so much for this demo on hooking up Starlink! I was just trying to figure out an easier way to hook it up without going through the slide. I have a class C and had settled on using the upper bunk window-BUT now I realized I have a nice little hole where my electric cord fits through the bottom of the cargo area (in order to keep the door closed) and I totally can hook it up through there! I will just need to figure out the power. I am going to play around with it as it seems that I could just run an outdoor cord from the 120 outlet on the side into the cabinet...:) At least temporarily. Thanks again!!!!

[@RVBlogger]

So glad our tip (or Derek's tip 🤣) might be helpful! Keep us posted! Thank you for watching Our Internet Solution video and commenting!

[@tgonz7437]

Thank you for the information!! We are weekend warriors. We were not getting great results with our Winegard. We started taking our T-Mobile internet box with us. As you stated, we unplug the box from our home, plug it into our RV, and it has been great!

[@RVBlogger]

Perfect! So glad T-Mobile works for you from home and on the road!!! Thank you for sharing this information with us! And thank you for your support! ❤️

[@sandyshort776]

do you use it off grid? We are thinking to take it boon docking

[@tgonz7437]

⁠​⁠@@sandyshort776 we have not used it off grid. It would probably depend on whether there are cell towers near the area you are at. Sorry, I could not be of more help.

[@kenworth1824]

Great information you two! I already use the T-Moble internet at home. Guess when we go traveling. We'll take it with us. And do kinda what you had to do. Always enjoy your videos. Glad I stumbled on this one from you two! Glad we got to see Susan too! Stay safe Mike and Susan!

[@RVBlogger]

Thank you so much for the kinds words. Please let us know if you have success traveling with your T-Mobile Home. We are headed home for the holidays and will be testing it at our home too. 🤞. Thank you for your support!

[@paulson9616]

Great video presentation. Thank you, Mike and Susan. I am new to this RV business, and i am so glad i found you. I just purchased a new Class C 30' RV last week, and luckily, i found you on youtube. I have seen other KZbinr, and i want to let you know that you both are the best in the category. Thank you, Mike. I am a bit nervous about operating this rig, but at the same time, i am willing to learn n go from there.

[@RVBlogger]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Congratulations and welcome to the RV community!!! A 30' Class C is a great size motorhome for a beginner. Great job doing your research. KZbin is a great source of educational information for the RV community. Please feel free to ask us any questions. Safe travels! Thank you for watching our RV internet video and commenting. We appreciate your support!

[@kevinwiley9696]

Great info and comparisons of all 3 services. Nice Job!!

[@RVBlogger]

Thanks a lot Kevin! Much appreciated! Mike

[@JennMcComas]

Thank you so so much. This is the best video I have watched. So much great info!!

[@RVBlogger]

You're welcome and thank you! We are so glad we were able to help with our information. Thank you for watching our internet solution video and commenting. We appreciate your support! 💚💛

[@alansomebody6886]

Thank you so much for this! I was wondering about connectivity and upload and download abilities on the road. Lots of great information!

[@RVBlogger]

You're welcome and thank you! We are very pleased with our service from all our options. Some places are better than others but then again that's RV life! Thank you for watching Our Internet Solution video and commenting!

[@johngamber]

Thanks for the video and info. We have been going thru the same debate about internet on the road and yall answered so many of the questions we had. Appreciate ya both!

[@RVBlogger]

You're welcome and thank you! We are so glad we could help answer some of your questions. Thank you for your support!

[@JennBX1]

This has been very helpful!👍👍👍

[@RVBlogger]

Glad we could help! You made our day! Mike and Susan

[@mrsjdp]

This is one of your best videos. Your honesty and diligent congratulation is greatly appreciated

[@RVBlogger]

Thank you so much! We appreciate your support. This was a topic that was very important to us and we know for others too. Thank you for watching Our Internet Solution video and commenting!

[@sle1953]

I've been searching and trying to decide for us too. Great info!! Thank you so much!

[@RVBlogger]

You're welcome and thank you! We're so glad you found our video helpful! We appreciate your support!

[@BrittMFH]

This is helpful. I'm a heavy Internet user but mostly for entertainment purposes so I've been okay. . Starlink is obviously the star of the show these days! I've heard Visible mentioned as a high data, low cost phone plan.

[@RVBlogger]

Hi Britt! Starlink really is!!! I want to learn more about Visible but it is powered by Verizon, however cutting costs is great. Thanks Britt!

[@thomasmanson1119]

Great video Mike and Susan! You may not remember me but we met at the Hershey, PA RV show a couple years ago and I’v watched a lot of your vid. But even when we met back the I was still on a wait list for Starlink. Now however, I’ve retired and the $150 a month is not really in the budget along with all the other expenses especially since my business no longer necessitates internet access. I’m glad it has finally worked for you guys and I’m sure it is working for others a too. I’m going to share your vid with our friends in OK since they may be able to use it too. Take care guys. Tom KC3QAC

[@RVBlogger]

Hi Tom, Thanks for saying hi and thanks for the kind words. If we didn't work on the road we wouldn't need Star Link either. So glad we met at Hershey. We love meeting our subscribers! Safe travels, Mike and Susan

[@sherriweber7105]

Thank you Mike and Susan for saying which internet provider you use on the road. I’m glad you showed the Starlink. I like both ideas fir that the pole and the ground. My router stands up too like the Starlink. I like that they all work great. Thank you again for showing which is best internet. I wanted to let know I did you both on Rv tv. This time you showing two Rvs in half hour intervals. One was on a class A the other I think was a Leisure Van. That was a few days ago. Thank you again and I’ll see you soon!

