R-pod Owners Forum : Cell Antenna on 195 http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Cell Antenna on 195 Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 19:19:11 +0000 Sat, 13 Mar 2021 10:49:32 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=13239 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Cell Antenna on 195 : I run it in through the 179’s... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13239&PID=140751#140751 Author: offgrid
Subject: 13239
Posted: 13 Mar 2021 at 10:49am

I run it in through the 179’s outside storage door, and from there up at the foot of the bed to the area by the TV where I have a 12V receptacle installed. The cable just stays coiled up in the storage area where I pull it out,
around under the tongue to where I clamp the extension pole to the edge of the slide. I leave the storage door cracked open when I have the cable out. If I’m setting up by myself I connect the cable to the directional antenna, extend the pole, and lay the phone and cradle on the bed next to the open window. Then I rotate the antenna a little at a time and wait for the signal strength to update. That is the most time consuming part ]]> Sat, 13 Mar 2021 10:49:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13239&PID=140751#140751 Cell Antenna on 195 : Originally posted by offgridNot... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13239&PID=140746#140746 Author: sbeninga
Subject: 13239
Posted: 13 Mar 2021 at 10:05am

Originally posted by offgrid

Not sure it you are looking to boost a cell signal while camping or just want to know what the existing antenna is for,  but if you are interested in a cell booster system I use the weBoost slim:


Combined with these:


I mount the directional antenna on an extension pole like this:


which I clamp to the front edge of the slide when its extended. There is also an adapter needed to connect the low loss coax cable to the booster, best to call Wilson to get that. You can mount the booster and cable in a storage area, mount the cradle inside the trailer convenient to connect your phone to the TV, and then just pull out the cable, connect it to the antenna, clamp it to the slide, and extend it. Once set up you need to slowly rotate the antenna to maximize signal strength. The whole process takes me about 10 minutes as part of camp setup. 

If you have a weak cell signal this system pulls it in well. Most of the time it works great for me, Netflix and HBO streaming no problem. It can't work miracles though, it can't boost a signal that isn't there, so if you're camped in the bottom of a hollow out of line of sight to a cell tower you still won't get anything.  
]]> Sat, 13 Mar 2021 10:05:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13239&PID=140746#140746 Cell Antenna on 195 : Hi Offgrid,I was wondering exactly... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13239&PID=140745#140745 Author: sbeninga
Subject: 13239
Posted: 13 Mar 2021 at 10:01am

Hi Offgrid,
I was wondering exactly where you run the cord from the directional antenna/pole into a storage area? 
]]> Sat, 13 Mar 2021 10:01:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13239&PID=140745#140745 Cell Antenna on 195 : Actually, the antennae can be... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13239&PID=127772#127772 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 13239
Posted: 19 Oct 2019 at 2:49pm

Actually, the antennae can be setup to receive wifi, but I havn't tried to get it to work. They list a website on the sticker on the window that says "WI-FI Ready" But I think it requires adding two more antennaes to the receiver. The picture shows 4 antennae protruding from the base

]]> Sat, 19 Oct 2019 14:49:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13239&PID=127772#127772 Cell Antenna on 195 : http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13239&PID=127724#127724 Author: MikeVagg
Subject: 13239
Posted: 16 Oct 2019 at 11:09pm

]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2019 23:09:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13239&PID=127724#127724 Cell Antenna on 195 : lol...fire your dealer....or... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13239&PID=127723#127723 Author: podwerkz
Subject: 13239
Posted: 16 Oct 2019 at 10:44pm

lol...fire your dealer....or you misunderstood. 

Those two antennas are only for TV and FM radio reception. (unless something has very recently been added internally to the TV antenna unit that I dont know about) 

If you got the WIFI Ranger, there is a small 'puck' antenna on the roof and you will use that unit on wifi to boost a local wifi signal at a campsite or shopping mall etc...but it has nothing to do with cellular signals. 

If you want to actually boost the cellular signal into your verizon unit, then yeah, you will be buying a weboost or similar amplifier to do that. 


