Motorhome wifi tips, setup & installation (Wifi on Board review)

One of the most common questions we get is how to get reliable wifi in a motorhome! We've used several motorhome wifi systems in the past, and today we're reviewing a new one- thanks to Wifi on Board.
Wifi on Board can be found at: www.wifionboard.co.uk
We received this wifi router and rooftop antenna in return for an honest review- hear more about that in the video.
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Kat
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[@mark-se6ef]

just use your mobile phone and hotspots.

[@JJ-sc4uj]

Did you test the mobile phone sim card in the router to see the difference using the booster?

[@nigeldavey1043]

While watching this I checked my EE signal and as I have experienced in the past the first pass with that app is often rather low but retesting for best of three as it were gives the kind of result you experienced when using your Huawei router and aerial. As a retired comms and electronics specialist my opinion is, this is not the carrier and not the app but centre providing the real time test facilities. Even in a static situation, namely your own home, you will not always be routed through the same test facility as it depends on traffic via the Internet at that given moment but you will keep that connection while your current test session is in process. I actually have that same 4g router and use it at home and away because the resultant data transfer speeds knock spots off of any broadband connection. I'm now wondering if this company sells their aerial array as an add on for those of us who already possess the router. Nevertheless your phone was endeavouring to obtain a data connection in a partially shielded environment ( bit like a Faraday cage with holes in it 🙂 ) and your router had it's antennae outside the cage. Gotta make a difference as you actually need line of site in one or more compass directions. Very interesting test though. Thanks 👏👍

[@Sam-ch9mn]

Enjoying your channel as we get into motorhoming. Not sure if you said you had two SIM card slots in the unit so you could select whichever network gave the best signal in the area. Also, are these monthly paid SIM cards and can you give an idea of how much data I’d need to buy for browsing, email and some TV streaming? Thanks.

[@angiekowalczyk4440]

Thanks for an easy to understand video. Hope I’m not too late to ask a couple of questions please. 1. Is your Speed Test thing on your phone an app? 2. How do you wire the router up to be able to keep internet on all the time, both travelling and stationary? I have a leisure battery, but does that only power my usb sockets in back of van when I switch it on at the control panel when I stop, or are they ‘live’ all the time? And if not, can I make a connection straight to the battery? I realise all vans will be different, but I have an Autosleeper commercially converted campervan, if that helps? As you can tell I’m not very tech savvy! Thank you. Angie

[@DavidMarie-li5ez]

Have you tried it in clumber park has the signal there is none or very limited,and you have to move off site to get one ?

[@markwhitehead64]

Hi great video very impressed with the speed of the new WIFI ON BOARD looking forward to seeing more video keep safe 😷👍🏻

[@davidmeadowcroft7626]

Good video folks. Well explained. Proves that networks can be throttled which is a pain. You guys work well. Take care Mal and Dave in Stoke

[@WanderingBird]

I know- we were gobsmacked how much difference there was!! /a range of networks and options has worked well for us, especially in Europe

[@davidwalker1435]

EE doesn't throttle it would be the capacity of the network, the only network that throttle is Three you can tell as you always get a UK IP address which is useful when you want to connect to iPlayer or the lottery when roaming

[@jeffrichards7150]

I was really interested in the topic you were videoing but got completely distracted by the dog! 🤔

[@markdonna66]

Haven't stop travelling no scamdenic gonna stop me

[@johndaniells7183]

Thanks for a great video! Did you use the existing screw fitting of old TV inside the cupboard to secure the Antenna or just Sikaflex around gap on roof? Thanks John

[@DeanPattrick]

Hi, I’ve had this router for years, it’s really good. TBH I doubt if you would have needed the external antenna, but it never hurts.

[@ladydunraven]

oh my word the diffrence in networks are amazing....have been looking for a good system to have in the MH for a while now. Thank you for this Vlog as always helpful and informative with a little how to guide. Stay safe y'all.

[@getawaygeese]

Hi great video can I ask two things - first you have had this for a while is it still a great product in your opinion ?. Also is there a way you don’t have to contract to another sim as that is extra cost ie using the phone one somehow …. Sorry I am not technical

[@IanHayes-v1x]

Hi Kat. This might be a silly question, if so my apologies. I was wondering whether the Huawei is battery or plug-in. If battery do your solar panels continuously charge it? If you need to plug it in how much of the solar charge does it consume?

[@daveygal1]

Thank you both for a really good video I’m going there now to look at the products 👍

[@WanderingBird]

Glad it was useful

[@jamessykes8990]

Which antenna did you use for the huawei b535-232 wifi unit? couldn't find a reference to it!! regards Jim

[@marktyler2396]

im in the process of getting my first motorhome

[@MattCantor21]

Have you tried the Poynting XPOL-A0001 antenna? I live in a rural west Wales area where I am unable to receive a signal on my iPhone 11 Pro, but with this antenna I’m able to receive great data speeds. It’s £79, but I’d highly recommend it. If you do try it, please do a video on how it works for you!

