Tagged With "Cell Booster"
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WeBoost (Wilson Electronics) Drive 4GM Cell Signal Booster
I recently aquired a WeBoost Drive 4GM cell signal booster. The 4GM isn't the latest and greatest offering, that would be the Drive 4GX. I was initially drawn to the 4GX plus RV essentials kit which retails for $619.99. The Drive 4GX by itself sells for $479 and the 4GM for $379. I purchased the Drive 4GM from Amazon Warehouse Deals (technically used) for $273. Both the 4GM and 4GX are rated to boost cell signal by up to 50 db. The difference being the 4GX is supposed to be twice as powerful...
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TireMinder Smart TPMS - Smartphone Based Tire Pressure Monitor for RVs
http://www.minderresearch.com/...ure-monitor-for-rvs/ Our last TPMS (by TST) which we used for the past few years completely failed us last month so it's time to give another one a try. Having a single-axle trailer we realize the many benefits in monitoring the pressure & temperature of the TT's 2 tires as well as the main spare tire and a 2nd extreme emergency spare tire that is for trips that are more than a few hours from home (it will stay home for local trips). The main spare tire...
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Re: WeBoost (Wilson Electronics) Drive 4GM Cell Signal Booster
Some kind of booster is on our list and I've been getting the WeBoost email sendouts for learning. You should get an A+ on that report. Very well done...helped me a bunch in understanding. Now to win the lottery so we can get the stuff on this list.
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Re: WeBoost (Wilson Electronics) Drive 4GM Cell Signal Booster
So Erick do you have the booster in the camper....or the truck.....?
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Re: WeBoost (Wilson Electronics) Drive 4GM Cell Signal Booster
I've been curious about a cell booster for a while, even considering making one myself with an old sat dish (directional) versus a non-directional like you did here. This further pushes me that route, but I don't think I'll be doing anything quite yet. After dropping Sprint, my signal has already gone up But I would be curious if the residential version would actually be better for our application. Leemom, if internet is something you require when you go FT, I would consider Hughesnet. It's...
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Re: WeBoost (Wilson Electronics) Drive 4GM Cell Signal Booster
Yes, Erick. I made from galvanized tin, a ground plane plate. It holds the magnetic antenna. It is about 14 inches in diameter and flat like a pizza pan. It just sets whereever I want the antenna for the moment. I have two ways of moving it about on the roof. I open the escape hatch over the bed and set it somewhere I can reach, sometimes on the top of the air conditioner. WIth no luck there, I climbed the ladder and tried it in back of the camper. Almost always, the escape hatch trick works...
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Re: WeBoost (Wilson Electronics) Drive 4GM Cell Signal Booster
What are your thoughts on this? https://www.wilsonamplifiers.c...-booster-kit-470103/ We need something for work really badly. I was also wondering if I unplug the room mounted antenna, can i plug the mobile antenna into it and bring it on the road?
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Re: WeBoost (Wilson Electronics) Drive 4GM Cell Signal Booster
We just returned from our favorite boondock site. We have NEVER had service there before and probably would have still thought service was non-existent until I received a text Sunday evening. There was one spot on the table next to the trailer that would occasionally show one bar of service. Move the phone one foot in any direction and the signal was lost. Also, trying to call out instantly caused the one bar to disappear. This is the most sketchy service I've ever experienced and I thought...
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Re: WeBoost (Wilson Electronics) Drive 4GM Cell Signal Booster
Randy, that indicates that there is a weak signal available and the signal booster would most likely make a difference. So here's what you do. Get a booster, go back there and call me after it's set up. Just make sure your GPS location setting on your phone is enabled before you call..........
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Re: WeBoost (Wilson Electronics) Drive 4GM Cell Signal Booster
My older Wilson amp still works great and makes a real difference in being able to get phone service and Internet. On our previous TC I had the antenna mounted pemanently on the roof attached to the roof rack. Tree branch snags would break off the tiny ground plain antenna stub outs. With the new Lance 1172 I decided to keep the antenna portable and and I built a antenna mast out of PVC, 24" threaded sections, that I can erect in a few minutes and mount to the roof access ladder. I mount the...
