Do you think this Mobile Pro booster would work in an RV ? I ask because it has no metal roof as a car or truck does, will this hamper performance ?
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You would need to ask Wilson, but I think your concern may be valid. I tried this on my trailer, and I found it worked better when I mounted it on my truck. The signal seemed to be stronger when it could take advantage of the metal truck roof, rather than the aluminum trailer top. I have wondered if it would have worked better if I had mounted it in the middle of my trailer, rather than on the side. I would be interested in knowing what you find out. I have been very pleased with the unit when I have mounted it on the truck, and it may very well do just fine on the trailer, but I'm just not sure. Good Luck. You would need to ask Wilson, but I think your concern may be valid. I tried this on my trailer, and I found it worked better when I mounted it on my truck. The signal seemed to be stronger when it could take advantage of the metal truck roof, rather than the aluminum trailer top. I have wondered if it would have worked better if I had mounted it in the middle of my trailer, rather than on the side. I would be interested in knowing what you find out. I have been very pleased with the unit when I have mounted it on the truck, and it may very well do just fine on the trailer, but I'm just not... » Read More You would need to ask Wilson, but I think your concern may be valid. I tried this on my trailer, and I found it worked better when I mounted it on my truck. The signal seemed to be stronger when it could take advantage of the metal truck roof, rather than the aluminum trailer top. I have wondered if it would have worked better if I had mounted it in the middle of my trailer, rather than on the side. I would be interested in knowing what you find out. I have been very pleased with the unit when I have mounted it on the truck, and it may very well do just fine on the trailer, but I'm just not sure. Good Luck. « Show Less
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it works for me in my RV. I purchased an external mount antenna that bolts to my roof ladder and doesn't require a ground plane. I works just fine. I actually use it with a MiFi and get my internet that way.
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I bought it to use in my RV, which is a class C because I work via internet. I put the antenna on the window over the cab (suction cup) and it has worked very well (where there is a signal) when driving or dry camping in areas like AZ, UT, Eastern OR & WA, MT, WY, SD, NE, KS, TN, Texas, LA, MS & AL. I use Verizon Mifi as my ATT cell is useless except in metro areas. I also use in in the toad when exploring, but then it goes on the roof. I'm off the beaten path quite a bit and very pleased with it. It's fun to do a comparison of "bars" with & without the booster at various locations. Would buy it again. I bought it to use in my RV, which is a class C because I work via internet. I put the antenna on the window over the cab (suction cup) and it has worked very well (where there is a signal) when driving or dry camping in areas like AZ, UT, Eastern OR & WA, MT, WY, SD, NE, KS, TN, Texas, LA, MS & AL. I use Verizon Mifi as my ATT cell is useless except in metro areas. I also use in in the toad when exploring, but then it goes on the roof. I'm off the beaten path quite a bit and very pleased with it. It's fun to do a comparison of "bars" with & without the booster at various... » Read More I bought it to use in my RV, which is a class C because I work via internet. I put the antenna on the window over the cab (suction cup) and it has worked very well (where there is a signal) when driving or dry camping in areas like AZ, UT, Eastern OR & WA, MT, WY, SD, NE, KS, TN, Texas, LA, MS & AL. I use Verizon Mifi as my ATT cell is useless except in metro areas. I also use in in the toad when exploring, but then it goes on the roof. I'm off the beaten path quite a bit and very pleased with it. It's fun to do a comparison of "bars" with & without the booster at various locations. Would buy it again. « Show Less
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I wouldn't. I bought this thing 3 weeks ago and strapped it to the roof of my 2013 Subaru Outback, which has a roof rack that supposedly makes the strapping more secure. The thing tore off the car at 65 mph on route 80 near scranton, PA, and was promptly run over by an 18 wheeler. I recommend that you look for a device with a hard case--PepBoys sells some very good stuff along those lines at reasonable prices.
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I have used mine in an RV very successfully, just make sure to crack a window for combustion air.