[@RVBlogger]

You're welcome Sherri! We've loved being able to count on reliable internet no matter where we are! Thank you for your RVTV support too! Loving knowing they are still airing our RV tour videos!❤️

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

Great Information and we have had good luck with T-Mobile too! Thinking about Starlink - but don't want to pay the start-up costs.

[@RVBlogger]

Hi Joel and Deb! Thank you! The $599 start up cost is a bit high, agree! How did T-Mobile do in Wisconsin and New Mexico? Don't forget you can pause Starlink when you don't need it. Hope we see you guys soon! Stay safe on the road!

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

@@RVBlogger the T-Mobile has been good from Wisconsin down to New Mexico! We did have issues with it while at the Balloon Fiesta during the day, and guess it was because of the large amount of people there clogging up the cell towers. We are leaning towards Starlink too & liked the fact we can turn it off if needed.

[@joyceabelquist-fix6022]

Great video - I learned so much! Thanks, Joyce

[@RVBlogger]

Thanks Joyce!!!

[@jimwashburn5659]

Thanks Susan and Mike. We have been on the fence of all the companies that provide ISP's for RVing. This information is very useful. We appreciate you sharing your experience.

[@RVBlogger]

You’re welcome and thank you! So glad our internet video has been helpful! We are very pleased with our options. Thank you for your support!

[@johnniedonnelly1334]

Great video. It's nice to hear from real life experiences rather than what the manufacturers want you to hear. At the beginning of the video you talked about upload/download speeds being important to you, but you never mentioned what you were getting on each of the three options. Can you share? And while you never said it, it seemed pretty clear to me that you were excited about TMobile Home as being your favorite. Yes? Keep up the good work. Patti and Johnnie

[@RVBlogger]

Thank you Patti and Johnnie! Sorry we didn't share speed test values. Unfortunately they are different everywhere. Today we are in Orlando at a site where T-Mobile isn't a great signal. People have actually moved to a different site to get a better signal. Our Starlink is 129.7 upload and 10.9 download. I have upload several videos to KZbin with no problem. Our T-Mobile was only 10.8 U and .3 D. If all we had was T-Mobile we probably would have moved too and got a better signal. I do love the service with T-Mobile but it does have it's limitations for service. Please feel free to ask any other questions. Thank you for watching Our Internet Solution video and commenting!

[@johnniedonnelly1334]

Hi Mike and Susan, thanks for your response. It does help. We travel for periods at a time, 3 months on the road, 3 months at home. If you were to suggest one, which would it be? And, please keep up your great videos and blogs!!!@@RVBlogger

[@RVBlogger]

Great question. How is your internet service at home? Both Starlink and T-Mobile can be used at home or on the road. So there is the possibility of eliminating a cost at home when you are traveling. We love that we can pause Starlink and we love the affordability of TM. A lot depends on where you are traveling and how often you need internet. There is no contract with TM so you could certainly try that first and see how it works vs the $600 start up cost of Starlink. Thank you so much for your support. We truly appreciate it!@@johnniedonnelly1334

[@HarryD-wg7lx]

Great Video, thanks for sharing. I have both StarLink and At&T service with a Winegard. Both have served us well. I put my Winegard in a cabinet with a cigarette lighter plug. this makes it accessible and easy to reboot. it works extremely well in the cabinet and does not need to be on the roof. This also simplified wiring it. It works so well that when we park it inside a full metal storage building with the doors closed, we still have great internet service. when there is no cell service, we use the starlink and we connect the Winegard to it like it is the park wifi and all devices connect to the Winegard.

[@RVBlogger]

Sounds like a great setup! Thanks for sharing! Mike

[@genec1771]

Question... If you don't mind me asking. What kind of work do you and Susan do? Obviously ya'll work remotely. I'm retired, my husband is a security engineer/ IT specialist. I've been trying to get him interested in RVing. I would love for both of us to get some kind of a remote job. I do enjoy watching your you tube videos. I'm still trying to decide between a Class B. B+ or C. You & Susan have been a lot of help in helping me decide. Thanks for all the videos

[@RVBlogger]

Great Question: Running RVBlogger is our full time business. We run three websites (RVBlogger.com, TravelTrailerPro.com and MotorhomeFAQS.com) , a Private Facebook Group called RV Camping for Newbies with 121K subscribers, our KZbin Channel with 180K subscribers, 4 weekly Newsletters with over 140K subscribers, and all of our social media accounts. We spend the first 2 hours every day answering tons of questions from our viewers and the rest of the day running all of these businesses. It's a lot of work but we enjoy it and we can work while we travel. I'm really glad you like our videos and find our info to be helpful! Thanks what we are all about - helping others! Hope you have a great day! Mike

[@ozwomanid57]

Great video! ❤❤Awesome to see Susan!😊 Idaho is notorious for no TMobile so just check coverage.

[@RVBlogger]

Thank you for the kind words! ❤️ And thank you for sharing T-Mobile service in Idaho. This is valuable information. We appreciate your support!

[@CampgroundViews]

This is so good to know it's always good to see what all is out there!

[@RVBlogger]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed our RV internet solution video. We appreciate your support!

[@georgeloveday9674]

Excellent video. Very informative. Thank you. How about same type video for cell/portable phones that can be used anywhere?