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Re: WeBoost (Wilson Electronics) Drive 4GM Cell Signal Booster
Looks like this will be very useful to us. Just got back from a few days up by Big Basin, very spotty cell and internet service. My truck has built in WIFI so that helps on that end, but inconvenient having to have the ignition in the Aux position (and the keys in the ignition). Good reception and broadcasts very well from the truck to inside of the trailer, AT&T based, but a bit inconvenient and doesn't really solve the phone issue. I could add a separate phone service to the truck I...
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Re: WeBoost (Wilson Electronics) Drive 4GM Cell Signal Booster
For a little more info, and a decent video, the rv bloggers "Wheeling It" published just today a review of the weBoost 4G-X OTR product. They also reviewed 3 different antenna options and compared the new box to the cradle unit they had before. Wheeling It Booster Review
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Re: WeBoost (Wilson Electronics) Drive 4GM Cell Signal Booster
On youtube, The Jade and John Show. Married couple from TN that are truck drivers. We Boost gave them a set up to try out and make video of what they thought. John used to be an IT guy and had built his own booster for the truck from home version type stuff. They were impressed with the We Boost mobile system they tried out.
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Re: WeBoost (Wilson Electronics) Drive 4GM Cell Signal Booster
Wow!! This unit is literally priceless. I used it in the Pisgah national forest (Camping here: https://goo.gl/maps/5uNX8QPbxxH2 ) and the Ocala national forest recently. I had 0 bars on either phone in Pisgah [My wife has Verizon/ I have Google Fi]. Using the booster I had 4 bars, 3g with US Cellular (This is a Google FI Carrier). In the middle of the night we had a freak windstorm that luckily I was able to pull up radar for from my phone, so I knew exactly how bad it was going to be. I was...
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Re: TireMinder Smart TPMS - Smartphone Based Tire Pressure Monitor for RVs
Even though our short rig kept a nice strong signal I went ahead and mounted the booster anyway since one comes in the package. I chose to mount it right under the battery box. Out of the way and has a line-of-sight with all 3 tires. Ready to roll on our next trip in a few days ...
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Re: TireMinder Smart TPMS - Smartphone Based Tire Pressure Monitor for RVs
So I just went out by the trailer and realized that we now have an additional outside light - the power LED on the booster.
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Re: TireMinder Smart TPMS - Smartphone Based Tire Pressure Monitor for RVs
Bumping this not-too-old thread.... Just got my Tireminder Smart TPMS and will be installing and setting it up next week when I get back to the trailer down in Tucson. Nice packaging! A couple of questions for those of you that have actually installed and used them. This is going on a 2018 2285 (dual separate battery compartments) pulled by a F250 CCSB truck with a rigid topper on the back. I was thinking of putting the signal booster in one of the battery compartments and, at least for now,...
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Re: TireMinder Smart TPMS - Smartphone Based Tire Pressure Monitor for RVs
Tried out the system this morning - everything was quick, simple, & accurate. I first checked all tires with my high-end tire pressure gauge. I then had the system learn all 4 tires. The pressure on all 4 tires was spot on against my gauge. Again, we have 4 trailer tires (with load range & the desired psi) - 1. Driver's side (load range D, 62) 2. Passenger side (load range D, 62) 3. Main spare under the TT (load range D, 62) 4. Extreme emergency spare for longer trips that will ride...
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A few final mentions until our next trip - Came up with a better labeling system - white labels inside the sensor caps. Put a reminder in my Google calendar for August 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, & 2022 to place an order for the free replacement batteries & O-rings. Everything is put away in the supplied pouch in the TV waiting for the next trip. The manual (with receipt, proof of purchase card, & notes for the current battery installation date and the 4 sensor assigned locations) is...
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@Red Barchetta My TPMS arrived. I was thinking of mounting the booster under my battery box frame, then powering off the battery in the box. Any advise?
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mg - I haven't installed the booster yet either. I probably will at some point, but honestly & in my opinion, it's not a necessity with my short 1575 or your even shorter 1475. When I do install it I have been thinking about inside the mounted spare tire (which is nice & dry under a 1575) or like you're thinking - somewhere around/under the A-frame tongue area. As far as power for the booster goes - I will probably go the K-I-S-S route and just use the roach, er alligator clips on...
