I do watch apple TV in the caravan and I find it perfect, i don't even have a mifi device to use it, i just use the hotspot on my wife or my phone. We have 100 gb contracts per month each and never run out of data, even being away on a very regular basis. The added advantage is that i can take my racing bike and smart trainer and use zwift with the apple TV as well, racing against thousands of people from around the world, whilst caravanning because it allows Bluetooth linking.
@youreds915 жыл бұрын
Good guide, but the MiFi kit from Kuma, £170!! Typical caravan retailer rip off. Huawei 4G Mifi on Amazon under £40, external aerial add on, under £20. Go for 2nd hand on ebay, pick one up for about £20.
@6175393 жыл бұрын
Dan, Just for info: I am a EE subscriber and have three sim cards on my contract, one for my phone, one for my wife's phone and one for my iPad. this costs me £30.00 per month, and for that I get 60 Gig of data. I also bought a 4G router from EE for £60.00 for use in my caravan. This needs a sim card and I used to pay for a forth sim card but only when I'm caravanning which is about five months of the year. My iPad has it's own sim which I take out when I'm caravanning and put it in the 4G router. I then use my iPad on wife only which I pick up from my router and also stream my TV using a Amazon fire stick and get all my films or catch up stuff, plus what's on TV anyway. When I leave my caravan I turn off my router so that it doesn't eat up all of my data this works for me and on a long weekend (Thursday until Monday) I use about 10 Gig of my 60 Gig per month allowance. This works for me using my phone, my wife uses her phone I use my iPad and of course the Fire stick. Hope you can understand my drivel.
@al9600mc5 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan great vid, as usual, we use a Fire Stick and I have 30GB Hotspot on my phone, wife has 10 GB on hers both on three, never had a problem and we watch all the usual streaming services, cheers Alex.
@caravanalia46625 жыл бұрын
Great video as always Dan. Just a point of interest. If you have certain data packages (3 network et al) you may find that watching Netflix is not included in the data allowance, thus allowing you to watch it without it reducing your overall data package allowance.
@essexrowleys5 жыл бұрын
Another useful vid, thanks Dan Cos we have BT broadband at home we get a mobile phone deal from BT which is £15 a month for 25GB of data (contract not PAYG). Then, bless their little hearts, they doubled the data allowance so we now get 50GB for 15 quid! Therefore, when we're away in the van I just plug my iPhone into the telly and stream from it. Yes, there are a couple of trailing wires but not really a problem and it works really well. BT use EE's network (they're the same company now) so 4G coverage has been fine for us.
@MC500003 жыл бұрын
I use an iPad Pro 12.9inch with plenty storage space and then download from sky and Netflix etc so i have plenty movies and tv shows to watch whilst away and it costs me absolutely nothing in data. I can even stream it wirelessly to a 4k projector to a screen in my campervan. Job done 😁
@mikeclements45483 жыл бұрын
Just fitted my camper tv then 🤔 - came across your video- will now order everything you’ve listed 🙏
@dcgamephotography55335 жыл бұрын
We got a Now TV stick, and we can pull Netflix and Sky Cinema down from my sky box at home, we use my phone which has 40GB pm of data available to it. It’s been an excellent upgrade. Or we download programmes to phone or iPad and then stream to TV without phone or internet signal
@CaravanningwiththeCoxs5 жыл бұрын
We have a chrome cast and amazon stick at home but not in the van. So far we have had no issues with caravan club signal especially early in the morning it even uploaded a 1080p video! Cheers Oliver
@keithandmichele5 жыл бұрын
Another great video Dan. We tend to use our phones for tethering as we both have 30 Gb & are on different networks that way we normally get at least one good signal. We opted for the fire stick. Cheers Keith
@simonbailey23995 жыл бұрын
Great mini-series thanks - I now take my Roku express with me - not an HDMI dongle but is as small as a matchbox and can be powered via USB in most TVS - It is a bit cheaper at 29.99 in most places
@HitchUpAndTow5 жыл бұрын
Great vlog, very informative, we just purchased a fire stick for the caravan, but use our phones on hot spot as and when.