[@lindabullen7159]

Hi you mentioned at the end of your Wi-Fi installation video you need to change the wiring 🤔 can you advise on that please

[@nigeldavey1043]

I am reliably informed that you pronounce Huawei as Wah way. I'm not likely to change now after having used their products for several years and will continue calling them Who are we. It's a bit like that joke about the pygmy African tribe called the Helawi who couldn't see where they were in the tall grasses.

[@josmith1240]

Hi Kat never had wifi in motorhome i have now My question is how do you know which network to go on in the UK Thanks

[@mos6146]

Well after watching this over and over ( probably the best video out there).. I finally bit the bullet and ordered a set from wifionboard. Wow ! You were not kidding ! Fast is the word and from an area with a very bad phone signal... We have 4 bars ! When fitting it , unlike you I mounted the aerial on top of the aluminium tube after disassembling the old aerial sooo I gain the best part of a meter in height if needed ( which I doubt) :-) . Thanks for the recommendation. Highly recommended. MO in Southampton.

[@kellystone5937]

Only comparable if you put the sim in from both networks, this router may not benefit the connection at all. Shame great idea, and would of been great comparison.

[@copperknob1971]

I’m still looking.. anyone fitted the Maxview one ?

[@kmac499]

I know some phones can route calls via your WiFi connection if the 3G/4G signal is poor. Do you guys use this feature with your super duper roof aerial when your up a mountain?.

[@Motorhoming_Fun]

Can you tell me what WiFi router that was model number?

[@mikerphone7039]

Hi ,trying to find exact antenna to replace tv aerial like you have ! Can't find it where can l get one 😊 great vlogs very helpful regards mike.

[@martinduplessis3949]

Have you seen JOOLCA for showering? If so, what do you think if it?

[@WanderingBird]

No, haven’t heard of it sorry.

[@TOEVERYTIME]

I know this probably sounds silly 🥴 but once you have installed a wifi booster do you have to pay a monthly subscription ? Or its just the price of the sim card?

[@WanderingBird]

No subscription for the booster. Just for the SIM card.

[@colinwood1014]

Hi Kat and Mr WB, what would this kit cost to buy. if it was taken away after the review would you buy it ?

[@annettesteppens9046]

what if you want to keep the t. v and still get the router for the internet. 😊 we are in France 25 clicks from Dieppe Internet is my biggest nightmare. Annette

[@WanderingBird]

You can do that- you’d just need another hole in the roof for the wifi antenna. What wifi setup do you have at the moment?

[@snowboarder753]

Hi What aerial are you using a link to website would be great cheers 🍻

[@copperknob1971]

Good, well explained video, this is something I’m looking at for our motorhome. I looked at this manufacturers website and found it very confusing, don’t know if I’m missing something but I couldn’t find the exact kit you have shown. Anyone else have this problem ?

[@copperknob1971]

I’m still looking 👀

[@MitchCann]

Hi from Australia. Great tips thanks

[@petersmith6794]

Love your you-tube adventures, did you by any chance, get you motorhome from Landcruise?

[@WanderingBird]

Our last one was 🙃

[@syncrosimon]

This is exactly what I did with my Puck antenna 👍👍

[@paulmills1605]

Video helps a great deal even from a Matlot😀

[@jenrai8312]

Super helpful as always. thank you for the information, always good to know.

[@johnrowan1955]

So NO tv in this van as you did away with the outside Ariel. ?......

[@WanderingBird]

Nope- we don’t have a TV in the van. We use a laptop

[@MrSattalk]

Kat, have you used this onsite where the site itself asks for a password. If so how did you get around it?

[@WanderingBird]

No- we don’t connect to site wifi. This is a totally separate system using our own SIM card.

[@MG-cp8xk]

small point - your phone is in the van and the wifi is up on the top of your van. Still a good video.

[@tgm9991]

No a cellular antenna is on the roof the "wifi" is all round them being transmitted by that white box that's within the van.

[@Scud_and_thesTig]

Helpful thanks. Does the normal height of the ariel add to the height of a motorhome or does it sit at the same height as normal projections like sunlights, etc?

[@WanderingBird]

Hey. It's not much taller than the height of the sunlights and doesn't add it to the height of the motorhome at all.

[@paulvose3177]

Thanks really useful as we too have tried numerous ariels. Do you think the new Ariel would work just as well in your old dongle?

[@davidwalker1435]

If you dongle has aerial sockets then the aerial will work with the MiFi

[@petebarry6449]

Hi, which router was in the video, the road warrior 4g or the B535 4g? thanks

[@WanderingBird]

Hi Pete, the B535 4g. Full details can be found here: www.wandering-bird.com/motorhome-wifi-on-board

[@petebarry6449]

@@WanderingBird thanks just thought I'd check as there's a huge price difference between the two 👍

[@davidwalker1435]

Hi. It is the B535 router this does the 4G the Road Warrior does 4G and Wifi from the campsite

[@davidwalker1435]

@@petebarry6449 Pete the road warrior connects to 4g or the site or Public WiFi

[@touringcaravanvirgins831]

NO THANKS