- Powerful RV Booster
The weBoost Drive Reach RV powerfully boosts signal for fewer dropped calls, better voice quality, faster data speeds, increased hotspot capability, and improved audio and video streaming on the road and while parked, even in remote areas. - Works with all U.S. carriers
With multi-user functionality, every passenger can enjoy stronger cell signals with all U.S. carriers-including Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Uscellular and more. - Boosts existing cell signal for multiple users
With 50 dB max gain, Drive Reach RV simultaneously boosts existing cell signal for multiple users and devices in any RV or motorhome. - Ideal for weekend RVers, remote workers, outdoorsmen and hunters
Drive Reach RV is ideal for people who take long road trips and camp for long weekends. - Coverage for motorized and towable RVs
Designed to enhance signal coverage for all RVs with an omnidirectional, 7.5” antenna, a ladder mount, mast extension, and side exit adapter. - All-terrain, all-weather tough
The outside antenna meets current U.S military and NEMA IP66 standards, meaning it can withstand extreme shaking while being protected from dust, oil, and water. - Reduces dropped calls in remote areas
Fewer dropped calls, better voice quality, faster mobile internet, improved audio and video streaming and greater hotspot capability even in remote areas. - Ideal for those who demand powerful cell phone signal from the most remote locations
Summertime and weekend RVers who drive to remote locations; Remote workers who live and travel in their campers and vans; Outdoorsmen and hunters who often camp on the weekends - 5G Compatible
weBoost products will work for the next decade and beyond to provide your home with long-lasting coverage. - Satisfaction Guaranteed
2-year manufacturer’s warranty and a 30-day money-back guarantee by weBoost. - FCC Approved
Meets all FCC guidelines and won’t interrupt or harm any carriers’ signals to and from the cell tower. - U.S. Company
All weBoost products are designed and assembled in the U.S. and come with friendly, U.S.-based customer support - Designed by the leading cell signal booster technology company
weBoost, a brand of Wilson Electronics, is the country’s leading manufacturer of cellular signal booster technology. - Uplink and Downlink Gain
Max Uplink Gain is 29.5 dB, and Max Downlink Gain is 5.2 dB - Frequencies covered
Band 12/17 700 MHz, Band 13 700 MHz, Band 5 850 MHz, Band 4 1700/2100 MHz, Band 2/25 1900 MHz - Download the weBoost App
This app is an interactive guide to help with the installation of a do-it-yourself cell signal booster kit at home, in your vehicle, or at work. Includes step-by-step videos, antenna positioning guide, and before and after cell signal readings.
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weBoost – Drive Reach RV Cellular Signal Booster Kit for RV’s, Campers, Vans, Motorhomes, Boosts 5G & 4G LTE for All U.S. Carriers
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Additional information
| Weight | 7.48 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 11.63 × 21 × 3.75 in |
| Model Compatibility | Universal |
| Product Weight | 7.48 ounces |
| Impedance | 50 ohms |
| Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts | 2 Year Manufacturer's Warranty |
| Color Category | Black |
| Product Depth | 11.63 inches |
| Product Width | 21 inches |
| Overload Protection | Yes |
| Maximum Gain | 50 decibels |
| Carrier Compatibility | Universal |
| LED Indicator(s) | Yes |
| Brand Compatibility | Universal |
| Networks Supported | 3G |
| Model Number | 470354 |
| Product Height | 3.75 inches |
| Product Name | Drive Reach RV Cellular Signal Booster Kit for RV's, Campers, Vans, Motorhomes, Boosts 5G & 4G LTE for All U.S. Carriers |
| Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor | 2 Year Manufacturer's Warranty |
| Brand | weBoost |
| Cord Length | 25 feet |
| Power Source | Plug-in |
| FCC Certified | Yes |
| UPC | 810005961318 |
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Lynda –
Upon opening the box, I was instantly confident in my purchase of the weBoost-Drive Reach RV system because of the solid construction of each piece of hardware. Not only is everything you need included, (even down to the zip-ties and the mounting brackets for them, wow) but upon closer inspection I could tell that the design team fabricated this kit for real-world applications, away from a controlled-climate labratory. This is a great setup and so easy to assemble that the average 7th grader could put this plug-n-go system together. So far so great, but now I needed a real live test to gauge the product’s value and worth. So, I went to see my friend who lives away from the city, and whose cell service is spotty at best. We did some reception pretesting in and around his motorhome before hooking up the unit, focusing on his media/tv area. After a quick install it was time to go live. My friend was ready to do a technical test to determine and quantify the level increase (boost) before and after, however we never got that far. The ‘ear’ test was more than enough to satisfy any questions or concerns that either of us had about this unit. The results were so astonishing that my friend offered to buy it from me on the spot, and (jokingly) said I could not leave with the unit. Crystal clear clarity and a crisp tone said it all. A must for all RV’ers, campers, and outdoors people! 5 stars