]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2019 22:44:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13239&PID=127723#127723 Cell Antenna on 195 : My Mistake, 2020, the tv antenna... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13239&PID=127721#127721 Author: MikeVagg
Subject: 13239
Posted: 16 Oct 2019 at 9:20pm

My Mistake, 2020, the tv antenna has two near vertical dipole antenna attached to it, which the dealer said were antenna for cell tower frequencies. Our new Verizon Jetpack® MiFi® 8800L, has connections for two external antenna. Interesting video on the features of the newer hot spots. https://youtu.be/sxsEEDsgM3c
]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2019 21:20:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13239&PID=127721#127721 Cell Antenna on 195 : The latest builds can be equipped... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13239&PID=127715#127715 Author: furpod
Subject: 13239
Posted: 16 Oct 2019 at 3:07pm

The latest builds can be equipped with a WiFi ranger, or something along those lines.. is that what you have?]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2019 15:07:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13239&PID=127715#127715 Cell Antenna on 195 : Originally posted by MikeVaggHi,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13239&PID=127707#127707 Author: podwerkz
Subject: 13239
Posted: 16 Oct 2019 at 11:41am

Originally posted by MikeVagg

Hi, antenna question, we have a new 2000 195, it has the twin cell antenna (with the tv antenna)

2000?

Twin cell antenna?

I think I'm in a time warp or something.....

Tongue
]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2019 11:41:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13239&PID=127707#127707 Cell Antenna on 195 : I have a 2020 195. No cell antenna.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13239&PID=127706#127706 Author: mdballou
Subject: 13239
Posted: 16 Oct 2019 at 11:40am

I have a 2020 195. No cell antenna. 2 coax connection behind the tv. 1 goes to tv antenna on top of camper
2 goes to near power connection on backside of camper to connect to cable tv if camp site has that. I too use a weboost for cell phone and use the coax outside connection to the one behind the tv. Pick up connection at lowes or home depot. TV coax connections.]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2019 11:40:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13239&PID=127706#127706 Cell Antenna on 195 : Not sure it you are looking to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13239&PID=127696#127696 Author: offgrid
Subject: 13239
Posted: 16 Oct 2019 at 6:40am

Not sure it you are looking to boost a cell signal while camping or just want to know what the existing antenna is for,  but if you are interested in a cell booster system I use the weBoost slim:

https://www.weboost.com/boosters/vehicle

Combined with these:

https://www.amazon.com/Electronics-WILSON-400-Wideband-Directional-700-2700/dp/B07R1PZ2T9/ref=pd_sbs_107_img_2/145-8709395-3663044?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07R1PZ2T9&pd_rd_r=01794182-4424-4045-9fe1-0df676c9b46f&pd_rd_w=hMtct&pd_rd_wg=aS4GE&pf_rd_p=5cfcfe89-300f-47d2-b1ad-a4e27203a02a&pf_rd_r=A53AT902BYZZV2GZ4DZQ&psc=1&refRID=A53AT902BYZZV2GZ4DZQ

I mount the directional antenna on an extension pole like this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004S8XIE0/ref=emc_b_5_t

which I clamp to the front edge of the slide when its extended. There is also an adapter needed to connect the low loss coax cable to the booster, best to call Wilson to get that. You can mount the booster and cable in a storage area, mount the cradle inside the trailer convenient to connect your phone to the TV, and then just pull out the cable, connect it to the antenna, clamp it to the slide, and extend it. Once set up you need to slowly rotate the antenna to maximize signal strength. The whole process takes me about 10 minutes as part of camp setup. 

If you have a weak cell signal this system pulls it in well. Most of the time it works great for me, Netflix and HBO streaming no problem. It can't work miracles though, it can't boost a signal that isn't there, so if you're camped in the bottom of a hollow out of line of sight to a cell tower you still won't get anything.  
]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2019 06:40:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13239&PID=127696#127696 Cell Antenna on 195 : I think you're mistaking... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13239&PID=127695#127695 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 13239
Posted: 16 Oct 2019 at 12:54am

I think you're mistaking the TV antenna for a cell antenna. The coax connection should be behind the TV. Most of the TV antennas also have an amplifier (little on/off switch next to the coax connector).]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2019 00:54:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13239&PID=127695#127695 Cell Antenna on 195 : Can't help you, but this... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13239&PID=127689#127689 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 13239
Posted: 15 Oct 2019 at 9:17pm

Can't help you, but this is the first I've heard of a Pod with a cell antenna.  How do you know that's what it is?

TT
]]> Tue, 15 Oct 2019 21:17:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13239&PID=127689#127689 Cell Antenna on 195 : Hi, antenna question, we have... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13239&PID=127688#127688 Author: MikeVagg
Subject: 13239
Posted: 15 Oct 2019 at 9:08pm

Hi, antenna question, we have a new 2000 195, it has the twin cell antenna (with the tv antenna) I have a Verizon hot spot coming, that will use the two external antennas. Where do I find the connectors for them? All I can see coming into the rv is the tv coax. Thanks in advance, Mike Vagg 
]]> Tue, 15 Oct 2019 21:08:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13239&PID=127688#127688