[@RVBlogger]

Thanks very much. What do you mean by cell phones that can be used anywhere? Satellite phones? I think they are no longer as valuable because so many people have Star Link which gets them a signal pretty much anywhere. But let me know what you mean. Thanks! Mike

[@motoxmatt]

Great info! Thank you. I passed on this video to my brother who’s traveling full time in his rv.

[@RVBlogger]

Awesome!!! Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching our video!

[@Donovan-o8e]

Hey, just letting y’all know you can modify your T-Mobile router to attach external antennas to get more reliable signal as well. Several videos out there to demonstrate how to do it. Would be a good option to consider to increase your signal.

[@RVBlogger]

Thanks for the info! We haven't tried it yet because our T-Mobile usually works really well!

[@mildredlackey1938]

Very good and interesting video , thanks Mike and Susan

[@RVBlogger]

Thank you Mildred! So glad you found Our Internet Solution video helpful! we always appreciate your support!

[@MarieVaugn]

Loving your videos! I've been able to work remotely from my RV using HomeFi. It uses different providers and it's been so helpful.

[@RVBlogger]

That is awesome! Glad you found our video to be helpful! Thanks for watching! Mike

[@gailjohnson6670]

I'm waiting for T-Mobile home internet. I have the T-Mobile hot spot and phone service since 2001already. Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.

[@RVBlogger]

You're welcome! Hopefully it’s available to you soon! Thanks for watching our internet solution video and commenting!

[@sharonplenzler3611]

Finally, some real solid and useful information. Thank you!

[@RVBlogger]

Glad it was helpful!

[@naturalandproud6363]

Yep- Winegard is the worst. We had to keep rebooting it. The other problem with cellular based internet, as you mentioned , is that it might not be available. We just bought Starlink. It is extremely expensive, BUT, it is reliable, and we don't have to worry anymore. We both work while traveling so it is VERY important that we have internet. Now, we can go wherever we want. Thanks for the video!

[@RVBlogger]

Thank you and you're welcome! We felt the exact same way. Expensive but necessary and reliable! Dealing with Verizon and the Winegard wasn't something we wanted to deal with 24/7! Thank you for watching Our Internet Solution video and commenting!

[@Badgeweefixstuff]

Awesome video we agree 100% very good info thanks 🛠️🇨🇦🛠️🇨🇦

[@RVBlogger]

Thank you and you're welcome! So glad you found our video helpful! We appreciate your support!

[@krisbeaver2901]

Awesome video! I'm hoping I get somewhere that TMobile offers the home service. Same with the Verizon. Neither are available in my area :( Thanks for a great video!

[@RVBlogger]

Thank you and you’re welcome! Hopefully you’ll get some better internet coverage options soon! Thank you for watching our internet solution video and commenting!

[@krisbeaver2901]

Maybe I should use your address .lol. I've tried all the options from local mailboxes all the way to the primary addresses you can get from Escapee's.. nada. I think we'll try Travlfi.

[@RVBlogger]

@@krisbeaver2901 that’s so bizarre! Do you mind sharing your state with us?

[@krisbeaver2901]

Kalamazoo Michigan Pullman Michigan Bay City Mi Leesburg FL None of them have available usage for T-Mobile Home. Really stinks since I've been a T-Mobile customer for 12 years and love the plan I have (Military1+)

[@LawrenceTuckerFyretuck]

For your Winegard, put a remote switch inline to be able to power just the unit down.

[@RVBlogger]

That is a great idea! One of the other problems with a Winegard with a Verizon chip is when you change the Verizon plan mid month to get more Gigs you have to power down the Winegard after changing your plan online. The only way I can do this currently is to cut all the power to the coach. That switch is a great idea! Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike

[@maylin1986]

Is the Winegard an item that's yours to modify a switch on? I hope there's a yt video how to install one. 👀

[@EarlBalentine]

Great video, as of 2 week ago my T-Mobile Home Internet Gateway was still working on the road. Unlimited data, no contract for $30 per month with no hardware to buy. Sometimes the download is sometimes 100-300mbps download. So far never ran into a location where I didn't have a signal. T-Mobile will be canceling this use on the road because it was design for home use only and they will be turning g on the routers GPS to determine of you are moving around and then shut off your service. Just a matter of time. Meanwhile I will continue to use it until it doesn't work.

[@RVBlogger]

Same...fingers crossed!

[@gailenwiltz8218]

Thank You for the useful tips on internet services, this was awesome!

[@RVBlogger]

You are very welcome! We have since learned that the T-Mobile Home may not be always an option. (I think they're onto us!) They have come out with a more expensive option for travelers😡. But we'll keep you posted. Thank you for watching our RV internet video and commenting. We appreciate your support!

[@lynpinto]

I’m in the north west and T-Mobile Home was not available. I put in 3 different addresses and none of them could the T Mobile was not available is there a map to see where it’s available?

[@RVBlogger]

Don't waste your time on T-Mobile Home. They are cracking down on folks buying the device and traveling with it. They made a T-Mobile for RV use after we made this video. But it costs $160 a month. For that much money you should go with Star Link because you can pause it when you aren't using it.

[@FWMCBigFoot]

Excellent video, you're right Starlink is stupid expensive, but I was unaware it could be turned off and back on. Thanks for sharing. Verizon update: We have an unlimited Verizon "home" Internet in our RV just like your T-mobile setup. The Verizon box is a cube a little fatter than the T-mobile tower, and about 1/2 the height. And speaking of 1/2, it's $25 a month. See you on the road. 😊

[@RVBlogger]

Thank you! So glad you love your Verizon internet option. We have Verizon on our phone and a SIM card. We aren't always happy with our Verizon service, customer service or all their *discounts* so we decided to try T-Mobile. Thank you for watching Our Internet Solution video and commenting!