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Re: TireMinder Smart TPMS - Smartphone Based Tire Pressure Monitor for RVs
TPMS installed. Mounted signal booster under battery box and clipped alligator clips to battery posts. If this works I'll connect with a pig tail connection like I use with battery tenders. Consulted w/Minder Research and they agreed w/my booster placement. May rethink and place elsewhere if necessary. Install was very straight forward and all transmitters worked. First trial trip coming up soon, will post again after return. Red, what does K-I-S-S stand for, that one lost me!
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Oh, and I like your pigtail idea with the booster.
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I can't do that - I stay awake at nights trying to come up with ideas that can complicate an install. I'm still working on a solution for mounting my signal booster (older system than yours) but my thinking is along these lines. I already have a set of Anderson electrical connectors coming off of the batteries for my portable solar - thinking about adding a small waterproof box to the outside of one of the battery boxes (think Pelican here, or something similar (read that as cheaper) with an...
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Ron - Too funny ... and true. I am the same way with most things. Thought-out to the umpteenth degree and then precisely executed. If it turns out that I need the booster with my short 1575 & extended cab truck then I'll probably mount a water-proof box somewhere under the TT, but as far as powering it I'll probably stick to the roach, er alligator clips on the terminals as I have nice & quick access to my battery at all times (no crazy sliding tray setup on my '14 Lance TT). Since...
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Any thoughts on this method of installing the booster? In my 1685's forward storage compartment there is an access hole that allows me to get to the lower front running lights. Considering splicing into that circuit - always drive with the lights on so the booster would always be on when driving, off when unhooked with no battery loss. It would be a bit further away from the truck's cab and the signal would have to travel through the front of the trailer. Don't know how strong the signal is...
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Ron - I like your idea for tapping in to the TT's running lights for power to the booster (I too always tow with the lights on so would only be hot while towing). Where the issue in your plan could be is that per Minder Research/Valterra Products you want the weather-proof booster's antenna outside the TT such as mounted to the frame, inside the mounted spare tire, etc... However, I don't think that is truly a serious issue. Since you have the access area and you know you want to splice in...
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*From here - https://www.minderresearch.net...stall-Signal-Booster
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Thanks, I just read that - hadn't realized the booster was weather-tight. We do need the booster - I'm thinking of trying it inside of that area behind the cover, the only thing blocking the signal would be the front wall that looks to be some sort of fiberglass casting, maybe 3/16" thick. That shouldn't interfere much, but if it does I will mount it just outside of that area, depends on water/mud spray from the truck tires where exactly. If I put it outside I might still put it in a...
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Yeah, that location should be fine. Your booster looks to be their original booster. Mine is the newer one. Anyway, thanks again for the power supply idea.
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weBoost Drive Reach RV — Your Thoughts?
We regularly run into poor cell coverage when camping, primarily at state- and national parks. We also encounter cell “dead zones” while driving. We’re not heavy data users by any means, but we do like to stay in touch with friends and family, to monitor the weather, and to be able to communicate with our next site’s staff if necessary. And, we’re planning to drive to/from Alaska next year. For example, cell coverage at Doris Campground in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge near Lawton,...
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Re: weBoost Drive Reach RV — Your Thoughts?
Our new WeBoost DRIVE Reach RV cell booster with optional DC-DC power brick arrived today. Delivery took a couple of extra days due to recent Wx challenge, but the reschedule was not an issue for us. Our next trip is scheduled to start on March 20, and our TC is at an off-site storage facility. So, we’ll bring it up a few days early to de-winterize and work on a couple of mods.😉 Woo Hoo! Jim / crewzer
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Re: "Pedal Commander"
I use the Ampd throttle booster by Superchips. It's very similar to the Pedal Commander, but fit my needs and desires a bit better. I also use the Superchips F1 tuner to program my truck between towing, performance, or economy modes. Between the tuner and the throttle booster there is a MAJOR difference from stock settings. I can't imagine driving the truck without either one anymore. The electronic throttle in these new vehicles can really make the pedal feel sluggish. Here's a link to an...