Michael –
Set this up down in south Texas where historically we’ve had terrible cell service. Boosted service immediately! Was able to stream from my iPhone with ease
CactusJax –
I set this up in a Class C motor home. I keep the motor home at my office which is in a poor reception area. There are 2 roads I can take from my office back into town. I lose service on both roads for about a mile so I don’t use my phone in that area. Outside the motor home at my office I get 2 to 3 bars on my phones service indicator, inside the motor home I get 1 bar. Upon hooking up the WeBoost booster. I get 3 to 4 bars inside the motor home. I drove both roads where I always lose a signal and was able to have uninterrupted phone conversations. When I returned to the office I ran an internet speed test inside the motor home. With the booster on I got 61 mbps download and 7.5 up. With the booster turned off I got 38 down and 1.3 up. I can’t wait to see how this works in a remote campground. I have another vehicle with a WeBoost product installed and have been places where the only place anyone could use their phone was in my vehicle. I am confident that when I do get out in the boonies this will provide the same service.
Nicholas –
What is in the box
Inside antenna
Outside antenna
Control box
Antenna extension
Mast mounting hardware
Install Guide
Quick install sheet
Decal with contact information
Cable mounting hardware
Assembly and installation following the enclosed guide went without any problems. I did not do a complete install, but all units were properly put together. There was not a tag on the outside cable as to what end went to the box and what end went to the antenna, I guess wrong and retried. After the outside antenna was hooked to and secured above the RV, I put the inside antenna on the counter and plugged it into the box along with the outside coaxial cable. I then plugged in the transformer and the other end into the control box. The Light came on green but then started flashing red. After a few moments it went to all green. I called someone on the phone as I walked around inside the RV. The signal was breaking up and kept dropping the call. I then unplugged the unit and called back. This call was the same as the first call. When I reached the end of the 26-foot RV the call was again dropped.
I would not recommend the weBoost – Drive Reach RV unit.
TechGuru –
I know this is intended for RVs, but this worked great out at my parents cabin. They could typically not receive phone calls or data at their cabin, this solved everything!
James –
The Weboost Drive Reach RV is a small cellular signal booster that is easy to setup and use. The design is good as the Weboost itself isn’t very large and should be something that can be mounted just about anywhere inside your RV or travel trailer. It’s case has a solid construction feel to it. You only have to connect 3 cables to it, the outside antenna cable, the inside antenna cable and the power cable. This makes it incredibly easy to setup. Mount the outside antenna on your RV’s or travel trailer’s ladder, mount the Weboost inside where you want it mounted, and set the inside antenna in your RV or travel trailer’s living space. Run the cables and plug the power cable into the Weboost and that’s it. The cables that come with it are small diameter cables so running the outside antenna cable to the Weboost shouldn’t be too bad. If you don’t want to run the outside antenna cable yourself or are worried about doing that, you can get an RV service department to do it. There is a light indicator on the front of the Weboost that indicates various statuses so you will easily know what state it is in. It also comes with a spring for the outside antenna and mounting hardware to mount the outside antenna on the ladder of your RV or travel trailer. Minus the running of the outside antenna cable, this is about as simple as it can get. It’s also 5G ready which means you won’t need to upgrade to a different model anytime soon.
One of the locations that I sometimes go in a nearby National Forest is where my cell phone gets only 1 bar of signal, but with the Weboost, I’m now able to get 2 bars of signal at that location. I moved my toy hauler about 100 yards away from that location which allowed me to get 3 bars with the Weboost. So far I am really liking the Drive Reach RV. I don’t have to worry as much about where I can be in a national forest or what RV parks I can go to and still get my work laptop connected. This opens up a lot of places for me to visit and still be able to get connected. I would recommend it to anyone looking into getting a cell booster for their RV, travel trailer, 5th wheel, or toy hauler and especially to those who work remotely from their RV and depend on cell service to get connected.
