MAXVIEW ROAM - Motorhome WIFI made simple

In this video about MOTORHOME WIFI we look at the Maxview Mobile 4G router hotspot for your motorhome or caravan or boat.

[@leearmsby235]

I fitted the Maxview roam to my caravan about a year ago, not the best move l have ever made 😢 speeds have been very poor, Maxview technical help were useless. On my new have l have just had a motorhome Wi-Fi installed, found it to be a far superior set up, speeds have been great. Used the same network provider on both systems.

[@ashleyprosser9867]

Sounds like something you done incorrectly because this is a professional system

[@leearmsby235]

@@ashleyprosser9867 trust me it was fitted correctly….. just a crap unit….. motorhome Wi-Fi all the way

[@ashleyprosser9867]

@@leearmsby235 what make is that?

[@MultiOutdoorman]

Nice presentation. But you do realise you have used a spade bit designed for wood ? Should ideally use a holesaw, deburr raw edges, paint and seal before installing anything into your flat roof Good to watch anyhow. Poynting stuff is very good.

[@MikeM0XMX]

Yes, you are right. I dont know why I didnt show this in the video

[@davidashley3970]

Do you have a link to the follow up video on what your results were please.

[@MultiOutdoorman]

Most folk have those mimo antennas turned 90 degrees to yours so it is more aerodynamic ! Installers are making good money "fitting" these units. A true test might be done in a remote area using different sim providers and comparing signal strengths? Maybe another video idea?

[@MikeM0XMX]

Maxview actually state fitting it like this. No idea why. As a fully qualified radio ham, I understand radio waves and can see no real reason or benefit either way.

[@kevinlawrence2127]

Informative vlog. But I would have used bead of Sikaflex or other silicone sealant product in the drilled hole for the permanent fixture of the aerial/antenna, and not relied on the sticky pad, and a bead of sealant around aerial/antenna, to keep the entry of the roof dry/moisture out.

[@MikeM0XMX]

Yes. Out of camera I did do that. Sikaflex is king.

[@grantkent4824]

how have you found the wifi over time is it worth the money to buy 1 cheers

[@MikeM0XMX]

TBH, I am very dissapointed with is. I dont think th ecellualr modem is up to much. I get a better signal from my phone even inside the van which shocks me. I reached out to maxview and they explained its to do with the modem technology being Cat4 vs Cat10 in most mobile phones! I dont know whether I just have an old out dated version now but I simply use the maxview modem tetherd to my tablet/phone wifi to give me van-wide wifi. If I was buying something now I think I would look for alternatives

[@frenchdm59250]

Thank you for your interesting video. Greetings from France🇨🇵

[@chrisholden1912]

Hi, just wondering how you have got on with the Maxview. Thanks

[@leonpjhb]

Cool. So does it work well?

[@MikeM0XMX]

It works great. Currently connecting using it as I type. I haven't got a SIM for it at moment so as signal is rubbish on phone I have put the SIM in the router from phone and it's brilliant because aerial is on the roof.

[@danielwillis697]

What mifi box and antenna are you using please?

[@MikeM0XMX]

All the info is in the video

[@GoodnightIrene]

Hi , Any follow up video to this ?

[@MikeM0XMX]

What questions do you have

[@GoodnightIrene]

@@MikeM0XMX I’ve just bought a Motorhome with the maxview , not been away in it yet but just wondered how well it worked and how good the signal is ? ( sorry , I’m a complete amateur!)

[@MikeM0XMX]

I was away over Christmas. I had no signal on my phone. I put the SIM into the maxview and had 4g 4 bars so brilliant

[@GoodnightIrene]

@@MikeM0XMX Thanks , that’s good to know 👍