[@FWMCBigFoot]

@RVBlogger I had T-mobile. At my house, it was amazing, but at a campground 15 miles away, nothing, so I switched to Verizon. If that fails, I'll probably head back to T-mobile or acquiesce to Starlinks pricey service. Hoping for safe travels for you.

[@RVBlogger]

@@FWMCBigFoot campground sounds like a dead zone! 😡. Good luck to you! Safe travels

[@ElisabethWassenaar]

I’m just starting out.mExcellent info. THANK YOU!

[@RVBlogger]

Glad we could help!

[@fredberry1342]

Does the T-Mobile home device work with weeboost to increase distance?

[@RVBlogger]

That is a great question, unfortunately we have never owned a weBoost to have that answer. I believe weBoost has the equipment for T-Mobile cell phone booster. Sorry! Thank you for watching Our Internet Solution video and commenting!

[@anthonystevens7810]

Thanks for the info! Awesome presentation. I contacted T-Mobile and was informed by them that you can't use T-Mobile Home in an RV, it can only be used in one location that you are approved for. Is this something new, or how do you travel with it? Thanks

[@RVBlogger]

This has always been the case but it worked wherever we have gone with it. Since we made this video T Mobile came out with the RV Plan for $160 a month. So if you buy T-Mobile Home now it may not work. And T-Mobile does not have a pause feature like Star Link. So I would recommend Star Link for $150 per month and you can pause it when you aren't using it and save some money too! Hope all that makes sense... Mike

[@anthonystevens7810]

@@RVBlogger Thanks Mike! I really appreciate that there are folks like you guys who take the time to really break things down and do the research for the rest of us. Thanks again, safe travels!!

[@michillekrantz5154]

What dose the chip cost for the wind gard

[@RVBlogger]

The chip comes from the cell company. We got a Verizon chip and it costs us $20 a month but we can go online or call to upgrade as needed.

[@brianaird2193]

Very informative, thank you so much!

[@RVBlogger]

You're welcome and thank you! We are so happy we found our perfect internet solution and can share this information. Thank you for watching our Internet While RVing tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!

[@TraconWizard]

Thank you, internet options can be so confusing (peplink, mimo, etc). Will the T-mobile accept an external antenna?

[@RVBlogger]

You're welcome. So glad our video was helpful. Unfortunately I don't have an answer about the external antenna, we haven't tried that. Thank you for watching our internet solution video and commenting.

[@MrMEmEmEmEMEMEeeeeee]

​@@RVBloggerHad TMOHI for several months, never got above 3down/0.5up in our rural area. Lots of YT videos on how to open the gateway and connect external MIMO antennas, I wasn't comfortable voiding the warranty doing that but the vids don't look all that difficult.

[@MagaRickn]

Interesting and helpful. Thanks! We are newbies, and definently not full timers. So far we have relied on our AT&T hot spot on my cell phone, mostly just to check our emails. I wonder how that compares? We recently stayed at Ft. Davis Mountains State Park, and currently, there is no internet, wifi, or TV signals available in the campgrounds. Supposedly available after January. We sat and read the owners manual. ;)

[@RVBlogger]

Thank you! So glad our internet options video was helpful. But oh no about having zero service and reading your owner's manual 🤣. That was our problem before traveling as much as we do. We couldn't justify paying $150 a month for Starlink and we hadn't learned about T-Mobile yet. For recreation we learned to pack a good book (kindle). For business we paid a visit Starbucks 🤦‍♀️. Thank you for watching our internet video and commenting!

[@Mimisams6]

Good info esp about TMobile. We have them for our phones but will definitely consider it for use next time we go out

[@RVBlogger]

Some people say T-Mobile isn't allowed to be used nomadically, but (knock on wood) we haven't had any issues. And we have told many T-Mobile reps. Hope you have the same luck. 🤞

[@bonddav007]

Now the T-Mobile said they will be tracking as of 5/8/24 if it’s not at your home address or will have to buy the new away program and it will now be 160 a month

[@RVBlogger]

We have heard that but ours is still working great!

[@buzzlightyear8507]

Getting my RV roof redone at Pasadena Bedliners right now. Thanks for the tip

[@RVBlogger]

Sweet! Sure hope you love it as much as we do!!! Tell Rob we said hello. Thanks for letting us know. And thank you for your support! ❤️

[@buzzlightyear8507]

Will do. Rob did a great job.@@RVBlogger

[@khollen219]

Great video for sure. We have been wondering what we could use while traveling, which is way less than you two. I had thought about T-Mobile but heard from other people that they don't like you taking it on the road and moving to several different locations. This could just be hearsay but we don't have anything else to go on. Has T-Mobile complained to you about using it as a mobile unit? Thanks in advance. Love your videos!

[@RVBlogger]

All great questions. We have heard recently that T-Mobile has developed a travel version of their Home service called Away but I don't know if it's on the market yet. We haven't noticed any changes in our service yet.🤞We'll keep everyone posted. Thank you for watching our RV internet video and commenting. We appreciate your support!

[@josephfoster1445]

I have no idea what this video was about because for 27 minutes and 51 seconds I was amazed that Susan was on camera! I'll watch the video again to see what Mike was discussing.

[@RVBlogger]

❤️ Thank you Joseph! You always put a smile on my face (Susan obviously🤣). And I don't hate that you have to watch it again! We always appreciate your support! Thank you!