Sean –
Does what it says on the tin! It’s relatively easy to mount and setup is pretty much non-existent. Once all the cables are plugged in, you’re done. I tested this unit in two locations. The first location has good signal outside but poor signal indoors, the building is mostly metal and blocks the signal. In this situation the booster worked great and was able to boost the signal by almost 20db inside the building, which resulted in better speeds and stability. The results went from a erratic 25 down/0.2 up to a steady 50 down/15 up. The second location was installed in my RV is a low service area. In this situation I would normally have one or two bars of signal while outside of the RV and one bar inside with noticeably slower speeds. With this booster I was able to attain three bars and while the peak speeds stayed in the 15 range, the signal was much more stable and loading of pages and streaming of videos was smoother with less buffering. While it is important to note that you could get slightly better performance by using a booster with a directional antenna I enjoy the convenience of not having to aim at a specific tower especially considering this is mounted on a mobile RV. I have used other WeBoost products in the past and they have always worked well for me. I have also tried a few cheap options and was not impressed, this unit is definitely worth the added cost if you depend on your cell phone in low signal areas.
Beradon –
I’ll start this off by saying that I admit I havent had my RV very long, but on some of the vacations I’ve taken in it, I’ve noticed that in relatively remote areas, cell signal can be a challenge. My RV isn’t all that large so I didn’t want anything huge to either attach to it or that I would need to set up separately if I stopped.
Installation was not difficult, the antenna is designed to attach in one of a few different places and it’s not intended to be hard-wired to the vehicle power system (although it appears they sell an additional unit to assist with that). It’s fairly straightforward. I installed it to the ladder on the back of the RV, ran the wire to the booster unit and inside to the cell receiver.
In traveling and using it, there was a definite improvement in cell signal when in more remote locations, although if I went too far, even this would eventually lose signal.
That said though, I can see instances where, aside from just the convenience of having cellular signal far out, could also make the difference in getting help if it is needed. To that point, it does say that it could affect the ability for e911 to work, so in those instances you must be able to tell law enforcement where you are at.
Overall there’s not really a lot more to say about it. It’s everything you would hope it would be in terms of installation and use. I imagine a larger system would have more range, but that was not what I wanted. All in all it’s a great investment.
Caladbolg –
I think it is a good idea to remind everyone that this is not a signal creator, this is a signal BOOSTER. And you need a little bit of it in the first place in the area of interest to boost what is there.
This is now the second full time item I have in my arsenal to boost cell service from weBoost. And again, they have delivered what I hoped to expect. Simple instructions, easy set-up, support contacts readily available, and tangible results.
Cell service in Colorado can be really sketchy. Particularly with AT&T’s cell service. Quite simply I’ve been able to get a few extra bars with this easy set-up in locations where the signal has been notoriously scant. And I will readily trade off some set-up time to get a more reliable connection and a bit more speed. It doesn’t always work since you are not always going to get a single bar of service in some locations. But having something that can give you a chance when you have no other option could be a life saver on top of adding an element of reliability to your connection.
Whether you need a signal boost for emergency purposes or you just can’t seem to unplug when away from your non-mobile domicile, this is what you’re looking for.
btb2k –
Installation and setup of this system is pretty easy but you should definitely plan ahead so you can place it in an optimal spot with other equipment but away from it enough so as not to get interference as is stated very clearly in the instructions. Once that’s done, it’s pretty much automatic once you hook it up it up to power the status light will readout the status. Keep in mind this particular system is designed for an RV and is not for portable use – having installed it I can say if you want one that is portable, check with WeBoost as they have systems better suited for other use scenarios. We tested it out in an area where there is week signal for most providers Tmobile in this case as it’s on the fringes of coverage, and it definitely does improve signal if you have a signal! The key thing is, if there isn’t a signal in the first place, there isn’t anything to boost and it won’t work so I would say don’t get this with the intention of having cell service everywhere as it’s not going to happen if there isn’t service in the first place as we saw in our testing. If there is a signal it is going to improve the signal inside your RV and nearby your RV for more reliable voice connections and faster LTE or 5G speeds. In the one campgrounds we tested it in, the signal improved from 1 bar near our RV (or none depending on where you you were in this particular location) to a solid 3 bars inside the RV. This place was one of those where service is spotty so you could get reception enough to make calls and text in some areas and not in others. The power draw isn’t all that high so if you have a solar system you should be able to run this in your RV without kicking on the generator and/or worrying about running batteries dead by having it on.