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Eugene, I had zero bars outside of my travel trailer in a back woods Colorado campground. I placed the antenna on a mast 25 feet up above the base unit. I have a full 4 bars inside my travel trailer and can use my AT&T iPhone 4 without any issue. This includes 4G data (note - not 4G LTE data, just 4G data). This is good enough to stream video from VuDu and Hulu streaming services, though Netflix has difficulty at times with connecting. Note: the trick is to get the external antenna as high as possible and the more directly above the base unit the better. Also, the transmission inside is not over a great distance. For instance, my travel trailer is 32 feet long. With the base unit in the center of the trailer, I lose 1 bar at the front and back of the trailer so the signal doesn't travel that far from the base unit. Still usable but just a loss of one bar. Outside of the trailer I get nothing. This is to be expected since my travel trailer has metal siding. I'm very pleased with the unit and how it works. It is a little light weight, especially the antenna so treat it with care and you should do fine with your situation. The good thing is Amazon's return policy if it doesn't work for you. Just get that external antenna up as high as you can and as far away vertically from the base as you can. That seems to be where most people are running into problems with the zBoost.
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We use ours in a 25' motorhome. Have had no problem. We keep a roof vent open as always in an RV to vent moisture and provide some ventilation. Works well and puts out some good heat.
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Hi: I use the booster in my motorhome on the beach with a 100 foot cliff next to me that stops cell signals. The phone works great but data is marginal.I use a 110 v adapter. hope this helps, Tom
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I mounted it on the roof, didn't really worry about the required ground plane, don't think it makes a noticeable difference ......didn't have to drill a hole in the roof, ran the wire thru up thru the bathroom and thru the bathroom vent.....the booster was a really good investment, got internet service in camp where I couldn't even get cell phone service last year.....
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We only used it for carrying pole vault poles which are not as heavy as a cargo carrier could get. A cargo carrier also will present more wind resistance and forces associated with that resistance as a function of how fast your are driving. I would consider installing a tow hitch followed by a metal basket that mounts in the tow hitch. This would be easier to load up and won't damage your roof.http://www.jcwhitney.com/curt-class-iii-receiver-hitchesfor-use-with-small-campers-boathorse-trailers/p2011910.jcwx?filterid=c2309d2171u0j1
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I actually have one in my RV but have a truckers antenna rather than the magnetic mount antenna. There was no place to put the magnet mount antenna and the trucker antenna was better. You have to be close to the inside antenna for it to work. I do have service in places where other people don't and have on 2 occasions letother people use it in an emergency. Wilson has very good service. You might contact them for recommendations.
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I believe that is supposed to mean don't mount it permanently in an RV. It is safe to use in a well vented area. Just remember that the exhaust is hot and produces noxious and dangerous fumes.
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I used the booster and antennae on my Northern Lite truck camper. I wanted an antennae that I could fold down flat against the roof (so it would not catch on overhanging branches, etc....) if I go boon-docking/off road camping. I purchased the marine antennae and mounted it. To the best of my knowledge, the trucker antennae has a fixed base that is spring loaded (this would not meet my needs for off roading).
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Hello, we have a metal roof and it worked for less than two months. But I don't believe it had anything to do with the roof. We have an old fashion roof antenna that works very well.
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We just wiped out the roof of our brand new RV when we were forced to go under a bridge with only 12' clearance. Has anyone found a workable solution to a GPS with an RV'ers needs???? I need to know who has Diesel. Where the low bridges are. How to avoid U-turns, etc. Has anyone tried the new McNally Trip Maker or the Magellan RoadMate pro?
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Only used it with the standard roof-mounted antenna. Always turned on power booster. Digital signals might not penetrate to a set of rabbit ears in an RV very well due to their radio frequency. Never tried it with "rabbit ears".
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You have to buy additional accessories for indoor. I.e. power adapter. Also you may want to look at options for the antenna. I use mine in an an RV and it takes some maneuvering of the antenna to optimize the boost... not unlike other things that have antennas. Overall, I'm happy with the product, but I was it in vehicles.
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Vertical antennas generally need base radials. With a mobile mount such as this one the metal roof of the vehicle supplies that. If you have a house with a metal roof it should work fine. My mag base antenna works fine on the metal roof of my porch, if I bring it inside and set it on the wooden floor it doesn't work well at all.
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No, it only protects the RV from a surge (lightning, etc). If voltage to your RV goes low, this device won't do anything.