[@WestsontheMove]

Hey Susan and Mike! Was great seeing you guys at Hershey. We may have an alternative solution to you Winegard Verizon problem. We have a Verizon MiFi jet pack that works pretty well and we don’t have to climb on the roof. We can also use it in the truck but our T-Mobile Home Internet covers us there as well, in the truck. The MiFi cost $111.00 which I think is still too expensive for 150GB (and throttled back as well). Like I said though, no climbing up on the roof. -Pete & Lisa

[@RVBlogger]

Hi Pete and Lisa! It was great to see you guys again! Thank you sharing that information about Verizon MiFi. That could be valuable information for someone without T-Mobile service in their area. Stay safe on the road. See you in Tampa?

[@WestsontheMove]

@@RVBloggerYes, we are scheduled to be in Tampa but we have discovered frame flex in our Momentum 395ms and Grand Design is working with us on dates so we;ll see if we still make it to Tampa. `

[@RVBlogger]

@@WestsontheMove oh no! Best of luck to you. 😢

[@MyPDDaily]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@RVBlogger]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching our video. We're so glad you found it helpful!

[@davidgagnon9240]

How does StarLink work in dense overcast sky conditions? Do storm clouds knock it out? Old satellite systems (dtv, dish etc.) Would quit working during moderate and severe storms.

[@RVBlogger]

We have not noticed any issues during cloudy or rainy days. And trust me we have had a lot of yucky weather this summer🤣! Thank you for watching Our Internet Solution video and commenting!

[@jdbriles409]

Great video with the info I was looking for. We are week end RVers that need internet to be able to work remotely. The T Mobile option you dicussed would be a good fit for us as we dont typically camp in locations where there is no cell service. When I went to T Mobile web site they are attempting to push me towards the "away" plan which appears to what they have designed specifically for RVing. This plan is 3 times the cost of the home plan. I honestly dont see any difference in the plans other than the "away" gateway device is a bit smaller and the price is much larger. Is this just a gimmick to charge RVers more per month or is there some big advantage to the "Away" plan that justifies the 3x price. thanks, jd

[@RVBlogger]

I wouldn't buy the away plan. For $150 a month you can get StarLink and pause it when you aren't using it which will save you a ton of money!

[@johnrosenstrom3980]

We have T Mobile as our cell company. In our area outside of Charleston SC, T Mobile internet is not available and I've been on their wait list for about 4 years. Did you do anything different to get that service?

[@RVBlogger]

Sorry to hear T-Mobile home internet isn't available in your area yet. We didn't do anything different and have had service all along the east coast. Hope they expand to your town soon. Thank you for watching our RV internet solution video and commenting. We appreciate your support!

[@timeonly1401]

Excellent topic!! Would you recommend Starlink to those us who are NOT in need of the Internet to run a business such as your KZbin channel?? As you say, $150/month is A LOT OF MONEY! Just as a ballpark estimate... What percent of the time when you are on the road was Starlink the ONLY method for getting online (ie., when neither T-Mobile or Verizon worked)?? And if you didn't have your online business, would Starlink be worth the price FOR YOU? Thx in advance for your answer. ❤😊

[@RVBlogger]

Thank you! All great questions! We love Starlink and it is very reliable but....depending on where we are staying it isn't always necessary. Places where it is hard to get a cellular signal it has been a blessing! When we were in the mid-west it was 100% necessary for us. In Colorado we couldn't even make a cellphone call. Starlink allowed us to make a cellular connection. On the east coast not as important. TBH we use T-Mobile more than Starlink but that's only our current situation. The nice thing about Starlink is that you can pause service. So if we find ourselves in a dead zone we just reactive service for that month. I think if we were not remote workers we would probably just use T-Mobile. The lack of need for internet and the cost might rule out Starlink. (But my answer could change if my location changed 🤣) Hope that was helpful. Thank you for watching our internet video and commenting!

[@astatine0085]

So what about Amazon’s project kuiper?

[@RVBlogger]

I don't believe Project Kuiper is active yet but we will definitely be willing to learn about it's service when available to RVers. Thank you for watching Our Internet Solution video and commenting!

[@TraconWizard]

A little competition for Starlink would be great. But I'm sure we're looking at 5 yrs before there are enough satellites for reliable service. Elon has SpaceX. Has Amazon even launched 5 rockets?

[@jerrywhitlock4028]

You folks are located in the USA right ? I am in Ontaeio Canada nit sure about internet availabilities here

[@RVBlogger]

Yes we are in the USA. Sorry we aren't sure about your internet options either. Thank you for watching Our Internet Solution video and commenting!

[@jimberg4917]

OK guys. This is good content. After watching a few videos y'all answered some questions that I've had for a while, especially internet connection in the campground. Also, after much consideration, I am not going anywhere near the Thousand Trail nonsense. It seems similar to buying a time share condo in FL. Lastly, no dude with his shirt off. No chick with her ass cheeks hanging out for click bait. You got me... keep it up.

[@RVBlogger]

Thanks Jim, Glad you like our videos and thanks for watching! Mike

[@ma34tn]

Im thinking about getting Starlink for just emergencies. It there is a power failure, cell towers will eventually quit working. But Starlink is pricey!! So when you "pause" it for a month, do you still pay the 50 dollars? And thanks for the info! ❤️🙌

[@RVBlogger]

When you pause your service you do not pay the $50 a month. That's one of the best features of Starlink.