I was very skeptical of how well this system would actually work and have to say it does provide a stronger/more reliable signal if you haver weaker 1-2 bars signal or one that bounces around causing poor voice call quality or slow speeds. In many cases, when you go inside an RV with service this weak (because they are metal) you’ll lose calls or service completely so this unit definitely solves the problem where you have service outside but not inside! It does work universally across carriers and for 5G service. We tested with both Verizon and T-Mobile and it definitely did improve service for both services.
If you have an RV, I’d recommend it for sure as helps improve the reliability of cell signal in/near your RV. Some may argue that the point of having an RV is to get away and “disconnect” and I’d agree but also say that’s what the off button is for and that this could be extremely useful in some very important situations!
jailoliv –
First off, let me clarify that there’s no antenna that can amplify a non-existent signal. If there’s none at all, neither this nor any other signal booster will solve your problem. I’m saying that because it is a misconception to think such booster can bring cell coverage to where the carrier signal doesn’t reach. What the Drive Reach RV can do is to amplify a week signal and in my experience, it did it very well. In one instance, I couldn’t see any signal at all on my phone and it still helped me make calls and access the internet, though slowly.
That seems to contradict what I just said but it doesn’t. What happened in that case was that the signal was so week that my limited iPhone antenna couldn’t even see it but the WeBoost Drive Reach could. It was around a lake here in southern Oregon where I go camping for astrophotography. My phone never worked in that spot. Even in some areas around the lake where I could get something like one bar, I couldn’t make a phone call let alone browse the internet. This wonderful booster allowed both. Super happy and won’t ever camp without it.
While the best phones have a max dB gain of 25 or less, this booster has a 50 dB gain. In every instance where there was signal, it increased the performance of both calls and internet. You may be surprised when you get 5G in areas where you didn’t before. I had that experience. It wasn’t everywhere but it did happen. As you drive, you may experience changes along the way, of course, but it was mostly stable and solid performance. It really is powerful.
It comes with everything you need to install. It wasn’t hard but it did take a long time in the burning sun to install the external antenna. Very easy to connect to the booster but you still have to run cables and it does take time to do it neatly. The internal antenna was very easy and required virtually no effort.
It includes an AC power instead of the 12 Volt direct power supply as the picture shows on the box. That was my biggest disappointment as I will need to spend $35 before shipping on the weBoost online store to do that. You’d expect it to be included. You may just use the vehicle 110V inverter but it shouldn’t be necessary. I also noticed that I had to be close to the internal antenna. Going outside affected performance considerably. It seems that the whole effort was put on the gain of the external antenna but not on the internal one.
It won’t perform any miracles and it does’nt come with the specific power supply I prefer but it definitely makes things much better where even a week signal is available. In one speed test, I got about 4 Mbps download/upload without the booster and 51 Mbps download and 11 Mbps upload with it. That’s over 12 times improvement to the download speed. It won’t do a lot if you’re not inside your RV but it’s still worth it
CKent –
First let’s talk about what really matters, does this actually boost cell signal? I got to test this out during a weekend camping trip in my travel trailer at a State Park. Unlike RV parks, State Parks are more about nature and escaping the real world. This means less amenities, no wi-fi, and horrible cell coverage. This particular park was next to a small town with a population of 4500, so it does get some coverage, but it was spotty. With no booster, my phone (a Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G through T-Mobile) would continuously jump from 1-2 bars of 5G to absolutely NO signal at all and everything in between.
With this booster setup inside my trailer, my service did in fact improve. My signal continued to jump around, but instead of going all the way down to zero, it jumped anywhere between a few bars of 4G up to 2-3 bars of 5G. That said, it didn’t jump around as much. Overall it was a steadier signal.
But that steadier signal is a bit deceiving. When it comes to talk and text, aka using your phone as a regular phone, this booster works well and you don’t have to worry as much about being completely disconnected from the world. However, when using apps that require data (youtube, facebook, instagram, etc.), it’s not as reliable. So if you’re in an area where you’re already having trouble getting data, this booster isn’t going to improve it all that much. Not that it doesn’t improve it, I just still had issues with my apps freezing up or taking a lot of time to load data.
So if you’re someone who has to work remotely, I wouldn’t rely on this booster to give you a signal good enough, or reliably enough, to work nomadically. But for minimal use, or just to at least be able to call someone if needed and not be completely cut-off, then this works as advertised. And even in the product FAQs it’ll tell you that there has to be at least some signal for it to boost, so if your phone doesn’t work at all without it, chances are it won’t work with it either.