@Vandemonium5 жыл бұрын
Excellent. I have a Chromecast and it works but is a bit clunky. Interesting to hear about the Roku, wish it was cheaper.
@claireparr4489 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting. Thank you. I was going to buy a Firestick but having watched this I will buy a Roku which will meet all our needs. I hope you have done a video of how to set it up 🤞 I shall now look to see if you have 👍
@TheTrudgians Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@trigger2295 жыл бұрын
I use a sharer SIM from EE which uses the same data allowance (40GB)as my phone, 30day contract. Cost £9 pm but means I don't have to bother with tethering which kills the battery or paying a small fortune for a new contract. Use an external antenna that's permanently stuck on the roof, had good signal even when our phones wouldn't connect. Chromecast is our choise of device
@darrin1202065 жыл бұрын
I got a 22" tv bush from Argos. It's Wi-Fi and has all the catchup channels and Netflix with lots of other apps. Perfect
@CaravanVlogger5 жыл бұрын
Good info Dan. We stay mainly on CAMC sites and have found on site WiFi to be much improved. We’re able to live stream footie without too much trouble. Surprised by the amount of data it uses, makes you think twice...Graham
@TheTrudgians5 жыл бұрын
Hi Graham, we have found a few CAMC sites okay, but when they are busy the Wifi is only good for limited browsing. and te more rural ones are just hopeless. The amount of data used is staggering isn't it. Take care
@MyBigTOW5 жыл бұрын
Great series Dan. Very informative for those of us that just can't be away from our tech gear. I am much the same in that the streaming services have taken over from "Live TV" for the most part. Looking forward to the rest of this series.
@HereWeTow5 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you for the stats. I had no idea that much data was used for 720 and 1080. Really interesting. Thanks so much for sharing that. 👍👍
@theFijian4 жыл бұрын
On the contrary, I *don't* want a separate remote because it's: A) another set of batteries B) much, much easier to search for programs using the swipe keyboard on your phone And we use an old spare mobile as the remote
@TheCaravanNut5 жыл бұрын
Interesting vlog Dan, not sure I could justify the experience of streaming 🤔 We just have free view and if I watch any YT it’s on my phone or ipad. When we went to France we didn’t use the TV for a few weeks which was great. cheers Martin 👍
@Jaques2go3 ай бұрын
I have firestick & works amazingly in our tent, including getting you tube, everything, even bbc iplayer in spain with a vpn..... but doesn't work in the caravan...what ever stick you have it doesn't work well in a metal caravan
@pete19275 жыл бұрын
Cheers Dan for doing the hard work.
@justusontour81504 жыл бұрын
Great video Dan ,you help us newbies a lot .
@michaelvincent14255 жыл бұрын
The KZbin app is back up and running on Amazon fire stick. I was using it the other night. Not saying they won't fall out again though 😀
@TheTrudgians5 жыл бұрын
good grief, thanks for the heads up Michael.
@nabarnes5 жыл бұрын
And even if it doesn't work again, you can install Firefox (a standard app with no hacking required) which fully supports KZbin.
@GG-gotr65 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan, your TV “series” is excellent!
@lostweekendscaravan5 жыл бұрын
We have a EE Data box which works fine for us. Thanks for sharing P&J
@mickbig21073 жыл бұрын
I use a 24" Toshiba Smart TV with a Amazon Fire TV Stick, the smart TV can do Netflix, KZbin and Amazon etc allready, the Fire Tv stick is for my IPTV provider. For connectivity I use Vodaphone, and my unlimited Data plan means I can watch and do what I like internet wise. Using my phone as a Mobile Hotspot I have all the connectivity I need. Having tried most phone companies, Vodaphone has the best network coverage by far, and best Data Through put aswell (Which is what you need to avoid buffering), some of the other providers are very very bad, I wont name names.