[@dianabergeron7499]

We are weekend warriors and vacation in our RV. Most campgrounds we go to have great internet, but a few don’t. We have Verizon Wireless for service and we’re thinking of using our phones as a hotspot, has that worked for anyone?

[@RVBlogger]

We have used our phones as hotspots in the past and it has worked. It is definitely an option for computers, especially for basic use. Thank you for watching our internet solution video and commenting.

[@doneason4494]

Good info, thanks

[@RVBlogger]

You're welcome and thank you for watching Our Internet Solution video and commenting!

[@centenntrucker8496]

Does the T-mobile home still work today over the road? I seen something about T-mobile changing things up. Im a truck driver, so wifi would be nice on the road.

[@RVBlogger]

We have heard that T-Mobile Home will no longer work after today - May 8th. So far ours works but time will tell. We will cancel T-Mobile Home if they shut us down and use StarLink. T-Mobile new RVer package will cost $160 a month in the press release we saw. And it doesn't have a pause feature like StarLink. Hope that helps!

[@deelloyd302]

Is T-Mobile home the same as away home that's 3 times more

[@RVBlogger]

Yup it's pretty much the same thing. Since we made this video TMobilee started cracking down on using the $50 a month Home product and they came out with their away version for $160 a month. At this price Startlink is a better option because you can pause it and they have a new Roam package for just $50 a month which you can pause too! We need to make a new video because so much has changed since we made this video last year. Thanks for watching and stay tuned! Mike

[@rgruenhaus]

​@@RVBlogger I watched another youtuber channel and they mentioned a pkg that T-Mobile has which is the same price as the T-Mobile at home, but all you have to do is say you have a business like your KZbin channel and it is mobile as you tell them your business is mobile. I even asked T-Mobile if I am selling my home and will be in my vehicle for a while can I just call and get connected in my new area with the same at home gateway. They said YES. I'll see. If the at home gateway is not easy I will establish a business account with them for the mobile ability of my KZbin uploads and pay the same price as what I'm paying for the at home internet.

[@RVBlogger]

@@rgruenhaus Thanks for this info! We will check it out. Our TMobile Home is still working on the road so it hasn't been a priority for us to change yet but we know they will catch up to us eventually.

[@billhaas598]

Nice informative video

[@RVBlogger]

Thank you! So glad you found it helpful. Thank you for watching our "How We Get Internet" video and commenting.

[@suziemyers9855]

What’s a wineguard?

[@RVBlogger]

Winegard is like a router that sits on your RV roof. You insert a SIM card in the Winegard to be able to access the internet. It's like a big internet antenna. You can use any internet provider like Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, etc. Thank you for watching our internet video and commenting!

[@RichardSwift]

Really good info here, thanks. Unfortunately T-Mobile maybe changing their rules on this service. I'm hoping we'll have another option. I am currently using TMobile Home in my camper but they are going to start enforcing the Home service only part of the contract. The TMobile Away plan has been announced but not officially released yet. $160/month. :-(

[@RVBlogger]

Yeah the word is out...but the T-mobile for RVers will be expensive at $160 a month. Whenever they begin enforcing this new rule we will cancel and just rely on StarLink and our Verizon chip. At least we can pause Star Link and not pay for it when we don't use it. And the Verizon chip allows us to upgrade or downgrade on the fly. We will see what happens.

[@darrenbellouny9017]

Can T-Mobile be paused? Not sure it can. I like the Starlink but I agree the Winegard solution is a trouble free option.

[@RVBlogger]

T-Mobile cannot be paused and we do not recommend it anymore because T-Mobile is cracking down on using it while traveling. Thanks for watching!

[@darrenbellouny9017]

@@RVBlogger This is what I thought, Thanks for the info.

[@chevybelair2766]

So the starlink system does it get its power from 115v A/C or 12v D/C?

[@RVBlogger]

The Starlink gets its power from 115v A/C. Thank you for watching our RV internet video and commenting. We appreciate your support!

[@chelseafn104]

Great Video!! Following very closely. However T Mobile sucks in Michigan.

[@RVBlogger]

Thank you! Sorry T-Mobile service isn't great in Michigan. We found it a little more spotty in Northern Michigan and had to use our Starlink. Verizon has a similar "Home" device but we don't have experience with it. Thank you for watching Our Internet Solution video and commenting!

[@WhiteLightning19]

Adding a Peplink B One to your Internet hardware list would be ideal it sounds like after watching your Video. This would allow you combine all of your internet sources in the RV into a singular router and have a singular SSID that your devices would then connect to. You can even prioritize which connection to use as the primary and if needed bond multiple connections together in a SpeedFusion tunnel for connectivity resiliency.

[@RVBlogger]

The juice isn't worth the squeeze for us. If we suddenly loose internet while we are working it's not a big deal. And it rarely happens. We either have a good signal or if not. And if not, we just switch to another of our sources. Easy as can be.

[@chrisharmon5453]

I’ve heard from other creators that Starlink was slowing down a lot. Too much. They stopped using it. Have you had that experience?

[@RVBlogger]

We haven't experienced Starlink slowing down. Maybe if you are in a heavily populated area that is possible. Some places definitely have better service than other options and traveling complicates that equation even more. We just watched SpaceX launch more satellites so let hope it improves for everyone. Thank you for watching Our Internet Solution video and commenting!