On the hardware side of things, setting it all up is fairly simple. The hardest part is really just figuring out the best way to route the cable from the outside antenna to the booster. You want to be able to use it during all types of weather but obviously you have to make sure wherever the cable’s entry point is into your RV, that it doesn’t let water through. I actually found a good temporary spot going through my range hood exhaust fan, which has an exterior vent made to allow for it to be open even in rain. I figured out how to make it permanent too while only drilling a couple holes in the vent and range hood itself, so I don’t have to worry about going through any of the actual exterior structure.
I want to also add that the main cable for the outside antenna is separate, so the antenna itself only has a very short cable on it. I mention this because I had the weBoost for trucks and that one had the full length cable as part of the antenna. That made taking the antenna off and on tedious because of how it twists the cable. That problem doesn’t exist with this booster made for RV’s. That means it’s extremely easy to remove and re-attach the antenna whenever you want, so you don’t have to keep it on while traveling. This also allowed me to attach the antenna bracket to a portion of my ladder where it allows the antenna to be at the highest point possible, and then when I’m hitting the road it only takes a few seconds to take it down.
Finally, I want to add that the cable should be plenty long enough for most RV’s. My trailer is only 25′, but I had more than enough cable length rolled up that it would have worked on a much longer trailer as well.
Overall, it’s tough to say if this booster is really worth it. It does improve the cell signal, but it’s only a slight improvement. If you tend to go out into remote areas a lot and you just want it for a more reliable signal in case you need it, or for minor tasks or data usage, then it’s perfect. If you want something to allow you to work, stream, or play games in areas that wouldn’t normally have a good enough signal to do so, this isn’t going to fix that.
Goconfigure –
I have the WeBoost for trucks installed in my Jeep and we just installed this in our RV. Installation was a little bit worse than I had originally anticipated but being an RV installation when there is just more space involved should definitely be taken into consideration. I found the instructions to be adequate and more than helpful. The range boosting was great and exactly on par with the smaller truck version. I can see this being very handy in certain situations for sure. We will further test it and report back with any additional information. For now though, no complaints at all. I love the build quality and the look of the install is fantastic. Highly recommend!
ElectronicJunkie –
Just got back from a trip and the verdict is in! The weBoost Drive Reach RV setup works and works flawlessly. We traveled from Ohio to North Carolina for a racing event and the kids never had issues with signal and neither did my wife and I which usually we get dead spots through WVA and VA. This improvement was the icing on the cake for traveling.
Install was simple besides figuring out where I wanted to put the wire to the outside through on the camper without making a new hole. Once that was found, it was a simple process of plug and play, mount the antennae and the boxes, plug in and enjoy.
How good does it work in the middle of nowhere? Absolutely amazing! One of the tracks we go to is in Star NC but not anywhere near the town. We normally get 1 bar of LTE or 3 bars of H. We turned if off before testing it at the track and we went to H for all of us this year. Here is where the magic happened, I plugged it in and boom, 3 or 4 bars of LTE in the camper! Finally, no more data being blocked by the camper walls and the amplifier extending those signals!
Guess what, we also noticed a huge bump outside the camper within 50 ft and this helped us finally stream Live on FB without issues so family and friends could watch us race.
I am super happy with the weBoost setup, that is why I have one in my house now too!
Alrobmoe –
Great device to boost your cell signal in remote places. Pretty easy to install, just a little tricky to find a place to run the wire from the outside of the RV to the inside. Tried it out at a remote lake area that I frequently visit and never get great cell service and it worked like a charm!
The only negative that I can see is that it doesn’t come with a 12v adapter. It’s easy to take on and off, and I would like to take it with me in my car when I just go fishing without my RV and an AC power outlet. You’d think a 12v adapter would be a no-brainer since most vehicles have that power source. I guess I’ll have to go buy one.
Other than that, great product! Highly recommend!
Posted1 –
OK, in all this is a great system. Installation was a cinch. Mount outdoor antenna with any of several supplied mounting brackets, drill a hole, run external cable, plug power in, plug external antenna lead in… Then plug in internal lead, connect internal antenna and bam, system should be good and it is.
That said, it is VITALLY important that you place the internal antenna roughly table-top height AND in main part of RV where you are going to use it. The internal antenna has a relatively small RF throw area. If you are in visual range of that antenna, you are good to go but if not, you might have some challenges.
We tested this at a private camp-site in Menooka Park at Wilson Lake in Kansas. Outside of the RV, data was spotty at best all over the campground. Inside the RV (without the weBoost) data was virtually non-existent. As soon as you power on the weBoost, and are in range of the internal antenna, data was excellent. both 4G and 5G and we had seamless streaming on multiple devices.