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Re: TireMinder Smart TPMS - Smartphone Based Tire Pressure Monitor for RVs
Has anyone mounted the booster inside the battery compartment as opposed to an external location? If so how well does it work?
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Hey Russell, We have the same Tire Minder smartphone TPMS and tried mounting the booster in the curbside front battery compartment on the front wall. We found that the street side trailer tires randomly kept losing connection. Maybe the lead in the battery was blocking the signal? Moved the booster to the middle the frame member just behind the propane tanks and signal have been solid. Been very pleased with the system. Good luck
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Re: TireMinder Smart TPMS - Smartphone Based Tire Pressure Monitor for RVs
I mounted my TireMinder relay booster using zip ties on the tongue underneath the propane tanks and tapped into the 12v power wire that supplies power to the jack. This has worked flawlessly with picking up the tire signals and relaying to the TV. In that location the relay antenna has a clear signal path to the tires. It also has the benefit of powering down when I turn off the battery disconnect switch.
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Re: TireMinder Smart TPMS - Smartphone Based Tire Pressure Monitor for RVs
I've been happy with this unit for thousands of miles. I get a false alarm every once in a while but no big deal. If you want to, you can use an old non-sim card phone as a monitor instead of your working phone. All it needs is the app and working Bluetooth. I bought the booster but don't need it. It's mounted in the driver's side battery compartment and I just clipped it to the battery terminals. If I decided I really needed it I'd try to figure out how to connect it's to switched power.
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I opted for the solar-powered TireMinder TPMS and checked performance with and without the booster and it worked fine in both conditions. But since it came with the TPMS, I decided to install it. I mounted the booster inside the "nose" via the storage compartment and added a power switch. The unit is actually attached to the back of the wiring access panel with foam tape. I drilled a small hole through the cover inline with the LED and inserted a LEGO as a lens.
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TST 770
We recently purchased a TST 770 during Prime Days. Read the instructions and installed all six of the valves (four trailer, two truck). It works great and settings were very easy to modify/change for my vehicles (F350 and 1985 Lance). It is a little slow to pick up all six of the valve core sending units. I do have a question. Instructions indicate I need to install the signal booster or I may void the warranty. It suggests the tongue as to were to mount it. My question is the battery box is...
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Re: TST 770
I put my booster on the center of the outside front wall, hidden just below the top of the propane tank cover. I ran the wire down to the 7 pin cable junction box that is under the TT near the front.
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Re: TST 770
We purchased and installed the TST 507 last year in our 2022 - 1995. I installed the booster inside the curbside battery box. Simple installation - connect the wires and fasten to the wall. I have has no issues with this install. I just read the manual and it states to install in the battery box on the front of the trailer. I would consider the enclosed battery boxes to be in front of the trailer, just a little higher.
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Re: MicroAir EasyTouch 352 RV Thermostat
My T-Mobile 5G hot spot isn’t one of the “home” ones, so no GPS and geofencing - I got it when they first came out, I think just before they introduced the T-Mobile Home internet. Since I have the “free” cable internet at my park, I only use it on the road. Now that I have Starlink, I basically only use it when I’m overnighting somewhere and don’t want to spend the extra time to put up and take down the Starlink antenna. It’s still useful for me, and I’m on a relatively inexpensive plan, but...
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Re: MicroAir EasyTouch 352 RV Thermostat
Phone connects through the internet. For my test I had WiFi turned off on the phone, so it was accessing the thermostat on the internet, using cell minutes. In your case, you could leave the AC off then when you were getting close to going back, you could turn it back on. That would work with Starlink running all the time for internet purposes for the thermostat and your cell phone having cell service. I have a fairly big battery bank and solar set-up, so I could potentially leave the...
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Re: MicroAir EasyTouch 352 RV Thermostat
Thanks that makes sense, to me. Being able to access it, via hotspot, could be useful. When I had T mobile hotspot, it was for "home" use and "booster" had gps. Do you use yours, on the road, or just at park?
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Re: Starlink Mini
Got the Mini and have used it on one three nighter. Burned the 50GB already. Sports! Very useful equipment and I look forward to using it in Mexico without dealing with slower roaming cellular data. I got a 12 > 24VDC booster and rigged some wiring for boondocking.