[@smvogel73]

Very much appreciate this video, as we are new to RV’ing and have our first big trip planned in April for a month beachside in Myrtle Beach. I will be working remotely for about half that trip duration. So T-Mobile certainly seems like a no-brainer given ease of use and cost; however, on their website my home address is apparently not in an offered area (I live in Southern CT so I’m kind of shocked!). Any work-arounds that you’re aware of? Conversely, I’ve been a Verizon Wireless customer since they were called Bell Atlantic. My feelings having traveled all over the US is that Verizon has the best cellular coverage…at least in my experience. Is there not a similar offering from Verizon?

[@RVBlogger]

So glad you enjoyed our Internet Solution video. We have a Verizon chip in our Winegard and service seemed a bit slow and spotty during our travels but they might have a similar device and service like T-Mobile. We didn't really research more about Verizon once we heard about T-Mobile's option. Sorry it's not offered in CT, wonder if that will change soon. Sorry I'm not much more help. You might want to check out Mobile Internet Resource Center KZbin channel. They are a great source! www.youtube.com/@MobileInternetResourceCenter Best of luck and keep us posted!

[@smvogel73]

Cool…thx for the insights. I looked more into the Wineguard Verizon solution and I can see why you had connectivity issues, as it maxes out its service at 4G LTE data…MUCH inferior to anyone’s 5G. I’ll look into a Verizon HotSpot. Will likely have data caps but still likely my best option other than Starlink

[@RVBlogger]

Definitely contact a Verizon associate. There could be a usable answer. Best of luck to you!@@smvogel73

[@smvogel73]

Just to add a little detail to the info on T-Mobile 5G home Internet T-Mobile says that 5G Home internet is not available at my home address; however, my wife has registered her LLC to our home address and T-Mobile says 5G Business internet actually IS available at our home address. They said that business customers get priority which is why it is available at our address but 5G Home is not. So if you’re seeing that 5G Home isn’t available and you run a business out of your home then it might pay to check 5G Business is available instead

[@RVBlogger]

@@smvogel73 that is great information to add! Thank you!!!

[@chadkoller7809]

I have a silly question. I have Verizon phones and internet. If I go with the T-Mobile option do I need to switch my plan to t- mobile?

[@RVBlogger]

No you don't have to switch. Our cell phones are Verizon too. In fact, it's good to have a variety of carriers. Some places your Verizon could out perform your T-Mobile. Thank you for watching Our Internet Solution video and commenting!

[@Mimisams6]

What do yall do for cable/tv service?

[@RVBlogger]

We mostly stream Hulu (with the live TV option) and Amazon Prime. We cast Hulu from our phone so that we can get our local (Baltimore) channels wherever we are, that way we can watch our local news or sports like the Ravens and the Orioles. Hope that helps. Thank you for watching our RV internet video and commenting. We appreciate your support!

[@RandomStuff-zt6qf]

So I just ordered the T-Mobile internet but I had to put in an address that's not mine to let me order... it did say it would only work at the address I plugged in, but is this really true?

[@RVBlogger]

We (and many other RVers) have been able to use our T-Mobile everywhere. We even told our sales manager, who was the manager, that we are RVers traveling and he confirmed it was not a problem. We hadn't heard of this issue until recently. I hope you have the same successful experience we've had. Please keep us posted. Thank you for watching our internet video and commenting!

[@RandomStuff-zt6qf]

thanks!@@RVBlogger

[@michillekrantz5154]

We’re looking for some kind of Internet to stream TV or help with cell service on our way to Alaska. We already have for TV the dish ball and hopper but that does nothing for cell phone service and we feel that Starlink is too overpriced to get all the gear, and then the monthly is way too high. Does anybody else have any solutions?

[@RVBlogger]

Check out our friends Chris and Katrina @OurEverydayGetaway. They just drove from MD to Alaska and back! They may have some good suggestions.

[@davidgooden219]

Good stuff

[@RVBlogger]

Thanks for watching!

[@Tuttle723]

We also use the T mobile system but through a nonprofit reseller Calyx Institute for $33/mo

[@RVBlogger]

Ahh...good to know!

[@ijblessjourney]

Great information, I know you both had a Class C for some time and transitioned into an A recently. Can you please tell me how long you had the Class C and what was the reason for transitioning into an A? I’m going to look at the Starlink as we travel. We are part timers and looking for these type solution since Josie works on-line. Thank you-Ivan

[@RVBlogger]

Hi Ivan. Yes we still own and love our Class C. The main reason we purchased our Class A is because we planned to travel as a "more-timer" not quite full-timer. Our Class C is 2008 and in desperate need of a remodel. Our dinette is too big and our bathroom is too small 🤣. We thought about renovating it but were concerned about it's age and that turned into "let's look at some Class A motorhomes" 🤦‍♀️Famous last words right! Had we had a better floor plan for long term living we might've stayed with the C but we do love our A! Please feel free to ask any questions. ❤️ Susan

[@ijblessjourney]

@@RVBlogger we love how you travel and we have a Class C Winnebago Trend 23D and it currently searches its purpose. We will be “more travelers” as well in 2 weeks and I’m looking at the Vista NFP. Have you done a review of this particular model? Any thoughts? This won’t happen for another couple of years, our Class C does its job for now and the market doesn’t favor the buyer right now.

[@RVBlogger]

We have not done a tour on the Vista NFP model yet but friends of ours have. @newstatenomads are Winnebago embassadors and traveled with the Vista. Here's a link to their tour if you would like to check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJOlc2WtZ6l7iLssi=o3kk0kKsl_rXBL8k @@ijblessjourney

[@davidgagnon9240]

I believe Tmobile Home TOS says you are not to take your device mobile or to another location. If to another location you can call Tmobile and notify them of change of address. That being said, as more take their tmobile home on the road the more likely Tmobile will crackdown on it.