End of the day, this is a very good unit BUT please install to recommended guidelines, specifically mounting internal antenna at table-top heights and mount it where it would be used most.
I would have given a 5 star if the internal antenna had slightly more range and coverage, but end of day, very good system.
I would certainly recommend to a friend.
TonyMSP –
We camp nearly every weekend in our 5th wheel and the state parks are always in bad cell phone reception areas. When you have 2 kids and need to stream Netflix on rainy days, this Weboost is your ticket to parental happiness.
Pros:
• Very straight forward install
• Comes with all the needed parts
• High quality parts
Cons:
• Limited to 110v outlets
• Ladder mounting bracket will mar your ladder’s paint
• 25’ Cable length is questionable for very very large rigs
• Amp can get really warm
First and foremost, this thing does what it’s intended to do. It boosts available cell signals. It doesn’t magically create cell signal so if you get zero service, this booster will not help. We were getting 2 bars at our favorite camping spot and this booster will get me the full 5 bars. But full 5 bars only if you are within a foot or 2 of the “indoor” antenna. That’s the caveat. You have to be very close to the inside antenna to have the best results. Luckily in my situation, I have the amp and indoor antenna in my living room of the camper where we would normally need the fastest data speeds. The indoor antenna is also on a 20-25ft cable so technically, you can move the antenna around to where you’re going to need the best service. We have our amp and antenna hooked up behind our main TV. I place my iphone near the indoor antenna and setup the phone as a mobile hotspot so that my TV can stream Netflix with very high quality. And you can easily move the indoor antenna to a table where you need to do some computer work with the included long cable.
I did include a screen shot of my data speeds before and after the install. What’s interesting is that even though my phone was at 2 bars, the download speeds were the same if it was 2 or 5 bars. The upload speeds saw the biggest increase as it went from 4.39Mbps to 12.1Mpbs.
In summary, we are very pleased with the weboost. It does what its designed to do but you just have to know the limitations. It does increase your data speeds to the point that I can stream Netflix or work on my laptop with no issues. If you intend to use this booster while driving, either have a power converter to run the amp’s required 110v outlet plug or run the generator while driving.
Terry –
Throughput better and a couple of bars better. As advertised, you must have signal to boost signal.
TonyB –
I’ve been camping on and off with my new RV for about 9 months now and I’ve been in several different campsites where I didn’t have cell signal or wifi. So I figured what do I have to lose by trying the WeBoost and man what a good decision.
I will say that installation of this unit wasn’t easy, but if wasn’t do to WeBoost, but because of my RV manufacturer. The actual installation of the WeBoost was straight forward and easy. So if you’re pretty good as a DIY person you shouldn’t have any reason to hire a professional. It came with plenty of cable and attaching hardware for a clean installation.
Now as far as performance this unit performs well. I’m really glad that I got this cell signal booster. I’ve been using this unit for a little over a week now and I have experience great service everywhere I’ve been. I use a cellular hotspot for my streaming services and I’ve enjoyed the speed and no more buffering. I do recommend this item for anyone wanting to get cell service while out camping or even at home if you don’t get great service.
IronHorseGPS –
The weBoost – Drive Reach RV is a must for anyone living the RV life or for those who regularly take RV vacations. Too often you find yourself with limited or no cellular signal and have to play the arm in the air/climb the nearest mountain game to make a call. Not any more with the help of weBoost!
I found this product to be exactly what we needed as we transitioned from homeowners to full time RVers. Cell service in our area is spotty and can be very frustrating when you need to make a call or if you simply want to check emails. weBoost RV also helped overcome the signal loss often associated with being inside the RV vs outside. We gain at least 2 bars and now usually have full bars.
PROS
– weBoost brand, innovation, and quality!
– Easy Installation with minimal technical experience needed
– Does what is says – better cell signal!
CONS
– Not really weBoost’s issue, but if there is not cell service where you are, you basically cannot expect this product to create something it cannot connect with. You will still find areas that you have no service! No product can create something from nothing however!
Snarltoof –
Timing was perfect for me to get this item. Sadly, my father passed away. Because of that, I made two trips in my RV from Minneapolis MN to Twin Falls ID to Elko NV and back, for about 20 days on the road. I traveled on all kinds of roads from congested freeways to dirt roads, and passed through and camped in some pretty remote areas with weak or no cell signal, so I really got to test this system’s capabilities.