@digitalchimpuk5 жыл бұрын
Our setup consists of an Amazon firestick and tethered phone. I have a 60gb data plan so its ideal and the firestick we already owned anyway so it was a no brainer. We've also got a chromecast but I've never really got on with it tbh. The Roku looks nice but we're in no rush to change as yet. If we arrive on site and have no 4g signal it sucks, that's the only downside to tethering. You're stuck to one network.
@Flood515 жыл бұрын
Chris if you get an iPad with the SIM option you can buy data cheaply from the network with the best coverage at your campsite without a SIM card for that network (soft SIM I believe) and then switch the iPad to a hotspot. I never thought that getting the SIM option on an iPad was worth the extra cost now I wouldn't be without it. Especially useful if you travel out of country getting cheap data from a local provider. The iPad makes it very simple.
@digitalchimpuk5 жыл бұрын
@@Flood51 that's a good option tbh I like the idea but I've already got tablets and wouldn't spend the money on swapping just for the sim version. If I was to do anything I'd go down the mifi route as you have the option of adding an aerial booster, these can make a huge improvement in signal strength. It can also be quite nice to have no 4g at times because it forces your hand into switching off and socialising properly... Good idea though and something to bear in mind.
@alanalan14065 жыл бұрын
Another great video Dan - thanks. I'm discounting streaming I think now. Wonder if you are able to mirror a tablet or your phone to any caravan tvs?
@glennob76635 жыл бұрын
I just use my mobile phone to create a wifi hotspot in the caravan for streaming TV. Have a 40gb data plan which is more than enough and more cost effective than paying for a separate mifi device.
@tinajones46445 жыл бұрын
How do you use your phone to create a WiFi hotspot
@glennob76635 жыл бұрын
@@tinajones4644 on an android phone it's settings connections mobile hotspot and tethering. Dunno about iphones but I'm sure it will be on Google.
@RohanTheBT5 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. Never go to Clumber Park, no mobile signal from any network!
@martinkendall39395 жыл бұрын
Why would you want to go to clumber park and watch tv
@SeawolfGB3 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, Have you thought of an android box with thousands of apps and all streaming services, plus the ability to add your own external drive to play your own media. They are around £50 on eBay and are a great addition to touring. Cheers
@jimcaley48473 жыл бұрын
Very useful. Thank you. Why not use your phone as a hotspot rather than a mifi.
@andy446465 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. Why haven’t the tv caravan shows picked you up and given you your own. Show 🤔😎
@wayneberilla19293 жыл бұрын
Saw this and thought you’d gone naughty, then realised it said streaming NOT steaming 😂😂
@petagray59932 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated information.
@davidcutts26505 жыл бұрын
Great & interesting video. For interest, we use a Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi & stream wirelessly to all devices inc the TV.
@essexrowleys4 ай бұрын
Hello Dan, I’ve just bought a Roku stick. Did you have any problems getting audio out of your Avtex telly when using the Roku? Cheers!
@willramshaw46775 жыл бұрын
Cheers Dan, great review it's saved me a great deal of time.
@FUZ27063 жыл бұрын
Found a tv on kogan that has a built in chrome cast and built in netflix, prime video, youtube, disney plus, twitch, youtube. My only question is how do you get tv reception? What do you use for an antenna?
@rightbynamerightbynature41985 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing all the leg work😉
@trevorsmith36705 жыл бұрын
A very useful and informative blog
@holidaysinthehumma51085 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan. Very helpfull video. Thanks very much. Cheers Rob
@asiw5 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thank you
@anthonygardham45735 жыл бұрын
Thanks again for another great video. I’ve checked out the Kuma range, with its many variants. Can I assume that you have opted for the 4G model? KUMA Caravan & Motorhome 4G Mobile WiFi Kit. Appreciate your reply in due course. Regards, Tony
@TheTrudgians5 жыл бұрын
Morning Tony - yes this is the one i opted for - www.kuma.co.uk/products/kuma-4g-caravan-motorhome-boat-mobile-pocket-wifi-kit-antenna Hope that helps. Dan
@fedaykeen5 жыл бұрын
got more than enough channels with freeview when im away.. can watch netflix etc at home.
