installing the best Wi-Fi set up for when your on the move

[@stevecrook1026]

Another informative video, keep it up and a Happy Year to you, your family and every one out there.

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

😁🍻

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

😁🍻

[@Feede.Mountain]

Wish you and family a very Happy Christmas and New year, take care and stay safe.

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Merry Christmas 😁🍻

[@PK_Blinder]

I went with the Poynting XPOL-1 and a Netgear M1. A few reviews I saw rated it better than the Mimo. Very happy with it so far.. 👍

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

I'll take a look at that 😁👍

[@Flossy_tops]

I originally had the Puck which looks aphetically neater but like you it didn’t perform how I wanted it to. (I think your extending puck antenna was a brilliant idea!) …. So anyway after a one year trial I changed it for the Poynting X-Pol omni directional antenna with a Netgear Nighthawk Mk2 Router with EE unlimited. I followed Gadget Johns experiences with his various trials and up to now this new set-upset up has performed to above expectations … I used to have a Smarty sim, which as you point out is a more cost effective way, however its signal base didn’t always work in areas I travelled to. Perhaps now it may just be worth another go as things have improved with the system I’ve got fitted 👍🍻

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

I'm still playing with the puck antenna, hopefully we can make some improvements to it

[@petehall9827]

Very informative Sam and a clever idea with old parts to sort the puck out. Have a great Xmas and look forward to more videos next year 👍

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Merry Christmas 😁🍻

[@davidw3932]

Just bought a Luton. Your channel is brilliant. Informative and nice to see someone of a similar age doing it. Merry Christmas buddy 😊🎄

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Check out our Facebook group lots of seasoned van builders on there who will be able to offer advice with and issues you may have our build ideas your contemplating You can share your progress on there too Good luck with your build looking forward to seeing how you get on with it

[@vaughan7835]

In Australia. We still have our original, previously public owned phone / internet provider, which other ph co's can't access 100%. My provider is the only other 1 with 100% coverage. I've been planning to buy a WiFi setup from the original co' & drastically decrease the costs of my service. Ph service is now $230 but can last 12 months. WiFi is a small addition per month but won't use any Data from the phone, if in range. Another Genius I found on a Vanlife fb group told me about that.

[@Witteringtrucker]

For the past 18mth I've just been using my phone to tether. Two days ago I fitted a Kuma LTE kit which is similar to what you've just fitted. I did a speed test before and after and it doubled with a proper dedicated router.

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

We have definitely improved our Internet connection things actually work now

[@jimbossimrigs7961]

Merry Christmas Sam to you and family, love your videos, thanks for taking the time, it is appreciated. 👍

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Merry Christmas 😁🍻

[@Trotterthecampervanbuild72]

Great video mate. I tested my home 5g from 3 in my van. I used a 12v mod for it, and it's perfect. Great connectivity, mint WiFi. Luckily, my Vans is not metal, just wood and fibreglass. There is no signal block at all.

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Merry Christmas 😁🍻

[@wetchels5335]

Looks a great set up, I look forward to seeing how you get on with it on your travels :-) Merry Christmas Sam hope you have a good one with your family.

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Merry Christmas 😁🍻

[@xylo66]

Thanks Sam , most interesting. Btw, the amazon link for the Teltonika lists it as unavailable

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Merry Christmas 😁🍻 ill check the link thanks

[@dcurleyifa]

You kept saying your old system didn’t do what you wanted it to do but you confirm exactly what you need the kit to do. How many phones, laptops etc do you use at the same time ? I am still using the Hawuei router 2 phones a IPad and occasionally a laptop without any slowing down of signal and the router states up to 10 items can connect.

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

It's more to do with device needing reset every couple of weeks, it would just stop working after resetting it would work for a couple of weeks then stop again

[@dustup2249]

Thanks for the content sir. The nice thing about these new devices is that the manufacturers and service providers can seamlessly update the device's operating system and reflash the firmware's chip set without you the user connecting another device with an expensive special cable and being guided by a service tech over a separate phone. This arrangement should last you about 12 to 18 months before the roll-out of the new 5G Advanced standard. Then you'll be buying all new devices because your existing devices cannot exploit all the features of the AI features embedded. Start your 5G Advanced fund now so you can afford to order the new stuff right away because like all new upgrades to LTE sell out fast and the waiting list long.😄

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Electronics and mobile comms are definitely a moving target, always changing, always improving we just need to make the best informed choices that work for us, I'm happy with what I have starlink have push what is expected I think we will see major advances in this area very soon with competitors hot on the heals of Mr Musk

[@northeastcarpfishing]

Hi Sam I bought one after watching your vid how did you sort power end as comes with wall adapter plug id prefer 12v dc

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Just cut it off mate the power range is 9v to 31v DC Mine is hard wired in pal

[@Urban_Geek]

I couldn't agree more I work in the telecoms industry and use the internet (mobile) on a daily basis and the speeds are fine don't get me wrong star link is a great product but the price is to high when you can work with 4G/5G Great video fella as always

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Merry Christmas 😁🍻

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

We use a lot of comms equipment for remote management and reporting of systems As a country, we have a lot of money invested in the infrastructure, so why pay over the odd for something when what we have with the right gear can deliver a quality connection

[@scott8579]

Good upgrade with the poynting aerial, but the router is a down grade in my opinion, should of stuck with the mifi or got one of these zte mu5001 for the same sort of money cheers

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

The Teltonika router has been flawless, plug in and forget about it! The Huawei router was a absolute nightmare. The fact the antenna connection broke was the final straw for me

[@northeastcarpfishing]

Hi Sam I’ve got the night hawk by net gear and it’s getting rubbish how you finding it and what’s smarty like as a network we are on giff gaff on fones but fancy different networks in van for choice

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

It's working great! I love the smarty sim cheap as chips👍

[@viv-i-vangoesforth]

a very interesting video Sam which I've watched whilst also talking to you on my facebook account. Who says us Blokes cant multi-task!🤣 I gotta say how tidy the top of the bus looks. Wish my solar wiring was as neat....... but when we get better weather, that issue with Viv will be sorted. I've decided to brave drilling holes in her roof for the solar cables LOL. As ever, much respect and all the best to you and Lisa and the family. Hopefully by the time Crafty blinders meetup comes round in 2024, Viv will be finished......or will she lol......- Kenny

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Working on our van will never be complete there's always something new to add to the mix 😁👍 Merry Christmas my friend 😁🍻

[@viv-i-vangoesforth]

@@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife very true Sam. I spent last night looking for cheap plywood on FB market to make viv's new kitchen lol. Never thought I'd have to sell major organs to afford it🤣 Remember, a beer is not just for Christmas unless your name is Kenny🤣🤣🤣 All the best🎄🎅

[@sasmicky71]

Looking for something the some .how much are them m8

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

The router is around £250 and the MIMO is £150 ish if I remember right there are links in the videos description Merry Christmas 😁🍻

[@nigelwood8007]

Have you still got roter and love your videos send my love to your wife hope get beter soon

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Thank you and yes we still have thus router

[@MattRiggall1]

Smarty sims are shite, get on EE

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

We have EE on our phones, and we found the smarty works we the EE doesn't it all about the location I would say

[@Rob.1340]

👍🚐😎

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Merry Christmas 😁🍻

[@craftertewaka289]

Season’s Greetings and a great 2024 van year. Another interesting video, re vamping our Crafter and this set up for now sounds good for our needs.