I like to stream music, podcasts, and news while I’m driving, and I also send and receive phone calls and text messages (hands-free of course). There’s several areas on my trip where I used to lose all signal and my streaming would stop, so here’s what I experienced with this booster:
I use Verizon. There’s some really weak spots on I-94/I-90 between Minneapolis and Bozeman, but I didn’t lose streaming even when the phone showed no signal. There’s a dead spot just east of Glendive MT, the phone showed no signal, but I was able to make a phone call, so I was pretty optimistic. I camped at a remote campground on the edge of Yellowstone outside of Livingston MT, and my signal was good and strong. I streamed a couple of movies with no problem.
Driving through Yellowstone was a real test. There’s a huge dead spot between Bozeman and Big Sky along the Gallatin Gateway, and sure enough I had no connectivity for about 25 miles. I got spotty signal all the way to Idaho, but streaming just paused for 10 seconds or so a couple of times.
Using my phone as a hotspot, I was able to work remotely when camped. The laptop worked just fine, however when scanning documents to the cloud with my scanner the transmissions would time out. It might be an issue with the scanner, because the laptop worked great, even on web conferencing and streaming movies.
Back on the road, I did lose connectivity occasionally in the dead spot between Jackpot and Wells NV, but it wasn’t nearly as bad as it is without the booster. I had no signal for about 10 minutes instead of 30.
Then I had solid signal all the way home through Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Nebraska, and Iowa to Minnesota.
In short, the booster didn’t help where there was no signal at all, but it made a huge difference whenever even the weakest signal was there.
As for installation, the gear is really top-quality, however I really wish it had a flexible mast instead of a solid mast and spring. I mounted the antenna on the roof where the TV antenna used to be, so I was able to use the existing hole. I had to cobble together a mount out of a waterproof electric box cover, but I didn’t use the spring because I didn’t want to drill another hole in my roof, and the spring seemed way stronger than the roof material, so I didn’t want to risk it. At some point I’ll use some pvc pipe or something as a mast so I could get more elevation. It would be awesome if it came with some kind of a surface mount and flexible mast for this application.
One more installation issue — seriously folks — why didn’t this come with a 12V power adapter? As far as I know, RVs don’t have 120vAC available while driving. I’m not gonna fire up my generator or buy a power inverter just to run the antenna. I ordered the 12V adapter before leaving on my trip and it worked just fine.
So, it would be five stars except for RV-specific considerations — 12V power and surface-mounting parts for the antenna.
UrbanNomad –
I purchased this as a replacement for an older WeBoost device. Nice improvement for boosting my tMobile and Google Fi 5G devices that my family is using. When I chose this device I was thinking I would be able to use my exiting wiring and antennas however upon receiving the device in the mail I quickly realized they are now shipping with the mini coaxial and connections. I have had to totally swap everything out. Having said this I think this is an both a positive upgrade and awesome improvement. But is for situational awareness if you are using the older coaxial cabling, you will need to have space in your cable channels or be willing to adapt. This specific device is intended for and marketed specifically RV use however can be adapted relatively easily for other vehicles with some creativeness. It is definitely worth the purchase and has improved my coverage in both rural Tennessee and Kentucky where my providers lack good/strong coverage while I am teleworking. I have already recommended this device to three friends whom are traveling cross country now, two of which have made the investment and are also happy with the extra “WeBoost” and happier surfing abilities!
bc3tech –
Mounting is predicated on having a roof-ladder on your RV. If you don’t have one (I don’t) be prepared for some improvisation.
Additionally, make sure your cables can reach everywhere you want to route them. This isn’t a wireless module, so hard-wiring and running cables is required for the entire unit.
Once set up you also have to remember that this thing can’t amplify from 0, and amplification is only a factor of the signal it’s able to grab to begin with. So if you’re in an area where you have .5 bars, don’t expect 5 when you turn on the WeBoost; you’ll only get 1, maybe 2 bars out of the system.
Overall, installation is tricky and requires drilling holes, etc. which makes this unit a bit more involved than I’d otherwise like. It also makes assumptions that, for me, weren’t true (mounting to a roof ladder) which caused me extra headaches during installation.
Performance of the unit is about what you’d expect and did help our overall reception in areas where it was spotty, which is the end goal. I do worry, though, about all the holes leftover when I remove the unit to sell my coach. Price is a bit high, though, so do plenty of research and read reviews for your carrier and the areas you plan to go before jumping in.
inrobts –
Doesn’t work! This was a waste of money. Going to take it back and get a refund.