@hettysmotorhomeadventures48605 жыл бұрын
Very interesting Dan 👍
@leehammett87172 жыл бұрын
Good video
@debs515 Жыл бұрын
Hi, thank you for the helpful video. I have bought a Smart Traveller TV which is wifi enabled and 12 volt. It has Netflix/ KZbin/ Amazon already in it.... In order to watch TV, do i need to be on the internet pls, or is that only if i want to watch eg netflix? I don't have unlimited data so it would not work if i have to use data to watch TV. just a bit confused with this basic point. thank you in advance,nDebs
@dianelawson83062 жыл бұрын
We have no phone signal at all as we are sited deep in the countryside. We’ve got good wifi on site but our smart tv won’t log into it. Any ideas please?
@mmmbisto5 жыл бұрын
Could downloading programs (I know all4 does it as does Netflix for some programs) to their phone or tablet and use the Chromecast to watch on the telly help for some people who want to watch their programs but not use data?
@billyslittlebigadventurech90504 жыл бұрын
hi Dan. Do you think that the roku stick will work if the tv was only on 12 volt ?
@leonhughes21865 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, Out of interest, why don’t you just tether with a phone rather than using a separate Mifi device? Thanks! Leon.
@TheTrudgians5 жыл бұрын
Hi Leon, thats very simple to answer. Usually where we are situated i have very poor signal, there have been occasions where its been great and been able to tether no problems, but a separate device with a selection of PAYG sims from various networks works well for us. We have found 3 to be excellent followed up by Sky (02)
@nickchambers23205 жыл бұрын
@@TheTrudgians Have a look at GiffGaff which runs on O2.
@wannabepikey5 жыл бұрын
Leon - A dedicated mifi device will work better with weaker signals that using a phone as a hot spot.
@trigger2295 жыл бұрын
Also in a week signal area as soon as the blinds go down the van becomes a big faraday cage haha
@denisesavage75583 жыл бұрын
I've just ordered a maxview roam for my new caravan .. can anyone recommend a sim card? I'm thinking I probably only want one for a month at a time and am thinking a 30 day sim card of around 80GB would be plenty but I really haven't a clue about these things so would welcome any information. I have BT home broadband .. is it possible to get a sim card linked to the house broadband or is that just too simple to hope possible?
@stuartrich24995 жыл бұрын
Nice video !! But do any of them work in France / abroad?
@TheTrudgians5 жыл бұрын
I do t know for certain. I will research this.
@gilbertbarlow64735 жыл бұрын
Yes they do, used Fire Stick for the last 3 years in just about every country in Europe.
@stevechurchman18245 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan. Can you use these devices to get UK programmes when you are abroad? I’m guessing you probably can’t for legal reasons. I don’t actually want to do it, I’m just curious. Steve
@grahammcdowell98804 жыл бұрын
Did you try it outside the UK Steve
@Idk-yw8yg5 жыл бұрын
I was looking at getting myfi for this years holidays but I think and something you might of forgot dan is a lot of these streaming services you are able to download content so I’m planning to run the tv at the back of the caravan for the kids with my laptop download things the kids would watch for a hour when in bed and connect my laptop via hdmi at the front of the caravan where me and the missus sleep I plan on doing the same thing but with my phone and buy a lightening to hdmi splitter from Apple
@TheTrudgians5 жыл бұрын
Morning, If downloading ahead of time works well for you, consider the Chromecast - that way you wont need to use any cables, just cast the picture to the TV, worth thinking about. It just wont work for us and our sporadic viewing habits. Thanks
@mikeclements45483 жыл бұрын
Does the roku need a 12 v power source?