[@LeonardMack]

TMobile will disconnect your service if you use it away from home too often. It has happened to several people I know. They know when you are using different cell sites than what you are designated to use.

[@RVBlogger]

We have not had a problem with traveling with our T-Mobile device and we never need to notify a change of address. Why would someone need to do that? Thank you for watching Our Internet Solution video and commenting!

[@RVBlogger]

@LeonardMack we've traveled from Michigan to Florida without any issue. 🤞

[@itsPreznt]

are you Canadian? I am looking for Canadian rv influencers and you guys came up first, so just wondering. There is so much difference in practical rv'ing as Canadians, so am looking for Candian content. thanks. listening to you now for the first time, but will find out here shortly as this is about internet access.

[@RVBlogger]

Hello👋. We are not Canadian (sorry). I imagine internet sources might be different in Canada vs US. You can get Starlink in Canada but not sure what other options you might have. Sorry we couldn't be more help. Thank you for watching our RV tour videos and commenting. We appreciate your support!

[@allenshariett5483]

Do you know if the service can be turned off or paused for a period of time?

[@RVBlogger]

Only Starlink can be paused if you buy the RV package. T-Mobile Home and Verizon have no pause feature. And the new T-Mobile for RVers has no pause either.

[@sandyshort776]

can you use the Tmobile Home boon docking?

[@RVBlogger]

As long as you have power to your electrical outlets, whether solar or generator, T-Mobile will work. Not all electrical outlets work when boondocking. With solar, your system will require an inverter for the outlets to operate. Thank you for watching our RV internet solution video and commenting. We appreciate your support!

[@SpykersB]

Like hearing what u guys all do for Internet 🍻

[@RVBlogger]

Thank you! We feel pretty confident in our options and feel like there is a price for everyone! Thanks SpykerB!

[@rgruenhaus]

If anyone has experience with dish and bad weather they would say that Starlink has those same LINE OF SIGHT issues when rain clouds block. Like a radar on a ship looking for ships they don't want to crash into the reflections off rain block clear view of objects in your path. Rain and thick clouds are big time obstructions to RF signals. Even cable companies get a few of their channels through the air like microwaves.

[@RVBlogger]

I disagree...Our Starlink does pretty well in rain and clouds. WAY BETTER than my DirecTV dish that was terrible in heavy cloud cover, rain and especially snow. Do you own a Starlink?

[@rodz1999]

where have you been out of coverage? It's been great for us so far! East coast!

[@RVBlogger]

For T-Mobile, they only place where coverage was spotty was in northern Michigan and we were boondocking in a pretty desolate area. Other than that coverage has been excellent (mostly east coast too). Thank you for watching our RV internet video and commenting. We appreciate your support!

[@Lilyindi]

Would have been nice to know the speeds you’re getting for upload and download

[@RVBlogger]

It changes everywhere we go so that wouldn't really be a good stat to share.

[@NYCamper62]

I'd consider t-mobile but their coverage isn't available where I camp. And to find out you need an address. So I used a place in town about 7 miles away, still no service.

[@RVBlogger]

From what we are hearing T-Mobile has caught on to us RVers. They have developed their own travel WiFi that is much more expensive. (We are still flying under the radar🤞) So it's probably not the best affordable option anymore, sorry. We will continue to do our research for everyone. Thank you for watching our RV internet video and commenting. We appreciate your support!

[@johnhammond410]

Does it work for TV.

[@RVBlogger]

Sure does - but be aware this video is outdated...TMobile Home is no longer a good option.

[@rixtex]

With the roam mobile dish mounted on the roof of your vehicle, you have internet access while you're moving. My wife needs to work during the day while I'm driving. It costs more per month, but you can turn it off when you're not traveling.

[@RVBlogger]

Nice - how much does it cost per month?

[@katherinecurrier1782]

I'm a bit troubled by the comments regarding T-Mobil not wanting us to use this while traveling. Has anyone actually had T-Mobil pull their plan because of doing this?

[@LeonardMack]

It has happened to several people I know.

[@RVBlogger]

I hope you get a lot of response, I'm very curious. We haven't had an issue with ours nor know anyone that has.

[@jos9569]

We used T-Mobile Home internet on the road this past winter. Worked in most places, except if we had no cell signal (mountains of northern Georgia.) It's a real shame that they're going to block mobile use, and that the 'mobile' version will be 3x the price.

[@RVBlogger]

At the new price of $160 per month you are better off going with Star Link. At least you can pause Star Link when you aren't using it and save some money. Thanks for watching! Mike

[@AnneCarter-e7z]

So your telling me that starling inst worth it since this option is out there?

[@RVBlogger]

At the time we made this video Starlink was the most expensive option and T-Mobile worked great. in fact we paused StarLink for about 9 months because T-Mobile worked so well. But T-Mobile changed since we made this video. Now they are cracking down on people using T-Mobile in their RV. So other options should be considered.

[@RainyDaze9]

Tmobile just told me it violates the Home Internet Contract to move the unit from the declared home address. :-/

[@RVBlogger]

I'm hearing that some reps are saying that. We didn't have that experience with our sales person and we have used T-Mobile for over a year now with no problems at all. As a matter of fact we haven't "un-paused" our Starlink since last October. (But we have done mostly east coast camping) Thank you for watching our RV internet solution video and commenting. We appreciate your support!