JIMMOUNCE –
See no difference. Poor quality connections. Break off easily.
TyGuy –
It “works”, if you consider more bars and not faster speeds working. I did do a speed check with the product off and on and there was a slight difference, but it was so slight that I couldn’t justify spending almost $600 for a product that doesn’t not actually noticeably boost speed and performance. I don’t even live too far from the nearest tower and my speeds were still around 3-5 mbps down. I’m still on the lookout for the magical device that will help my phone and laptop speeds.
nicksharpe –
A bit overpriced, but works as advertised. As long as you can get some cell signal, it will boost.
nwihomes4sale –
The one problem we had while traveling was a cell and internet signal and presto here is a solution. Extremely excited that we can still be in touch with the world while traveling
VanW –
it absolutely worked for me, I tested it in 2 known slow spots, I then access fast.com it shows 989mbps after plugin and set up the antenna, it went to 1.9-3.0 Mbps in my palisade, jo disappointment here
JR22 –
This is the best cellular booster hands down over any other items I have tried. Works excellent with my RV/Van. If you have one bar it will provide 4-5 bars of service. Go with Verizon and ATT with this booster.
Melsky –
Only works to boost calls/texts by one or two bars. Does nothing for data so if you work from the road don’t bother.
BobTheMechanic –
Great little booster. It works BUT if your around a lot of ppl with boosters, it’s still weak. But it still helps.
DebF –
Love this product. We were skeptical when we bought the weBoost but now we are so glad we made this purchase. We were recently camping in an area were we had no reception to an occasional 1 bar and with the weBoost we did receive anywhere from 1 bar to 2 bars and it simply amazed us. Glad we made the purchase and it is so worth the price to us.
davidchristoph –
Works very well at increasing cell phone signal in Airstream!
user591421 –
This product did not coke close to meeting our expectations. I would not recommend it.
Jeff –
Bought this for work in Texas backwoods where there is no service. This thing works.
When no service is available you will be able to talk and use the internet if needed. Great product.
cscurtis13 –
Still haven’t installed this on my trailer since it is designed to attach to a built-in ladder which we don’t have. But looking forward to getting it installed somehow and testing it in some of our more remote camping situations.
DVDwrite –
Works great! It doesn’t drop calls on the interstate and when in the field I get reception.
WWww –
this product did not work or operate as advertised
Forty –
you must have access to a cell signal. we have been camping on the cost. we had no signal. We added weboost and received a signal strong enough this weekend to stay in contact with family by cell phone and text message.
You must have access to a signal.
KathyB –
Works great, my son in law works out of service with wife expecting and two young children. He can now call home check on us.
ShJK –
Easy to install but does little to boost reception. My phone shows 2-3 bars (up from 1), but can only send short texts w/o photos. No internet at all, not even Weather app.
Rcea –
Buyer beware. I have owned three WeBoost units in the last three years. All three failed. I was able to return two of them within the warranty window but am stuck with one $600 paperweight. I have had two fail out of the box and had one last less than a year of use. Their warranty is 2 years. If you are only in rural areas a few times a year, they are relying on you not using it and it dying just beyond the warranty window without you noticing.
I live full time on the road. I have been across the country 5 times with a WeBoost and at no point did it ever function as intended. At one point, I was carrying two in the car and neither worked. I can say with great confidence, save your money and headaches from Wilson Electronics. You won’t get substantially further in nature with the WeBoost than you would without it.
As I said, I’ve been on the road three years and for all the money I’ve spent on WeBoost, I’d have been better to save the money for gas to get back to areas with solid service. There are better alternatives. Don’t waste your money. If you insist you need this technology, I can tell you as a full-time nomad with years of experience, that you are wasting your money on this product.
VincentL –
Works phenomenally, if you have a signal of any kind this device will help provide great signal.
Bwilliams1120 –
Have not noticed any signal enhancement with the booster.
RJPJ –
Pruduct didn’t work at all. Sent back
Afraid to order again for a working one.
JosephM –
Bought the reach rv one. Fairly easy to install. No program to set up. Just set up the hardware and it’s ready to go. Provides a clear upgrade to our cell service
DuaneD –
Does not boost signal, worst purchase ever! Not recommended !!!!!!!!!!
DeeW –
World great. Traveled from Wisconsin to Indianapolis. Lost connection twice in Chicago for about 1min each so not bad. Overall, I’d say this was pretty great!
Sinda –
I purchased this for our RV and has been wonderful for areas with little service.