@chrisikin695 жыл бұрын
Firestick for Netflix, tether to a mobile with 3 contract, unlimited streaming for Netflix, £12 a month 3 contract for 12gb or can now get unlimited for £20
@seanhealy96714 жыл бұрын
Which mifi set up do you use ?
@scotiajinker83925 жыл бұрын
Costly way to watch tv
@colin75754 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, If i can't get 4g on site why is a wifi going to get one, surely if there is no signal then there is no signal
@TheTrudgians4 жыл бұрын
Hi Colin, if there is no mobile signal, you are dependant on WiFi, of course, if there is no wifi, no mobile signal, its a game of cards and a good book. Hope that (sort of) helps. Dan
@edmor10864 жыл бұрын
So I still don't know how it works
@doglifehub2 жыл бұрын
KZbin is on Firestick now
@janealdrich46585 жыл бұрын
What if I don’t use all the data I have via the free sim that comes with this. Will the remaining data be there when I next go on a trip
@TheTrudgians5 жыл бұрын
Hi Jane, it really depends on the network, We have found that most data only sims expire after some time, for example our 3 sim expires after 30 days. If you dont use it, its gone. Using 3 as an example, we can put some money on the sim, and not activate the data until we are likly to use it. So, we do this in £25 chunks, only when we are likely to use the MiFi. I hope that helps, and it might be worthwhile speaking to a phone shop to find the best deal for you. I hope that helps.
@psvyme48paulh453 жыл бұрын
Try sky sim
@TheTrudgians3 жыл бұрын
we do, have done for a few years now.
@janealdrich46585 жыл бұрын
Dan. Do you use pay as you go data only sims.
@janealdrich46585 жыл бұрын
And am I right in saying, that pay as you go rolls over each month until you run out of data and then top up again ?
@janetkennedy119 Жыл бұрын
Bit too technical for us (in our 70's)
@munkehpower4 жыл бұрын
why not look at a smart tv?
@TheTrudgians4 жыл бұрын
Very simple, at the time of recording there were zero 12volt smart TVs. and even now, there is only 1 on the market.
@letsbehonest42213 жыл бұрын
You are doing it the hard way. .. .just get an android TV .. They are cheap and verry light weight...
@retirerehirelife43735 жыл бұрын
Why not stop watching BBC & iPlayer and dump the licence? Thats £154 saved.
@yorkshiremix68775 жыл бұрын
why would you want to watch tv when on holiday when a holiday is a getaway from it all go walking explore the place you are staying at
@davidmbell5 жыл бұрын
Do you do all that in the dark too? I love a bit of telly when we're away, each to their own. I can explore, walk, go to the pub, but if I'm feeling like some down time I can stay in my jim jams all day and veg out in front of the tv.
@yorkshiremix68775 жыл бұрын
@@davidmbell no i dont i go to bed so i can get up at 5 to go for a walk
@krippleinacaravanxxx7075 жыл бұрын
Dons allotment it seems that quite a few people watch bloody telly in their vans! It’s my problem but I feel like throwing rocks through the windows of caravans with the telly on!. Also the snobbery! Not only have you got to have the biggest caravan, then comes the mattress and now the telly! Modern technology eh! All those microwave signals swimming around. I want to get away from it all but it seems people feel like they have the right to pollute other peoples space! Shame on them!
@johnrocker29865 жыл бұрын
Dons allotment good point maybe that's why most people I see in caravans are over weight through lack of exercise and spending too much time by the fridge! Get out and walk.
@krippleinacaravanxxx7075 жыл бұрын
john rocker in my case- hobble!
@martinwhite83542 жыл бұрын
It's pronounced Aitch not Haitch Fgs
@TheTrudgians2 жыл бұрын
possibly one of the most useless comments I've ever received. congratulations...